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Soils in heavily developed areas are usually compacted and lack organic material because of construction activities such as heavy equipment use and grading. These unfavorable soil conditions result in decreased tree health and life expectancy. Since there is an increased need for developing urban tree canopy, more information pertaining to soil rehabilitation recommendations for urban tree growth is necessary.
The Soil Rehabilitation Experiment Site (SRES) is currently being used to evaluate the benefits of rehabilitating damaged urban soils. We are measuring the effects of soil improvement practices on soil physical properties, tree establishment and canopy development over time. This long-term experiment will help us answer questions about the value of soil rehabilitation.
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