B.
Before planting, all public trees must be inspected and approved
by the Department of Public Works and/or their designee.
C.
Efforts shall be made to ensure a sufficient diversity of tree species.
D.
A list of tree species not suitable for planting shall be promulgated
by the Village Forestry Board.
E.
The selection of tree species shall be based in part on the desire
to have a diverse urban forest and on the tree species that can best
tolerate soil conditions and traffic pertaining to the proposed site.
Overplanting of one tree species can result in insect infestations
and diseases leading to the destruction of a large number of trees
in one area or even throughout the entire Village. The Village Forestry
Board shall endeavor to limit any one species of tree within a site
to between 5% and 10% of a total. This ensures that the Village's
tree population will be protected from widespread destruction due
to insects and disease, and thereby assist in the maintenance of a
long-lived and healthy urban forest.
A site assessment for the placement of a public tree shall consider
the following factors:
A.
Hardiness zone;
B.
Light conditions;
C.
Heat;
D.
Wind;
E.
Soil pH;
F.
Soil texture and type;
G.
Soil compaction levels;
H.
Soil drainage characteristics;
I.
Salt levels from winter road spray;
J.
Utility wires, poles, and structures;
K.
Proximity to buildings and structures;
L.
Rooting space;
M.
Underground utilities; and
N.
Proximity to the public travel way of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
