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| Image | Subject Name | Scientific Name | Description |
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| 5388327 | construction | Roots are damaged by excavation for a new sidewalk. | |
| 5388326 | construction | Roots are damaged by excavation for a new sidewalk. | |
| 5388268 | construction | A new sidewalk is layed right next to trees. | |
| 5424484 | tree protection zone | A driveway delineated through a wooded lot during construction. Woodchips used to reduce soil compaction. | |
| 5424485 | tree protection zone | An area delineated around a wooded section for protection during construction. Piles of woodchips to be used to reduce soil compaction. | |
| 5424487 | tree protection zone | Close-up of orange fencing and woodchips to reduce injury due to construction practices. | |
| 5424395 | tree protection zone | Close-up of orange fencing used to delineate areas to be preserved during construction. | |
| 5424389 | construction | Bulldozer causing two main problems - removing roots and soil and compacting soil. | |
| 5388261 | root zone | Compacted soils can lead to a raised root plate for trees. | |
| 5395290 | bridging | bridging over roots | |
| 5388199 | bridging | bridging over roots to protect tree in walkway | |
| 5388298 | construction | constructing a retaining wall. | |
| 5388267 | construction | Construction damage caused when the new sidewalk was installed ultimately lead to the demise of the tree. | |
| 5388200 | bridging | bridging over roots to protect tree in walkway; light in walkway |
