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Hi I have a basic ability to process my own wet wood for my wood burner, chain saw, drying area etc. But what's the best way to get said wood? Is it worth contacting tree surgeons local to me to ask if they want to dispose of a load, should I also offer to pay their petrol costs? Any tips please? Thanks

Hmm, I get what you are saying and yes its costly but it will make a terrible hole there and we have lots of nest boxes in it. What other type of tree would you suggest?

Dear sirs Just added an update and seeking your further advice please. http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/tree-health-care/91903-ash-tree-problem.html Regards Mike

Good evening all. Just to update this post. The tree was trimmed to take the load off back around the date of my original post. To my eye the splits are worse. So we are still faced with what to do for the best. We want to keep the tree but are concerned for safety. I would estimate that it will be ok for another year with no more than a 20mm gap apparent so far. Let me know what you think?

Here are some close ups of the fork. Thanks

Hi, ladders were used no spikes. From my very uneducated view point there seems to be 90% or more timber intact so it should not be in danger of imminent collapse should it? Just trying to work out how urgent it is. Got a tree surgeon coming on the 30th where finaly options will be discussed. I'd like to keep it but not if there is fair risk of falls. Many thanks

Many thanks for the replies. Yes the tree was reduced in height a few years back and was trimmed up at the start of this year. I do appreciate it is not really suited to a domestic environment but it was here when I came here and has just grown and grown. It's highly prized by the wildlife and well liked. But if there is a risk of falling then for safety I need to get action taken. Please find attached the extra photos requested.

Dear sirs Please could you give me your expert opinions on the attached photos of our ash tree. The splits you see started to develop (or were noticed) in January 2015 and have now become quite noticeable. They are about 20mm deep in places and have many woodlice inside. I am concerned that the limb may split from the other causing damage. Its been suggested that this is canker but I'd like some expert advice please. Kind regards Mike Sussex UK