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Home My WebLink AboutLong Range Plan for Village Trees - Nov 06.PDF),i1.* m DAVID L CALL 459 SAVAGE FARM DRIVE ITHACA, NY TO: The Honorable Mayor, Walter Lynn FROM: David L Call, Village Forester RE: Long Range Plan for Village Trees After serving one year as village forester I am prepared to recommend that the Village move in a new, more proactive way to enhance the forested CayugaHeights that we treasure. As the village has aged its trees have also growrr old arrd irr some cases in need of replacement and removal. The white pines on the Parkway and the silver maples on Cayuga Heights road are examples of trees that have reached or in some cases surpassed normal maturity. This year a number of these specimens have had to be removed in a costly manner. I would propose a three step plan: 1. INVENTORY AND LOCATE Currently it is difficult to identify which trees are on village right-of-ways and the responsibility of the village. I propose dividing the Village into a number of zones that correspond roughly to the age off the trees in each zone, or the time of development. Following this Village employees should systematically locate and mark all trees located on the Village right-of-way. 2. SEEK EXPERT ADVICE The second recommendation is for the village to hire a certified Arborist who can survey the village trees, by zones, and make recommendations for removal, pruning and or other types of care. This could be accomplished over time by contracting for one or two zones per year. Most of the recommendations could be carried out by the cgrrent village employees. A regular budget line could be establishedto insure t\1t the job getsdone. 7 3. TREE REPLACEMENT The Village should start on a program of tree replacement. The above mentioned consultant should be able to make recommendations in this area as well. A regular budget line could be established so that over time w€ can make sure the Villaee remains a forested reserve. I would be glad to respond to questions you might have or assist in carrying out the above steps if you desire. It has been a pleasure to work with you on this important task.