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Arborist Report, Stoneridge Shopping Center, 1008 Stoneridge Mall Rd March 10, 2022 (updated 6/21/22)
<br />Jennifer Tso, BCMA 4
<br />attachment point. The growth potential of the three trees is limited by the small planters, so they may
<br />remain stunted in perpetuity. The cost of their preservation may exceed their current and future
<br />contributions to the property. The trees that will be planted in the new planters will fare much better.
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<br />Tree Protection Recommendations (to be printed on site plans)
<br />Pre-Construction Phase
<br />• Remove trees #94-96, 98-111, 114, 115, 130-148, 158, 159, 161-172, 184-217, 228-238,
<br />250-257, 262, 264 & 270 (105 trees)
<br />o Heritage trees to be removed: 98, 101, 109-111, 130-134, 148, 194, 196, 197, 201-
<br />210, 234, 252, 253 (27 trees)
<br />o Trees # 114, 115 & 145 are dead or dying.
<br />• Prior to construction or grading, the contractor shall install 6’ chain-link fencing to construct a
<br />temporary Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) around trees #112, 113, 173, 227 & 265-269 as
<br />indicated on the Tree Preservation Plan.
<br />• TPZ fencing shall remain in an upright sturdy manner from the start of grading until the
<br />completion of construction. Fencing shall not be adjusted or removed without consulting the
<br />project arborist.
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<br />Foundation, Grading, and Construction Phase
<br />• If roots > 2” diameter are encountered during road grading by trees #265 & 266, the
<br />contractor shall consult with the project arborist for recommendations. Roots shall be cleanly
<br />pruned with a handsaw or sawzall, immediately covered, and kept moist till backfilled.
<br />• If needed, pruning shall be performed by tree workers or arborists certified by the
<br />International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). All pruning shall adhere to ISA and American
<br />National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards and Best Management Practices.
<br />• Should Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) encroachment be necessary, the contractor shall contact
<br />the project arborist for consultation and recommendations.
<br />• Contractor shall keep TPZs free of all construction-related materials, debris, fill soil,
<br />equipment, etc. The only acceptable material is mulch spread out beneath the trees.
<br />• Should any damage to the trees occur, the contractor shall promptly notify the project
<br />arborist to appropriately mitigate the damage.
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<br />Landscaping Phase
<br />• The Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) fencing shall remain in place with the same restrictions until
<br />landscape contractor notifies and meets with the project arborist.
<br />• Avoid all fill work, grade changes, and trenching within driplines unless it is performed by
<br />hand.
<br />• Pipes shall be threaded under or through large roots without damaging them.
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<br />Thank you for the opportunity to provide this report, and please do not hesitate to contact me if there
<br />are any questions or concerns. The tree inventory/assessment table and appraised value tables are
<br />found below. Also, please see attached Tree Preservation Plan.
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<br />Sincerely,
<br /> Jennifer Tso
<br />Board Certified Master Arborist #WE-10270B
<br />ISA Tree Risk Assessor Qualified
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