subject: How Architects Work With Tree Surgeons [print this page] Architects and tree surgeons may a slightly surprising alliance sometimes, but for those in both industries they really can help each other. This article explains some of the times when an architect may require a tree surgeon to ensure that his plans come to fruition.
Typically, when an architect is working on a project involving trees they will need advice from a tree surgeon as architects are not as skilled nor as a knowledgeable as a tree surgeon on these matters. There are plenty of areas where a tree surgeon can step in and help.
Veteran Tree Management
Architects spend a lot of time drawing up plans to create a building and area that is truly spectacular, and sometimes they may have to shelve their masterpiece if there is a veteran tree in the middle of it, preventing development: how frustrating!
Veteran trees, as well as ones that are rare or aesthetically pleasing in some way, are often protected, meaning that they can't be cut down and destroyed, something that can be a problem for architects. However, just because a tree can't be removed doesn't mean that it is necessarily the end for your grand design, as a tree surgeon will know how best to work with what you have and it may well be the case that if you manage the tree carefully you may only need to adapt your plan slightly.
Tree Planting Schemes
Trees can often enhance architectural projects significantly, meaning that it is very useful to have someone to hand who knows how to work with them. Unfortunately, at the point of deciding that you want a tree in a certain place you may find that in actual fact there isn't one, and so you'll need to grow on.
Growing trees is actually trickier than it seems as you'll need advice on how to plant them as well as nurturing them to make sure you get the outcome you desire. Furthermore, a tree surgeon will also be able to advise what sort of tree works best for you as there may be practical issues to consider - such as climate - as well aesthetic ones - where they may know of another tree that would suit your creative purposes better.
As you can see these are just a couple of the ways in which architects and tree surgeons can work together to ensure a project is successful.
