Perhaps if any of the tree experts on the list know, it would be helpful to
post guidance on the accepted standards for tree openings in sidewalks.
The trees no doubt would prefer no concrete at all. It seems obvious that
laying the concrete up against the trunk is really bad. But what is one to do,
when its time to replace the sidewalk, especially if the roots are pushing up
the concrete causing tripping hazards and hassles for those in wheelchairs,
baby carriages, etc?
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 7:27 PM
Subject: RE: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street
Someone private-mailed me and accused me of “dime-dropping” on the
“whoever” with L&I and asked me to post a clarification. I don’t plan to
“dime-drop” on anyone, not my place. I plan to check with L&I to see what the
regulations are, what forms are used. I keep seeing sidewalks with cement
all around the base of trees not leaving enough room for water. I had an
incident a few years ago with a neighbor’s tree he cemented around the base,
the tree later fell and destroyed my fence! Also, I happen to know of a woman
who lost her husband and unborn child due to a tree falling on the car her
family was riding in, she was seriously injured but lived. Not a happy
picture. It was just lucky the trees didn’t kill anyone. Act of God? …
probably not. I think man had a hand in this one. S
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