Assessing Construction Damage: Tree Damage Exposure Values And Recovery Times

<p> One of the most important aspects of assessing construction damage to trees is the amount of time development activities occur on a site. Both the absolute time span and the timing of damage in comparison to tree growth patterns are critical to assessing damage and estimating recovery times.&nbsp; Use of a construction damage timing table is both a method of training new assessors and a means of quantifying potential extent of damage to trees.<br /><br /> Each tree, site, and development type interact in unique ways across time. In addition, construction activities occur in progressive waves and can be seasonal. Construction damage to tree and sites are highly variable. This assessment system can help teach development planners and construction professionals about the general timing of tree damaging actions. This assessment system must be modified to the specific circumstances of any site. It is important that tree-literate professionals familiar with construction activities are used in any assessment.<br /><br /> (FOR96-36) September&nbsp;1996<br /><br /></p>

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