If your dream has come true, and you become the owner of a house in the forest, but trees grow on the site, do not be upset. By preserving a piece of wildlife, you can not only create an individual site design, but also save money. Let's take a look at what needs to be done to preserve the pristine beauty of forest trees.
Specialist help
Invite surveyors to survey the dimensions and heights, preferably capturing all the trees in and around your area.
Plant research
Consult a phytopathologist. The specialist will provide you with information about plant diseases on the site, advise which trees can be left, and which ones it is desirable to get rid of. Do not ignore young sprouts, because in a few years they will become full-fledged residents of your forest.
Site planning
You will also need an architect to help plan the construction of the house, taking into account the peculiarities of the forest area. The trees on the site should be protected from stress as much as possible, because the construction site can negatively affect the well-being of the plants. Make a plan of action.
Defense plan:
- systematic inspection;
- pest and insect control;
- regular watering and fertilizing with fertilizers;
- pruning diseased and dry branches and twigs.
Plant root protection
It is important, when performing earthworks, to protect the roots of trees as much as possible. The disturbed hydrological regime is likely to negatively affect the condition of the root system. It is imperative to monitor the level of the soil so as not to deeply deepen the neck of the root, otherwise this will lead to a lack of oxygen supply, and from excess moisture it will begin to rot. To prevent this problem, a dry well installation is recommended. Its required depth depends on the height of the embankment, preferably from 30 to 80 cm. The optimal width of the well is 1.2 meters.
Measurement of the root growth zone
It is not difficult to calculate the root growth zone. It is required to take the radius of the tree crown and add 1 meter. In this area, any construction work must be done very carefully. The use of heavy construction equipment is not recommended. Also, at a level of 130 cm from the ground level, the diameter of the trunk should be measured. It is forbidden to carry out any excavation work on an area equal to two trunk diameters, with a size of more than 50 cm. For smaller sizes, a distance of 1 meter should be observed.
Correct root pruning
If building activities near the tree cannot be avoided, trim the horses with garden shears. Treat the cut area with the necessary preparations. The wall of the recess, at the level of which the trimming is carried out, should be laid out with damp peat. Cover the root with a straw mat, previously wrapped with a jute cloth. The shelter must be kept moist.
Strengthening root protection
When carrying out long-term excavation work, the protection of the roots must be strengthened with a wooden shield. The roots need to be provided with moistened fertile soil.
Protection against "winter drought"
In case of frost and strong winds in winter, the roots need increased protection. If, for some reason, the soil level has become lower, it is important to ensure that the tree is not above ground level, otherwise the root system will lose moisture, which will lead to the death of the plant. To prevent the freezing of water, a so-called "flower pot" is used. The structure is made of a drainage pipe and a concrete wall. It will help protect the roots from "winter drought".
Protecting tree trunks
During construction and land work, not only the root system needs protection, but also the tree as a whole.The crown of the plant must be covered with a film, having previously covered it with wooden screens. Cover the trunk with a mat of straw and only then tie it with boards. Wooden fences will protect the tree from unwanted mechanical damage, and a straw mat will provide shock absorption.
Protection against soil bursting
To avoid crushing the soil with heavy construction equipment, it is necessary to fill in rubble along the perimeter equal to the diameter of the tree crown. The height of the layer is 30 cm. The flooring is also made of road slabs. Such protection will help prevent damage to the root system if the use of the technique cannot be avoided.
Save what nature has created for hundreds of years, and you will become the owner of your own forest, which will delight you for many years.
