Chapter 14-urban Forestry

Question 1

Arboriculture focuses on the ________; urban forestry focuses on the _______ or larger populations of trees in urban areas.

Answer 1

Tree, forest

Question 2

List 5 allied professionals or groups that an urban forester should learn to communicate with.

Answer 2

Urban planners
Civil engineers
Public works officials
Govt agencies 
The public

Question 3

The leaves and branches of trees catch and slow rainwater and can reduce soil erosion and water waste from runoff

Answer 3

True

Question 4

________ ________ occurs when trees take up carbon from co2 in the atmosphere and store it in the form of wood and other carbon-based tissues.

Answer 4

Carbon sequestration

Question 5

List 3 economic benefits of trees

Answer 5

Increase residential and business taxes
Attract visitors, businesses and new residents
Increase rental of apartments and offices and reduce vacancy rates
Defer maintenance on materials damaged by heat.

Question 6

List 3 environmental benefits of trees.

Answer 6

Improve air quality
Sequester carbon, reducing greenhouse effect
Provide habitat for wildlife
Reduce storm water runoff and soil erosion
Cool the air through transpiration

Question 7

List social benefits of trees

Answer 7

Reduce stress and mental fatigue
Enhance mental health 
Increase recreation opportunities 
Heal and restore communities 
Enhance community pride 
Reduce crime

Question 8

sustainability

Answer 8

the ability to maintain ecological, social and economic benefits over time

Question 9

Modern tree inventories are collected with paper and pencil and the trees are later added manually to maps of city streets

Answer 9

False

Question 10

List 4 types of data that are typically collected in a tree inventory

Answer 10

Species 
diameter
Location
Condition codes
Maintenance codes 
Notes

Question 11

A ______ ______ policy statement should set out the policies for identifying, assessing, reporting and mitigating risks.

Answer 11

Risk management

Question 12

Tree ordinances

Answer 12

are legal regulations drafted and instituted to protect trees within a given jurisdiction.

Question 13

Best management practices

Answer 13

Best available, industry recognized courses of action, in consideration of the benefits and limitations, based on scientific research and current knowledge.

Question 14

Tree preservation order

Answer 14

A legal regulation, established by a local authority, that protects a tree or multiple trees.

Question 15

Even where standards do not carry direct legislative authority, they may be recognized in a court of law.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Urban foresters should establish detailed _________for all tree work including planting, pruning, fertilizing, pest control and monitoring, installation of support or protection systems, construction near trees and removals.

Answer 16

Specifications

Question 17

Managing large populations of trees under the common urban pressures and financial restraints of a municipality requires a strong, well thought out _________ _________

Answer 17

Management plan

Question 18

To maintain species diversity in the urban forest, a common guideline is to aim for densities not to exceed ___ % from a single plant family, ___ % of a single genus and ____% of a single species.

Answer 18

30, 20, 10

Question 19

Performing pruning and other maintenance on a cycle is likely to increase emergency calls and the potential for damage or injuries from tree failures.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Composting

Answer 20

Process of decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms.

Question 21

Because decomposition process generate heat, most of the pathogens and weed seed present will be killed in composting.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

A management plan may also contain a number of component sub plans

Answer 22

Planting plan
Preservation plan
Maintenance plan 
Tree removal and replacement plan 
Risk management plan
Operations plan
Storm response/emergency plan
Education plan.

Question 23

Trunk formula method

Answer 23

Used for trees too large to replace.