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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Hi Astrid, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">The use of structural soils is much less common in Ontario than it is in BC, where they’ve had some excellent results (as you may know from past experience I’d assume!). We have recommended unique
Ontario structural soil blends (Jenkins has one) instead of sticking to the CU soil recipe. We have applied for a large grant to study the decompaction of urban sites that have ‘native’ soil and already established trees by reviving soil health, based on
some initial positive results. If we are successful, I may have a few additional strategies for Ottawa in about ~2-3 years.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">If you are able to share the results of your findings, I’d LOVE to hear them!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Thanks, <br>
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Rhoda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> CANUFNET <canufnet-bounces@list.web.net>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Astrid Nielsen via CANUFNET<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 4, 2023 4:40 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Canadian Urban Forest Network <canufnet@list.web.net><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Astrid Nielsen <astrid.nielsen@dendronforestry.ca><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CANUFNET] Looking for hard surface planting experiences/successes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear urban forestry colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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We are working on a project with our local Business Improvement Association in Ottawa to examine the barriers around successful hard surface tree establishment along our main street, and how to overcome them. We have completed a cursory literature review, but
with limited data, I am reaching out to the UF community with hopes that some of you will be willing to share your anecdotal experiences on what you feel are the best ways to plant trees successfully in hard surfaces. We recognize that soil volume is a significant
barrier, and will be making recommendations to increase this, where possible, and incorporate the use of soil cells, if feasible. For situations where this is not an option, what are the next best alternatives? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If any of you have experience in your areas with hard surface planting, I would appreciate learning from you! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Please feel free to contact me directly if you prefer: <a href="mailto:astrid.nielsen@dendronforestry.ca" target="_blank">astrid.nielsen@dendronforestry.ca</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Astrid Nielsen, </span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">MFC</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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