The mackintosh effect is the result of soil being piled up during construction or changes in the topography of the site. If you plan to spread a layer of fertile soil on the pine tree plot, you should first make sure that the soil is of good quality. Soil brought in during building may change the acidity level of the soil on the pine tree plot, which negatively affects the health of the plants, their ability to feed and adapt to environmental conditions.<\/p>\n

A lawn in the forest is a rather \u2018aggressive\u2019 ecological environment, which absorbs nutrients intensively, and the grassy, tough structure of this cover can cause significant damage to the roots of pine trees by intertwining with them.\u00a0 Do not create a layer of soil that is too thick, as this leads to a cloak effect. Impermeability of the topsoil to water and precipitation leads to the cessation of plant nutrition due to insufficient moisture in the near-surface soil layer, changes in the soil microflora and deterioration of root system functions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Damage to the root system reduces the stability of the plant, <\/strong>because in order to keep the plant upright, the root system must provide sufficient resistance when the crown of the tree is swayed by gusts of wind. The anchoring of the roots in the soil must be sufficiently strong.<\/p>\n

The root system of the common pine is in the soil up to a depth of 1 m., below that there are almost no roots to hold the tree, and if the plot has a high water table, the root system of the pine cannot securely anchor itself in the sparse soil.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Preventive measures to mitigate the mackintosh effect<\/strong><\/h2>\n
It is not necessary to cover the trunks of mature trees with soil, instead you can try to reduce the thickness of the soil layer by 5 cm. around the trunk of the tree. In this way, the bark of the pine tree will be protected, which means that it will grow and develop in the future.<\/p>\n
Reduced growth speed:<\/strong> Due to inadequate nutrition, pine trees start to grow more slowly. This is especially noticeable in young trees, which require a lot of resources for rapid growth. The mackintosh effect can significantly delay their development, which in the long term can lead to degradation of pines.<\/p>\n
Increased vulnerability to diseases and pests: <\/strong>Weakened trees become more vulnerable to various pathogens and insect pests. Under conditions of stress caused by the mackintosh effect, pine trees cannot defend themselves effectively against diseases, which can lead to the death of pine plantations.<\/p>\n
If you want to keep your pine trees beautiful and healthy, it is important that the construction equipment working on the site does not harm the root system of the plants or destroy the forest floor. In order for pine trees to grow and develop normally, it is necessary to keep the natural environment and soil in the place where they grow as completely intact as possible.<\/p>\n
It is worth consulting a phytopathologist of the Green Clinic Centre at +380632851405 for the sake of timely and reliable pine tree maintenance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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