it is possible to climb a leaning tree .when you can see the roots raised above the ground?

[pupovp8574]

some times on the company that i work say me it s safety climb a leaning tree when you see raises roots . but i explain theys that no it s safety do this ?

 

[southsoundtree]

Roots might be bigger opositeo to the lean.

This is different than being uprooted.


Some species have lots of surface roots.



Pics?

 

[pupovp8574]

Examples

 

[pupovp8574]

In Florida the majors part of tree are small and his root not are to big. And no grow to much deep in the soil

 

[JD3000]

Root plate failure and types of lean can be related but learn the differences and when to say "no, it's not a safe climb."

 

[RopeShield]

put a line in it and pull it in increments of 50 lbs and in opposite directions
soon you will be confident if it is climbable or not
mb a backtie is all that is necessary
fear the unknown- confidence in knowledge
test, observe and make sound decisions based on good science\ no guessing
climbed quite a few bad trees and helped others do the same

 

[cerviarborist]

The photo shows a limited root area, off balance canopy, uncorrected lean and weak wooded species. I wouldn't climb or put a climber into that Bauhinia. Anyway it looks as though whatever needs done to it at height could be accomplished with a pole saw.

 

[pupovp8574]

thanks for helps

 

[craneguy1]

Or a lift...it's surrounded by a driveway and tiny!

 

[colb]

If there are recent changes associated with the lean, then no climbing without a plan to compensate for the changes. If no changes, consider whether you just haven't found the changes, or if changes don't exist.

Leaning trees are often as good as non-leaners, structurally.

If you do not have the knowledge to independently deal with this tree, and don't trust the person sending you up it, then you should not climb it.

 

[cerviarborist]

If there are recent changes associated with the lean, then no climbing without a plan to compensate for the changes. If no changes, consider whether you just haven't found the changes, or if changes don't exist.

Leaning trees are often as good as non-leaners, structurally.

Providing the tree shows corrected lean evidencing a structural root system with restored stability and load capacity, with good reaction wood in the trunk and canopy.

 

[colb]

Providing the tree shows corrected lean evidencing a structural root system with restored stability and load capacity, with good reaction wood in the trunk and canopy.

I agree with all that, though I mainly would worry about the roots. Noting two clarifications for this conversation. First, I was in part referring to trees that grow with a lean and have always had a structural root system with adequate tension and compression tissues. Trees that get tipped should respond by growing those same features over time. I cannot, regrettably, cite empirical evidence for this, so take it for what it's worth. Sometimes it's evident that the tipping event happened a long time ago, and I consider these trees to approximate the ones that have always leaned. I would not feel the need to excavate their roots for an evaluation.

Lastly, it's hard to thoroughly evaluate roots prior to climbing a tree. For me, a better proxy for structure is often wind loading patterns caused by my regional seasonal weather patterns, and the amount of water that is weighting on the trees across seasons.. If those bits of info align favorably, I climb. If not, I figure out something else...

Really, though, this guy needs to be comfortable to climb his trees. If he's not, it's unreasonable to expect good outcomes even if the tree doesn't fall over.