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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hi Alex,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">These are good questions! Especially since this is something that we all likely do differently.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">At the City of Ottawa we do routinely
</span><span style="color:#244061">require </span><span style="color:#1F497D">compensation for removal of municipally-owned trees as part of development, construction, and any other projects requiring their removal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Our approach changes depending on the situation, but for the most part, we put the onus of removal (and the associated cost) on to the proponent. We generally
</span><span style="color:#244061">valuate</span><span style="color:#1F497D"> trees using the CTLA TFM if they are over 20cm in size; anything under that we tend to use a replacement ratio (2:1, 3:1, etc</span><span style="color:#244061">).</span><span style="color:red">
</span><span style="color:#244061">The location of the tree is factored in as well: we tend to place a higher value on trees in highly maintained areas in the downtown core, where trees require a more significant investment to plant and maintain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Again, depending on the situation, and whether or not there is space available to replace trees that are removed, we credit the number of replacement trees and the planting costs, when determining the full compensation
cost for a site. If no trees can be replaced we use TFM by the book. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">We are fairly successful in obtaining compensation from the various proponents for the most part, as our approval for removal is withheld until payment is received. From my perspective our weaknesses primarily
relate to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D"> The tracking and enforcement of tree compensation for larger projects which take place over an extended period of time,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#244061"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D"> Developing a standard
</span><span style="color:#244061">approach to using tree valuation as a basis to collect securities for tree protection,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#244061"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#244061"> Damage done to municipal trees by adjacent development where no permit was sought, and so no prior valuation was made,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#244061"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#244061"> Standardizing the process for valuation as each case is unique and requires judgement by the forestry staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I am looking forward to hearing everyone’s comments on this, as I’m sure that every municipality has developed their own way of doing this. Any recommendations for improvement would be welcomed!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Nancy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";color:#4F6228">Nancy Young, RPF | Forester</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";color:#4F6228">| Forestry Services Branch
| City of Ottawa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";color:#4F6228"></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:gray">,
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";color:#4F6228">100 Constellation Crescent, Ottawa, ON, K2G 6J8 |<br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:gray">( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";color:#4F6228">613-580-2424
<b>Ext 13581</b> | Fax: 613-580-2611<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">nancy.young@ottawa.ca</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";color:#4F6228"> |
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Webdings;color:#4F6228">þ</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#1F497D">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.ottawa.ca/en/env_water/tlg/trees/index.html"><span style="color:#1F497D">City of Ottawa - Trees and community forests</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><img border="0" width="60" height="58" id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D03A0E.886E7D80" alt="roundForestry2Cbil"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";color:#4F6228"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Alex Satel<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:56 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> canufnet@list.web.net<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CANUFNET] Compensation for removal of municipally-owned trees<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hello fellow CANUFNET members,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am looking to compile some basic information about municipalities which currently request
<u>compensation for the removal of municipally-owned trees</u> (such as street trees), particularly in relation to development on private lands.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I would greatly appreciate any input from CANUFNET members in response to some or all of the following questions. Any level of detail would be great, and if you don’t feel comfortable broadcasting to the list (although that’s encouraged
so we can all share the information), feel free to email me directly.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Questions:<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><b><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></b><![endif]>Does your municipality seek compensation for municipally-owned trees removed through development on private lands?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><b><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></b><![endif]>If so, do you seek (A) to cover removal/replacement costs, (B) amenity value, (C) both amenity and removal/replacement, or (D) other?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><b><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></b><![endif]>If your municipality seeks to recover (B or C) amenity value, do you determine amenity value using (A) the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers (CTLA) Trunk Formula Method (TFM), or (B) an alternate method?
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><b><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></b><![endif]>Can you provide some more details about the method you use (e.g., TFM by-the-book, TFM with modifications, negotiated value, etc.)?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><b><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></b><![endif]>Can you provide any comments about the successes/challenges in seeking compensation for the removal of municipally-owned trees?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you all kindly in advance, and kudos to everyone for continuing to use CANUFNET! I always enjoy seeing everyone’s contributions and think it really helps to connect the UF community.
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<p class="MsoNormal">--Alex Satel<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Alex Satel, MFC<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:black">ISA Certified Arborist ON-1353A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:black">Urban Forest Innovations, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:black">1248 Minnewaska Trail<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:black">Mississauga, ON L5G 3S5<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:black">P: (905) 274-1022<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:blue"><a href="mailto:asatel@ufis.ca">asatel@ufis.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:blue"><a href="http://www.urbanforestinnovations.com/">urbanforestinnovations.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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