[CANUFNET] Looking for advice on metal in trees and trees on slopes

[Philip van Wassenaer via CANUFNET]

I would say leave it there and the tree will just swallow it. It looks cool and makes this a unique tree. Probably very little if any negative effect on the treeJ

 

 

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From: CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Astrid Nielsen via CANUFNET
Sent: July-27-17 3:54 PM
To: Canadian Urban Forest Network
Subject: [CANUFNET] Looking for advice on metal in trees and trees on slopes

 

Hello fellow Canufnet members,

 

I came across this tree today...the metal basket has been there for quite sometime, and there are large screws holding it in. There are also other nails in the tree. I am looking for an opinion on what is the best course of action. I am thinking that part of the basket that has not grown into the tree should be removed, but any parts where the tree has started to grow around should stay. In other words, if removal exposes the cambium layer, it should stay. Any thoughts on this?

 

On another topic, I am looking for good references that look at the structure of tree roots growing on steep slopes. i.e. how do they grow differently than trees on flatter ground? I would like to apply this information to help me predict the impact of trees on slopes that will be exposed to major construction. The most important factor that I am interested in is stability.

 

Thanks for your help,

 

Astrid


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