building materials Bodcell™ Vehicular
Tree Root Protection – no digging required
T
he enforced protection of certain trees is of course vital for the longevity of our most treasured species. As such, the construction of haul roads, car parks and driveways in areas where trees are present, will be carefully assessed by local planning authorities on the level of on-site digging entailed. This on-site work could potentially disturb and damage on-site tree root systems, ultimately resulting in the death of a tree and possible associated land/building damage from tree decay (shrinking of roots, drying and falling of branches).
A ‘no-dig’ solution is widely regarded as the most preferred solution for site construction so as not to disturb any root systems. The top construction layer will also be carefully assessed to ensure that water and air is capable of permeating through the ground and around the tree roots.
Boddingtons Bodcell™ tree root protection solution is an easy to use cellular confinement system especially designed for protecting tree roots where surface traffic is required. Bodcell™ not only stabilises the ground, but laterally distributes heavy surface loads. Supplied flat-packed, Bodcell™ is simply
stretched open and fixed to the ground using the available metal fixing pins. Fill material is then added, which is confined within the strong and flexible structure, and the surface is ready to be used. A major advantage of Bodcell™ over competitive products is that the geotextile material is totally air and water permeable, helping to maintain healthy roots. The Bodcell™ solution is suitable for many different temporary or permanent commercial and residential applications including woodland trails, paths, driveways, haul roads, access routes and parking areas.
Bodcell™ can be seen in operation at SALTEX’10 (Windsor) this September on the Boddingtons stand (S11). For further information,
visitwww.grass-reinforcement.com
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