Figure 37 below shows the complexity of trees as living organisms, which can be badly affected by direct or indirect damage caused during construction works. Any damage to part of this system can cause serious issues for the health of a tree, with even minor changes to their living environment affecting growth and condition. A tree’s roots and its trunk and crown above ground are interdependent and even minor damage to one can badly affect the other.
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Figure 37: A trees form and function