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I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.

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34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.

BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology
Registered Forester
Certified Pesticide Appicator

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Trees - Hanging a hammock from LInden Trees

Expert: Jim Hyland - 8/11/2008

Question
I have two nice Lindens - probably 20 years old or more - and would like to string a hammock between them. Will the strong hook & eye plus the weight cause damage to the trees. The smaller of the two has a trunk with a circumference of about 25 inches.
Thank you.

Answer
The weight will not be the problem but drilling into a thin barked tree like the Linden will cause fungi to enter the trunk and decay will over time set in. I would suggest that you use a strap type system for hanging the hammock here is a web link to some of these types.
http://www.hammockstock.com/hammock-hanging-kits/category/421.htm

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