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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Dear urban foresters,</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">We are looking at developing a set of compensation guidelines for the removal of trees within the urban and rural area of Ottawa as a result of development. As you well know, it can be a challenge to put a value on vegetation, particularly for "groups" of trees, and I am looking to you to see what has been done elsewhere. The questions I have are as follows:</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1) How do you calculate the value of a hedgerow?</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">2) How do you calculate the value of a small woodlot or large group of trees (around 15 trees or greater)?</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">3) In development scenarios, are the developers required to compensate for the removal of trees on private property in your jurisdiction? If so, do you have guidelines to assist you in assessing the value of these trees?</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">When I speak of value, this can be expressed as either tree replacement or monetary value.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Thanks for your feedback!</FONT>
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<P><B><FONT COLOR="#808080" FACE="Arial">Astrid Nielsen | Forester - Planning | City of Ottawa | RPF, MFC</FONT></B><BR>
<FONT COLOR="#808080" SIZE=2 FACE="Wingdings">,<FONT FACE="Courier New"></FONT></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#808080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">110 Laurier Avenue West | Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1 |</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#808080" SIZE=2 FACE="Wingdings">(</FONT><FONT COLOR="#808080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> (613) 580-2424 x17922 | Fax: (613)580-2459 | |</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#808080" SIZE=2 FACE="Webdings">þ<FONT FACE="Courier New"></FONT></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#808080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">www.ottawa.ca/urbantree</FONT></P>
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