When trees are in the way of development there is usually only one solution But there is a way of saving mature trees and transplant them to a different location

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as the son of an arborist, and as one who spent many days as a teen doing the actual digging for transplants like this - that looks like _way too small_ of a root ball 😬 That said, different tree families have different root propagation and it might be appropriate in this case

After cutting its vast root system off, what will stabilise the tree in any future storm.

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How long did that tree live after they moved it?

Absolutely better than cutting her down, however I'd be curious to know how the mycelium network and soil biology as a whole deal with this, along with the old tree.

We were in the tree’s way… by the way.

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How long will the tree last once it’s disconnected from its tap root?

Oak trees are easier to move than many other species. Their roots are fairly shallow. However, look how much of the roots were cut from these hundred year old oak trees. I hope they make it.