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I'm sure I've heard of some research relating to the shattering of roots encouraging compensatory root growth - much like how hedgerows come back after being smashed back by a flail. If this does happen, does this counteract any potential ingress of pathogens?

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So here's a question - does anyone have any experience / evidence relating to sheet piling and the damage (or otherwise) they cause to tree roots. There are plans to put a retaining wall within the RPA of a tree. The Arb Method Statement outlined hand-digging and severance of roots to the edge of the cutting etc. The client has now suggested that sheet piling is to be used instead. Does anyone have any case studies where this has been done? Were the roots severed cleanly? Were the roots shattered and severely damaged? My inclination is that on larger roots the sheets could cause significant damage to the trees, but I'd be interested if anyone else has other knowledge / evidence.