That’s true, but problem is, if they suspect this and use a metal detector and log 100 other trees instead and then 20 die extra because of the nail, then this backfired.
If it’s a specific tree you want to safe tho, it’s not a problem, because it would die either way. You’d just give it a chance.
It’s possible you could introduce infection or pests sure but the only part of a tree that “really matters” is the membrane between the bark and the wood inside. As long as the bark is intact all the way around the tree it should be ok. The spike itself would likely not be the issue if the tree died but some contamination introduced by it. Trees grow around things, including metal things all the time
Some trees don’t survive that tho
Logging is more fatal…
That’s true, but problem is, if they suspect this and use a metal detector and log 100 other trees instead and then 20 die extra because of the nail, then this backfired.
If it’s a specific tree you want to safe tho, it’s not a problem, because it would die either way. You’d just give it a chance.
You can use non-metallic substances also, so that metal detectors don’t pick them up.
Spiking also won’t save the tree. The idea is that it will still be chopped down, but the device in its body will destroy expensive mill equipment.
It’s possible you could introduce infection or pests sure but the only part of a tree that “really matters” is the membrane between the bark and the wood inside. As long as the bark is intact all the way around the tree it should be ok. The spike itself would likely not be the issue if the tree died but some contamination introduced by it. Trees grow around things, including metal things all the time
Some loggers don’t