HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-23 Arborist Comments - Tree ProtectionJav Johnson
From: kdwidin@attbi.com
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 4:24 PM
To: Jay Johnson; Todd Erickson
Subject: McKean Square tree protection
Todd ( & Jay)
I visited the McKean Square site yesterday (6122) and have a few
comments regarding the tree protection:
1. Several large oaks on the east side of the entrance road (on Kiefer
property?) have been wounded and these wounds should be painted
immediately to prevent insect transmission of the oak wilt fungus. It
would also be good to put tree protection fencing along this line of oaks to
protect them from further encroachment, especially if they are not on
McKean Square property.
2. There was to be tree protection fencing around several smaller pin
oaks which are just north of the large wetland on the southeast end of the
property. There is just caution tape around these trees and it should be
replaced by fencing.
3. The tree protection fencing is down on one side of a large oak by the
roadway going through the oak savanna knoll in the SE portion of the
property, just north of the large wetland. This fencing should be put back
up.
4. Why is there a gap in the tree protection fencing on the south side of the
property? Even though the grading is supposed to be away from these
trees there will be equipment down near there to dig the detention basin.
There is no silt fencing there either because of the grading plan but tree
protection fencing should be put up to close that gap.
5. Nearer the SW corner of the property there is an area where a lot of soil
has been piled up within 20 feet of some trees on the south boundary.
There should be tree protection fencing here as well as silt fencing to
protect the trees and also serve as a 'good neighbor" gesture.
6. There is a multi --stem tree by itself just north of the small wetland in the
middle of the property. This tree has fencing all around it. It is a
European buckthorn, an invasive tree, and should be removed. The
scrubby trees to the east of it, silver maple, cherry and buckthorn should
also be removed.
I have spoken with Tom Able of A &P today regarding these issues and
some other trees he would like me to look at. We will inspect all these
areas on site early Wed. a.m.. Contact me if you have any questions.
Kathy Widin
OPH Arborist
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