The procedure is usually done in the afternoon to late night to avoid loss of moisture due to heat. The earth ball is then lifted and covered with a burlap cloth then transported to its new location.Īccording to Rappler research, the long, tedious, but successful process of earth-balling a tree requires a lot of components. The size of the earth ball to be dug up is directly proportional to the size of the tree: the bigger the tree, the bigger the ball. This makes it easier for the tree to adjust to a new location. ![]() ![]() For instance, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Makati’s instant forests are testament to the positive applications of the tree-saving process.Īs described in most environmental websites and by tree-moving companies, earth-balling is the process of moving a tree by digging out the earth and the roots in a circular shape, leaving most of the root system undisturbed and intact. It’s a method that’s more environment-friendly because it provides an alternative to simply cutting down trees.Įarth-balling is usually used in landscaping and urban forestry to save the genetic make-up or the historical value of a tree. As past experience has shown, lesser trees equate to more pollution, erosion, and worse flooding.Įxperts say that earth-balling is fairly common practice when transferring trees. ![]() This has triggered a public outcry even on social media, with many believing that earth-balling is tantamount to killing the pines since chances of survival would be slim. SM Baguio started earth-balling trees from a 1,500-square-meter space in Luneta Hall on April 9 as part of efforts to “transplant” 182 trees and make space for a new parking lot. MANILA, Philippines – “Earth-balling” has repeatedly surfaced in the news recently, but few know what exactly it entails – or why it has been associated with trees and the environment.
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