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April 24, 2008
Tree Protection?
I have been watching the construction at 447 Clinton Ave and the attached property at 440 Waverly. Recently, renovations have ramped up on the 440 Waverly building, which involve extending the structure a number of feet back into the yard. However, there is a massive oak tree in the yard (possibly planted when the house was built around 1850) and the ditch outlining the perimeter of the future building comes very close to the tree. Is it possible for the tree to survive this construction? And if not, is it possible to be an advocate for this gorgeous old timer? Is there any way to protect a tree?
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If it's that old it's not long for this world. Trees do not live forever. Think of it as arborial euthanasia.
Posted by: guest at April 24, 2008 3:25 PM
You protect a tree in this situation by hiring an arborist to work with the contractor. BBG can recommend someone.
Posted by: denton at April 24, 2008 3:58 PM
Oak roots become quite susceptable where the ground around them is disturbed. My parents had a 100 year plus oak near the house when they added on. They had wanted the contractor to build a brick patio around the tree but the roots were greatly disturbed in the earth moving and the tree blew right over in a high wind, luckily away from the house. It took out about 8 pine trees but noe of the other 100 or so similiarly aged oaks.
Try calling someone at Parks for guildance on the best way to handle this one. Pubilic information (212) 360-1311 (I think this is like 311 direct), Chief of Forestry (718) 760-6811, Brooklyn Borough Commissioner (718)965-8920.
Posted by: guest at April 24, 2008 4:23 PM
Minerva,
I live near this construction project.
Before you call the city or parks, can you contact the owner.
The tree is beautiful but needs a good trim and I plan on asking if the owner if they are not taking down the tree, if they can trim could take off some of the dead and excess branches so they don't continue to fall into the neighboring yards (some of which have children who play there).
Posted by: guest at April 24, 2008 5:57 PM
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