Stump Removal Methods Acorn Tree Stump （橡子树桩树桩去除方法）.pdfVIP

Stump Removal Methods by Dr. Kim D. Coder, School of Forest Resources University of Georgia June 2003 Decisions, Decisions Stumps can be eliminated from the landscape in a number of ways. A major decision point is whether to completely extract and remove the stump, or leave some portion or all of the stump in-place in the soil. One low impact alternative includes cutting the stump low and level so a mower or other vehicle can drive over. Another low impact alternative is leaving a high stump for use as a weathered planter, temporary seat or table. If a stump will be removed from a landscape, the next decision point is whether to extract the stump whole or in large pieces, or to break the stump apart into small pieces where it sits. In-place stump removal usually does not pose an equipment intensive demand on landowners, nor risk extensive landscape disruption as extraction. Stump extraction usually requires plenty of space because of the power requirement of the equipment used and the physical size of the stump to be transported off-site. What’s Best? Stump removal processes can be generically described as: dig, push up or yank stump out of the ground; break the stump up into various sized pieces; burn what wood you can; accelerate the chemi- cal (~25% faster) or ecological (~50% faster) degradation and decay process; or, do nothing. Stump removal techniques covered here are: Hand or machine digging. Mechanically pushing or pulling. Trenching and soil saws. Grinders and chippers. Water and air excavation. Blasting. Burning. Accelerate chemical degradation. Accelerate ecological decay. Do nothing. Digging One means of removing stumps is to hand dig around