[CANUFNET] Looking for hard surface planting experiences/successes

[Rhoda deJonge]

Hi Astrid,

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.

If you are able to share the results of your findings, I’d LOVE to hear them!
Thanks,

Rhoda
Rhoda B. deJonge, PhD
Director, Plant Responses and the Environment
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From: CANUFNET <canufnet-bounces at list.web.net> On Behalf Of Astrid Nielsen via CANUFNET
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Cc: Astrid Nielsen <astrid.nielsen at dendronforestry.ca>
Subject: [CANUFNET] Looking for hard surface planting experiences/successes

Dear urban forestry colleagues,

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?
If any of you have experience in your areas with hard surface planting, I would appreciate learning from you!

Please feel free to contact me directly if you prefer: astrid.nielsen at dendronforestry.ca<mailto:astrid.nielsen at dendronforestry.ca>
Thank you,

Astrid
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Astrid Nielsen, MFC
Ontario Registered Professional Forester
ISA Certified Arborist®
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified

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