Trees can be damaged or killed by a wide variety of construction activities. It isn’t always easy to save trees, but careful planning will help. Some of the best ways to protect trees during construction are as follows:
- Surround the trees with fence. The fence, if possible, should extend in a circle around the trees drip edge. Tree fence protection in Australia is one of the most preferred methods of protecting them.
- Placing a barrier around the trunk of the tree may not protect most of the tree’s root system. But maybe necessary if machinery has to maneuver close to the tree. You can install wood 2×4 slats to protect the bark from being cut.
- Avoid storing piles of dirt or materials under the tree
- After completing the construction, moderate application of fertilizer around the trees might be beneficial. You can use 2 pounds of 5-10-5 per inch of trunk diameter measured three feet above the ground.