Plan To Protect Tree Roots Before Excavation Begins

16 December 2014

If you're about to have a trench dug on your land or have soil excavated for whatever reason, first look at your trees and make plans to protect them. You, the excavation company, and possibly an arborist need to evaluate each tree that the trench or hole will be near. Excavation can harm tree roots so thoroughly that trees can die or fall over, so careful planning now -- and not as the excavation is taking place -- is essential for your yard's health and safety.