Tierney Bocsi, Richard W. Harper, S. DeStefano, D. Lass
{"title":"Historical and cultural perspectives of oak trees in the American landscape","authors":"Tierney Bocsi, Richard W. Harper, S. DeStefano, D. Lass","doi":"10.1080/03071375.2021.1903220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.2021.1903220","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Over the course of history, oak trees have played a significant role in the natural landscape and built environment. While providing essential resources that sustain wildlife and even humans, they have aptly developed a legacy reflective of their importance across cultures. They inspire place names, emerge in stories and art, and appear on flags and coins. Their wood products, prominent in the architecture of ships, buildings, hand tools, and more, serve as a testament to their durability. Associated with qualities of endurance and longevity, the oak tree presents as a popular symbol. It is recognised as the national tree in the U.S., where oaks grow prolifically in a variety of environments. With such a reputation and many qualities resembling those of other desirable shade trees, oaks have become some of the most preferred, recommended, and beneficial species in U.S. urban forests.","PeriodicalId":35799,"journal":{"name":"Arboricultural Journal","volume":"12 1","pages":"171 - 179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75201878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Read, Vikki Bengtsson, A. Castro, Reg Harris, C. Wheater
{"title":"Restoration of lapsed beech pollards in the Basque region of Spain: comparison of different cutting techniques","authors":"H. Read, Vikki Bengtsson, A. Castro, Reg Harris, C. Wheater","doi":"10.1080/03071375.2020.1854993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.2020.1854993","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Methods used to restore lapsed beech pollards by pruning were compared across four sites in northern Spain. Tree response, between five and 10 years after cutting, was compared with information about the cutting techniques used. The results provide further information about the techniques that maximise the success of working trees with this history of management in the Basque region of Spain, and furthers our understanding of managing these types of trees wherever they occur. When restoring lapsed pollards, choose trees in moderate shade with many branches. Retain at least three uncut branches spread around the tree, avoid cutting too close to the bolling and leave some foliage. If possible, cut branches less than 30 cm in diameter and with good epicormic growth. Cutting close to the bolling brings greater risks. A flow chart is provided to help the decision process.","PeriodicalId":35799,"journal":{"name":"Arboricultural Journal","volume":"41 1","pages":"140 - 155"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74961626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial: Trees & Woods, their Health, History, and Heritage","authors":"I. Rotherham","doi":"10.1080/03071375.2021.1931746","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.2021.1931746","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35799,"journal":{"name":"Arboricultural Journal","volume":"36 1","pages":"71 - 72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91151485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating tree archaeology: history and technology of woodland management and product use","authors":"I. Rotherham","doi":"10.1080/03071375.2021.1931748","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.2021.1931748","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35799,"journal":{"name":"Arboricultural Journal","volume":"8 1","pages":"134 - 134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74276201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing and classifying the health and risk status of avenue trees","authors":"P. O. Adesoye, F. Dondofema","doi":"10.1080/03071375.2021.1903210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.2021.1903210","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study assessed and classified avenue tree health and risk status using the University of Venda (UNIVEN) and Louis Trichardt town (LTT) in Limpopo Province of South Africa to determine trends and create baseline data against which future assessments can be evaluated. A 100% survey was conducted in seven selected streets. Crown and stem diameter, height, crown length, species, coordinates, health, stability, and hazard status were assessed for each tree. A total of 621 trees were assessed, comprising 92 species. Spathodea campanulata and Olea africana accounted for 29.2% and 11.5% of trees in LTT and UNIVEN, respectively. The average tree density was higher in UNIVEN (366.82/km) compared to LTT (115.03/km). Percentages of healthy trees were high in LTT (65.9%) and UNIVEN (75.7%). Caesalpinia ferrea ranked first in both locations in the critical stability class. Only LTT had 1% of trees in the severe hazard category. Common structural defects in the severe hazard class include basal decay, excessive lean, and weak branches. Management implications include large-scale inventory of street trees, replacement of large-sized with medium-sized tree species on narrow streets, and restriction of the planting of hazard-prone trees to parks and gardens.","PeriodicalId":35799,"journal":{"name":"Arboricultural Journal","volume":"10 1","pages":"93 - 114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81382751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Establishing consensus criteria for determining heritage tree status","authors":"Myles Ritchie, B. Szuster, Andrew Kaufman","doi":"10.1080/03071375.2020.1814655","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.2020.1814655","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Heritage trees are identified and valued based on important historical, cultural and physical criteria that these specimens possess. This research attempts to support heritage tree programmes by identifying a standardised set of expert-verified criteria that can be applied regardless of geographic location. An initial set of 40 criteria were derived from an analysis of 46 case studies and presented to a panel of heritage tree experts to obtain consensus on the core criteria that should be used by any heritage tree programme. A three iteration Delphi method was used to evaluate the criteria and allowed additional content to be generated by the panel. The result saw 50 criteria analysed to produce a set of 16 consensus core criteria and an additional 29 situational criteria that can apply on a case-by-case basis. This study identified the existence of 16 common values shared among these tree programmes and serves as an initial template for use by current and proposed heritage tree programmes to select ideal candidates. Through this standardised evaluation system, the current patchwork of heritage tree programmes now has the potential to become a unified network leading to the increased awareness and protection of these trees.","PeriodicalId":35799,"journal":{"name":"Arboricultural Journal","volume":"36 1","pages":"73 - 92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74671395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Colonisation of farmland deciduous plantations by woodland ground flora","authors":"K. Nelson, R. Nelson, W. Montgomery","doi":"10.1080/03071375.2020.1854992","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.2020.1854992","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Newly planted broadleaved woodlands under agri-environment schemes lack floral diversity. The dispersal range and colonisation rates of herbaceous ground flora in thirty newly planted broadleaved woodlands in Northern Ireland were investigated during spring and early summer (2017). The colonisation rates of 14 species conventionally recognised as Ancient Woodland Indicator Species (AWIS) and Woodland Indicator Species (WIS) together with Lesser Celandine were assessed and the maximum dispersal distances from potential source populations was measured. The study found that the nine selected AWIS colonise new habitats significantly more slowly (p < 0.001) than the four woodland study species and colonisation rates corresponded approximately to the classifications AWIS and WIS. The effect of twelve selected habitat variables on species colonisation rates revealed that greater species dispersal range was associated with the management of the sources both within and bordering to the newly planted broadleaved woodlands. Ensuring connectivity to mature deciduous woodlands with an integrated, riparian zone together with a mosaic of inter-connected, species-rich hedges increased species dispersal. These results suggest succession from grassland into woodland only begins with the planting of trees. Colonisation of woodland plant species should be a key objective of establishing newly planted broadleaved woodlands within farmland afforestation schemes and should be facilitated by active management practices.","PeriodicalId":35799,"journal":{"name":"Arboricultural Journal","volume":"69 1","pages":"115 - 133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85938621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trees and seasonal wind gust maxima in Ireland: acclimation and minimal factors of safety","authors":"R. Goodwin","doi":"10.1080/03071375.2020.1854994","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.2020.1854994","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Daily maximum high gust wind speeds at Dublin, Ireland over a recent 30-year period were analysed. Maximal and mean storm gusts are compared to those occurring in the growing season period of xylogenesis in relation to thigmomorphogenetic acclimation of temperate trees to their wind environment and to the maintenance of notional minimal factors of biomechanical safety against major failure in storm winds. Maximal annual gust probabilities are estimated, and the correlation between the highest mean growing season gusts and extremum storm gusts is discussed. Successful acclimation to the mean highest 5% of growing season gusts is conjectured to confer a notional minimal factor of safety against major failure – in extremum winter storm gusts – of ~4. Tree risk assessment may be improved by shifting focus from “defects” to factors of inadaptation, which preclude or compromise a tree’s ability to maintain minimal factors of safety relative to its wind environment.","PeriodicalId":35799,"journal":{"name":"Arboricultural Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"41 - 54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85143628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Letter to the editor in response to Dr C. Price’s paper published in issue 42/1 of the arboricultural journal","authors":"Christopher Neilan","doi":"10.1080/03071375.2021.1864990","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.2021.1864990","url":null,"abstract":"Sir, I refer to the recent Price (2020) paper “Considerations concerning CAVAT: what does its tree amenity value actually measure?” and am grateful for the opportunity to respond. Firstly, I should...","PeriodicalId":35799,"journal":{"name":"Arboricultural Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"55 - 61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74455107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}