R-Tank UrbanForest™ Soil Cells

Integrate the high-performing BMP, R-Tank UrbanForest Soil Cells, into your Urban Green Infrastructure project for healthier tree growth and coverage.

Often, cities looking to invest in urban forestry face damaged sidewalks, underdeveloped trees, small tree stumps, or empty pads of dirt surrounded by concrete. R-Tank UrbanForest soil cells, however, promote healthy tree growth. As a result, it limits unsightly conditions and successfully integrates trees into green stormwater infrastructure designs. Not to mention, we further support your project with PowerBlock, StormCrete®, FocalPoint Filtration, and more.

What are R-Tank UrbanForest soil cells?

R-Tank UrbanForest is an innovative product supporting the urban green infrastructure movement. Its structural modules both support pavement loads and also provide uncompacted space for tree root development.

Landscape architects and civil engineers rely on this innovative urban tree system for:

• Unmatched Structural Support – Unlike other products, which leave gaps or use spacers, R-Tank UrbanForest provides up to 96 psi of uniform surface support.
• Unconfined Root Growth – R-Tank UrbanForest’s structural matrix provides 95% open space for unobstructed root growth and water management.
• Modular in Nature – Similarly to the R-Tank Underground Stormwater Modules, this modular innovation accommodates unlimited shapes and sizes, fitting into tight spaces and circumventing utilities and other obstructions.
• Easy to Set, Easy to Fill – R-Tank UrbanForest’s two-piece unit allows quick assembly, meanwhile the large top opening (1 square foot) offers easy filling without requiring special components.

How do R-Tank UrbanForest urban tree systems promote tree root growth in urban landscapes?

R-Tank UrbanForest’s open, skeletal matrix provides a maximum growth zone for tree roots. In comparison to structural soils, which rely on an aggregate and soil mix to support surface loads, R-Tank UrbanForest replaces the aggregate with engineered modules. These modules not only support pavement loads but also expand un-compacted root zones for trees.

Why are trees so important for urban stormwater management?

Healthy trees supply the basis for future utilization in stormwater management. In fact, they increase the canopy, decrease runoff, and deliver triple-bottom-line benefits to communities. Because R-Tank UrbanForest dedicates room for root expansion as well as access to soil, air, and water, trees flourish despite the tight constraints of city landscapes. Once trees thrive, their ability to serve as treatment devices blooms too. By integrating drainage elements, these urban oases provide stormwater benefits, including runoff reduction, evapotranspiration, and nutrient uptake.

Ferguson Waterworks is more than a distributor of urban stormwater products, we are your supply partner offering expert support, fast turnarounds, and innovative green infrastructure solutions.