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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008>Guy,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008> For trees located on public property
we have one over-arching very simple by-law that states 'thou shall not
wilfully damage' etc any tree on city property. As well, we have a by
law that requires all residents to maintain the boulevard section of the road
allowance, including vegetation. So, the public are expected to maintain
the boulevard on city road allowance, including the trees, but not damage the
trees.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008> In practice, however, we actually
have a two tiered approach to the maintenance of trees on city
owned boulevard road allowance and we take great steps to make residents
aware of this practice</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008> Tier
1. any tree that is planted by the city or an agent of
the city as part of a street tree comprehensive planting program is
maintained entirely by the city. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008> Tier 2.
all other trees are to be maintained by the resident. The only exception
is if we get a call about a Tier 2 tree and it is evaluated by staff as in
need of hazard abatement (whole or part tree failure) we will take steps to
rectify.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008> In terms of your inquiry below we
will mitigate all root related infrastructure conflicts for Tier 1 trees at
city expense. We set a budget amount every year for that work and only
conduct the work on demand from residents.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008> For tier 2 trees the resident
is responsible to resolve the issue and we provide residents with
references to the two by-laws mentioned above, provide them with general
recommendations as to what steps they can take at their expense to rectify the
conflict, recommend they hire a certified arborist to conduct any necessary work
and that the arborist is skilled in root mitigation work. We also remind
them that the work must be done in accordance with arboriculture best practices,
making them aware that the health and structural stability of the tree is
critical.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008> The above approach seems to work,
not all residents are happy that they are responsible for Tier 2 trees and can't
remove them when they wish, or that the city will not help with their
maintenance. Very few of these issues get bumped to me to resolve so my
guess is the unhappiness is not too great. As well, all things considered,
we find very little non-compliance by the residents.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008> Lastly, with the above, there are
always exceptions to the practices. Those are best described in a
conversation.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=389034513-31102008>hope
this helps,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=389034513-31102008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=389034513-31102008>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Greg Ward</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>Manager,
Urban Forestry and Environmental Programs</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial
size=2>City of Surrey, B.C.</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>604 501
5170</FONT> </P>
<P><I><FONT face=Arial size=2>'Nature matters,</FONT></I> <BR><I><FONT
face=Arial size=2>protect, enhance, enjoy'</FONT></I> </P>
</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
canufnet-bounces@list.web.net [mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net]<B>On
Behalf Of </B>Sadia Butt<BR><B>Sent:</B> October 30, 2008 8:18
AM<BR><B>To:</B> Canadian Urban Forest Network<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:
[CANUFNET] Tree Bylaws and infrastructure conflicts<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>Hello Guy, </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Check city of Toronto and Mississauga....and to get some wisdom you must
talk to John McNeil, Forest Manager in Oakville re: obstacle and
draw-backs regarding tree-by-laws. He really is knowledgeable regarding the
issues of tree by-laws.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Toronto has a great link here to there tree by-laws.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><A
href="http://www.toronto.ca/trees/bylaws_policies.htm">http://www.toronto.ca/trees/bylaws_policies.htm</A></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Mississauga was working on a street tree by-law while I was on the Urban
Forestry Technical Committee. It may not have yet gone to council. Contact
Gavin Longmuir for that.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Here are others:</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>tree permit by-law</DIV>
<DIV><A
href="http://www.mississauga.ca/file/COM/TREE_PERMIT.PDF">http://www.mississauga.ca/file/COM/TREE_PERMIT.PDF</A></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><A
href="http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/home?paf_gear_id=9700018&itemId=300012">http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/home?paf_gear_id=9700018&itemId=300012</A></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>parks by-law has some interesting tree related stuff</DIV>
<DIV><A
href="http://www.mississauga.ca/file/COM/parks.pdf">http://www.mississauga.ca/file/COM/parks.pdf</A></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>encroachment by-law is interesting:</DIV>
<DIV><A
href="http://www.mississauga.ca/file/COM/Encroachment_By_law.pdf">http://www.mississauga.ca/file/COM/Encroachment_By_law.pdf</A><BR><BR></DIV>
<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 11:54 AM, Guy Martin <SPAN
dir=ltr><<A
href="mailto:gbmartin@langleycity.ca">gbmartin@langleycity.ca</A>></SPAN>
wrote:<BR>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Hello all,</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Well we are finally getting into
the 21<SUP>st</SUP> century and have a new director that wants to start
drafting some tree bylaws.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I know that this has been
discussed on this network at length but pose this question yet again. I am
looking for links to other municipalities for their tree bylaws…we do not
want to reinvent the wheel by any means, so I am asking for your
assistance.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The first thing that they would
like me to look into is tree root and infrastructure conflicts on our
property in regards to private dwellings (driveways mainly) and commercial
frontages. According to the interpretation of the Municipal Insurance
Authority on this issue, once a situation has been brought to our attention,
we are obligated to ensure that no further damage occurs. Our measures may
include tree removal (when necessary), root mitigation (when possible) and
the like. We are not responsible for the repairs unless they worsen or
continue, due to our lack of action.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The issue at play here is that
when the repairs are being done, who is going to look after the tree and
specifically the roots.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">My director has suggested three
options:</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Arial
size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1.</SPAN></FONT><FONT
size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">City repair with estimate, cost
going to homeowner (repairs only to property line)</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Arial
size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2.</SPAN></FONT><FONT
size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">An approved list of contractors,
ones that understand the dynamics involved </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Arial
size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">3.</SPAN></FONT><FONT
size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Work performed by anyone with a
certified arborist on site that will submit a report to the City of
</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Langley</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We prefer either 1 or 3 as the
standard to be used. So with all that said, I am curious as to how other
municipalities handle these issues along with the relevant
bylaws.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thank you, </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Guy Martin</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><BR><BR
clear=all><BR>-- <BR>Sadia Butt BSc., MFC.<BR>Projects Consultant,
A.C.E.R.<BR>phone #1: 416-622-2494<BR>phone #2: 905 275-7685<BR>email: <A
href="http://sadiabutt.ca">sadiabutt.ca</A>@<A
href="http://gmail.com">gmail.com</A><BR>Website: <A
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