Japan Uses Root Preparation to Transplant Ancient Trees Instead of Cutting

In Japan, instead of cutting down old trees blocking construction, crews use a method called nemawashi, which involves months of root preparation before transplanting the entire tree. This technique helps trees recover from transplant shock by preserving roots essential for water absorption. Research shows up to 95% of roots can be lost with traditional transplanting, but nemawashi improves survival rates, as demonstrated in experiments at Hokkaido University.

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