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Table 2 <br /> Evaluation Factors for Determining <br /> Overall Tree Condition <br /> Structure <br /> 1-Very Poor Trunk has large pockets of decay, is weakly bifurcated or has a severe <br /> lean. Limbs or branches are poorly attached or dead. Possible hazard. <br /> 2-Poor Limbs or branches are poorly attached or developed.Canopy is not <br /> symmetrical. Trunk has a lean. <br /> 3-Fair Trunk, limb and branch development though flawed is typical of this <br /> species <br /> 4-Good Trunk is well developed with well-attached limbs and branches have <br /> some flaws but hardly visible. <br /> 5-Very Good In addition to attributes of a good rating,the tree exhibits a well- <br /> developed root flare and a balanced canopy. <br /> Health <br /> 1-Very Poor Tree displays severe dieback of branches,canopy is extremely sparse. <br /> May exhibit extensive pathogen infestation. Or tree is dead. <br /> 2-Poor Tree displays some dieback of branches,foliar canopy is sparse, little to no <br /> signs of new growth or vigor. Possible pathogen infestation. <br /> 3-Fair Tree is developing in a manner typical to others in the area. Canopy is <br /> full. <br /> 4-Good New growth is vigorous as evidenced by stem elongation and color. <br /> Canopy is dense. <br /> 5-Very Good In addition to attributes of a good rating,tree is displaying extremely <br /> vigorous growth and trunk displays a pattern of vigor cracks or lines. <br /> Overall <br /> 0-DEAD Tree has no green foliage and no green in sampled twigs. <br /> 1-Very Poor Tree is in severe decline or dead. <br /> 2-Poor Tree is in decline or lacks vigor. <br /> 3-Fair Tree is typical of species in the area. <br /> 4-Good Tree is vigorous with few visible flaws. <br /> 5-Very Good Tree is extremely vigorous. <br /> 1 <br /> Ralph Osterling Consultants,Inc. 6 <br />