Tree Root Pruning Test

Tree Root Pruning Test
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Question: 1. Root pruning occurs:
if a tree is being transplanted.
if construction is occurring near the tree.
to develop a highly fibrous root system for nursery stock.
all of the above.

Question: 2. Prior to root pruning, one must first:
be knowledgeable in hazardous tree evaluation.
decide whether or not the tree is worth the risk.
know what to look for.
all of the above.

Question: 3. Prior to root pruning:
a thorough site analysis should be performed.
look at wind direction.
look at potential targets.
all of the above.

Question: 4. For trees measuring greater than 12 inches in diameter root cutting should not occur closer than:
3 feet from the outer bark of the tree.
10 feet from the outer bark of the tree.
the distance measured by the circumference of the tree.
all of the above.

Question: 5. Removal of the tree is required if:
more than half of the trees roots have to be removed.
25 percent have to be removed from one side.
10 percent have to be removed from two sides.
all of the above.

Question: 6. Root pruning is best accomplished by:
excavating the soil away from the roots and carefully select the roots to cut.
getting an effective piece of equipment.
ripping and tearing with backhoes.
all of the above.

Question: 7. Root pruning should be done during:
droughts.
active bud break.
just prior to active root growth.
all of the above.

Question: 8. Ring-porous trees include:
ash.
birch.
cherry.
honey locust.

Question: 9. Diffuse-porous trees include:
ash.
maple.
oak.
all of the above.

Question: 10. Trees will need the following maintenance after root pruning:
adequate soil moisture.
observation.
aeration.
all of the above.

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