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Tree preservation during land development

Preserving roots Choosing strong trees without defects Save strong and healthy trees Do not save weak trees Whats underground Typical root system of trees See: Locating major roots around site using air spade Determining tree protection zone Soil type Water table Age of tree How to protect a tree Wood fences Orange plastic fence

Pre-construction strategies Consolidate utilities into one trench Surface management See: Restrict access to defined paths See: Irrigation Hire a consultant Consultant role during construction See: How to hire an arborist

For more information order online:
"Trees and Development: A Technical Guide to Preservation of Trees During Land Development" by Nelda Matheny and James R. Clark

Johnson, G.R., 1997. Tree preservation during construction: a guide to estimating costs. Agricultural Extension Service, University of Minnesota.Soil Type:

Matheny, N., Smiley, E.T., Gilpin, R., and R. Hauer. 2023. Best Management Practices: Managing Trees During Construction, Champaign. IL: International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

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