Originally Posted by
JeffOYB
A master arborist contributed his thoughts on test events, jewel parks and trees.
I note he said "in the state." ...
Live Oak trees, like the ones on my property and in Zilker Park, grow slowly to impressive size with extensive root systems some of which are just sub-surface.
Damage the roots and you can kill a tree which takes a century or more to mature and can live to be appreciated by your great-great-great grandchildren.
A qualified arborist can advise on where to avoid any vehicular traffic of any kind and even route pedestrians away from sensitive areas.
I raced 'cross "back when", ecologically sensitive areas should be strictly off limits for any cycling: Go play somewhere else.
Build a 'cross course through and around all of the "Mountain Cedar" we have, kill as much as you can, it's a nasty invasive pest.
-Bandera