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<div dir="auto">I have had to plant many different species in the hardest and harshest environments for a few municipalities here in Ontario. Lots to consider in the category but including some aftercare especially watering during the establishment period.</div>
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<div dir="auto">There are a few that seem to always do better and are at least near the top of this list for my recommendations, larger growing trees are, in order, and from different genus<span style="font-size: 12pt;">:</span></div>
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<div dir="auto">Of course, this is somewhat anectodal, assuming more for street trees, but with notable successes over the past decade or so.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Hope this is a little helpful!</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 4, 2023 4:39:42 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</font>
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<div dir="ltr">Dear urban forestry colleagues,
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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? <br>
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<div>If any of you have experience in your areas with hard surface planting, I would appreciate learning from you! </div>
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<div>Please feel free to contact me directly if you prefer: <a href="mailto:astrid.nielsen@dendronforestry.ca" target="_blank">astrid.nielsen@dendronforestry.ca</a><br>
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<div>Thank you,</div>
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Astrid</div>
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<div dir="ltr"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small"><b>Astrid Nielsen, </b></span></font><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">MFC</span></div>
<div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Ontario Registered Professional Forester</span></font></div>
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