An 80-ton crane was needed to move this bo tree (Ficus religiosa) in Jungle Island in Miami, Florida. The canopy had to be "topped" because the staff was unable to pass the three cables from the spreader bar through the dense foliage. The compression damage from the tree straps initiated aerial roots which were then guided down telephone poles to aid in supporting the tree in high winds. Photo by Jeff Shimonski
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