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P.6 12 i^'P 04 ’97 10:04hM TP hVEUI hVS P.7 12 <br />ll <br />Rope Roots; An extensive network of woody second ordei roots arising from major <br />^e^aieTze inctin^^amVer.The^^^^^^^ of rope roots is <br />the transport of water and nutrients, and the storage of food reserves. <br />SoU Compaction: A change in soil physical properties which includes an increase in soil <br />weight per unit volume, and a decrease in soil pore space. Soil compaction is caused by <br />repeated vibrations, frequent traffic and weight. .\s related to tree roots, compacted soil <br />can cause physical root damage, a decrease in soil oxygen levels with an increase in toxic <br />«ases, and can be impervious to new root development. <br />Transport Roots. The system or framework of tree roots comprised of major roots and <br />rope roots. <br />It or <br />ees.