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Infrastructure and Eminent Domain – Eric Hoyer

Jesse Saarela — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 22:40:38 +0000

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Over the years, we have all read or seen first-hand the damage trees can cause when a conflict arises with infrastructure – lifted sidewalks and driveways, topped trees under powerlines, crushed roofs, etc. We are all familiar with the “First Commandment” in urban forestry management, “Thou shall plant the right tree in the right place.” Oftentimes, however, trees must be trimmed or removed when infrastructure is being built or expanded such as in the case of a new or widened roadway or a new or expanded utility easement. Removing or trimming the trees removes the conflict, but creates a monetary loss to the property owner. Determining the value of the loss is necessary to allow for adequate compensation to the owner of the trees.

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Mobile Applications for Urban Forestry – Mindy Moss

Jesse Saarela — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 22:34:26 +0000

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In today’s world, technology is everywhere and the use of technology has grown exponentially. It might be hard to believe, but the
first iPhone did not hit the US market until 2007. The growth of applications (apps) for
smartphones and tablets over the last several years has been nothing short of astonishing.
While some professionals in our field might still shy away from this technology, many more have found that mobile technology can be effectively used in day-to-day activities, increasing their productivity and capabilities. This article will review some of the urban forestry – arboriculture apps that are now available.

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Measuring the Urban Forest with i-Tree – Erin Givens

Jesse Saarela — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 21:35:27 +0000

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Whether you’re a homeowner interested in learning what energy benefits and cost savings your nearby tree is providing or an urban forester looking at the canopy coverage of your city, i-Tree has six applications that can assist you. These include: i-Tree Eco, i-Tree Streets, i-Tree Vue, i-Tree Canopy, i-Tree Design (beta), and i-Tree Hydro (beta).

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A Lesson on Tree Biology – Eric Hoyer

Jesse Saarela — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 21:31:04 +0000

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In the early part of my career, we thought it was OK to top trees to reduce their size. You were supposed to apply a black tar-like substance after pruning limbs to “seal” the wounds. And, you were supposed to cut the branch flush with the trunk. In the late 1970s, a Dr. Alex Shigo (then with the US Forest Service Research Lab) unveiled a whole new way to look at trees which resulted in a change in the way we prune.

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