Soil cells support tree growth along Edmonton’s newest LRT route

The Valley Line LRT landscaping project has been a huge undertaking in Edmonton. It boasts 2,000 trees, more than 7,000 shrubs and 120,000 grasses and perennials, all supported by a trenched infrastructure to help trees grow faster and healthier.
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[@Yi_no_Yo]

Curious on how these "soil cells" work to help tree growth, so I looked up it in Google. Basically, these plastic cells give enough structural support for road/pavement above, so the soils inside the cells don't need to be compacted. This allows trees to have more air, water, and room for their roots.

[@CitygreenSystems]

We're the creators of this project's soil cells (Stratavault). As highlighted, the Stratavault matrix serves a dual purpose: it offers essential structural support for the infrastructure above, such as roads or pavements, and provides a designated area for high-quality, uncompacted soil intended for tree planting. Additionally, this matrix effectively contains the tree roots, preventing any potential damage to the surrounding infrastructure, preventing road or pavement heaving.

[@IvanRamos-w1x]

🙂

[@social3ngin33rin]

I'm confused how these work. I wish they explained the science.

[@michaelhickie]

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