Experimental work on a veteran Lime with my good friend Simon Major. This old tree has broken down into 4 separate parts, all at risk of collapse. We pruned the tree 3 years ago and are now attempting to fuse branches between the 4 sections. If it works it may create natural braces to hold it together. Could this work?
Tag Archives: Veteran Trees
Ancient Tree Surveying
Surveying fantastic ancient trees at Killerton this week with @failstone27 @jillbutler894 and Tim Kellet
The Flitton Oak
The Flitton Oak sits on a forgotten piece of land in North Devon. This ancient Oak is at least 700 years old possibly older but is now at risk of being smothered by younger trees. The tree has been propped but the prop is now failing putting it at risk of collapse. After a positive meeting with Bob Stevenson, Devon County Council’s Tree Officer, I’m hopeful that we can look at options to install a new prop and begin to clear the competing vegetation to save this historic tree.
Ancient Oaks – Killerton
Ancient Oak @ntkillerton
Major Oak – Sherwood Forest
Very honoured to undertake an aerial inspection of the 1000 year old Major Oak. Can’t thank @reg.harris enough for the opportunity @rspb_love_nature