jhamera
New Member
I am considering burying our electrical service in a trench that would pass an old maple tree in an "L" shaped path. The trecnh would be about 15' from the trunk at its closest points and 30" deep. The tree trunk is about 2.5 to 3 feet in diameter. The tree seems healthy. We have had some construction equipment in the imediate area around the tree and put a foundation in about 25 feet from the tree.
I understand that there is some risk of harming or killing the tree, which I would hate to do.
Can anyone give me a rough idea of the ball park chances of kiling the tree? (1:100 or 50:50?)
Any tips on avoiding damage or helping the tree survive the shock?
I understand that there is some risk of harming or killing the tree, which I would hate to do.
Can anyone give me a rough idea of the ball park chances of kiling the tree? (1:100 or 50:50?)
Any tips on avoiding damage or helping the tree survive the shock?
