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TREES... from page 26.

“This approach gives a detailed report of the status of each tree...”

will survey the community seeking to identify the condition of the trees. Only the trees needing care will be grouped into three classifications — good, fair or poor. In addition to the classifications, their work recommendations will be broken down into sensible categories: pruning, removal, soil care health, pest management, etc. This information is best relayed through some sort of mapping format so that decision makers are easily able to identify locations. To gain the greatest understanding of how to steward, you need to most fully understand what it is that you are stewarding. In order to do that, a tree inventory would be conducted. All the trees in the specified areas of the com munity would be geo-tagged and given a unique ID num ber. A tree tag is affixed to the tree. Numerous data points can be collected, namely species, age, defects, condition, Most advanced approach: Inventory and management plan

size, and recommendations. Another great byproduct of this approach is the total tree asset value. Communities are blown away to learn what their trees are worth. This approach gives a detailed report of the status of each tree and what needs to be done to care for them. The management plan becomes a point of discussion to facili tate future care. It gives the most in-depth look at what you have and what needs are present. The information provid ed often allows for reduction in overall risk, more effective creation and utilization of budgets, greater understanding for decision makers, and increased buy-in from community members given increased ability to communicate needs. Trees provide so much value to your community but require proper stewardship. One of the above three approaches will help your community better steward what has been entrusted to your care. n

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