Lovely walking conditions again today. Belinda accompanied me and we took a route on footpaths from West Shepton. Paths that I have been on before are now overgrown, and have a shady feel - great when it is really hot!
I recently read of a warning to walkers when temperatures go above 89.6F (32C) - falling branches! Apparently, this phenomena of them suddenly breaking off, without warning, is called the 'summer drop' and is associated with prolonged hot spells and sudden changes in weather. It is not something I have experienced, but I will keep a lookout...
Although there is no agreed scientific explanation, it has been suggested by a technical officer of the Arboricultural Association that when there has been a dry spell and then a lot of rain, the increase of weight, by the sudden uptake of water into the canopy of the tree, adds weight to the limbs so that they break off...
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