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This Machine Moves Trees So You Don’t Have To Cut Them Down
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It’s always heartbreaking to cut down a tree. Luckily, a machine called Dutchman Curved Loader Mount Tree Spade (damn what a long name) can replant them instead! Its blades can surround a huge plant and dig it up with as little stress to the roots as possible. Then the spade simply transports it to another location and places it into a new hole. What a way to save those tens of years worth of growth!
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It’s always heartbreaking to cut down a tree. Luckily, a machine called Dutchman Curved Loader Mount Tree Spade (damn what a long name) can replant them instead! Its blades can surround a huge plant and dig it up with as little stress to the roots as possible. Then the spade simply transports it to another location and places it into a new hole. What a way to save those tens of years worth of growth!
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What do you think ?
Hans 8 years ago
Interesting concept. It would be interesting to learn if the trees actually survive the procedure in the long run, though.
Arjan 8 years ago
It depends on the ground they are put back into, they need to match the acidity (if I remember correctly) if the move isn't local. The technique has been around for years so it's probably successful in most cases.
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Daria B 8 years ago
Whether the tree lives or dies depends on a variety of things, I think. Now, I'm not an expert, I saw the replacement of trees is a kinda common practice in Korea, seen some of it in Croatia as well, and these trees are doing fine once replanted. Surely they will need additional standing support for a while, before they adapt to the new environment. But I think it depends on how big the tree is, how old, the type of tree, how and where it was replaced, and how it is managed after the replacement. I've mostly seen replaced the small or young trees.... But I do recall seeing a truck charged with a bit bigger tree, with its roots kept intact.
Hans 8 years ago
Interesting concept. It would be interesting to learn if the trees actually survive the procedure in the long run, though.
Arjan 8 years ago
It depends on the ground they are put back into, they need to match the acidity (if I remember correctly) if the move isn't local. The technique has been around for years so it's probably successful in most cases.
Load More Replies... Daria B 8 years ago
Whether the tree lives or dies depends on a variety of things, I think. Now, I'm not an expert, I saw the replacement of trees is a kinda common practice in Korea, seen some of it in Croatia as well, and these trees are doing fine once replanted. Surely they will need additional standing support for a while, before they adapt to the new environment. But I think it depends on how big the tree is, how old, the type of tree, how and where it was replaced, and how it is managed after the replacement. I've mostly seen replaced the small or young trees.... But I do recall seeing a truck charged with a bit bigger tree, with its roots kept intact.
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