Bearing Fruit Part II Frequently we get calls from people who have recently purchased a home and on the property are existing fruit trees. The new homeowners are very excited about them and the prospect of growing and harvesting their own fruit is appealing. It sometimes proves to have been a deciding factor as to why they purchased the property; …
As a final tip on this series about constructions impact to trees, I wanted to address the practice of washing off tools and the concrete chute of the cement truck on the job. Most of the time it is done in an area of no consequence. Other times however it is done near the root zone of existing trees or …
On many construction projects there are often trees that are not anywhere near the actual area of construction. Do to limited space however; building material storage, equipment and crew parking may end up happening all around them. These trees can easily be impacted from these seemly innocent activities. While they look fine above the ground, their root zone can greatly …
In the past few weeks we have established two basic steps that should be done in preparation to protect trees that are to be preserved on a construction site. First, involve a consulting Arborist in the beginning planning stages. Second, establish a Tree Protection Zone. This week I would like to talk about what the process should be when construction …
Last week we addressed the importance of involving a consulting Arborist in the early planning stages on a project involving establish trees to be saved. The next step is to make the actual plan to protect the trees. Most contractors and excavators understand the basic concept is to stay away from the trees to be saved but how far away …
I frequently tell people that a tree is an investment of time. Sometimes a very long time! The pleasure we receive from park trees such as their shade and aesthetic beauty, are in part thanks to past generations who invested time decades ago when they planted them. To me, that is why it is so important to do as much …
Last week we opened the new topic of construction vs tree preservation. Most people will agree that for new roads, businesses and homes to be constructed, trees may need to be removed. However, the removal of established trees can invoke strong emotions in people. As a tree person, I can understand these sentiments. I just wish a little more concern …
Bap! Bap! Bap! goes the sound of a roofer stapling down roofing underlayment. Screeeeeetch! Goes the sound of bulldozer tracks as an excavator begins breaking new ground on a project. Orange! Orange! Orange! In every direction, marks another road closure or detour. These are the sights and sounds familiar to anyone living or visiting Kootenai county right now. Some might …