Conduct a Public Tree Inventory: a. Assess existing trees and stumps within the 80 miles of street Right of Way and three public properties (Alpena City Hall, Evergreen Cemetery, and Alpena Public Safety). • ALTERNATE 1: The inventory may also include trees within mowed turf areas of the City’s 19 parks (approximately 100 acres). b. Collect data for each existing tree and stump including, but not limited to: i. Location - Identify the location of each tree, stump and planting site using GPS equipment or other GIS-compatible data collection hardware capable of locating trees within one foot of its actual location. The following attributes shall be collected: a. Street Address. b. On Street. The street on which the tree is physically located. c. Side. The side of the property on which the tree stands in relation to the street address. d. X and Y coordinates in the desired format. e. Park or Public Facility Name (if applicable) ii. Species - Trees are identified by genus and species using both botanical and common names and by cultivars where appropriate. iii. Size - Diameter is measured at 4-1/2 feet above the ground, or diameter at standard height and then placed in a size class as defined below. • Size classes: 1”-3”, 4”-6”, 7”-12”, 13”-18”, 19”-24”, 25”-30”, 31”-36”, 37”-42”, 43” + iv. Height - Tree height measured in feet and organized/recorded into one of the following height classes: 0-10’, 10-20’, 20-30’, 30-50’, 50- 70’, 70’ or >.
