Contents

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• Introduction
• Contents
• Case Studies
  • Western Redcedar - codominant tops, bark inclusion, cracking
  • Douglas Fir - large size creates perception of risk
  • American Elm - bark inclusion, fungal fruiting bodies, DED
• ​Decay in Trees - Ganoderma and Kretzschmaria
• Diagnostic tools - sonic tomography and microresistance drilling
• Conclusion
• Reference List​

⇒ Case Study: Western Redcedar

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This project was built as an assignment for the Tree Risk Management module within the MSc Arboriculture and Urban Forestry course at Myerscough College. All photos and content are my own unless otherwise attributed or cited. All names, addresses, and dates are made up, but accurately reflect season and site conditions at the time of assessment.