AT AG Tree Services, we like to think outside the box when it comes to what can be done with tree surgery and forestry produce. Logs are not only good for firewood, an alternative is to make a 'stumpery.

The logs are infected with specific fungi mycellium (normally edible varieties or those used for medicinal purposes such as shiitake, oyster and reishi mushrooms) which are sealed into the logs using bees wax to ensure that no other fungi or wood boring insects get in. It is wise to also seal the log ends for the same reason.

If done right, a crop will be ready in 5-10 months time. (See our photo gallery entry for 'Stumpery' to see an example of one we carried out in birch logs).

A recent National Forest Inventory Survey was carried at Becky Falls on Dartmoor. This is a stunning site and AG Tree Services are fortunate to have the great outdoors as their 'office'.

Visit http://www.beckyfalls.com/ for more details of this famous Devon waterfall.