Trees in selected parts of the Planina%Martinjak tree-lined lane that were damaged in the glaze ice in 2014 are significantly influenced by traffic. The aim of this diploma work is to establish damage on the trees and recommend tree care measures. Three parts of the avenue were analysed using an adapted visual assessment method and evaluation of mechanical damage. 138 trees of Tilia cordata Mill. and Tilia platyphillos Scop. were analysed. There are 5% of young trees. Most of the trees have damages on the trunk mainly due to the glaze ice in 2014. 57% of the trees have roots buried, mainly because of the treatment of the roads with winter grit. 46% of the trees have epicormic shoots present which are the result of the damage in the crown and trunk due to glaze ice in 2014. Different overgrown injuries, thickening, lumps, cavities and stubs appear on the trunks. In 23%, the canopies have lions-tailed branches present. Many of rotting cuttings and beheaded branches are the consequence of arboristic measures due to glaze ice. In 34%, raised bark appears on crown beginning and 24% of the trees are tilted. In majority of cases recommended arboristic measures are clamping guards (26%) and removal of the tree (20%). Other measures comprise the relief of branches and arrangement of growth area (26%).
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