HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAPSTONE COTTAGES - PDP - PDP140004 - PLANS - TREE MANAGEMENT PLAN12/2/14
To: Ripley Design, Inc.
Attn: Mr. Damon Holland
Site: Capstone Cottages Site (NE corner of Lincoln & Lemay), Fort Collins
Re: Report on current condition and recommendations on one mature cottonwood, and one mature American elm.
The following are my findings and recommendations on these specific trees after providing an inspection on 11/25/14,
to document the health and potential hazards for risk assessment, and future planning.
Cottonwood is located on the southwest most corner of the property (just north of the Bank of Colorado
building, on the NE corner of Lincoln & Lemay, in Fort Collins).
Picture # 1: This 66” cottonwood is roughly 70’ tall.
Picture # 2: (North side view) at 5’ above grade cottonwood splits into two main leaders. This picture shows
included bark between the two main leaders. This is a structural defect, increasing the likeness that this could
be a point where the tree could split, or fail. At present, I did not see gapping between these two leaders, or
noticeable pockets of decay, between the two main leaders.
Picture # 3: (South side view) Just above grade are two visible pockets of decay.
Picture # 4: Roughly 25% of canopy has buds present, or 75% of canopy is dead.
Picture # 5: Another upper canopy picture to document the declining health of this tree.
Recommendation: REMOVAL - With the amount of die-back in the crown of this tree, the decay at base of tree,
and with the included bark between the two main leaders at grade (and up to 5’) making the tree structurally
weak. .
American Elm is located to the NE of the above cottonwood, by an old fence line.
Picture # 7: American Elm is roughly 45’ tall. Roughly 15% of canopy has buds present, or 85% of canopy is
dead.
Picture # 8: East side of tree: Canopy splits into three main leaders at 15’ above grade. There was no visible
decay present at the attachment of these three main leaders.
Picture # 9: The right side of this picture, and/or the east side of the base of this tree, shows no root flair at
grade, which would imply little/or no holding roots on this side creating structural stability issues.
Recommend: REMOVAL - Due to the overall state of decline that this tree is in.
Please let me know if you require further information.
Thank you for allowing me to assist you with this evaluation process.
Sincerely,
David Jordan
ISA Certified Arborist (RM 2198)
Jordan’s Tree Moving & Maintenance Inc.
1025 Smithfield Dr., FC, CO 80524
970-482-6331