Areas along Concourse Parkway near Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport contain mature oak trees that line busy roadways and public corridors. While these specimens add natural coverage, infrastructure projects often require tree trimming or hazardous tree removal to meet safety standards and construction requirements.
That was the case for a project near the Georgia International Convention Center, where officials scheduled clearing all trees along the right-of-way to prepare for a new pedestrian bridge.
Details From the GDOT Infrastructure Project
- Client Profile: New pedestrian bridge connecting to Concourse Parkway. The project covered approximately 1.2 acres in front of the Georgia International Convention Center near Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Type of Service: Clearing all trees along the right-of-way
- Duration: Six days
- Tree Size: Oak trees of varying sizes
- Equipment Used: Crews used a Sennebogen “Green Machine” to remove and load material. The crew loaded all debris into a 60-yard grapple truck and hauled it to a local greenwaste dump yard for recycling. Crews completed stump grinding using a CMI forestry mulcher, then hydroseeded the area with winter rye and a woody fiber matrix.
- Service Frequency: One-time project with GDOT
- Season: Winter
- Specific Challenges: Tree maintenance along the side of a busy roadway while maintaining traffic and crew safety
- Tree Type: Oak
- Client Preferences: Clearing work performed for GDOT near the airport
Why GDOT Called for Tree Clearing Along the Right-of-Way
GDOT scheduled tree clearing along Concourse Parkway to support the construction of a new pedestrian bridge near a local airport and convention center. Trees within the right-of-way interfered with required safety clearances, sightlines, and staging areas for the project.
The location along a busy roadway required careful planning around traffic flow, equipment access, and public safety. GDOT coordinated the project as a one-time winter operation to clear approximately 1.2 acres.
How Southern Tree Pros Cleared All Trees Along the Right-of-Way
The Southern Tree Pros crew used a Sennebogen “Green Machine” to cut, lift, and load oak material directly into a 60-yard grapple truck while clearing all trees along the right-of-way. Removing full trees and stumps reduced the risk of future emergency tree service and storm damage cleanup. Crews then completed stump grinding using a CMI forestry mulcher and hydroseeded the area with winter rye and a woody fiber matrix to stabilize soil during the winter season.
Call Southern Tree Pros at (770) 841-1684 to schedule professional right-of-way tree-clearing services.
