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Tree supported with 2 stakes and protected with a wire mesh cage.
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The relative improvement for successful establishment of tree plantings.
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Tree-planting strategy adopted for high-density housing developments.
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Direct and indirect problems, and possible solutions, for establishing trees in public housing developments.
Problem Possible solutions Direct 1. Irrigation Planting maintenance techniques Develop irrigation plan Balance planting quantity with resources 2. Soil compaction or poor quality Species selection Site selection and assessment Trench planting 3. Direct damage Planting style (physical barriers) Location selection Site assessment Care during transport and storage 4. Poor planting Reduce extent of planting Monitor planting techniques 5. Poor tree quality Develop quality purchase system Build relationships with suppliers Mix suppliers periodically 6. Maintenance (lack of) Plant in accordance with available resources Maintain accurate records 7. Planting logistics Plan planting exercise Indirect 1. Physical damage (from other service, delivery, e.g., grass cutting) Notification of planting sites Interdepartmental consultation Pre-planning 2. Limited finance/resources Planting style/quantity Establish priority requirements Explore sources of finance Contract management Adopt a tree-planting strategy 3. Development/refurbishment Interdepartmental consultation/agreements Planting awareness, advertising Accept scheme has a limited “shelf life” 4. Neglect Establish sense of ownership Satisfy requests for trees Plant for personal reasons, e.g., commemorative Promote maintenance by residents 5. Vandalism, people pressure Public consultation Establish the level of tree desirability
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