URBAN FORESTRY

The care of trees and other woody plants Arboriculture

Management of naturally occurring and planted trees in urban areas Urban forestry

Valuation and appraisal of trees Real estate value Valuation and appraisal of trees

Valuation and appraisal of trees CTLA method Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers scoring system Tree size Species Condition Location Valuation and appraisal of trees

Valuation and appraisal of trees Replacement cost Valuation and appraisal of trees

Inventory Planning and documentation of trees GIS Geographic Information System Inventory

Defines authority and penalties of noncompliance, permits and removal Ordinances

Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) Preserve trees in development areas Tree Preservation Orders (TPO)

Standards and specifications Standards for urban care National standards are already available American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 for tree care operations Standards and specifications

Urban forester responsibilities Maintain tree diversity Not to exceed: 30% from single plant family 20% of single genus 10% of single species Urban forester responsibilities

Urban forester responsibilities Recycling wood waste plan Logs Mulch Composting Urban forester responsibilities