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

[Michael Richardson via CANUFNET]

Finallyt found it!

Look up work by Alexia Stokes at Montpellier, France.  Lots of good stuff
on roots, slopes and risk.

Also as another starting point check this out:
https://www.ias.hk/iashk-2014-trees-slippery-slopes/

Michael


> 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
> __________________________________________
> *Astrid Nielsen*
> MFC, RPF, ISA Certified Arborist®
>
> astrid.nielsen at dendronforestry.ca
> +1.613.805.WOOD (9663)
>
> www.dendronforestry.ca
>