[CANUFNET] tree protection

[Jennifer Gagné via CANUFNET]

Hi Michelle,

A lot of municipalities require permits to remove AND injure trees. For
example, in Toronto when a homeowner, developer, etc would like to work
within the tree protection zone of a protected tree, they must submit a
permit to injure that tree accompanied by an arborist report prepared by a
certified arborist that can demonstrate that the excavation, regrading,
storage of materials etc. will not affect the stability or long-term health
of the tree. If that can't be demonstrated, then the plans are to be
revised or the tree will require removal and the developer will have to pay
the value of the tree, which is over $10,000 in many cases.

Jennifer

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Jennifer Gagné, MFC, ISA Certified Arborist
Consulting Arborist
Bruce Tree Expert Company Ltd.
3-1750 The Queensway, Suite 1329
Toronto ON M9C 5H5
P: 416.252.8769
C: 647.966.0353
F: 416.252.4574www.brucetree.com


On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 2:47 PM, Chartier, Michelle (CY - Parks) via
CANUFNET <canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:

> Hi all,
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> I’m trying to track down samples of city policies or bylaws related to
> tree protection that effectively balance the protection of established
> trees and new in-fill building. Saskatoon is currently seeing several large
> building projects and homes being built in established neighbourhoods where
> the work site is surrounded by large valuable City trees. We currently have
> a City Council policy in place that provide Urban Forestry with direction
> related to tree protection. As part of this policy we do not remove large
> (>15cm” diameter) healthy trees for development. However we are finding
> ourselves in a difficult position of attempting to work with construction
> companies hired to build what does not reasonably allow for preservation or
> protection of the existing tree(s). In some cases the building footprint
> requires excavation that will result in ~40%-50% root removal. Often the
> damage is done on the private property side when our City trees are close
> to property lines or in some cases straddle property lines (funny how tree
> roots just don’t respect property lines).
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> I know there are several cities that have tree protection bylaws and some
> also protect private trees. I’m wondering if anyone knows of a really good
> example that might include standards that include what can and can’t be
> done on private property adjacent to City trees. I’d also like to know if
> anyone can share their experience or views (what has worked and what hasn’t
> worked) with existing Bylaw or policies.
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> Thanks,
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> Michelle Chartier
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> City of Saskatoon
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> Community Services, Parks Division
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> Superintendent - Urban Forestry/Pest Management
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> Ph: 306.975-2537 <(306)%20975-2537>  Fax: 306.975.3034 <(306)%20975-3034>
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> michelle.chartier at saskatoon.ca
>
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