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Why Trees May Fail to Establish or Thrive (and what to do about it)

The design, details, specifications, and construction observation of each tree must address each of these requirements in order to establish and prosper into a long … See more

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The Most Important Factor for Growing Healthy Trees

WebSoil pore space is important for aeration, infiltration, and healthy root growth. An ideal soil has 50% pore space. The larger pores are filled with air, and the smaller …

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A New Method to Rehabilitate Damaged Soils DeepRoot Blog

WebCompaction in its essence breaks down soil structure – and it takes 15 or 20 years before you see formation of new aggregates (peds). In order to improve soil …

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A Practitioner’s Guide to Tree Evaluation DeepRoot Blog

WebCanopy Evaluation. As noted above, one can use LAI (leaf area index) to quantify the density of canopy leaves, but a quick look will suffice. If you can’t see …

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Trees and sidewalks: A strategic approach to conflicts

WebTrees and sidewalks transform city streets into lush and inviting places to linger, to chat with a neighbor or enjoy the outdoors on a summer evening. As key pieces …

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Bothell Main Street Upgrade Includes 48 New Trees in ‘Flex Space’

WebLocated just outside Seattle, the town of Bothell, Washington, underwent a Main Street renovation in 2016 to the tune of $5.8 million. The five-block stretch spanning from 101 st …

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Urban Tree Equity: The Drive to Fair Access DeepRoot Blog

WebThe Disparity. American Forests, the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the United States (founded in 1875), unveiled their innovative Tree Equity …

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Silva Cells Bring Trees to Life at Hospitals Around the World

WebTrees provide enormous benefits on both macro and micro scales for human health and as a key component in combating climate change. Beyond their obvious beauty, they heal …

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Come Fly With Me: Drones for Tree Assessment and Care

WebDrone Flight at the ASCA Conference, December 2014. Drones range in price from $50 to $500 on the low end to $2,000 to $3,000 on the high end. Bartlett has been …

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UC Berkeley’s Haas Business School Realizes Tree-Growth

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What Factors Determine Root Growth in Rock-Based Soils

WebWhen considering the functional needs of the tree in urban environments, this is the hierarchy of soils that trees will preferentially grow in, from best to worst: 1) …

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Trees Are a Tool for Safer Streets DeepRoot Blog

WebThe World Health Organization reported in 2004, “Road crashes are the second leading cause of death globally among young people aged five to 29 and the …

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How Do Soil Microbes Affect Soil Health and Nutrient Availability

WebSoil is essential to life. That’s why we hear more every day about the microbes that inhabit soil 1.What many don’t realize, however, is that those microbes …

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The Restorative Power of Nature DeepRoot Blog

WebThe Restorative Power of Nature. Our surroundings have the power to shape our emotions, health, and well-being. We can feel this in our bodies – our tensions …

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How Road Salt and Stormwater Affects Tree Health

WebWhen spring arrives, tree roots grow into the salt water/soil mix. In high concentrations, the salt can kill the tree roots. Even in low concentrations, salt restricts …

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13 Simple Steps to Evaluate Trees DeepRoot Blog

WebThere are now dozens of open-source tree maps in communities worldwide. The most successful mapping projects are those that provide citizen scientists with …

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Urban Design is Affecting Our Brains DeepRoot Blog

WebMaximizing Urban Space: Creativity and Innovation in Stormwater Management. Introduction Green infrastructure has become a widely adopted …

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A Brief History of Trees in Suspended Pavement DeepRoot Blog

WebThe three processes that allow trees in lightly compacted soil to provide stormwater quantity and rate control benefits are: Soil Storage: Soil stores rain water …

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The Latest Urban Tree Canopy Cover by State DeepRoot Blog

WebUrban tree canopy (UTC) is the overhead cover of leaves and greenery provided by trees that offers public health benefits, environmental insight, and economic …

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The Costs and Benefits of Green Roofs DeepRoot Blog

WebWe estimate that, at costs per square foot from $15 per square foot (929 cm 2) and up, the first gallon costs (i.e. cost for first 3.785 liters of water) for extensive green …

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