This episode of the Greenside Up podcast features Ian Wogan of Treesources, a vertically integrated green infrastructure firm that specializes in tree preservation and relocation. Ian discusses the complex process of preparing trees for transplant, including root pruning, irrigation, and using growth regulators. He shares stories of large tree moves, including a 63-inch live oak. Ian talks about the challenges of unexpected utility lines and Jordan talks about lack of sunlight that can lead to tree deaths. The hosts and Ian discuss costs for tree relocation projects and the importance of feasibility studies. It’s a fascinating look at the pioneering work of saving mature trees through relocation.
