Opportunities and limitations of instrumental diagnosis in trees statics assessment – Part 2

Abstract

It discusses advanced diagnostic methods and factors affecting tree statics and ways to minimize risk in their environment. The work was based on many years of experience of the authors in the diagnosis of trees. It was supported by examples from practice and also presented research in this field in the world. The use of devices such as: Tomograph, Tree Radar, Integrated Static Integrated Measurement (SIM) pulling test and DynaRoot system. For each of the methods, the results obtained in relation to real cases of trees were presented and the results of correct and incorrect interpretation of them were demonstrated. The correct assessment of trees using advanced diagnostic methods could be done by an experienced specialist.