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Protecting trees from construction damage: a homeowner's guide
Author Johnson, G.R.
Year of publication 2013
Trees and shrubs contribute to property values by enhancing appearance, reducing noise, cutting energy costs, screening unsightly views, and attracting songbirds and other wildlife. Unfortunately, plants meant to be part of a home's permanent landscape often are needlessly damaged or killed during construction. Careful planning and coordination with a tree-care specialist and your builder can reduce damage and save you the trouble and expense of treating or removing injured plants.
This publication explains some things that landowners can do to minimize the impact of construction on trees. It describes landscape protection plans, special construction techniques, symptoms of damage, and treatment strategies. Although the information presented focuses on trees, it also can be applied to protecting shrubs.
This manual is a revision of the original publication authored by Nancy L. Miller, David M. Rathke,and Gary R. Johnson.
Type of Tool
Guidelines manual kits for trainers, Website
Guidelines manual kits for trainers, Website
Scale of Application
Forest Management Unit
Forest Management Unit
Region
Global
Global
Biome
All
All
Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)
All forest types (natural and planted)
Primary Designated Function
All
All
Management Responsibility
All
All