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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBUCKING HORSE - AMENDED ODP & APU - ODP120001, APU120001 - CORRESPONDENCE - LANDSCAPE PLAN9. Cottonwood #9 is mostly dead to dead. I would recommend the removal of this tree. Recommendation: Remove Cottonwood #9. 10. The lone multi -stem cottonwood north of Nancy Gray Street is in poor condition. I would recommend a hazard pruning and raise the canopy to clear the branches from the ground. With further decline this tree may still present a future hazard. Recommendation: Hazard prune and raise the canopy on the lone multi -stem cottonwood north of Nancy Gray Street. Note: Hazard pruning of Cottonwood trees #1- #10 will not completely mitigate the potential of risk. The owner will need to assess future use and potential foot traffic around and under these trees. If you have any questions, or if I can be of further assistance, please give me a call. Sincerely, Jim Parker, Vice President Jordan's Tree Moving & Maintenance, Inc. 1025 Smithfield Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-482-6331 Fax: 482-6532 0 0 3or.'� JORUAN'S TREE MOVING & ,F MAINTENANCE, INC. Re: Report on the condition of select trees at Johnson Farm with recommendations Prepared by: Jim Parker March, 29, 2012 Sidehili Investment 3702 Manhattan Avenue, Suite 201 Fort Collins, CO 80526 Attention: Gino Campana Dear Mr. Campana, As you requested, I evaluated the trees at Johnson Farm. Following is my evaluation: The row of 9 cottonwoods along the bank, starting from the west end: 1. Cottonwood #1 is in poor condition, but can be saved. 1 would recommend a hazard pruning, and cleaning up around the trunk and lower part of the tree. Recommendation: Hazard prune Cottonwood #1 with attention to the lower part of the tree. 2. Cottonwood #2 is in very poor condition, but can be saved. I would recommend hazard pruning and cleaning up around the base and lower trunk. Recommendation: Hazard prune Cottonwood #2 with attention to the lower part of the tree. 3. Cottonwood #3 is in poor condition, but can be saved. I would recommend hazard pruning and cleaning up around the lower part of the trunk. Recommendation: Hazard prune Cottonwood #3 with attention to the lower part of the tree. 4. Cottonwood #4 is in very poor condition. I would recommend the removal of this tree. Recommendation: Remove Cottonwood #4. 5. Cottonwood 45 is mostly dead to dead. I would recommend the removal of this tree. Recommendation: Remove Cottonwood #5. 6. Cottonwood #6 is mostly dead to dead. I would recommend the removal of this tree. Recommendation: Remove Cottonwood #6. 7. Cottonwood #7 is mostly dead to dead. I would recommend the removal of this tree. Recommendation: Remove Cottonwood V. 8. Cottonwood #8 is mostly dead to dead. I would recommend the removal of this tree. Recommendation: Remove Cottonwood 118. M a'7- oFy Note: Hazard pruning of the above trees will not completely mitigate the potential of risk. The owner will need to assess future use and potential foot traffic around and under these trees. If you have any questions, or if I can be of further assistance, please give me a call. Sincerely, Jim Parker, Vice President Jordan's Tree Moving & Maintenance, Inc. 1025 Smithfield Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-482-6331 Fax:482-6532 0 Cie i , 1 JORDAN's TREE MOVING & ,F MAINTENANCE, ING. Re: Report on the condition of select trees at Jessup Farm with recommendations Prepared by: Jim Parker March, 29, 2012 Sidehill Investment 3702 Manhattan Avenue, Suite 201 Fort Collins, CO 80526 Attention. Gino Campana Dear Mr..Campana, As you requested, I evaluated the trees at Jessup Farm. Following is my evaluation: 1. Two large ash trees east of the house are in very poor condition, and are about 60% dead. It is my recommendation to remove these two trees. Recommendation: Remove the two large ash trees located east of the house. 2. The smaller ash tree southeast of the house is in fair condition. I recommend pruning this tree if it is to be saved. Another option is to transplant this tree with a 100" tree spade. Best survival would be had if the tree is transplanted before May f' or after September 15'h. Mulching and frequent watering is recommended and advised, at least 80 to 100 gallons per watering. Recommendation: Prune the smaller ash tree located southeast of the house, or transplant the smaller ash tree with mulching and frequent watering. 3. The two spruce trees south of the house are in fair condition. These two trees could be transplanted with a 90" tree spade. Same specs as above. The owner would have to balance the cost with that of mitigation. Recommendation: Transplant the two spruce trees located south of the house with mulching and frequent watering. 4. The large cottonwoods on the north side of the property are declining and in poor condition, mostly due to lack of water and age. It is my recommendation against any grade changes within a 10 ft. radius of the trunks, and 4" to 6" max grade changes within a 30 ft. radius of the trunks. As the trees are already in a state of decline, any more changes than this would assure a more rapid decline. With further decline these trees could become a falling canopy hazard to future foot traffic. At the very least, a hazard prune is recommended to these trees if they are to remain. Recommendation. Very minimal grade changes to the large cottonwoods on the north side of the property. If grade changes will occur, then remove these cottonwoods. If they are to remain, hazard prune these trees.