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

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I think removing the basket at just outside the bark would be best for the tree. A pare of heavy duty bolt cutters would probably be the easiest  and just let the tree heal over the the little bit left. Eventually the tree will finally seal off the wound with wall 4. I believe if the basket is left on the tree will have to keep that part open and if the tree gets big enough will push on the rest of the basket that is connected. This will put pressure on the outer layers of the tree and caus problems later.  I do though also agree with some of the other comments about leaving it as a warning to arborist who have to deal with the tree later. Depends on the significance on the tree and weather it is worth spending the time on it. who owns the tree and if they can or are willing to log the information to tell arborist of the hazards in the tree at future dates in case of tree removal (documenting with pictures and measurements). 

Thank you 

Shawn Riberdy 

> On Jul 30, 2017, at 10:23 AM, John Cary via CANUFNET <canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:
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> I agree with Philip and believe that the risks associated with wire basket removal are too great.   
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> John Cary RPF (ret)
> 9 Dartmouth Crescent
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> From: CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Philip van Wassenaer via CANUFNET
> Sent: 27 July, 2017 8:11 PM
> To: 'Astrid Nielsen' <astrid.nielsen at dendronforestry.ca>; 'Canadian Urban Forest Network' <canufnet at list.web.net>
> Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] Looking for advice on metal in trees and trees on slopes
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> 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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> Philip van Wassenaer, B.SC., MFC
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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
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> Hello fellow Canufnet members,
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> 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?
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> 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.
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> Thanks for your help,
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> Astrid
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