A review of root barrier research

J Morgenroth - 2008 - ir.canterbury.ac.nz
A review of root barrier research from the past 40 years is presented. Research has resulted
from the need to minimize conflicts between the expanding roots of trees and urban …

[PDF][PDF] A buyer's technical guide to root barriers

PJ Peper, PA Barker - The Landscape Below Ground, Proceedings of …, 1994 - fs.usda.gov

Strategies to prevent damage to sidewalks by tree roots

PA Barker, PJ Peper - Arboricultural Journal, 1995 - Taylor & Francis
Several types of root barriers tested in field experiments in northern California inhibited
development of shallow tree roots. The need for an improved barrier design to prevent …

Sidewalk/curb-breaking tree roots. 1. Why tree roots cause pavement problems

WD Hamilton - Arboricultural journal, 1984 - Taylor & Francis
Problems of breaking sidewalk and curbs due to the proximity of tree roots is a common
occurrence, especially in the close confines of urban settings. Half of the claims against a …

[PDF][PDF] Root barriers affect root distribution

EF Gilman - Journal of Arboriculture, 1996 - hort.ifas.ufl.edu
No roots of live oak (Ouercus virginiana) or sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) went through
Biobarrier" during a 3-year period after planting. Most roots on both spe-cies without a …

A review of tree root conflicts with sidewalks, curbs, and roads

TB Randrup, EG McPherson, LR Costello - Urban Ecosystems, 2001 - Springer
Literature relevant to tree root and urban infrastructure conflicts is reviewed. Although tree
roots can conflict with many infrastructure elements, sidewalk and curb conflicts are the …

Effectiveness of three barrier materials for stopping regenerating roots of established trees.

JA Wagar, PA Barker - 1993 - cabidigitallibrary.org
In a search for effective barriers to prevent tree root damage to sidewalks (pavements), a
tough nylon fabric, copper screen, and'Biobarrier'(Reemay, Inc., USA) were tested against …

Sidewalk/curb-breaking tree roots. 2. Management to minimise existing pavement problems by tree roots

WD Hamilton - Arboricultural Journal, 1984 - Taylor & Francis
Management to minimise pavement problems caused by existing tree roots includes water
management, soil aeration, root pruning, redesigning structures near trees and tree removal …

Tree roots versus sidewalks and sewers

WR Comery - Urban and Community Forestry in the Northeast, 2007 - Springer
Everyone blames trees for damaging sidewalks and sewers. This chapter will explain how
trees grow and how and why they conflict with concrete. It is best to start at the beginning …

Tree root damage to sidewalks and curbs.

JA Wagar, PA Barker - 1983 - cabidigitallibrary.org
Damage to pavements and curbs was rated for sample trees of 10 urban species in the San
Francisco Bay area in 1980. Tree diameter, soil texture at depth 3 inches and the width of …