Nearly 20 of UNL’s unique and historically significant trees are putting down roots in new locations across City and East campuses.
The arbor shift, which started in January and peaked during spring break, is part of an effort to relocate trees that meet certain criteria — ranging from uniqueness to size — away from campus construction zones.
“Moving trees always feels better than cutting them down,” said Eileen Bergt, assistant director of landscape services. “This is something we try to do whenever possible as it allows us to preserve some of UNL’s more important trees and enhance the campus landscape.”
Memorial trees — those planted in honor of individuals with UNL ties — are relocated whenever possible. Other factors that determine if a move is possible include the type of tree, size, uniqueness, history, overall value and time of year.
“We primarily try to only move trees in early spring and late fall,” Bergt said. “We will move them at other times if conditions allow. The important part is limiting the amount of stress you put on a tree.”
Weather conditions allowed a linden tree planted in memory of Ray Coffey to be moved out of the Love Library construction zone and into the nearby Donaldson Garden.
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