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Aspects of the damage to asphalt road pavings caused by tree roots

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Conference Proceedings (Chapter)

"Studies into the mechanisms by which tree roots (especially of poplar) cause damage to asphalt road pavings have revealed that a constant high moisture content of the soils directly underneath the pavement surface can be considered as a major soil factor in attracting the trees roots to develop there. This paper presents an overview of several field studies on the nature and background of the damage in The Netherlands and the results of some experiments that have been set up to develop methods to control or prevent damage by tree roots. Of these methods, thus far the use of rubble as road bed filling appears to prevent root development for a period of at least five years." [Abstract]

[Morton Arboretum, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 1993]

Authors
J. Kopinga
Date Published
1994
Journal/Conference
The landscape below ground: Proceedings of an International Workshop on Tree Root Development in Urban Soils
Editor
G.W. Watson and D. Neely
Publisher
International Society of Arboriculture
Publisher Location
Savoy, IL (US)
ISBN/ISSN
1-881956-06-7
Start Page
165
End Page
178
Pages
14
Publication Number
SO: 9200-002
Sub-Topics
Infrastructure (gray), Roots
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