Beneficios del Árbol Urbano
A lo largo de los últimos años, las iniciativas de organizaciones benéficas, asociaciones profesionales y del sector público, han contribuido a situar la creación de bosques urbanos sostenibles en la lista de las metas principales a alcanzar. Para ello, es fundamental informar a políticos, responsables, planificadores y profesionales del diseño paisajístico de los verdaderos beneficios […]
Calculadora de volumen de suelo
Como resultado de una amplia investigación con universidades, escuelas superiores y centros académicos de todo el mundo, GreenBlue Urban ha creado la Calculadora de volumen de suelo, que ofrece una guía sencilla de los volúmenes de suelo necesarios para que los árboles alcancen los diámetros de copa esperados a largo plazo. Si bien esta guía […]
ArborSystem Specification
ArborSystem is the world’s leading complete urban tree planting package – providing an easy solution for specifiers and installers. It covers everything a tree needs to mature in an urban environment without damaging built infrastructure – including RootSpace uncompacted soil volume, RootRain irrigation and aeration, ReRoot / RootStop root management, ArborGuy rootball guying, and tree […]
Celda estructural Vs suelo estructural: analizando la tierra bajo el pavimento
¿Cuál es la mejor manera de promover el crecimiento de las raíces de los árboles en el suelo bajo una acera? Es una pregunta que arquitectos paisajistas, ingenieros civiles y arboricultores de ciudades grandes y pequeñas han investigado durante muchos años. Gracias a esta reflexión, se han creado soluciones alternativas para aumentar el volumen de […]
Co-Funded Urban Tree Planting Trial Leaflet
Implement and monitor an advanced tree pit system with funding, design, and installation support. Download this leaflet to find out more.
Filler Soil Specification
Healthy soil is vital to tree health. A healthy growing medium is defined as an amended existing topsoil that contains organic matter, a typical clay content of ›25% by mass, is capable of sustaining vigorous plant growth, and complies generally with the typical uses of AS 4419 (2003). It should also be free from unwanted matter such […]
Tree Roots in Soil Cells
In July 2011, GreenBlue planted a Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’ tree in a hard landscape paved area, as part of a training and research program. The tree was photographed during the planting process and the exercise was part of a detailed study into tree root morphology in root management products, and new root extension into uncompacted soil in structural cells.
Resource: Soil Requirements of Healthy Urban Trees
Trees require adequate supply of uncompacted, well aerated, and moist soil in order to thrive. These soil conditions enable tree roots to obtain all the essential elements they require for healthy growth – nutrients, oxygen, and water. They also happen to be the elements found in the soil of natural forest settings. In built-up urban areas […]
