# How to Protect Mature Trees During Fall Renovations

> Ottawa homeowners can prevent tree damage from construction by consulting arborists before renovations.
- Title: How to Protect Mature Trees During Fall Renovations | Shortify
- Summary: Ottawa homeowners can prevent tree damage from construction by consulting arborists before renovations. Ottawa homeowners should consult ISA-certified…
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- Source: Financialpost — https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/green-thumb-tree-specialists-riley-sheldrick-explains-how-to-protect-mature-trees-near-fall-renovation-projects
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- Topics: ottawa, mature trees, root zone compaction, isa certified arborist, home renovations, tree protection, money, business
## Construction Damages Trees Without Realizing
Ottawa homeowners often don't realize construction near mature trees causes invisible root damage that leads to tree decline.

> The trees we are called to remove after construction projects are often ones that looked completely fine the year the work was done.
## Three Renovation Projects That Harm Trees
Home additions, driveway expansions, and pool installations most commonly cause tree loss through soil compaction in the critical root zone.
## What Homeowners Can Do
Consult an ISA-certified arborist before excavation to identify root zone boundaries and implement protective measures.
## Tree Protection After Construction
Post-construction tree pruning and soil decompaction treatments help mature trees recover from root damage.
## Key takeaway

Ottawa homeowners should consult ISA-certified arborists before excavating near mature trees to avoid root damage.