[CANUFNET] Tree Protection and Zoning By-Laws

[laura.storozinski at utoronto.ca]

Hello All

I am a forestry undergrad student at the University of Toronto and  
have begun a project aiming at the feasibility of incorporating trees  
into zoning by-law specifications in order to increase the available  
land for existing trees as well as future plantings.

Below is a survey in 2 parts.  If you would take a minute (literally)  
to complete it, it would help me out greatly.  The second part has a  
few more questions, but should only take another 2 minutes.

Please hit "reply" and complete the survey on the reply screen by  
placing an "X" next to your answer or filling in the given space.

Furthermore, attached is an informed consent form.  This ensures  
confidentiality for your participation in this study

Thank You in Advance

Laura Storozinski

Tree Preservation and Zoning By-Laws ? Questionnaire

PART 1

Q1.1	Occupation (choose the one that best describes you)
a.	Arborist
b.	Landscape architect
c.	Planner
d.	Engineer
e.	Lawmaker/Politician
f.	Other (please specify)

Q1.2	Years involved  in occupation (choose one)
a.      0-5
b.      6-10
c.      11-15
d.      16-20
e.      21+

Q1.3	Education Level (choose one)
a.	High school only
b.	College diploma only
c.	University degree only
d.	College diploma and university degree
e.	Other (please specify)______________________

Q1.4	Do you feel that including tree protection in zoning by-laws  
would be beneficial?
-YES
-NO

Q1.5
What do you feel would be the main benefit of including tree  
protection in zoning by-laws? (choose one)
a.	Early consideration of trees in  planning/development
b.	Design constraints to include trees as infrastructure
c.	Allotment of space for trees to grow/be planted
d.	Other (please specify)



PART 2

Q2.1	Does the municipality you work in currently have a public tree  
protection by-law?
-YES
-NO
-UNSURE

Q2.2	Does the municipality you work in currently have a private tree  
protection by-law?
-YES
-NO
-UNSURE

Q2.3	Do you feel that having zoning by-laws including tree protection  
would interfere/be problematic for existing tree protection by-laws?
-YES
-NO
-UNSURE

Q2.4	Do you feel the existing tree protection by-laws are adequate for  
preservation of trees during land development?
-YES
-NO
-UNSURE

Q2.5	Do you feel that tree protection by-laws should be different for  
development applications as opposed to private landowners?
-YES
-NO
-UNSURE

Q2.6	What do you feel would be the most important amendment to zoning  
by-laws with respect to trees (choose one)
a.	Minimum tree diameter for preservation
b.	Minimum relative basal area for retention
c.	Minimum space allotment for existing trees
d.	Minimum space allotment for new trees
e.	Required soil amendment prior to development

Q2.7	How important are the following to the efficacy of a tree  
protection by law? (1- most 5- least important)
-Enforcement
-Education
-Large monetary fines for non-compliance
-Ease of application process
-Protection level (i.e. minimum tree sizes, minimum number of trees)

Q2.8	Do you feel that soil remediation (replacement of topsoil to a  
required depth) as a requirement under zoning by-laws is a feasible  
idea?
-YES
-NO

Q2.9	Do you feel that the required use (where applicable) of  
?tree-friendly technologies? (silva-cells, structural soil, permeable  
pavement) as a requirement under zoning by-laws is a feasible  
requirement?
-YES
-NO
-UNSURE

Q2.10	Any other comments/ideas?





	Thank You for Your Contribution

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