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The guiding principles of tree preservation during development
| Author: |
Matheny, N.; Clark, J.R. |
| Date: |
1998 |
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In: Trees and Development. Champaign, IL: International Society of Arboriculture |
| Abstract: |
Tree preservation can and should be an integral part of the development process. Retaining trees on development projects offers benefits to the environment, to the community, to the development team, and to the subsequent users of the projects. Buyers prefer projects with trees and are willing to pay more for the privilege of living with that resource. In addition, there are indirect benefits (in the form of positive community recognition) to developers and builders active in tree preservation. Tree preservation, however, does not just happen. Preserving trees during construction requires the commitment of developer, builder, contractor, subcontractor, and community. It requires knowledge about the trees and an understanding of the relationship of construction practice to their growth. As a basic rule, tree preservation succeeds when the guiding principles are followed. If participants in a development project understand the needs of trees and the effect their activities have upon tree growth, then a greater sensitivity to tree preservation will result. |
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