Stump Removal Methods
University Outreach Publication
"Stumps can be eliminated from the landscape in a number of ways. A major decision point is whether to completely extract and remove the stump, or leave some portion or all of the stump in-place in the soil. One low impact alternative includes cutting the stump low and level so a mower or other vehicle can drive over. Another low impact alternative is leaving a high stump for use as a weathered planter, temporary seat or table.
"If a stump will be removed from a landscape, the next decision point is whether to extract the stump whole or in large pieces, or to break the stump apart into small pieces where it sits. In-place stump removal usually does not pose an equipment intensive demand on landowners, nor risk extensive landscape disruption as extraction. Stump extraction usually requires plenty of space because of the power requirement of the equipment used and the physical size of the stump to be transported off-site." [from publication Introduction]
(FOR03-12) June 2003
K.D. Coder
2003
University of Georgia School of Forest Resources
Athens, GA (US)
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Aesthetics, Critical Root Zone (CRZ), Maintenance Specifications, Maintenance Specifications, Soil Health, Structure (tree)
National
Stump decay, Leaf characteristics, Stump removal, Stump removal methods