Is it really necessary to fence off the “dripline” of oaks during construction?
Yes! Construction related injuries, e.g., trenching, raising or lowering of grade, soil compaction, root pruning, changes in drainage, etc., have a devastating affect on tree health. Injured trees may die quickly, decline gradually, or ultimately succumb to boring insects or disease. The area under the dripline should be considered the root-protection zone. In most cases, trees suffer little damage when this area is protected during and after construction.
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- At first glance, a railing may seem like a fence, but the code requirements governing their construction are definitely different. When are railings appropriate?
- Is it really necessary to fence off the "dripline" of oaks during construction?
- Has Chimp Haven raised all the funding necessary to complete construction?
