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Tree Transplanting

Old location at #5 Green

As part of our tree management program we are planning on transplanting a few trees this fall. Some time ago a collection of trees was planted in an effort to create division between greens, tees and fairways. The reality is that when trees are planted in close proximity to greens, tees and fairways it is inevitable that they are going to cause turf health issues and require removal. In an effort to save these trees for the long term and avoid removal, we are going to transplant these trees and utilize them as key trees in the future. We have utilized a local contact to do the transplanting with a tree spade. Yesterday we transplanted a Red maple that was to the right of the 5th Green. This tree was very close to the green and once mature, would have blocked morning sunlight, therefore affecting the health of the green (then requiring complete removal). The new home of the Maple is on the right side of the 7th Fairway. This location is in need of a young tree as both the large Willow and Maples are aging and beginning to decline. We moved this tree to see how the process went and how involved it was. The tree looks great and the process went seamlessly. Later this fall we will be marking the new locations and transplanting the selected trees.
 
                                                           New location at #7 Fairway

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