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How should I fix a bird box to a silver birch tree?
Tree is largish - 10" dia trunk or so.
Don't want to damage the tree, but want secure fixing.

I just hammer in a suitably sized nail. It won't harm the tree one jot.
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Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
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In message , TheScullster
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How should I fix a bird box to a silver birch tree?
Tree is largish - 10" dia trunk or so.
Don't want to damage the tree, but want secure fixing.

I just hammer in a suitably sized nail. It won't harm the tree one jot.
--
Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
urg Suppliers and References FAQ:
http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html


But could hurt someone at a later date who tries to cut up the tree with a
chain saw. The tree will die one day, I'm not advocating felling it! Birch is
not long lived.
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Jonathan Ward
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On Fri, 21 Mar 2003 08:41:28 -0000, "TheScullster"
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How should I fix a bird box to a silver birch tree?
Tree is largish - 10" dia trunk or so.
Don't want to damage the tree, but want secure fixing.

TIA

Phil

i use wire around the trunk and 2 screws ,made to last.
wire goes thru the box.