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
Locate 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 fences

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

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

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