Chapter 5 maintaining the urban forest

Question 1

1.how might your city respond to requests from the public about green maintenance practices?

Answer 1

Be familiar with the concept and examples of green maintenance. Refer to steps the city has taken regarding waste recycling, plant health care, use of alternative fuels, right plant right place, low maintenance irrigated landscapes use of recycled water.

Question 2

How might your community transition from by request to scheduled program of tree care?

Answer 2

Be able to describe short term costs and problems versus long term benefits in both descriptive and financial terms. Be sure to have support from the city staff and elected officials. Train and educate tree crews about benefits. Consider a hotspot crew to take care of requests.

Question 3

If your community asked you to use recycled water to irrigate park trees, what should you consider before doing so?

Answer 3

seasonal quality and availability of the water. Methods and needs. Plants and soils to be irrigated.

Question 4

what are the limitations in applying practices of soil health management in a municipal environment

Answer 4

We work primarily in a built environment and have limited ability to use the key management techniques of crop rotation, cover crops, and tillage.

Question 5

How might you improve the management of tree and pavement conflicts in your community?

Answer 5

get citizens, staff and elected officials together. Develop guidelines and procedures that meet everyone’s needs. Be sure to replant after removing trees.

Question 6

What steps could your program take in reducing the amount of green waste going to a landfill?

Answer 6

trees with good health and structure require less pruning and will be removed less often. Compost chips and reuse logs for lumber.