Wood Fungus

[toffeeman]

Hi , Can anybody tell me the latin or real name/s of the wood fungus that seems to destroy timber .

All the wood in the property has been renewed within the last two years , but we have discovered this fungus in one corner and it seems to eat through the wood alarmingly quickly .

We have taken down , and burnt the wood from the entire area and have left no trace of the fungus but would like to know the name of it so that we can spray the entire property on our return later this month . 

We would like to know the names of any treatments as well . ( English or French )

Many thanks   

[Val_2]

Merule?

[Chris Head]

That's an interesting question Toffeeman.

Fungus itself doesn't eat timber, some fungi are aggressive and will kill cambium of the tree, the part of the tree that carries nutrients and water around the tree, then the dead tissue will eventually rot away or be eaten by insects etc. Honey fungus is a good example. Other fungi live in harmony with the tree, especially off dead wood but won't affect its health.

Let's start by asking what the timber is? If it's green Oak or Sweet Chestnut it could be that the conditions in which the timber has been installed are perfect for a surface fungus to flourish in and that there is another reason for the timber being eaten.

Are you able to post fairly close up pictures?

Chris

[Grumpy]

[quote user="Chris Head"]

Fungus itself doesn't eat timber, some fungi are aggressive and will kill cambium of the tree, the part of the tree that carries nutrients and water around the tree, then the dead tissue will eventually rot away or be eaten by insects etc.

[/quote]

What is dry rot then, if not a fungus that eats/consumes/otherwise destroys wood?

[Gluestick]

This might be helpful.

http://www.uoguelph.ca/~gbarron/MISCELLANEOUS/jan01.htm