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A tree exposed to the elements needs to be defect free.
A simple woodpecker’s hole can signify internal decay to an
extent to render the tree susceptible to catastrophic failure.
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Even trees secluded in woods and sheltered by other trees of a similar size all around cannot escape the forces of nature if they
bear weaknesses.
The decay fungus Pheolus schweinitzii caused internal decay and led to the tree splitting and subsequently failing.
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Aluminium ground protection plates can be used to
great effect to offer temporary protection to the roots of
retained trees within construction sites.
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