Protecting Green Legacies: Tree Preservation Plans for Construction Projects
Construction activities like digging and using heavy machinery can significantly harm existing trees. The damage to roots and soil structure often becomes apparent years later, showing stress and decline in the trees' canopies. Once the damage occurs, it's challenging, sometimes impossible, to reverse. This is why engaging with a professional arborist well before starting construction is crucial. Notably, properties adorned with mature trees tend to sell faster, fetch higher prices, and attract buyers for years, making preserving these trees highly beneficial.
At ConservaTree, our certified tree specialists collaborate with you to craft a detailed tree preservation plan. This plan aims to protect the well-being of existing trees while accommodating the requirements of contractors and landscapers throughout the construction process.
Our Construction Planning/Tree Preservation plans offer clients a range of services, including:
- An inventory to identify which trees to remove and which to preserve
- Creation of "tree protection zones" around trees designated for preservation
- Guidelines for crane and scaffolding placement to avoid tree damage
- Strategies for trenching and excavation that minimize harm
- Solutions to prevent soil compaction
- Recommendations for managing grade changes and addressing drainage concerns
- Guidance on protecting trees against new wind patterns, especially for shallow-rooted species
- Establishing safe distances from utilities, both underground and overhead
- Continuous inspections to monitor tree health during construction
- Comprehensive post-construction care and consultations
Through these measures, we ensure the protection of your trees, thus maintaining the beauty and value of your property during and after construction.
ConservaTree offers tree preservation plans during construction for clients across London, ON, St Mary's, Grand Bend, Strathroy, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Parkhill, Mt. Brydges, and Port Stanley.