MARC Sustainable Urban Forest Management Workshop
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This document summarizes a workshop presentation on sustainable urban forest management. The presentation covered defining sustainable urban forestry, gathering data through tree inventories and assessments, analyzing that data to identify needs and goals, and developing management plans and strategies. Software tools were also discussed for collecting, managing, and utilizing urban forestry data. The document provided examples of the types of data collected and how it can be analyzed and incorporated into management plans and reports.
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- 1. www.planitgeo.com | info@planitgeo.com 1 An Update on Sustainable Urban Forest Management: Strategies, Technology, Invasives, Oh My A Workshop Sponsored by the Mid-America Regional Council Presented by: Chris Peiffer | Director of Urban Forestry Consulting | Plan-It Geo April 17th, 2017
- 2. 2 Presentation Road Map What is sustainable urban forestry? What data do you need for effective management? What do you do with this data? How can you manage and update this data? So, where do you get started?
- 3. 3 Agenda Introduction Elements of a Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Management Software Recap Break Creating a Road Map For Your Program Resources for Urban Forest Management Comments and Questions www.planitgeo.com | info@planitgeo.com 3
- 4. Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions www.planitgeo.com | info@planitgeo.com 4 About: est. 2012 | headquartered in Arvada, CO with offices in PA, NC, WI, and CA Ian Hanou | Owner, Director of Business Development 15 years exp., managed 100+ urban forestry projects Chris Peiffer | Director of Urban Forestry Consulting 8 years exp., ISA Certified, Project Manager, Plan Writer Senior Software Engineer Lead Software Application Developer Junior Software Developer GIS and Natural Resources Specialist Director of Field Services GIS and Software Database Technician Business Developers Marketing Specialist Tree Inventory Technicians Intro
- 5. www.planitgeo.com | info@planitgeo.com 5 GIS and Remote Sensing Software: Urban Forest Cloud - Web, mobile, hybrid, and desktop - Subscription and custom tools - 100+ software clients/users Tree Inventory | Risk Assessment Ecosystem Services Analysis Urban Canopy & Forest Analysis Resource Management Planning Training, Workshops, Surveys Our Services & Markets Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Intro
- 6. www.planitgeo.com | info@planitgeo.com 6 Urban Forestry Planning Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Intro
- 7. www.planitgeo.com | info@planitgeo.com 7 Tree Plotter® Canopy Planner® Park Plotter® Work Order Management® Native Apps Custom Apps The “Urban Forest Cloud” Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Intro
- 8. 8 Sustainable Urban Forestry Set the Stage Cover the Canopy Gather the Information Construct the Community Framework Evaluate & Measure Success Develop & Implement the Plan Source: The Sustainable Urban Forest A Step-by- Step Approach Leff, Michael. Davey Institute & US Forest Philadelphia Field Station. Sept 2016 http://www.itreetools.org/resources/content/Su stainable_Urban_Forest_Guide_14Nov2016.pdf Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Sustainable Urban Forestry
- 9. 9 Components of A Successful Program Organized Leadership Dedicated Personnel Effective Public Relations Sustainable Funding Mechanisms Shared Vision and Goals…leads to… Information Gathering Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Sustainable Urban Forestry
- 10. 10 Information Gathering Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering Gather existing or new data to understand your urban forest and achieve your program’s goals and vision
- 11. 11 Full, partial, or sample plots tree inventory Project area Data fields and values Collection methods Assessments, Plans, and Tech for Community Trees Collecting Tree Data Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 12. Purpose: - Maintenance needs - Prioritize maintenance - Understand tree structure (count, age, species) - Budget strategies - Reduce risk and liability - Ecosystem services value - Available planting sites - Identify potential insect/disease problems - Attain funding Street and/or park trees Public and/or private trees “Bottom-up” approach: 12 Tree Inventories Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 13. Tree Inventories Planning - ID info needed and how it will be used, including inventory area - Assess resources (computers, software, people, etc.) - Determine method of data collection Implementation - Trainings - Collect data and check accuracy Application - Analyze and use data - Establish maintenance objectives based on data (e.g. species diversity) - Prepare annual work plans and budgets Maintenance - Re-inventory the trees to maintain information, or - Continuously update information “Bottom-up” approach: 13 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 14. Tree Inventories Common data fields collected: Location (x/y coordinates, street name, street #) Tree species Diameter at breast height (4.5’) Condition Priority maintenance Routine maintenance needed Planting sites Observations/comments 14 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 15. 15 Tree Inventories Walk or “windshield” inventory Pen and paper GPS units Mobile GIS in proprietary software Collection Methods Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 16. 16 Common observations noted: Size of defect Probability of failure Target risk Other risk Overall risk rating Identify, prioritize, manage, and reduce potential risks Risk Assessments Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 17. 17 http://www.planitgeo.com/urban-tree-canopy Urban Tree Canopy Assessments Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 18. 18 Tree Canopy Assessment Components Land cover mapping Maps & Metrics Reporting Analysis Tools Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 19. 19 Land Cover Metrics Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 20. 20 Tree Canopy Metrics Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering UTC (Existing Urban Tree Canopy) PPA-Veg (Possible vegetative area for planting) PPA-Imp (Possible impervious area for planting)
- 21. 21 Data Integrated with GIS Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 22. 22 Client-Specific Data Summaries Political: Wards, voting districts Environmental: Riparian buffer, watersheds Social: Neighborhood, census blocks Management: ROW, land use, zoning, parcels Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 23. 23 Identify partners and key stakeholders Identify current tree program status Identify SWOT’s Determine needs and goals Determine type of plan and report needed Resource and Program Assessment Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 24. 24 Tools Available for Gap Analysis Resource and Program Assessment The Urban Forest Sustainability and Management Review (UFSMR) System “The UFSMR system uses a comprehensive checklist covering every aspect of urban forest management and condition by categories, components within the categories, and green asset evaluation criteria” 1. Policy and ordinances 2. Professional staffing and training 3. Funding and accounting 4. Authority 5. Inventories 6. Urban forest management plans 7. Risk management 8. Disaster planning 9. Practices (standards and best management practices) 10. Community 11. Green asset evaluation (trees, soils): Observed outcomes The Checklist Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Info Gathering
- 25. 25 From Assessment to Action Putting the data into a plan for actionIntro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 26. 26 Types of Tree Plans Long-range planning Short-range planning Site specific planning Consider Purpose: Inventory Summary Reports Annual Work Plans Planting Plans Tree Management Plans Canopy Action Plans Urban Forest Master Plans Types: Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 27. Typically public street and park trees Summarize tree inventory data - Tree structure - Maintenance needs - Potential risks - Ecosystem benefits/Appraisal Values General recommendations Provide data spreadsheets Maps of priority trees, planting locations, etc. No maintenance scheduling No budgeting Inventory Summary Reports 27 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 28. Species Composition Size Distribution Tree Condition Observations Trees to be Removed and Location Map Inventory Summary Reports 28 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 29. Annual program and maintenance Based on available fiscal budget Considers priority maintenance and risks Commonly addresses: - Planning and admin - Tree planting - Tree pruning - Tree removals - Public relations - Funding - Other: plant health care, trainings, watering Annual Work Plans 29 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 30. Annual Work Plans 30 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 31. Strategic tree planting plans based on: - Species diversity - Planting spaces - Pest & disease threats - Site and species suitability - Climate change resiliency - Budgets and resources - Planting and canopy goals - Volunteers and outreach Planting Plans 31 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 32. 32 Planting Plans Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action Summary of tree suitability by species Common Remain Replace Remove Total Austrian Pine 2 - - 2 Callery Pear 13 1 - 14 Crabapple 3 5 1 9 Green Ash - 2 - 2 Honeylocust - 1 - 1 Lombardy Poplar - 1 - 1 Maple - 1 - 1 Newport Plum 1 1 - 2 Plum - 3 - 3 Red Maple - 1 - 1 Serviceberry - 8 - 8 Shubert Chokecherry 2 2 - 4 Siberian Elm 1 - - 1 Washington Hawthorn 1 - - 1 Littleleaf Linden - 1 - 1 Quaking Aspen - 1 - 1 Apple - 1 - 1 TOTAL 23 29 1 53
- 33. Planting Plans 33 Determine recommended species list. Consider: Diversity Location Purpose Non-invasives Public input and preference Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 34. Typically city-owned street and park trees Based on tree inventory data Includes components of tree inventory report and work plans Other components: - Budgeting - Staffing - 5 and 10-year strategies - Tree maintenance recommendations and schedules: Young tree pruning Routing pruning High risk pruning and removals Planting Watering, fertilizing, other Tree Management Plans 34 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 35. Tree Management Plans Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example 35 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 36. 36 Tree Management Plans 19% 12% 10% 10%10% 9% 8% 8% 7% 6% silver maple sweetgum post oak eastern redbud American sycamore callery pear red maple pin oak siberian elm common hackberry 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 0-3" 3-6" 6-12" 12-18" 18-24" 24-30" >30" 10% 10% 15% 26% 20% 12% 6% Risk Rating Count Extremely High Probability of Failure Size of Defect (>20") with Extremely High Probability of Failure Severe 70 63 54 High Risk 1,230 82 12 Moderate Risk 2,921 0 0 Low Risk 2,023 0 0 None 19 0 0 TOTAL 6,263 145 66 Species diversity Potential Risks Age class Condition Maintenance needs Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example Analyze tree data Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 37. 37 Tree Management Plans 5-year strategy: all high-risk maintenance to be completed (e.g. removals) Perform a continuing routine pruning cycle for public trees on a 10-yr rotation Perform cyclical pruning of young trees Develop plans for the aftercare of newly planted trees Develop plans of action for pests and diseases Count of trees identified for removal by size class to be completed within five years DBH Range Count 0-3in 21 3-6in 34 6-12in 69 12-18in 134 18-24in 97 24-30in 92 >30in 46 TOTAL 493 Develop recommendations Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 38. 38 Tree Management Plans Lumber Slabs Wood components Wood products Learn more at http://illinoisurbanwood.org/ a tool for the What to do with these removals? Urban Wood Utilization Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action Urban Wood User’s Resource Guide: A network to learn how to use urban wood for
- 39. 39 Tree Management Plans “Map showing the location of the 59 trees identified for removal that have a Risk Rating of Severe” Develop a maintenance schedule Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 40. 40 Tree Management Plans Develop a management program budget Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 41. 41 Tree Management Plans Monitor and evaluate Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 42. Canopy Action Plans 42 Example: Region of Memphis, TN Link to CAP: http://issuu.com/planitgeoissuu/docs/memphisregional_canopyactionplan_fi Link to UTC Fact Sheets: http://issuu.com/planitgeoissuu/docs/memphisregional_canopyactionplan_fi Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 43. 43 “From Assessment to Action” REPORT ASSESSMENT SWOT ACTION CANOPY ACTION PLAN Canopy Action Plans Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 44. Summary of Potential UTC within Priority Parcels and Total Potential UTC Acres by Municipality and Unincorporated Areas Municipality Priority Parcel Count Priority Plantable Acres Total Potential UTC Acres Bartlett 42 184 17,365 Germantown 1,434 252 12,596 Lakeland 661 339 15,238 Collierville 3,564 1,357 23,099 Arlington 4,783 3,419 14,740 Millington 3,933 6,077 18,611 Unincorporated 9,804 19,919 56,208 Memphis 38,635 29,323 66,041 Munford n/a* n/a* 5,874 Atoka n/a* n/a* 7,594 TOTAL 62,856 60,870 237,366 Prioritized Census Block Groups Refinement of UTC Data – Inputs and Outputs 44 Canopy Action Plans Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 45. Evaluated the region’s programs based on: Stable Vegetative Resource Management of the Tree Resource Strong Community Framework (Uses the framework from “Criteria and Indicators for Strategic Urban Forest Planning and Management” ) Outcomes guided the Canopy Action Plan Stakeholder SWOT Workshop 45 Canopy Action Plans Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 46. 46www.planitgeo.com | info@planitgeo.com TreePlans 1: Vegetation Resource 3: Resource Mgmt. 2: Community Framework Canopy Cover Age/Species/Size Distribution ConditionNative v. Invasive Public/Private Cooperation Involvement Organizations Awareness Business Interaction Inventory Plans Staffing Design Standards Funding Neighborhood Action CAP Strategies Stakeholder SWOT Workshop 46 Canopy Action Plans Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 47. Goals Objectives Strategies Implementation Identify Goals for Assessment, Management, and Collaboration of Urban Forestry in the Region Based on SWOT workshop and stakeholder and community surveys Strategies to address weaknesses and threats were based on the strengths and opportunities identified Implementation based on order of priority and includes recommendations for yearly tracking of progress Canopy Action Plan 47 Canopy Action Plans Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 48. Implementation of strategies that identifies the priority and measures of progress Summary of implementation separated by Assessment, Management, and Collaboration Implementation of Goals and Strategies 48 Canopy Action Plans Canopy Action Plan Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 49. 10 Community UTC Fact Sheets Highlights of UTC data Summarizes plantable area Provides recommendations <30% 31% - 35% 36% - 45% >45% UTC % Community UTC Fact Sheets 49 Canopy Action Plans Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 50. “What do we have? What do we want? How do we get there? How are we doing?” Comprehensive and long-term approach Public and private trees and greenspace Vision, Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Tactics, Milestones, and Measurements Uses data from inventories, canopy assessments, i-Eco plots, surveys, outreach campaigns, workshops, others Integrates with other plans such as GI and Comp plans “A road map, providing detailed information, recommendations, and resources needed to effectively and proactively manage and grow a city's tree canopy” Urban Forest Master Plans 50 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 51. What do we have? What do we want? How do we get what we want? Are we getting what we want? Historical background Current situation Resource needs Goals Strategies Time, responsibility, budgets Monitor & evaluate Take corrective action Strategy Tracking and Evaluation Priority Urban Forest Master Plans 51 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions From Assessment to Action
- 52. 52 Urban Forest Management Software Tree inventory collection and management Invasive pest management and planning Public outreach Urban tree canopy (UTC) data Tree planting prioritization Web and mobile-based tools for: Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 53. 53 Tree Inventory Management Software Subscription-based Web-browser and Cloud-based - Web connection / URL - No install or other software Mobile - Tablets and smartphones Map-based - Place tree points on imagery - Many base maps to choose from Administration - Manage users and permissions Technical Details: Use the tools for tree maintenance and planting plans! Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 54. 54 Web/Mobile Tree Inventory Components Tools Edit Data Reports Data Table Manager Enter/Update Tree AttributesBasic tree info Legend Add / Move Trees LoginIntro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 55. Use GPS for orientation or to zoom in Click (or tap) the map to add new tree point The x/y coordinate is populated from the aerial imagery Tree Details popup for entering or updating data 55 Add and Update Trees Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 56. By Attribute Fields or Map Polygon (or both) Filters apply to: the map, data table, exports, and reports 56 Filter and Sort Trees Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 57. Scenario 1: Identify high risk trees for immediate removal Scenario 2: Identify ash trees >18 inches in Good condition Scenario 3: Identify trees planted within the last 5 years Scenario 4: Only view charts and tables for a desired park Scenario2 Scenario4 Save this filter and map! 57 Filter and Sort Data Examples Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 58. 58 Filter and Sort Data Examples Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 59. 59 Create Maps, Charts, and Reports Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 60. https://pg-cloud.com/tpDemo/?scenario=AshTreesForTreatment Create custom map URL’s based on your filters and location! Add live map links to your reports! 60 Create Maps Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 61. 61 Create Charts Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 62. Add titles and descriptions Choose which charts to include and arrange the order for the report 62 Create Reports Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 63. Export to Excel or GIS to conduct additional analyses Export all or selected data Sort and filter data Conduct additional analyses Update data and import 63 Export Data Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 64. 64 EAB Cost Calculator & Scenario Tool Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 65. Inventory populations of ash trees and calculate estimates of ash treatment, removal, and replanting costs Compare management scenarios Increase awareness Calculations and estimates gathered from http://int.entm.purdue.edu/ext/treecomputer/ 65 Purpose of the EAB Tool Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 66. Create EAB management cost scenarios from ash trees you’ve inventoried in the app, or simply enter an estimated ash population by size class Review default costs for 3 Management Activities: ash tree removal, replanting, and EAB treatment/injection Run the tool, name a scenario, review results, and print a scenario report. Create a 2nd scenario and compare two scenarios side-by-side Click “Get Started” and follow each step 66 EAB Tool Steps Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 67. Select a timespan and EAB management activities Choose what proportion of ash tree removals will be replanted 67 Choose Management Activities Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 68. There are 4 methods. A scenario can include all inventoried ash trees, select ones, or an estimated number. 1. Choose All to use all ash trees you’ve inventoried in the app 2. Select Custom to use Tree Plotter’s Advanced Filter tool 3. Select All High Value Trees will only use trees you’ve flagged as high value from your inventory data in the map 4. If you haven’t used the app to map ash locations, simply enter an estimate of your ash population by size distribution 68 Choose Your Ash Trees Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 69. Enter customized cost estimates per tree of a specific size (or use default numbers) for removal, replanting, and treatment The figure on the right shows default estimate values 69 Define Your Management Costs Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 70. Defaults: Emamectin benzoate (e.g. Tree-Age) treatment frequency = 2-3 years Imidacloprid (e.g. Merit) treatment frequency = 1 year Cost per DBH of treating ash trees with insecticide: Emamectin benzoate is approximately $15-16/inch diameter; estimate for Imidacloprid is approximately $13-17/inch 70 Default Treatment Costs Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 71. Run the tool to create a scenario Review charts and tables of cost estimates Name a scenario, enter a description and comments in the text boxes Option to print the scenario Option to compare two scenarios 71 Run Your Scenarios Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 72. Select two scenarios to compare side by side. Click print to preview it, then print to PDF. 72 Compare Scenarios Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 73. Summary Removal Costs Planting Costs Treatment Costs 73 Print Scenario Comparison Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 74. Help with identifying susceptible species The Basics >> About >> General Information Species Identification Help 74 Additional Information Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 75. 75 - Public Engagement - Canopy Planner Other Software Features & Modules Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 76. 76 Public User Interface Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 77. 77 Educate & Engage with QR Codes Colorado Tree Coalition manages/adds: - Species info on their www - Tree Collections and trees Kiosks in parks, schools, etc. w/QR code launches app Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 78. 78 Educate & Engage with QR Codes Customized off of the Tree Plotter platform / code base Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 79. Tree Tracker Canopy Planner 79 Canopy Planner Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 80. Canopy Planner Public and Admin View existing tree canopy by geographies Plan areas for increasing tree canopy - Set weights to criteria - Determine suitability Grow canopy - Set canopy targets - Increase canopy by %’s - Save and print scenarios View resources to View, Plan, & Grow canopy Canopy Planner 80 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 81. Program info Tree counter YouTube How-tos Quick buttons to Canopy Links to learn more Canopy Planner - Home Screen 81 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 82. Canopy Planner - View 82 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 83. Canopy Planner - Plan 83 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 84. Themes & Criteria Canopy Planner - Plan Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 85. Example: Plan areas for reducing urban heat islands Canopy Planner - Plan 85 Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 86. Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software 86 Canopy Planner - Grow
- 87. 87 Initial TP training Online video tutorials FAQs and Take-a-Tour slides Quarterly TP updates (PDF via email) Quarterly training webinars Tech support (phone / email) More information @ www.treeplotter.com - Includes a TP User Guide, technology details, live chat support and more! Software Support & Resources Intro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions UF Mgmt Software
- 88. 88 Recap & SummaryIntro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Recap What is sustainable urban forestry? What data do you need for effective management? What do you do with this data? How can you manage and update this data? So, where do you get started? After the break…
- 90. What do we have? What do we want? How do we get what we want? Are we getting what we want? 90 Creating a Road MapIntro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Creating a Road Map Raise Awareness, Funding, Increase Staffing? Tree inventory, outreach programs, workshops, volunteers Develop a Maintenance Program? Tree inventory, Risk assessments, Volunteer young tree pruning Understand Your Canopy? i-Tree Canopy, i-Eco, UTC, Tree inventories, Canopy Planner Prioritize Tree Plantings? Canopy Planner, Tree inventories, Tree inventory software Proactive Management? Tree inventories, Risk assessments, EAB Cost Calculator & Scenario Tool Identify the needs and goals of your program These tools will provide the data and resources for your plan for action to achieve your goals Annual Work Plans, Tree Management Plans, Planting Plans, Canopy Plans, Tree Master Plans…
- 91. 91 Sustainable Urban Forest Guide Green Infrastructure & Forestry Toolkit Urban Forest Management Plan Toolkit Urban Forest Sustainability & Mgmt Audit Recommended Tree Species Sample Tree Ordinance Tree Ordinance Guidelines Tree Contracting Specifications Trees and Development Guidelines Municipal Urban Forestry Staff Tree Boards Urban Watershed Forestry Management MARC Regional Forestry Framework Criteria & Indicators for Strategic Urban Forest Planning & Mgmt Urban Forest Planning ResourcesIntro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Resources
- 92. 92 Comments & QuestionsIntro Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software Recap Creating a Road Map Resources Comments & Questions Comments & Questions Chris Peiffer, Director of Urban Forestry Consulting Penn-Del ISA Certified Arborist PD-2070A (717) 579-9890 | ChrisPeiffer@PlanItGeo.com A geospatial technology, software, consulting, and planning firm specializing in urban natural resource management. Info@PlanItGeo.com www.planitgeo.com THANK YOU!