Butchered Oak Roots

[guymayor]

I wish the day labor that I hire had that kind of energy!

To mitigate the loss in stability,
1. consider installing a prop under lower limbs to prevent toppling
2. Have the outer crown reduced <15%, with <4"cuts.
3. Modify the soil near the root damage to spur regrowth.

If I was closer to Monterey, I'd do it!

 

[KevinS]

I wish the day labor that I hire had that kind of energy!

To mitigate the loss in stability,
1. consider installing a prop under lower limbs to prevent toppling
2. Have the outer crown reduced <15%, with <4"cuts.
3. Modify the soil near the root damage to spur regrowth.

If I was closer to Monterey, I'd do it!

Guy what do you use for props under things that size?

 

[Drewtree]

Those lines look like the tree has been girdled by old fence wire. Also correct me if I'm wrong but that looks like a lightening strike scar as well. That is a very serious wound to the root system.. consult a local, reputable arborist immediately if you want any hope of saving it.

 

[guymayor]

I've seen a lot of metal pipes and/or wooden beams used for propping.