[CANUFNET] Tree root extensions

[Mike Prueter]

Hello Bohdan,  I think that it would be safe to say that you should give a tree 
enough rooting space equalling at least the average expected crown diameter.  
Take a walk in the woods and see if you can find the species you are thinking 
of planting and compare, as this might be a good first approach?

Mike Prueter

Maple Ridge, B.C.


Quoting "Kowalyk, Bohdan (MNR)" <bohdan.kowalyk at ontario.ca>:

> Hello,
>  
> I would be interested in receiving information on the research available
> regarding:
> a) the distances that tree roots of various species have been documented
> to extend from a tree; and 
> b) buffer distances required from major soil disruptions in order to
> protect the soil moisture relationships of the roots, not just the roots
> themselves.
>  
> Thanks for any help that can be provided,
>  
> Bohdan Kowalyk, R.P.F.
> Aurora District Forester
> Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
> 905-713-7714
> Bohdan.Kowalyk at Ontario.ca
>  
>