Street Tree Helpers
As a result of limited soil, water, and air, street trees often grow
slowly, therefore street trees of almost any size represent a big
investment. In return, trees purify the air, control storm
water, calm traffic and beautify our City.
In 2011, Jason Miles's Montpelier High School woodworking class helped build tree guards for five trees that were not protected. Tree grates and guards are typically expensive but important tools to protect street trees from cars, bikes, and snow removal devices. Tree guards help to prevent the limited soil from becoming too compacted which limits air, oxygen, and tree growth.