Native Tree Society BBS

Joe, you're right--that's why open-grown silver maples and pecans need slight reduction of sprawling ends every few years; problem solved.

All good Bart; I'm a card-carrying environment influencer, relishing the interaction.

We had 6-8 people clustered around the tomograph image, guessing how many trunks fused to make this trunk; 1, 3, 5? I did not mean to open that can of fusion worms; I only want to manage hollow trees without someone with a drill and a formula saying it's gotta go. If OH says it's a champ, I lack the...

Larry, it was last measured by a Va Tech student, 90' tall and 120' spread, per the AF listing. Suspiciously round numbers perhaps, to the dendromorphometrically minded. When I mentioned confirming stats with a tape drop etc., I heard some consternation, and concern that I was just out to reveal err...

A very handsome tree; thanks!

I'm an hour Se of Patrick, with a more flexible schedule but a need to brush up on measuring heights from the ground, as I favor doing tape drops from the top. Central NC is covered! heres the AF report The MGWG has been successful in resolving many concerns for the national program and are continui...

Thanks guys; good tips. i'm actually more into gnarly old trees than massive trees.

Though I do love both!

Shouting out for a gifted tree man, Guy Sternberg. he manages Starhill Forest, a Quercetum with a fantastic collection of 80ish acres, but ENTS may want to connect mainly for his knowledge of notable nearby trees. I've learned hugely from Guido's knowledge of the natural history surrounding some awe...

Larry, thanks for tuning in. The IOS is a very cool group; I went to Bordeaux France to connect with them, and was glad I did. The founder has the same name as I do, so he must be way cool. ;)

I hope to see you there in June!

Bart, thanks for sharing that concept. I'm going to Sweden in 2 weeks to learn Veteran Tree Management, and hope to experience that concept of the earth belonging to all who respect it. No time to go nort: any good spots between Goteborg and Lynkoving/Stockholm you'd recommend? I plan to fast-fwd th...