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Old 28th December 2007, 04:08 PM   #11 (permalink)
treeseer
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Default Re: building works affecting poinciana

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Originally Posted by Chris View Post
we are currently in the process of discussion with the neighbours. The main things that we are trying to get agreement on is to that cutting of roots and branches is supervised and carried out by a suitably qualified person and cuts to branches and roots are clean and then treated with a trichoderma based tree wound dressing. Is there anything else we can do??
Chris, you can also have root invigoration--aeration, inoculation, fertilization, mulch etc.-- specified for the undisturbed portion of the root zone, so they can function more effectively and take up the slack from the inevitable root pruning; sounds like you have a good idea on how to do that.

Also, if you could post a diagram showing how far from trunk and how deep the cut will be made, you may get further advice, or get persuaded that you need an arborist on site!

As for that pool hugger's cutting and thrusting , I shall give it no heed, being above that type of fray.

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