Trees suffer from Pests, Diseases and Natural Faults in the tree's structure. The examples below show some of the many problems tree's have to cope with.

You the owner needs to be aware that the trees require inspections to address any potential dangers or Tree Failure. Call Eastwood for piece of mind on (01449) 760780.

	Limb Failure Cause - Exposed Site, Heavy Lateral Weight, Pruning Techniques, Weight reduction, thinning, bracing system where necessary can reduce limb failure.
	Root/Stem Butt Rot Merphilus Giganteus. Giant Polypore attack many hard wood species seen here on a Common Beech: (Fagus sylvatica) this renders the tree unstable and it would have to be removed.
	Tree Problems during Construction As the pictures show, damage has accrued to the Root System when Construction was carried out. No Protection was allowed for the tree or its Root's System.
	Armillaria Gallica One of the well known fungi (Honey Fungus) from the picture you can see the extent of spread of the fungi.
	Basal Cavity This picture shows Basal cavity on a Common Ash: (Fraxinus excelsior), this is particularly dangerous. It renders the tree unstable and failure is only a matter of time.
	Ustulina Deusta Ustulina Deusta seen here on a Common Beech: (Fagus sylvatica) this is a very destructive fungus, destroying cellulose in the cell walls. The brittle fracture associated with this fungus often occurs with no warning.

We have shown a very small number of tree problems that exist. Tree inspections should be carried out annually but you, the client/owner, can look in late summer at the base of the tree around the Root/Butt Stem. If fungal fruiting bodies are seen call an arborist don't wait until it's too late.

Also see the Terravent/Feeding Section for further information on Tree problems and how Eastwood Tree Services Ltd can help.