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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I see that Jessica Tivy had recently put out a question on tree inventory technology and trends in Canada. I actually have a similar inquiry of my own. In fact, I have a set of precise questions about tree inventories
in large Canadian (and American, for any neighbours on the line) cities. I am hoping to touch base with a few municipal practitioners with the goal of obtaining more information on how large cities manage their trees. </font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">To be brief, I would like to draw some comparisons between the City of Montreal's in-house, Oracle system and tree databases from other big cities. To achieve this, I am interested in discussing specific programs with
you. I am on the look-out for resource people who wouldn't mind offering some time for an email or telephone call. </font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">If you're feeling generous, you may contact me directly by email at meagan.hanna@mail.mcgill.ca. Alternatively, if you feel some of this info could be useful for all, feel free to share your comments with the group.</font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">My questions are as follows :</font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">1) What platform/system does your city use to manage its trees? </font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">2) Is your city's tree database managed through an in-house program or through software developed by an external company or organization? </font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">3) Does this program cover location, species, size class and other characteristics only or do you use it to manage your work orders, services requests and summaries of activities as well?</font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">4) Is there a geo-spatial component too? (ex: can you position and view your city's trees on a spatial database/computer-based map)?</font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">5) Is your tree inventory kept in a stand alone program or is this information integrated with other programs such as your city's mapping data, asset management system or work management system (311 call log, service
request follow-up etc.) ? Basically, does your tree database interface with other programs or is it independent from all?</font></div>
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<div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'; font-size:medium">6) Do your city's inspectors, arborists or foresters have access to the database while in the field through a portable computer, tablet or other device? </span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'; font-size:medium">If
so, can you respond to citizen requests and generate work orders in the field or do you have to complete those steps and close your ticket once back at the office? </span></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">7) Do you use GPS equipment in the field to manage tree inspections and correctly position your city's trees?</font></div>
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<div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'; font-size:medium"> If you have gotten this far, first off thank you so much! </span></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">8) Second, if your city uses software to manage its trees, I would love to know how your city manages this program. Which department(s) is (are) responsible for<i> training</i>,
<i>troubleshooting</i> and <i>development</i>? </font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">9) Are any of the three abovementioned aspects a problem in your municipality at the moment? </font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I know this email was a whopper. Thanks for taking the time to read it. I am looking forward to your feedback and hope to be in touch with you.</font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Have a wonderful weekend,</font></div>
<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Meg</font></div>
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<div class="PlainText">Meagan Hanna</div>
<div class="PlainText">Technical Officer - Horticulture and Arboriculture</div>
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<div class="PlainText">Work email : meagan.hanna@ville.montreal.qc.ca<br>
Personal email : meagan.hanna@mail.mcgill.ca</div>
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