Isa Arborist Study Guide: Chapter 14

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Urban forestry

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Broadly defined as the management of naturally occurring and planted trees associated plants in urban areas.

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Arboriculture

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The practice and study of the care of trees and other woody plants in the landscape.

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The tree

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Arboriculture focuses on what?

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Forest

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Urban forestry focuses on what?

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1. Urban planner

2. Civil engineer

3. Public works officials

4. Government agencies

5. Public

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List 5 allied professionals or groups that an urban forester should learn to communicate with.

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True

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True/False: the leaves and branches of trees catch and slow rainwater and can reduce soil erosion and water waste from runoff.

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Storm water runoff

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Water originating from precipitation that flies above ground rather than infiltrating into the soil.

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Carbon sequestration

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As trees grow, they take up carbon from CO2 in the atmosphere and 'store' it in the form of wood and other carbon-based tissues.

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1. Increase residential & business property values

2. Increase tax base for community

3. Encourage shoppers to linger

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Name 3 economic benefits of trees.

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1. Improve air quality

2. Conserve energy by protecting surroundings from sun and wind

3. Reduce storm water runoff & soil erosion

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List 3 environmental benefits of trees

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1. Reduce stress & mental fatigue

2. Enhance mental health

3. Enhance community recreation

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List 3 social benefits of trees

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i-Tree

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Software suite of management tools that can, among other functions, calculate collective cost-benefit analysis essay for populations of trees based on inventories is called ______.

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Sustainability

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The ability to maintain ecological, social, and economic benefits over time.

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False

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True/False: Modern tree inventories are collected with paper and pencil, and the trees later added manually to maps of city streets.

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CTLA

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One of the most widely used, especially in North America, appraisal systems, methodology, promulgated by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers in the United States.

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CTLA trunk formula method

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What formula might be used for trees too large to be replaced?

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Tree inventory

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Record of the location, characteristics, and assessment of individual trees and tree stands over a well-defined area.

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1. Species

2. Location

3. Notes

4. Diameter

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List 4 types of data that are typically collected in a tree inventory.

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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Digital maps, these are rapidly replacing traditional paper maps.

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Risk management

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Important policy statement that should set out the policies for identifying, assessing, reporting, and mitigating risks.

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Tree ordinances

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Legal regulations drafted and instituted to protect trees within a given jurisdiction.

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1. Jurisdiction's authority

2. Describe the conditions and requirements of the ordinance

3. Establish penalties for noncompliance

4. Specify the responsibility for enforcement

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What are 4 specification of a typical tree ordinance?

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Permit

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Approval for a tree work ____ might be conditional upon establishing certain work procedures and clearances, requiring that all applicable standards and vest management practices are followed, and requiring monitoring by qualified arborist.

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Tree protection orders (TPOs)

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Legal regulation, established by the local authority, that protects a tree or multiple trees.

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Standards

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Established or widely recognized authority of acceptable performance.

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True

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True/False: even where standards do not carry direct legislative authority, they may be recognized in a court of law.

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Specifications

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Detailed plans, requirements, and statements of particular procedures and/or standards used to define and guide

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Specifications

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Urban foresters should establish detailed ______ for all tree work including planting, pruning, fertilizing, pest control and monitoring, installation of support or protection systems, construction near trees, and removals.

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American National Standards Institute

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What does ANSI stand for?

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Management plan

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Managing large populations of trees under the common urban pressures and financial restraints of a municipality requires a strong, well-thought- out _____.

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International Society of Arboriculture

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What's does ISA stand for?

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Urban forest management plan

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Formulate and documents the strategies and procedures for managing the trees within a predefined area or jurisdiction.

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1. Planting plan

2. Preservation plan

3. Maintenance plan

4. Tree removal & replacement plan

5. Risk management plan

6. Operations plan

7. Storm-respond:emergency plan

8. PR/education plan

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What are 8 components of a management plan?

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30%; 20%;10%

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To maintain species diversity in the urban forest, a common guideline is to aim for densities not to exceed _____% from a single plant family, ____% of a single genus, and ____% of a single species.

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False

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True/False: Performing pruning and other maintenance on a cycle is likely to increase emergency calls and the potential for damage or injuries from tree failures.

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Composting

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The process of decomposition of organic matter by microorganism a.

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True

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True/False: Because decomposition processes generate heat, most of the pathogens and weed seed present will be killed in composting.

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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

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What does LEED stand for?

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LEED

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Program created by the Green building Council to establish a set of standards for building and development certification to encourage energy efficiency, conservation of resources, and improved air and water quality.