[CANUFNET] Roots and Bike Trails

[pwassenaer1022 at rogers.com]

Jessika,

 

I am pretty sure cutting the roots and causing more damage to the tree is not good advice for this situation….

 

Just sayin’.

 

Philip

 

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Jessika,

 

You may wish to consider root shearing as well, and staying beyond the tree's zone of rapid taper.

I find this approach to be helpful but not always imperative. Offline I can tell you the 

tool we like to use for the umpteen roots we’ve sheared out of lawns from trees like cottonwood,

cherry, red maple and katsura in particular. As with any impact to trees, one must always consider

species, location, size, age, condition, health, disease (or lack of), etc. Trees and Development (1998), 

which is presently being updated and reprinted, is an excellent guide for root alterations that you may be doing 

to a tree including drainage, backfill, root cutting, grade changes, etc. Hope that helps. 

 

Best,

 

John Martyn, Consulting Arborist

JPM Tree Service

Since 1996

Abbotsford, BC

604.789.4045

www.jpmtree.com <http://www.jpmtree.com> 

 

 

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