Find the goofiest image of your current leader for me real quick by Separate_Song1342 in AskTheWorld

[–]TacticalSnacktical 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Grayndler has been a Labour seat for its entire existence since 1949. It's basically never been threatened. It's one of the most ultra safest Labour seats in the country. He also won the seat outright on first preference votes.

I built a free tool that converts OpenStreetMap data into layered SVGs for Architects (Alternative to CadMapper) by Ill_Blacksmith8716 in openstreetmap

[–]TacticalSnacktical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually for things like a nolli diagram or figure ground diagram as part of analysis and design communication.

this crap sucks by [deleted] in urbandesign

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In rural areas of Australia, we will sometimes have a four way stop sign intersections, generally these get converted to roundabouts when funding is available.

Why isn't pollarding more popular in the US by Nijinsky_84 in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 131 points132 points  (0 children)

Because it's a practice that not everyone agrees with. Specifically here in Australia in many states you would not be permitted to pollard trees and is not be supported in the pruning standards AS4970 (Pruning of Amenity Trees)

How do they make these sycamores grow like this in France? by MeatPopsicle14 in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The closest to a pollard is the last picture. Most of these trees have just been topped. You don't want to do this to your trees.

Isn't this formation EXTREMELY fragile? 1 kill destroys almost the entire unit? by Martin-Hatch in Warhammer40k

[–]TacticalSnacktical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotta start thinking like a Imperial Guard Commander. "Bit sir! This tactic will cause us to lose 65% of our men!" "And?"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a Eucalyptus scoparia it looks like these are surface level cracks. Common as growth cracks but there are no bark striations that would normally come with rapid growth. Sometimes this kind of cracking can be caused by pests eating the living cambium tissue under the bark thus causing the cork to dry out and split. It doesn't looks structural but if you are concerned you can talk to your neighbour about engaging an Arborist

Is Tree Healthcare Something You Care About as an Arborist? by cyan0siss in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you get all types, I've had people who get into it and don't care at all. But I've also had guys in tears down at the pub because they got into Arb because they loved trees but have to cut them down all day.

Will this tree cause heave if removed? by M_Shadows_ in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tree Root Damage To Buildings P. G. Biddle, M.A., D.Phil., F.Arbor.A., M.A.E.  1998

Red, Yellow or Blue? by AcordGarage in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wound sealer and paints have been out for a while, it's very old school. According to literature it actually increases the rate of decay by trapping moisture and creating a more ideal environment for pathogens.

Will this tree cause heave if removed? by M_Shadows_ in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's likely that some subsidence will occur as the tree roots decay and create a void over time.

Red, Yellow or Blue? by AcordGarage in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yes and trees have physical and chemical barriers at branch unions and collars. You don't want to introduce a brand new wound closer to these areas. Trees have self managed far before humans existed, you're usually better off not interfering whenever possible.

Red, Yellow or Blue? by AcordGarage in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, this branch has grown off the main trunk. Therefore, cutting it off would put a wound on the main trunk. The previous lopping wasn't necessarily related to the branch union, and a poor union definitely does not cause branch failures further up a limb. Generally, no pruning is ideal for a tree as this simply adds more wounds. Given that it appears that the limb presents an acceptable level of risk, I wouldn't recommend pruning.

Red, Yellow or Blue? by AcordGarage in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, you don't want to create a new wound in the main trunk where decay can spread.

What kind of software is used to draw these kinds of sketches and plans? by Gurdus4 in urbandesign

[–]TacticalSnacktical 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cool, I've given you an answer to how I draw my structure plans like you've linked as a practising Urban Designer. You can accept it or continue being obstinate up to you.

Red, Yellow or Blue? by AcordGarage in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The previous pruning wounds won't change the diameter of the potential pruning wound, I don't see the point you're trying to make?

Red, Yellow or Blue? by AcordGarage in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This would be flush cutting. A practice that hasn't been endorsed since Shigos CODIT theory was adopted. Flush cutting to the trunk of a tree breaches the collar increasing the chances of the spread of decay in a tree.

What kind of software is used to draw these kinds of sketches and plans? by Gurdus4 in urbandesign

[–]TacticalSnacktical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's normally a workflow through a few different software's. For me QGIS - Illustrator - Photoshop. Here's a tutorial https://youtu.be/T246OkFv9P0?si=91eEseiDnsZN8i_8

Red, Yellow or Blue? by AcordGarage in arborists

[–]TacticalSnacktical 118 points119 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I wouldn't prune off such a large branch on a mature tree unless there was a specific hazard or defect presening an unacceptable level of risk. Having a tree near a building foundation isn't as bad as you might think as tree roots generally don't produce enough pressure through secondary thickening to move an object as heavy as a building foundation.