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How to Protect Tree Roots While Replacing Sidewalks and Curbs

"In 1990, a triple fatality in Toledo, Ohio, was associated with a falling tree whose roots were cut during sidewalk reconstruction. This bulletin describes different techniques that may be used when repairing and replacing sidewalks and curbs to minimize the amount of damage to the tree." This PDF is from a scanned image of the original document. Technology Bulletin #5

Authors
B. Colony, T. Martin, P. O'Brien
Publisher
USDA Forest Service, Southern Center for Urban Forest Research & Information
Athens, GA (US)
Resource Format
Electronic File
Sub-Topics
Construction, Best Management Practices (BMPs), Protection (tree)
Keywords
Asphalt wedge, Asphalt wedge, Curbs, Curbs, Grinding, Grinding, Pavers, Pavers, Ramps, Ramps, Sidewalks, Sidewalks
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