May 26, 2025
Learn About the Japanese Technique of Relocating—Rather Than Cutting Down—Trees
Given their tremendous size, trees often seem stationary, with no chance of vanishing unless cut down. In Japan, a traditional technique proves otherwise, as long as patience and precision are both exercised. Roughly translated to “laying the groundwork,” the nemawashi approach reconsiders how we interact with trees, especially when we’re tasked with transporting them. The practice involves meticulously sifting through soil to locate a tree’s root system, which is then wrapped and bound by hand.
