Replanting Mythology 2
In February 2011 Cyclone Yasi passed through northern Queensland causing untold destruction. The local electrical authority engaged Greening Australia to do a professional assessment of tree damage with a view to improving vegetation management in order to minimise future damage to infrastructure.
The findings were that tree failure among plantings that utilised advanced stock was almost total even though their roots had apparently spread well beyond the original root ball. Damage among trees originating from smaller stock was substantially less.
Authorities who wish to follow the path of instant gratification by replanting with advanced stock place people and infrastructure at unnecessary risk.