The article stresses the importance of protecting trees during construction work near residential areas. It outlines the various threats to mature trees, including damage from construction equipment, root severance, and soil compaction. The author emphasizes the necessity of establishing protective measures before construction begins. Regular communication with contractors is crucial to maintain tree health throughout the building process. Dean Meadows from Arbtech highlights that neglecting tree protection can lead to irreversible damage and expensive remediation efforts, underscoring the need for vigilance during construction activities near trees.
"Construction activities pose multiple threats to trees," says Dean Meadows, Principal Arboriculturist and Tree Risk Management Lead at ecological and arboricultural consultancy Arbtech.
Excavation within the tree's rooting area severs structural and fine-feeding roots and compromises stability, water, and nutrient uptake.
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