TREE CONSERVATION REPORT 4401 FALLOWFIELD ROAD, OTTAWA, ONTARIO

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1 Existing Residential Parkland SW Pond Vacant/ Undeveloped O'Keefe Court Ditch Secondary Woodlot Open Field Future Commercial Site Fallowf ield Rd. Vacant/ Undeveloped 4401 Fallowf ield Road Old Hedgerow ini Woodlot Strandherd Drive Hwy. 416 TREE CONSERVATION REPORT 4401 FALLOWFIELD ROAD, OTTAWA, ONTARIO for Ontario Ltd. 18A Bentley Avenue, Ottawa Ontario K2E 6T8 THAKAR ASSOCIATES DESIGN CONSULTANTS Landscape Architects BARBARA HEING CERTIFIED ARBORIST AND TREE SERVICE arch 2013

2 THAKAR ASSOCIATES DESIGN CONSULTANTS arch 20, 2013 r. ichael Boucher DCR-Phoenix Homes Ltd. 18 Bentley Avenue Ottawa ON K2E 6T8 Dear r. Boucher, Landscape Architecture Environmental Planning Urban Design Re: 4401 Fallowfield Road (O Keefe Court), Ottawa: Tree Conservation Report Following my site visit on August 18, 2009, and an updated vegetation assessment by a certified arborist again in November 2012, I have provided below a Tree Conservation Report in accordance with the City of Ottawa Tree Conservation Report Guidelines. Existing Conditions The site is an 11 hectare parcel located on the south side of O Keefe Court, and is bounded by Hwy. 416 on the west, Strandherd Drive to the south and Fallowfield Rd. to the east. The only development in the immediate vicinity consists of a large sports park and SW pond, and a single family development to the north. The larger surrounding area was formerly agricultural land and contains many small woodlots and stands of successional trees as well as a number of hedgerows. The site itself approximately 1.5 m lower than the O Keefe Court street elevation and is primarily unvegetated except for two woodlots, one at the extreme western end of the site near Hwy. 416 and the other a small stand of successional vegetation, the bulk of which is located on the adjacent commercial site. The attached report dated August 2012 prepared by ISO certified arborist Barbara Hemmings, provides a detailed description of the existing vegetation and its value. There were no species of trees or trees on the site possessing genotypical or phenotypical characteristics that would be considered unique in the Ottawa region. There was no Butternut observed on this site. As such, it can be concluded that no significant trees warranting extraordinary preservation measures exist in this particular parcel. The attached airphoto composite shows the existing vegetation groupings, relevant contextual information and the pattern of the proposed development. Impacts of Development At the moment detailed subdivision or servicing plans are not available hence it is not possible to discuss impacts on the vegetation in specific terms, suffice it to say that due to the anticipated grade changes, excavation for services and buildings, and the construction of roads and other facilities, most of the vegetation will be removed. The alteration of site grades will make it difficult for the cedars to survive, while the poplars and elms are best replaced by new hardwoods such as Sugar and Red aple, Basswood, Hackberry and Red Oak, and conifers such as White Spruce, Tamarack and White Cedar. Wherever possible, efforts will be made to conserve 1 54 Bennett Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 9L4 Canada Tel.: (613) Fax:(613) sthakar@thakarassociates.com

3 individual or groups of trees in areas of the site where disturbance can be minimized and where the vegetation is not in direct conflict with the proposed development. Please contact me at (613) if you need additional information or clarification about any items discussed above. Yours truly, Thakar Associates Design Consultants Sid Thakar OALA Site Location ap 2

4 Information to be included with Tree Conservation Report 1. The name, address and telephone number of the owner Ontario Ltd. (contact: ichael Boucher) 18A Bentley Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2E 6T The name, address and telephone number of the applicant, if different from the owner, and the owner s written consent to the application. Steve Willis (agent, Group Ltd.) (for inquiries please call eredith Lynes, Group Ltd.) Group Ltd., 1145 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON, K1V 0Y williss@mmm.ca and lynesm@mmm.ca 3. The name, address and telephone number of the professional hired by the owner or applicant to complete the report. Sid Thakar OALA, Thakar Associates Design Consultants, Landscape Architects 54 Bennett Street, Ottawa Ontario K1V 9L4 Tel.: Barbara Hemming, ISO Certified Arborist Barbara Hemming Certified Arborist and Tree Service 430 Wentworth Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2B 5J8 Tel.: The name, address and telephone number of the contractor implementing the tree and forest conservation plan, if applicable. To be determined 5. The municipal address and legal description of the land, upon which the trees are proposed to be protected, injured or destroyed Fallowfield Road The legal description of the subject site is Part of Lot 20, Concession 4 (Rideau Front) Geographic Township of Nepean, City of Ottawa. 6. Confirmation of existing Official Plan and zoning designations, and the status of any planning applications on the property.previous City of Ottawa Applications: D (ZBLA), D (OPA), D (Plan of Subdivision) - all on hold 3

5 The subject lands are zoned in their entirety as IP [1219] H(11)-h, an Industrial Business Park Exception [1219] Holding Zone with a height limit of 11 metres. The subject property is designated as Employment Area on Schedule B of the City of Ottawa Official Plan. The site is situated within the South Nepean Secondary Plan Area (Area ) as identified on Annex 6 to the Official Plan. The property is located under a designated Extensive Employment Area under Schedule A of the Secondary Plan and is listed as a Prestige Business Park. 7. The purpose for which the Tree Conservation Report is being prepared. The report is being prepared to support the Plan of Subdivision approval for the property. The objective of the report was to identify any significant trees or stands of trees and recommend strategies for tree preservation during development of the site. The lands are currently vacant. It is proposed to develop the site with a variety of employment uses permitted by the IP Business Park Industrial Zone, including prestige office uses, hotel and associated secondary uses, and a place of worship. Internal access to the site is proposed to be provided through three new streets. A stormwater management pond is also proposed to provide quantity and quality control of runoff. 8. A schedule of the proposed works, including the start and end dates and the construction period. To be determined 9. Confirmation of any other applications affecting the land, upon which the trees are to be protected, injured or destroyed. We are not aware of any other applications affecting the land / trees. 4

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8 The report was prepared by arborist: Barbara Hemming, ISA certification # ON Wentworth Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5J8 bhemming@sympatico.ca PHONE Report is 26 pages and includes 3 drawings. Site Address: O Keefe Court, Ottawa Inspection dates: 30//2012 to 06/11/2012 Type of Inspection: Visual analysis from the ground. Prepared for: Phoenix Homes Requested by: Sid Thakar of Thakar Associates Design Consultants Tel.: (613) Fax: (613) sthakar@thakarassociates.com Existing General Conditions: The property is bound on the south side by Fallowfield Road and on the north side by O Keefe Court and on the west side by the ramp to Highway 416. It is an isolated pocket of unused land with two separate woodlots. The objective of this report is to identify significant trees, stands of trees, and hedgerows and recommend strategies for tree preservation during development and construction at the site. It is not a tree risk assessment and therefore does not consider future conditions or targets. Due to the season (late fall) the condition of the trees is determined by evaluating crown and stem health including amount of deadwood, twig and shoot growth, die back, visible decay, presence of mushrooms, conks, cankers, wounds, cavities, forks, multiple attachments, included or loose bark, excessive end weight, lean, visible cracks, hangers, and girdling roots. With some very mature trees it was difficult to identify them however none were considered significant specimens. Heights of trees are estimated and not precise. 1

9 Definitions Condition Ratings Very good condition describes a tree exhibiting normal, vigorous growth with minimal amounts of fine deadwood, no structural defects or visible signs of disease. Good condition describes a tree with 60 to 90% normal canopy density, little or no dieback, some deadwood but no major dead stems or limbs, possible infestation causing minor damage and minor cavities at wound sites and only minor structural defects. Fair condition describes a tree declining with 30 to 60% of normal canopy density, twig and branch dieback, failure of one scaffold branch, infestation causing significant damage, mix of small, medium, and large deadwood, or presence of disease and decay causing structural instability. Treatment recommended by an arborist would be essential but would not guaranty survivability especially if subjected to root loss caused by construction activity. Poor condition is a tree with less than 30% canopy, or dieback of large major scaffold branches, or failure of more than one scaffold branch, loose bark, severe infestation and irreparable damage, or extensive decay causing structural stability. A tree described as poor is in severe decline and is unlikely to tolerate any root damage or fill soil typical of development and construction. Critical Root Zone, (CRZ) is established as being cm from the trunk of a tree for every centimeter of trunk diameter as per DBH. No grading or construction activity may occur within this area. D=diameter of trunk in centimeters D X cm = Critical Root Zone DBH or diameter at breast height means the measurement of the diameter of the trunk at 120cm. above grade. It is used for trees of 15cm in diameter or greater at breast height. Trees less than this are measured at a height of 30cm above grade. Qualified arborist, for the purpose of this report, is an expert in care and maintenance of trees and may be qualified by the Ontario inistry of Training, Colleges and Universities, an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, a consulting arborist registered with the American Society of Consulting Arborists, a Registered Professional Forester or person with similar qualifications approved by the General anager of Planning and Growth anagement of the Infrastructures Services and Community Sustainability Department of the City of Ottawa. Significant tree denotes a high quality tree, rarely found species, or species at risk; contributing to the evaluation is the location, size, or maturity and aesthetic value that it adds to the property and surrounding environment or whose loss will adversely and irreparably affect the environmental health of the area. 2

10 Species found at O Keefe Court The predominant vegetation is poplar. Some of the aspen are diseased with hypoxylon canker resulting in trees broken and weakened by stem infections. The eastern cottonwood also have some diseases. Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is present in the elm colony on the western edge and within the cedar grove. There are several trees of interest either because of their species or size. The species of trees identified on this site are: Apple (alus sp.) Basswood (Tilia americana) American Elm (Ulmus americana) American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra) White Ash (Fraxinus americana) Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) Blue Beech (Carpinus caroliniana) European White Birch (Betula pendula) Trembling Aspen (Populus tremuloides ) Cottonwood Poplar (Populus deltoids) Ironwood (Ostrya virginiana) Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) anitoba aple (Acer negundo) Norway aple (Acer platanoides) Sugar aple (Acer saccharum) Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) Scarlet Hawthorne (Crataegus coccinea) Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) White Pine (Pinus strobus) White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) Buckthorn, Glossy and European, (Rhamnus sp.) Willow (Salix alba x _ sp.) There are no butternut trees. For this report the property has been divided into 4 sections, each one representative of the varied vegetation of the site. See site plan drawing page 24. Section 1 is an irregularly shaped area bound on the north by O Keefe Court, on the east by Fallowfield Road up to the boundary line traversing the property and on the west side by the hardwood woodlot. 3

11 There are many stunted apple trees and shrubs such as hawthorns, buckthorn and dogwood. Above: Eastern corner of O Keefe Court. Part of section 1 Section 2 is east of center, bound by the horizontal line traversing the woodlot, the south boundary along Fallowfield Rd up to the deep ditch that bisects the property north to south and includes the hardwood woodlot. Within the woodlot there are many mature maple, poplar and oak. Water runs through the ditch and is joined at one end by a large culvert that runs under the 416 on ramp. Woodlot in Section 2 4

12 Section 3 is bounded on the north side by O Keefe Court, on the east by the deep ditch and on the west by eastern edge of the coniferous woodlot and on the south by the 416 on ramp. It is mainly meadow grasses and shrubs but there are cottonwood poplars and groups of anitoba maples along the O Keefe roadside. There are also small elms and black locust. Poplars and saplings in Section 3 Section 4 is a somewhat triangular wedge bound by the south property line along the 416 on ramp, O Keefe Crt on the north and on the east by the edge of the coniferous woodlot. It is mostly cedar with elm, aspen and ash. Cedar woodlot with elm, ash and aspen. Part of Section 4 5

13 Sample Surveys. A defined sampling point using a plot was set out in each of the four sections. See lists for inventory of species, numbers, sizes and descriptions in Appendix A. Trees of Significance Trees are numbered on the site plan and include all trees of significance over cm in diameter. See Appendix B and site plan drawings pages 25 and 26. Positions are only approximate. Trees of Significance in Section 1 There are very few trees of significance in this area. For this reason one eastern cottonwood, a fast growing weedy tree, is included here as it may be in a locationn whereby it might survive. A large elm outside the fence at the edge of the roadside ditch on Fallowfield is included in the table below. Table 1 Tree Species Location Dbh in Ht in Condition Remarks CRZ Photo No. cm 1 Eastern Cottonwood Poplar 3 European White Birch 4 form O Keefe fence 6 Elm Outside boundary fence Very Good No sign of disease. Tolerant of root loss. 2 1 NE corner Good Leaning Good 5 3&4 Photo 1 Tree #1 Eastern Cottonwood Photo 2 Tree #3 European White Birch with lean 6

14 Photo 3, Tree #6 American Elm outside fence Photo 4, Tree #6 Trees of Significance in Section 2 The woodlot has many mature trees some of significance but others with poor structure and declining states. ost of the old oaks and basswood have multiple stems, no branches below 8 and are top heavy. any have broken tops with cavities. See Photos 5 to 8. There are also several mature trembling aspens but most are diseased and tops are broken. However there are several maples, beech and ash that should be considered for conservation as described in Table 2 below. Table 2 Tree Species Location Dbh Ht in Condition Remarks CRZ Photo No. in cm 29 Sugar aple North center of Very Good 4.6 Woodlot (W) 30 American North center of W Very Good Sensitive to root Beech In plot 2 disturbances 32 White Ash Northeast of center Very Good Top crooked but 4.5 good. Susceptible to EAB 35 Group of 6 Southwest inside W lgst is Good Likely only one 2 Beech 20 could survive 41 aple Center inside 49 Very Good 4.9 western edge 42 Paper Birch Western edge of W 35 ea 8 Good 3 stems Group of 5 Blue Beech In plot 2 Av is 15 5 Some are good Unusual species 1.5 each 11 7

15 Tree No. Species Location Dbh in cm Ht in Condition Remarks CRZ Photo 47 Elm Northwest in W 35 Good Susceptible to DED Burr Oak Northeast in W 50 Good 5 50 aple In plot Good 2 Photo 5 Sparse upper canopy with deadwood Photo 6 of lower trunks with no branching 8

16 Photos 7&8 Above; oak trunks and sparse upper canopy within woodlot. Photo 9 Tree #30 American Beech Photo Tree #42 Paper Birch 9

17 Photo 11 Tree #46 Group of Blue Beech Trees of Significance in Section 3 This section is mainly open grassland with a few saplings within. There are a few trees along the outer edges, along the deep ditch and a windrow which has formed along the O Keefe side. It consists mainly of anitoba maples, eastern cottonwood and a few black locust. any of the poplar are diseased. See photos 12 and 13. There are some black locust that have formidable thorns. Table 3 Tree No. Species Location Dbh in cm 53 Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) 60 Eastern Cottonwood 71 Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Ht in Condition Remarks CRZ Photo Northeast side 15 4 Good Lace bark elm Western edge of Good 1.7 ditch Center south side 15 6 Good Forked

18 Photos 12 and 13 Above: Diseased Eastern Cottonwood Photo 14 Tree #53 Chinese Elm, north side of Section 3 Photo 15 Tree #71 Chinese Elm, south side of Section 3 11

19 Trees of Significance in Section 4 This section is largely a dense cedar woodlot with remnants of an old lane running east west through it. The section opens up slightly in the east central area where there are several mature hardwoods, mostly trembling aspen. There is some hypoxylon disease amongst them. There are several elm trees including one outside the woodlot which, along with others, has Dutch Elm Disease now threatening the remaining ones in here. Photos 16 and 17 above showing dense cedar woodlot. Generally these trees are growing very close to each other and their canopies start very high with the exception of those at the edges. It may be possible to conserve only groups of trees in this section since partial removal will damage root and support structures. Future exposure to direct light may cause sun scalding to some trunks. With the exception of some small ash trees there are not many along the outer edges that are suitable for conserving. Ash trees in this region are under threat from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). 12

20 Table 4 Tree No. Species Location Dbh in cm Ht in Condition Remarks CRZ Photo 2 Ash North-western 20 9 Good Surrounded by 2 18 edge of CW dead cedars 3 Ash North-western 13 7 Good edge of CW 33 Paper Birch East, center of CW 30 7 Good oderately tolerant of disturbance 3 19 Photo 18 Ash Tree #2 in back, left of Ash Tree #3 in center of photo. Photo 19 Tree #33 Paper Birch inside cedar woodlot. 13

21 Tree Conservation and Protection Once the trees to be retained are determined it is critical to provide them with the prescribed protection in order to ensure the best chances of survival. Grade changes and soil compaction in the general root zone restricts water and moisture penetration leading to root damage and dieback which in turn becomes apparent in the foliage and eventually the tree experiences canopy die back. The decline can become more critical if the tree is a species that is less tolerant than others to such changes. Damaged roots or trunk are a means of access for destructive fungi and diseases which may also kill a tree. Therefore any disturbance within the critical root zone must be avoided. All efforts should be made to respect this protection area. For this reason, the City of Ottawa includes the following instructions in their guidelines for Tree Conservation Report: Erect a fence at the critical root zone (CRZ) of trees; Do not place any material or equipment within the CRZ of the tree; Do not attach any signs, notices or posters to any tree; Do not raise or lower the existing grade within the CRZ without approval; Tunnel or bore when digging within the CRZ of a tree; Do not damage the root system, trunk or branches of any tree; Ensure that exhaust fumes from all equipment are NOT directed towards any tree's canopy. It should also be noted that any pruning to a tree retained should only be done by or under the guidance of a qualified arborist. 14

22 Summary of Species in Sample Plots. See layout on Diagram 1 Appendix A Sample Plot # 1 is located in the northeast section approximately 30 from the O Keefe Crt. It is 23 by 15. It is in Section 1 as set out on page 3. Not included below are some buckthorn shrubs. No Species No on plan DBH cm Ht Condition Remarks 9 Red Ash Good Red Ash Good 11 Red Ash Good ulti stem, vines 12 Elm Good Vines in canopy 13 Hawthorn 13 2 Fair Intertwined stems 14 Elm Good 15 Elm Good 16 Elm Good 17 Elm Good Sample Plot # 2 is located inside the hardwood lot. It is 12 by 12. It is in Section 2 as set out on page 4. The understory in the plot consists of the blue beech, (one of which is very typical), glossy buckthorn, No Species No on plan 30 American Beech 46 5 Blue Beech DBH cm Ht Condition Remarks Good Poor tolerance to root or soil disturbance Good Ea. approx. 1 apart. oderately tolerant of soil disturbance and root loss 48 Red aple Fair Decay on north side from canopy down to base 50 Red aple Good Species tolerant of root pruning 15

23 Sample Plot #3 is located to the west of the ditch near O Keefe Court fence line. It is in Section 3 as set out on page 5. It is 12 by 12. It is open with a grove of poplars possibly trembling aspen among the cottonwoods. No Species No on DBH Ht Condition Remarks plan cm 1 Eastern Poor Double stem. Disease Cottonwood present 2 Poplar 8 5 Fair to Good 3? ulti Stem 4 anitoba Av Fair Triple stem, typical aple 5 Poplar 7 3 Poor Diseased 6 anitoba 3.5 Good Slight lean aple 7 Group of Av 4 Up Within 30cm of each Willow saplings to 3 other 8 Eastern Good Some signs of disease Cottonwood 9 Poplar Poor Diseased Poplar Poor Very diseased 11 Staghorn Sumac Good 2 nd year growth Sample Plot #4 is located on the southwest side of the cedar woodlot and includes part of the old lane which is mainly high grass and cedar saplings now. It is in Section 4 as set out on page 5. Inside the woodlot the cedars are so dense it is difficult to penetrate the area. There are several hardwoods that appear in small openings. No Species No on DBH cm Ht Conditio Remarks plan n 1 Elm Good 2 Elm Fair 3 Elm Fair 4 Group of Ash 18 3 to 13 4 to Good 9 5 Group of 5 Ash 22 Range 7 7 Fair Surrounded by cedar to 15 6 Cedar grove Range 5 to 12 5 Good 12 large clumps. No lower foliage. any small pole cedars 30 to 60 cm apart 16

24 Appendix B The following is list of most of the trees with cm or greater dbh. The eastern half of the side is covered by Tables 1 and 2 and the western half by Tables 3 and 4. Trees that are highlighted are found in the tables of Significant Trees. Table 1 No. Species Location Dbh Section 1 in cm Ht in Condition Remarks 1 Eastern Cottonwood Poplar 4 form Very Good O Keefe fence 2 Wild Apple 5 from 2.5 Good O Keefe 3 European White Birch NE corner Good Lean of 45 degrees from vertical 4 Elm 3 from # Poor to Fair Lots of dieback and deadwood 5 Elm 3 inside 22 8 boundary fence 6 Elm Outside Good boundary fence 7 Flowering Crab 8 from #3 2.5 Good 8 Group of Wild Apple West of #3 Lgst 15 3 Fair 9 Red Ash Plot Good Red Ash Plot Good 11 Ash Plot Good ulti stems, vines 12 Elm Plot Good Vines 13 Scarlet Hawthorn Plot 1 2 Fair Intertwining stems 14 Elm Plot Good 15 Elm Plot Good 16 Elm Plot Good 17 Elm Plot Good 18 White Pine 6 inside Good O Keefe line 19 Ash 12 5 Good ulti stems 20 Group of 6 Apple Trees Eastern (E) Boundary side Av 8 Av anitoba aple Near E Poor Boundary 22 Ash Near E Good Too close to Buckthorn Boundary 23 Apple Near E Good Boundary 24 Hawthorne Near E Good Boundary 25 Group of Flowering Crab E. Boundary Av Fair 17

25 Table 2 No. Species Location Dbh Section 2 in cm 18 Ht in Condition Remarks 26 Black Locust North r edge Lgst Fair ulti stems, bush like Woodlot (W) 27 Trembling Aspen North edge 38 8 Poor Diseased, top broken inside W 28 Sugar aple North side Fair to Good within W 29 Sugar aple North center in Very Good W 30 American Beech North center in Good W 31 aple North center in 30 9 Poor Two stems, diseased, bent, decay W 32 Ash Northeast of 45 Good Crooked top center in W 33 Oak South center of W 71 ea 13 Fair Double stems. Top of one broken with cavities 34 Oak Southwest near Poor 4 ature stems. Broken tops edge of W 35 Group of 6 Beech Southwest inside Woodlot Vary up to 20 Up to One is good Largest has large decay at base where another stem broke away. 36 Yellow Birch Southwest near 20 Poor Decay in base of trunk edge of W 37 Oak Southwest near 45 Poor Half dead edge of W 38 Trembling Aspen Center west 25 Fair Leaning out of Woodlot edge of W 39 Wild Apple Center west edge of W 20 5 Poor Bent and leaning out. Vines pulling it down 40 Trembling Aspen Center west 40 Poor Diseased edge of W 41 Red aple West center 49 Very Good Tree still has some lower branching inside W 42 Paper Birch Center western 35 Good ultiple stems. edge of W 43 Trembling Aspen Center western 30 8 Poor Diseased and dying edge of W 44 Group of 4 Oak In northwestern Lgst 8 Poor Tops dead edge Paper Birch Western edge Av 25 8 Fair 4 Stems. Some dieback. Top broken In plot 2 46 Group of Blue Beech In plot 2 Av 15 5 Some Good Small but unusual 47 Elm Northwestern 35 Good edge of W 48 Red aple In plot 2 45 Poor Decay and dieback from crown to trunk 49 Oak Inside W north of center 50 Good

26 No. Species Location Dbh Section 2 in cm Ht in Condition Remarks 50 Red aple In plot Good 51 Black Ash Southwest 20 8 Good Unusual Bark inside W 52 Row of Eastern Along fence line Lgst 20 9 Good Too close, some less than 1 apart Cottonwood Poplar from deep ditch 53 Group of 8 Black Locust Just inside north Av Good All within 1 of each other fence 54 Several multi-stem East of Black Av 4 Fair anitoba aples Locust Group stem anitoba aple Northeast bank 5.5 Very Good Straight single stem. Nice balance of ditch 56 Eastern Cottonwood Poplar Northeast bank Av 5.5 Fair Double stem. Appears to be diseased 57 Crab Apple Above the eastern bank Lgst Very Good ultiple stem Need pruning 58 anitoba aples Above eastern 4.5 Very Good Typically multi-stem form bank 59 Group of Willows Along eastern Av 12 5 Fair to Good Clump forms. Shrubby bank 60 Grove of Black Locust East bank of Av 15 5 Good ditch 61 Ash East bank 5.5 Good Vines in canopy 62 Ash East Bank Good 63 Group of Wild Apple trees East Bank Good 64 Ash East Bank 20 7 Good Double stem 65 Group of 3 Ash Southeast Bank Av 15 7 Good 66 Group of 8 Ash Southeast bank Av 30 Fair Crooked, deadwood, loose bark and very close to each other 67 Elm Southeast corner 30 Fair Double stem and vines pulling on branches Note: For the remaining half of the site the numbering starts again at 1 beginning at the west corner in Section 4 and so this section appears first in Table 3 below. Table 3 No. Species Location Dbh Section 4 in cm 1 American Elm North-western edge of Cedar Woodlot (CW) 2 Red Ash North-western edge of CW 3 Red Ash North-western edge of CW Ht in Condition 19 7 Good 20 9 Good 13 7 Good Remarks 19

27 No. Species Location Dbh Section 4 in cm 4 Ash Western edge 20 Ht in Condition Remarks 13 7 Good CW 5 Elm Western edge 14 7 Good of CW 6 Ash Western edge 12 6 Good of CW 7 Elm Western edge 27 9 Good of CW 8 Elm Western edge 16 9 Poor of CW 9 Ash Western edge 7 Poor of CW Elm West corner outside CW 36 Poor DED, Bark falling away on several dominant stems 11 Ash Western edge 19 7 Good of CW 12 Elm Western edge 13 7 Good of CW 13 Grove of Cedar Western side CW 15 to 23 6 Fair to Good Some large mature clumps, some individual pole type, dense growth. 14 Ash Western side 15 8 Good CW 15 Group of Elms Southwest side of CW 15 to 24 5 to 7 Fair to Good Some witches broom DED present 16 Ash Southwest side Good 17 Elm South side of Good CW 18 2 Ash Southwest side 13, Good in CW 19 Cedar grove West side of CW Range 5 to Elm North of lane 19 7 Good 21 Group of Ash Inside CW north Lgst 12 7 Good of lane 22 Group of Ash Inside CW south Lgst 15 7 Good side of lane 23 Group of Ash Inside CW north 15 7 Good of lane 24 Ash Inside CW north 23 7 Good of lane 25 Elm Edge of CW 30 8 Fair to Good north of lane 26 Ash Inside CW north 13 6 Good of lane 27 Ash Inside CW north Good of lane 28 Ash Inside CW north of lane 20 7 Good 5 Good Combination of large clumps. Lower foliage on outer edges only. any small pole cedars

28 No. Species Location Dbh Section 4 in cm 29 Ash East, center of CW 30 Elm East, center of CW 31 Stand of East, center of Trembling Aspen CW 32 2 Ash East, center of CW 33 Paper Birch East, center of CW 34 Paper Birch East, center of CW 35 Elm East, edge of CW 36 Basswood? East, edge of CW 37 Group of South center of Trembling Aspen CW 38 Apple East, north edge of lane in CW 39 Ash East, north edge of lane in CW 40 Group of Southeast, side about 20 Ash of CW 41 Group of Ash Southeast edge of CW 42 Stand of Elms East outside of CW 43 Poplar East outside of CW 44 Elm Northeast edge of CW 45 Group of Northeast anitoba aples outside CW 46 Elm Northeast edge of CW 47 Apple Northeast outside CW 48 Elm Northwest edge of CW Ht in Condition Good Remarks 27 8 Fair Dieback and deadwood. Possibly DED Range 7 to 9 From Poor Hypoxylon disease in stand 19 to to Good Fair 30 7 Good 13 8 Poor 23 7 Good 18 6 Fair Too close to elm 15 to 9 Fair to Good Poor 15 7 Poor Surrounded by cedars 5 to 20 7 to 8 Good Too close to each other Lgst 12 7 Good 8 to 12 4 to Good Good 20 6 Fair ulti stem with cedars intertwined 5 to Fair to Good ulti stems with vines between and Bell pole marking cable very close 25 4 Fair ulti stem. Amongst anitoba maples Good Close to dead elms 21

29 Note: Table 4 is a list of the trees in Section 3. This area is mostly open meadow are with a few sapling trees except along the property edges and the bank of the deep ditch. A windrow has formed along O Keefe with mainly eastern cottonwood, anitoba maples and black locust. There are also some sumac and buckthorn. There are a few trees of significance. Table 4 No. Species Location Dbh Section 3 in cm 49 Group of anitoba aples Along O Keefe east of CW 50 Poplar Along O Keefe east of CW 51 Group of 8 Along O Keefe Cottonwood Poplars east of CW 52 Group of Cottonwood Poplars Along O Keefe east side of Section 3 53 Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) East side, north of center 54 Eastern Cottonwood Northeast side of Section 3 55 Group of Eastern Northeast near Cottonwood road Ht in Condition Remarks Av 20 5 Fair Bush like 2.5 Poor Disease 3 are up to 24 to 20 7 Fair to Good 5 to 7 Fair to Good Some are diseased and broken 15 4 Good 22 6 Fair Some diseased limbs From 20 to to 8 Fair Some disease 56 Group of anitoba aples Along O keefe Av Fair Shrubby side 57 Black Locust West of ditch Av 3.5 Fair ulti. stems intertwining 58 Group of Eastern West of ditch Lgst Good Cottonwood 59 Elm West of ditch Fair ulti. Stems 60 Eastern Cottonwood Western edge Good of ditch 61 anitoba aple Western edge Av Fair ulti. stems of ditch 62 Group of Eastern Northeast near Lgst 25 7 Poor to Fair Diseased, broken limbs Cottonwood O Keefe Crt 63 American Basswood South center Poor Stems intertwining 64 Group of anitoba aples Southeast side to 3.5 Fair Group of Ash Southwest side Av 15 6 Good Too close to each other of ditch 66 Group of Apples Center, west Av Poor Intertwining stems bank of ditch 67 Group of Black Locust Southwest side of ditch Up to 20 Fair to Good Some with multi. stems 22

30 No. Species Location Dbh Section 3 in cm 68 Group of Ash Southwest edge Ht in Condition Lgst 15 6 Good Remarks of ditch 69 anitoba aple Southwest side 12 4 Fair ulti stem. Low fork 70 Group of Black Locust South side 4.5 Fair to Poor ulti. stems, splitting at base 71 Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) South center 15 6 Good Co-dominant stems 23

31 Drawing 1 Showing 4 Sections and Approximate Locations of Plots 1 24

32 Site Plan Layout with Trees of Significance in Sections 1 and 2 25

33 Site Plan Layout with Significant Trees in Sections 4 and 5 26