Preserving Trees in Construction Projects: Identifying Incentives and Barriers

Two Surveys of individuals from three professions instrumental in preserving trees in construction projects (professional related to tree care, site design, and construction) revealed their level of knowledge and use of tree preservation practices and identified some of the incentives and barriers to preserving trees. Awareness of the value of trees to the finished project was the most important reason why tree preservation practices were used. State and local laws were seen as less important, especially by builders. Site constraints were cited as the major barrier to tree preservation, through these constraints were not specifically identified. Arborists scored highest on a scale that measured knowledge of tree preservation practices. Educational and marketing efforts aimed at property owners, sit designers, and construction professional could increase the number of health trees that survive the construction process.

Keywords: Tree Care,Tree Health,Zoning

Pages: 5

Category: Tree Care

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