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Tree Barrier Protection Table

Trunk Diameter Minimum Protection Required Around Tree
cm in ft Distance from Trunk (metres) Total Diametre (metres)
20 8 0.6 1.2 2.60
25 10 0.8 1.5 3.25
30 12 1.0 1.8 3.90
35 14 1.2 2.1 4.55
40 16 1.3 2.4 5.20
45 18 1.5 2.7 5.85
50 20 1.7 3.0 6.50
55 22 1.8 3.3 7.15
60 24 2.0 3.6 7.80
75 30 2.5 4.5 9.75
90 36 3.0 5.0 10.90
100 40 3.3 6.0 13.00
Sketch of Tree Barrier

 

 

 


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