Got touched up by the wind last nite

derwoodii · 5th September 2010, 07:02 PM

Melbourne got 90k+ winds with a passing low system. That with already very wet ground was cause of some grief. Dads day was up at 6 on saws 6 30 here a few snaps taken when I could.

Rob Chace · 5th September 2010, 07:31 PM

....epic!

nice pics mate.

Eric Frei · 6th September 2010, 08:38 AM

Nice pics, maybe some of the flood water went in the dams?

Garry Brockley · 6th September 2010, 08:52 PM

Wow those first two pics are really interesting the tree roots didnt leave that small planting area! they are pics worth keeping just so people can see what happens when tree roots cant extend out and brace the tree.
Glad your ok could have been interesting

Apocalypsse · 7th September 2010, 11:11 AM

What part of Melbourne were these pics taken?

derwoodii · 7th September 2010, 11:34 AM

Southern subs Peninsula from Red hill to Frankston south many trees limbs down every where. These are what you can see just driving the main roads whats in the back yards can only be imagined. The buzz of saws n drone of chippers will be around for a while.
I suspect the heaved hoe,d Cypress had a water line leak below as its sunk & fallen at the same time. You can see the fire plug post & temporary water main that snakes past in the picture.
Yup were startin to get 40%+ in our city dams now after getting down to 27%its a relief.

celia19O5 · 27th September 2010, 06:05 PM

Oh! It is terrible to see such things....
Well, it seems to be not safe to live near an old and big tree. Although is is really interesting to stay beneath a big tree but when it rains, especially heavy rain, it is really dangerous as well

TreeLuva · 27th September 2010, 07:51 PM

I think the damage to houses would be a lot more sever if there weren't those big old trees there to absorb some of the energy.

derwoodii · 27th September 2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by celia19O5

Oh! It is terrible to see such things....
Well, it seems to be not safe to live near an old and big tree. Although is is really interesting to stay beneath a big tree but when it rains, especially heavy rain, it is really dangerous as well

Well yes and kinda no. Big old trees in high winds can cause some grief. However their benefits often far outweighs their low incidences of harm to people and property. This storm was harsh yet no one was hurt and property damage was minimal. Consider having no trees at all. Imagine removing all large tree cover and then having 100K plus winds blow past un protected houses. Then imaging the heat on a hot day your homes exposed to all day sun. Or in high rain fall the run off without tree canopy causing flood or erosion. The aim is balance to get urban trees maintained while planting suitable species. This is easy said requiring input and knowledge. In time we may learn to build homes in forest sharing a future with trees.

derwoodii · 27th September 2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeLuva

I think the damage to houses would be a lot more sever if there weren't those big old trees there to absorb some of the energy.

Hey, you bet me to it and far more succinct. Welcome Treeluva to TW & you to Celia.

TreeLuva · 27th September 2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by derwoodii

Hey, you bet me to it and far more succinct. Welcome Treeluva to TW & you to Celia.

Thanks, and great pics BTW.

celia19O5 · 7th October 2010, 07:55 PM

Hi,
I am back

Well, I did not mean that I hated big old trees but I am afraid not being safe to live near them. Any way, I like to have a tree, of course not too big, in front of my house

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5th September 2010, 07:02 PM	#1
derwoodii Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 406	Got touched up by the wind last nite Melbourne got 90k+ winds with a passing low system. That with already very wet ground was cause of some grief. Dads day was up at 6 on saws 6 30 here a few snaps taken when I could. Attached Thumbnails

5th September 2010, 07:31 PM	#2
Rob Chace Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 238	Re: Got touched up by the wind last nite ....epic! nice pics mate.

6th September 2010, 08:38 AM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Got touched up by the wind last nite Nice pics, maybe some of the flood water went in the dams? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

6th September 2010, 08:52 PM	#4
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Got touched up by the wind last nite Wow those first two pics are really interesting the tree roots didnt leave that small planting area! they are pics worth keeping just so people can see what happens when tree roots cant extend out and brace the tree. Glad your ok could have been interesting __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

7th September 2010, 11:11 AM	#5
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: Got touched up by the wind last nite What part of Melbourne were these pics taken?

7th September 2010, 11:34 AM	#6
derwoodii Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 406	Re: Got touched up by the wind last nite Southern subs Peninsula from Red hill to Frankston south many trees limbs down every where. These are what you can see just driving the main roads whats in the back yards can only be imagined. The buzz of saws n drone of chippers will be around for a while. I suspect the heaved hoe,d Cypress had a water line leak below as its sunk & fallen at the same time. You can see the fire plug post & temporary water main that snakes past in the picture. Yup were startin to get 40%+ in our city dams now after getting down to 27%its a relief.

27th September 2010, 06:05 PM	#7
celia19O5 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: singapore Posts: 2	Re: Got touched up by the wind last nite Oh! It is terrible to see such things.... Well, it seems to be not safe to live near an old and big tree. Although is is really interesting to stay beneath a big tree but when it rains, especially heavy rain, it is really dangerous as well

27th September 2010, 07:51 PM	#8
TreeLuva Sappling Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 10	Re: Got touched up by the wind last nite I think the damage to houses would be a lot more sever if there weren't those big old trees there to absorb some of the energy.

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celia19O5 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: singapore Posts: 2	Re: Got touched up by the wind last nite Hi, I am back Well, I did not mean that I hated big old trees but I am afraid not being safe to live near them. Any way, I like to have a tree, of course not too big, in front of my house __________________ Web Development

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