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Life in the urban environment causes conflicts between humans and the natural environment. But this does not mean people and trees cannot coexist in the same space. Quite the opposite is true. With planning, we can build homes under the canopies of large trees with minimal impact. A \u201ctree preservation plan\u201d protects before, during, and after construction.<\/p>\n

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This site plan shows proposed tree removals, tree protection measures, grading changes, and the building location.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Why protect trees?<\/h4>\n

Trees provide significant societal and economic benefits that we may not consider. Not only are healthy trees pleasing, but they provide ecological services. Trees improve water quality, filter pollutants from the air, and provide shade. The economic benefits of trees in the urban environment shouldn\u2019t be overlooked. Healthy trees can boost property values and enhance marketability for homeowners and developers. Studies suggest that healthy, mature trees on a property can increase market values by up to 12%.<\/p>\n

Aside from the benefits, preserving a tree is cheaper than treating or removing a damaged one. Soil compaction is the primary cause of tree death after a construction project. Compacted soils have disrupted water and gas exchange capabilities, affecting nutrient availability. Soil compaction suffocates and predisposes trees to disease and insect attacks. As such, protecting a tree may be less expensive than removal, which may cost thousands of dollars. The good news is that you can remediate construction damage. But, the best option is always to prevent tree damage from occurring in the first place.<\/p>\n

What is a tree preservation plan?<\/h4>\n

Many of our municipalities follow this logic and have enacted tree preservation ordinances. There must be a tree preservation plan in place before issuing construction permits. This is to preserve a community\u2019s tree population.<\/p>\n

A tree preservation plan begins with an inventory and assessment of the trees. The size of the property will determine whether it requires a full or partial inventory. Partial inventories are standard on significant properties, looking only at the construction area. Assess every tree on the property for species, size, general condition, and location.<\/p>\n

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An example of a basic tree inventory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The next step is determining which trees fall under the local preservation ordinance. Identify and mark \u201cHeritage,\u201d \u201cprotected,\u201d or \u201csignificant\u201d trees. Scout trees that need treatment or removal and plot these on the map as well.<\/p>\n

After determining the location of the trees, select the building site. Tree removal may be inevitable, but buildings should accommodate mature trees where possible.<\/p>\n

How do we protect trees?<\/h4>\n

Next, plan how to protect each of these trees. The goal is to defend the \u201cprotected root zone.\u201d Determine the protected root zone in one of two ways:<\/p>\n