Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/09/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Several viewers commented on the "nice" tree that I recently removed from my backyard. While I don't usually want to burden the lists with details, I don't want people to think I remove trees without good cause. The three images below show the problems that caught me by surprise, and led to the decision to remove the tree. The top of the tree, when viewed from ground level, did not appear to have problems. There were some dead lower branches that needed to be removed. When the experienced tree surgeon viewed the upper fork from the bucket, he found a serious weakness. >From the ground: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Damaged+Fork.tif.html After cutting the damaged branch: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Split+Branch.tif.html The upper portion of the trunk, as well as the base of the tree, were hollow: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stump.tif.html Since it was close to the house, I feel safer now. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA