Root excavation information

spb · 5th March 2011, 07:44 PM

Hi everyone. I am currently studying my honors degree and need to write a thesis later in the year. I was hoping some of you guys out there may have done some root excavation works, hydro, air knife or by hand, and written reports of the results. Basically I am looking for info in regards to size of roots found, distance from tree, species and location. Not much to ask I know!! If anybody can help me out please?

Eric Frei · 5th March 2011, 09:05 PM

Use the search functions, both forum and the google search box near where you log in.

The Newcastle figs thread has some tree reports where they even dug up the road to look for roots.

There's some water vac pics and threads etc.

It's a hard ask as trees differ and purpose differs.

derwoodii · 10th March 2011, 08:41 PM

A fair bit to dig though er pun intended in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry Journels.

Search using the key works sidewalks, or roots, a lot of research into tree roots vs footpath have done the digging for you.

Arboriculture & Urban Forestry Online

5th March 2011, 07:44 PM	#1
spb Sappling Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 5	Root excavation information Hi everyone. I am currently studying my honors degree and need to write a thesis later in the year. I was hoping some of you guys out there may have done some root excavation works, hydro, air knife or by hand, and written reports of the results. Basically I am looking for info in regards to size of roots found, distance from tree, species and location. Not much to ask I know!! If anybody can help me out please?

5th March 2011, 09:05 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,995	Re: Root excavation information Use the search functions, both forum and the google search box near where you log in. The Newcastle figs thread has some tree reports where they even dug up the road to look for roots. There's some water vac pics and threads etc. It's a hard ask as trees differ and purpose differs. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

10th March 2011, 08:41 PM	#3
derwoodii Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 406	Re: Root excavation information A fair bit to dig though er pun intended in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry Journels. Search using the key works sidewalks, or roots, a lot of research into tree roots vs footpath have done the digging for you. Arboriculture & Urban Forestry Online Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Eric Frei; 10th March 2011 at 09:04 PM. Reason: changed link

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