[CANUFNET] Compensation for removal of municipally-owned trees

[Alan Kemp]

Yes we do.

If for some reason municipally owned trees are removed for development on private lands, we definitely seek compensation. This may be through several avenues, depending on the location of the municipal trees, the size and species and designation, such as heritage. In general terms there is a ratio such as 1 - 1, 2 - 1, et cetera which increases with size ( dbh ). If it is a significant tree by our Bylaw definition that cannot be protected, then there may be a monetary value placed on the tree if a replanting plan cannot be accommodated. In that case we would / could use the Trunk Formulae method.

The removal of street trees is the simplest, the developer has to provide a compensatory landscape plan that will off-set any loss.

All is supported through our Maintenance and Protection of Trees Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw.

cheers

Alan Kemp
Urban Forestry Coordinator
Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Risk Assessor
Community Development
City of Nanaimo
250 755 4460 (local 4357)
alan.kemp at nanaimo.ca
www.nanaimo.ca/goto/urbantrees


From: CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Alex Satel
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 6:56 AM
To: canufnet at list.web.net
Subject: [CANUFNET] Compensation for removal of municipally-owned trees

Hello fellow CANUFNET members,

I am looking to compile some basic information about municipalities which currently request compensation for the removal of municipally-owned trees (such as street trees), particularly in relation to development on private lands.

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.

Questions:



1.       Does your municipality seek compensation for municipally-owned trees removed through development on private lands?



2.       If so, do you seek (A) to cover removal/replacement costs, (B) amenity value, (C) both amenity and removal/replacement, or (D) other?



3.       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?



4.       Can you provide some more details about the method you use (e.g., TFM by-the-book, TFM with modifications, negotiated value, etc.)?



5.       Can you provide any comments about the successes/challenges in seeking compensation for the removal of municipally-owned trees?



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.


--Alex Satel

Alex Satel, MFC
ISA Certified Arborist ON-1353A
Urban Forest Innovations, Inc.
1248 Minnewaska Trail
Mississauga, ON L5G 3S5
P: (905) 274-1022
asatel at ufis.ca<mailto:asatel at ufis.ca>
urbanforestinnovations.com<http://www.urbanforestinnovations.com/>
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