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This episode presents a dissertation exploring the anatomy and biomechanical properties of bifurcations in common hazel (Corylus avellana). The study combines experimental strength testing of forks with detailed anatomical analysis using micro-CT scanning. Findings reveal how the specific arrangement of wood fibers at the fork affects its strength and resistance to failure, even in the presence of defects like included bark. The research also examines how forks adapt their growth following artificial damage and how their movement synchronizes under wind loading. These insights hold significant implications for arboriculture and biomimetics.

Background information:

• MonPM-8-Duncan-Slater.pdf
• https://pure.manchester.ac.uk:ws:portalfiles:portal:54584535:FULL_TEXT.pdf
• https://historictreecare.com:wp-content:uploads:2016:06:Slater-The-Failure-of-Forks.pdf

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