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39 Cards in this Set
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Urban forestry |
Broadly defined as the management of naturally occurring and planted trees associated plants in urban areas. |
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Arboriculture |
The practice and study of the care of trees and other woody plants in the landscape. |
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The tree |
Arboriculture focuses on what? |
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Forest |
Urban forestry focuses on what? |
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1. Urban planner 2. Civil engineer 3. Public works officials 4. Government agencies 5. Public |
List 5 allied professionals or groups that an urban forester should learn to communicate with. |
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True |
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 |
Water originating from precipitation that flies above ground rather than infiltrating into the soil. |
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Carbon sequestration |
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 |
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 |
List 3 environmental benefits of trees |
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1. Reduce stress & mental fatigue 2. Enhance mental health 3. Enhance community recreation |
List 3 social benefits of trees |
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i-Tree |
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 |
The ability to maintain ecological, social, and economic benefits over time. |
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False |
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 |
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 |
What formula might be used for trees too large to be replaced? |
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Tree inventory |
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 |
List 4 types of data that are typically collected in a tree inventory. |
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
Digital maps, these are rapidly replacing traditional paper maps. |
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Risk management |
Important policy statement that should set out the policies for identifying, assessing, reporting, and mitigating risks. |
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Tree ordinances |
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 |
What are 4 specification of a typical tree ordinance? |
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Permit |
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) |
Legal regulation, established by the local authority, that protects a tree or multiple trees. |
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Standards |
Established or widely recognized authority of acceptable performance. |
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True |
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 |
Detailed plans, requirements, and statements of particular procedures and/or standards used to define and guide |
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Specifications |
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 |
What does ANSI stand for? |
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Management plan |
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 |
What's does ISA stand for? |
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Urban forest management plan |
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 |
What are 8 components of a management plan? |
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30%; 20%;10% |
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 |
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 |
The process of decomposition of organic matter by microorganism a. |
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True |
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 |
What does LEED stand for? |
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LEED |
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. |