Tree protection on yards and root research

Welcome to our web page about protecting trees on construction sites or tree protection on construction sites and root research. Here you will find valuable information on how to effectively protect trees on the construction site when building your project.

And the importance of root research to protect trees on the construction site.

The aim of root research is to give you a good idea of ​​how many roots and their size are present in the soil around a tree. And it is often one of the investigations that are carried out from a Tree Effect Analysis.

Een wor­tel­on­der­zoek voer je uit om een goed zicht te krij­gen op het bestaan­de bewor­te­lings­pa­troon van een boom. Zodat de impact ervan op je pro­ject dui­de­lijk wordt.

This allows you to perfectly tailor your tree protection plan to your construction projects or civil construction work that you wish to carry out in the vicinity of the tree. This way you do not cause irreparable damage to the tree.

 

 

 

Measures are included in a clear tree protection plan

 

Om te garan­de­ren dat je je bomen goed kan bescher­men op bouw­lo­ca­ties, moet je over een over­zich­te­lijk en dui­de­lijk boom­be­scher­mings­plan beschikken.

This contains all the data from the studies, such as: VTA control, root research and soil research. Just like the detailed description of the measures and agreements with all interested parties.

And completely described in time, because circumstances often change during the construction project.

Such as when switching on and off source drainage, which has a very significant impact on the existing trees.

 

 

Protecting trees: tree protection on construction sites

 

The conservation of existing trees during construction is essential to maintain the ecological value, landscape and well-being of our environment.

Protecting trees on construction sites aims to ensure the health and life expectancy of trees. Despite the proximity of construction activities or civil works in the ground.

Protecting trees on yards requires an integrated approach.

Taking various factors into account. Such as soil conditions, light access, water management and physical protection. Implementing adequate tree protection measures, such as preliminary root testing, installing site fencing, trunk protection, root protection systems and tree care techniques, can minimize damage to trees and significantly increase their chances of survival.

And because tree protection does not only take place in the ground, but is a complete underground and above-ground three-dimensional protection pruning the tree also one of the tree protection measures. If branches get in the way of the work, it is necessary to professionally remove the tree pruningso that no branches tear out during the works due to the impact of large machines (yard cranes, pile drivers, excavators).

Our certified tree manager and experienced arborist works closely with architects, contractors and landscape architects. To prepare and implement effective tree protection plans. We strive to maintain the ecological integrity of construction sites while protecting the valuable greenery that trees provide.

 

System roots of a monumental Ginkgo biloba, at a depth of approximately one and a half meters, as part of a tree protection plan. To know how the tree should be watered during well drainage for a construction project in the area.

 

 

Why protect trees on yards?

 

Trees are structural and often monumental structures in the landscape, the garden, the city and they add value to our lives and nature. In the city, they provide ecosystem services that should not be underestimated, making the living environment more pleasant. Trees provide shade and cooling. And rest because of the beautiful impression. Or do they dampen the noise of the city.

If we protect trees on construction sites, we prevent them from dying due to the damage they sustain due to civil works in their root zone or damage above ground.

 

What not to do: construction site without to protect the trees from damage. The roots have been removed from both sides of these large trees by excavation works. It is not only stability that is at risk. The trees probably won't survive.

 

This is how it should be done: cover the pruned roots with burlap and keep them moist after root pruning to prevent them from drying out, so that they can quickly produce small roots after the work.

 

With a solid and well thought-out design tree protection plan All interested parties working on the construction site know this throughout the entire period of the project, when and from what.

The protective measures described in the tree protection plan, and the impact are clearly communicated. This means that there are far fewer unexpected circumstances and the trees always receive the best protection.

 

 

Preventing root damage due to digging and soil compaction

 

Veel voor­ko­men­de scha­de aan bomen op bouw­lo­ca­ties is de wor­tel­scha­de die ze oplo­pen. Ener­zijds door graaf­wer­ken, ander­zijds door ver­dich­ting van de bodem.

Omdat in de pro­ject­om­schrij­ving van de civie­le wer­ken vaak geen reke­ning wordt gehou­den met de voor­waar­de om de bestaan­de bomen maxi­maal te behou­den en te bescher­men. Waar­door er veel te kort tegen de stam van de boom graaf­wer­ken moe­ten gebeu­ren. Als er voor­af­gaan­de­lijk wor­tel­on­der­zoek gebeurt, kan de ont­wer­per met de vorm en inplan­ting van het pro­ject reke­ning hou­den. Zodat de boom geen scha­de, of slechts tij­de­lij­ke en gecon­tro­leer­de scha­de, hoeft op te lopen. En zeker geen onher­stel­ba­re schade.

 

 

Preventing drought stress of trees during source drainage

 

Well drainage (dry suction) also often causes serious damage to trees. Even to their sudden death, due to extreme drought stress. When the groundwater table is lowered, which is the case with well drainage, a tree can suddenly run out of water. And then it dies irrevocably. Because we monitor the soil moisture remotely with soil moisture sensors, we continuously monitor the trees and always provide them with timely water with an irrigation system.. Not too little and not too much, because then they die from lack of oxygen. So that the trees survive the project.

 

 

You must therefore protect trees on the construction site if you want to keep them in good condition in the long term

 

By protecting trees on yards or the construction site and our certified tree manager tij­dig in het pro­ject te betrek­ken, al bij het opstel­len van de pro­ject­om­schrij­ving, zal je de bestaan­de bomen beter kun­nen behou­den. En kan je ze laten uit­groei­en tot toe­komst­bo­men, waar­door u het pro­ject opwaar­deert. Want men­sen hou­den van bomen en groen om tus­sen te leven.

 

 

Protecting trees on the construction site through preliminary root research

 

Root research plays a crucial role in understanding the needs and health of trees. It provides insight into the distribution of their roots, the interaction with the surrounding soil and the possible impact of construction works. Conducting preliminary root testing before construction begins and even before project definition helps identify trees susceptible to damage and determine appropriate protection measures.

Het pre­li­mi­nair wor­tel­on­der­zoek heeft als doel tij­dig, nog voor het voor­ont­werp is gete­kend, de te gro­te wor­tels, die geen wor­tel­snoei mogen onder­gaan, te identificeren.

En de zone te bepa­len van­af waar even­tu­eel wel aan wor­tel­snoei mag gedaan wor­den, zon­der nega­tief effect op de boom.

Zo wor­den de effec­ten op de bomen van de inplan­ting van een bouw­pro­ject onmid­del­lijk duidelijk.

 

 

How do we carry out root research?

 

Our team led by a certified tree manager maakt gecom­bi­neerd gebruik van zowel de gea­van­ceer­de tech­niek van het lucht­bla­zen (air­s­pa­de), als van manu­eel en machi­naal gra­ven. Om de archi­tec­tuur van de wor­tel­sys­te­men in kaart te bren­gen en te beoor­de­len. Machi­naal gra­ven gebeurd met een zeer klei­ne en lich­te graaf­ma­chi­ne, enkel als de omge­ving en bodem het toe­la­ten en onder bege­lei­ding van de tree manager.

We eva­lu­e­ren ook de bodem­ge­steld­heid, drai­na­ge­ca­pa­ci­teit en door­laat­baar­heid, even­tu­eel sto­ren­de lagen en iden­ti­fi­ce­ren moge­lij­ke risico’s voor de boom­ge­zond­heid. Op basis van de resul­ta­ten van het wor­tel­on­der­zoek stel­len we maat­re­ge­len op. Om de bomen te bescher­men en gezon­de groei na de wer­ken te bevorderen.

 

Root research near a monumental Ginko biloba; root of about 10 cm in diameter. The root examination will show to what extent work in the root zone of the tree is permitted.

 

 

Root research and soil research as further examination of a tree

 

In addition to tree protection, root research can also provide you with information about the health of a tree. Without healthy roots and a suitable soil, there is no healthy tree.

Root research can also be part of a transplantability test, when you will transplant trees. So you know what the rooting pattern looks like.

During this root examination we examine the roots as an essential part of the tree to assess it in its entirety. We identify potential health problems, such as root rot, lack of nutrients, water stress and drought stress, lack of oxygen and provide appropriate treatment and care advice.

The appropriate measures in case of loss of condition of the roots can be:

• Stabilize the groundwater table over the seasons,
• Irrigation provide for prolonged dry periods,
• Application of developed organic material,
• Exploding or breaking the soil through air injection, which makes the soil easier to root through and contains more oxygen.

 

 

Our services for tree protection or protecting trees on construction sites

 

• Advising on the impact of construction methods and practices on trees.
• Advising tree protection methods to minimize the impact on trees.
• Tree safety checks (VTA checks) and evaluations.
• Root examination and growth site examination.
• Drawing up tree protection plans.
• Draw up a script.
• Preventive pruning trees, both branches and root pruning.
• Installing site fences and site enclosures to protect trees from physical damage and root zone entry by and during construction activities.
• Implement root protection systems to protect roots from compaction, digging and collision.
• Taking care of tree trunks and tree roots by means of aeration, applying developed organic material and irrigation to maintain and promote healthy growth.
• Carrying out periodic monitoring (follow-up) of protected trees to check the effectiveness of tree protection measures.

 

Would you like to know more about our services, collaboration options or do you have questions about root research in tree care? Please feel free Contact with us. Our team and experts are ready to help and assist you to advise.

 

 

Why choose b-Tree for tree protection and root research?

 

• Experience: Our team consists of an expert tree care specialist (Certified Tree Manager) with years of experience in tree protection on construction sites (and root research) and passionate executive arborists.
• Custom solutions: we understand that every construction site and every tree are unique. That is why we offer tailor-made solutions to protect trees on the construction site. With solutions that meet the specific needs of your project.
• Ecological awareness: we attach great importance to preserving the green heritage and minimizing the impact on the environment. Our approach to tree protection on construction sites is aimed at maintaining the ecological integrity of construction sites.
• Cooperation: we work closely with architects, contractors and landscape architects to achieve the best results. Through open communication and collaboration, we ensure that tree protection is an integral part of the construction process.

 

 

Contact us today!

 

If you are looking for professional tree protection on yards and root research, you have come to the right place. Take Contact contact us to discuss your project and find out how we can help you conserve valuable trees during construction activities. Together we can create a sustainable future in which trees and structures go hand in hand.