[CANUFNET] Tree Hazard Abatement Strategy for Municipalities

[Vlad]

Hi Joerg,

I would recommend obtaining services from an urban forestry consulting firm
(unless there are sufficient resources in house) to conduct an
inventory/survey of all trees within the striking zone of all specified
targets. The inventory attributes should include tree condition, structural
condition, location, etc as well as a visual level 1 risk assessment. Trees
with noticeable defects or of a certain size (dependent on manager's risk
threshold) can further be assessed with a level 2 or 3, depending on
targets, etc. In the past I have conducted tree risk inventories for
golf-courses and parklands utilizing Survey 123 and exported the shapefiles
to GIS. This helped the client better visualize and manage tree risk on
their property. The inventory should also include a comprehensive report
and pertinent hazard mitigation recommendations.

An inventory/survey can be very useful for simplifying the management
process and better monitoring tree condition/risk over time. Time and
resources can also be allocated more efficiently.

Hope this helps.

*Vladislav Michnevich*
*Tree Protection Inspector - Town of Oakville*
*ISA Certified - TRAQ - Municipal Specialist ON-2375A*

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On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 10:57 AM Joerg Hettmann via CANUFNET <
canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:

> Our municipality is looking into developing a tree hazard abatement
> strategy for various public spaces such as boulevards, trails, parks,
> recreational areas as well as woodlot and private property boundaries.
> This is in response to the incidents at Trinity Bellwood Park in Toronto
> where falling trees and/or branches have hurt residents.
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> I would welcome any experience or strategies you may have in dealing with
> tree hazards.
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> Thank you in advance for any advise.
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> Joerg Hettmann
> Joerg Hettmann​
>
> Supervisor, Forestry |
> Parks & Facility Services
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