Post by @davidho@mastodon.world

In Japan, valuable trees are relocated instead of cut down during development. Arborists use nemawashi, a technique combining horticultural knowledge and modern engineering, to prepare the trees for relocation.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/japan-does-not-cut-down-centuries-old-trees-for-development-instead-experts-spend-months-preparing-their-roots-and-relocating-them/articleshow/132278899.cms

The Times of India

Japan does not cut down centuries-old trees for development. Instead, experts spend months preparing their roots and relocating them

When roads, railways or new buildings are planned, centuries-old trees are often among the first casualties of development. In Japan, however, some of the country's most valuable trees are given a second chance.

Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al 2 hours ago

@davidho @470m In Ireland, they’re cut down and then people go “oops, oh, well.”