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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.
Nicole Romero 8 years ago
Really cool! Probably ridiculously expensive to have them do it though
Bernadette Nitz 8 years ago
you could totally troll someone and say they were asleep for like 10 years. "see this tree has grown!"
Doug Stringham 8 years ago
Don't forget that roots on trees are as wide as the branches above. You can see they were cut. No guarantee the trees survive.
karenza 8 years ago
i love the idea. we should all love this technology i am sure 'developers' of 'real estate' will jump for joy and rush to use this. and all the people who have reasons for why this is, really, not such a good idea. in some cases, in most cases, because it is not quite that successful, except in most cases. what the hell. this is the first time i, and i'm sure many other people, are hearing about this for the first time. what is there to bellyache and gripe about. even if only 50%, hell even 25% of trees moved, go on to live healthy, productive lives. it is much much better, desirable, fundamentally sound practice, to use this machine.
Mamato Marcello 8 years ago
Reminds me when they built Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. They transplanted many old trees successfully.
Karen Walker 8 years ago
That is the coolest thing I have ever seen. Cong rates to the person who invented it. http://bit.ly/1UNWy9P
.gas. 8 years ago
I wonder what the cost comparison is between cutting and removing/replacing? I'd also like to see how a transplanted tree does (if it lives). This could be huge for people who want a large tree in their yards but don't have 30 years to wait, and/or landscapers.
Notchimine Mette 8 years ago
You can buy mature trees. They are grown in huge bags and delivered to your house on a flatbed truck with a crane. Costs a pretty penny, but a friend of mine now has the biggest tree in the development! :)
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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.
Nicole Romero 8 years ago
Really cool! Probably ridiculously expensive to have them do it though
Bernadette Nitz 8 years ago
you could totally troll someone and say they were asleep for like 10 years. "see this tree has grown!"
Doug Stringham 8 years ago
Don't forget that roots on trees are as wide as the branches above. You can see they were cut. No guarantee the trees survive.
karenza 8 years ago
i love the idea. we should all love this technology i am sure 'developers' of 'real estate' will jump for joy and rush to use this. and all the people who have reasons for why this is, really, not such a good idea. in some cases, in most cases, because it is not quite that successful, except in most cases. what the hell. this is the first time i, and i'm sure many other people, are hearing about this for the first time. what is there to bellyache and gripe about. even if only 50%, hell even 25% of trees moved, go on to live healthy, productive lives. it is much much better, desirable, fundamentally sound practice, to use this machine.
Mamato Marcello 8 years ago
Reminds me when they built Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. They transplanted many old trees successfully.
Karen Walker 8 years ago
That is the coolest thing I have ever seen. Cong rates to the person who invented it. http://bit.ly/1UNWy9P
.gas. 8 years ago
I wonder what the cost comparison is between cutting and removing/replacing? I'd also like to see how a transplanted tree does (if it lives). This could be huge for people who want a large tree in their yards but don't have 30 years to wait, and/or landscapers.
Notchimine Mette 8 years ago
You can buy mature trees. They are grown in huge bags and delivered to your house on a flatbed truck with a crane. Costs a pretty penny, but a friend of mine now has the biggest tree in the development! :)
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