HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-14 - Agendas CITY OF ■ T , � �Y l � AGENDA ARKANSAS Urban Forestry Advisory Board January 14, 2015 4:00 p.m. City Administration Building 1 113 W. Mountain I Room 219 Members: Kathy Launder; Malcolm LeVois; Damon Lipinski; Glenda Patterson; Hank Thomas Sue Madison, Vice Chair; Don Steinkraus, Chair City Staff: Ken Eastin, Urban Forester; Derek Linn, Urban Forester; Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent 1. Call to Order Don Steinkraus, Chair 2. Approval of Minutes Don Steinkraus, Chair 3. Native or Invasive Plant Presentation 4. UFAB Orientation 5. UFAB Annual Presentation Preparation 6. Other Business or Announcements 7. Adjourn Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gOV Fayetteville,AR 72701 CITY OF Ta, ■ L P Y l le MINUTES ARKANSAS Urban Forestry Advisory Board December 10, 2014 4:OOPM Room 111 / City Administration Building 1 113 W. Mountain Members: Amy Jones; Kathy Launder; Malcolm LeVois; Damon Lipinski; Glenda Patterson Sue Madison, Vice Chair; Don Steinkraus, Chair City Staff: Ken Eastin, Urban Forester; Derek Linn, Urban Forester 1. Call to Order: 4:02pm I Don Steinkraus, Chair 2. In Attendance: Kathy Launder, Malcolm LeVois, Damon Lipinski, Sue Madison, Glenda Patterson, Don Steinkraus Absent: Staff: Derek Linn, Sue Butler Guests: Mike Henson, Rex Archer, Jeremy Williams, Jeff Steelman 3. Approval of Minutes: Madison moved to approve the minutes as written. Launder seconded it. The motion passed with a 6-0-0 voice vote. 4. Native or Invasive Plant Presentation —Amy Jones American Sycamore Jones shared the following about American Sycamore - Only member of their plant family - Achieve greatest size near sources of water - May reach over 100' and several feet in diameter - Bark separates into scales; sloughs it off because the bark doesn't stretch - Leaves are alternate, simple, palmately lobed and veined - Affected by anthracnose - Recommended to prune during dormant season - American goldfinch, Carolina chickadee, Polyphemus moth, and Cerulean Warbler use American Sycamore as a food source Williams, guest, noted allergens in the wood can be troublesome when pruning them. 5. Ozarks Electric Presentation — Mike Henson, Right-of-Way Superintendent; Rex Archer, Right-of-Way Chief/Superintendent Henson said he has been with Ozarks Electric for the past 8 years. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gOV Fayetteville,AR 72701 Archer said he is a Fayetteville native and has been with Ozarks Electric for the past 26 years. Henson said vegetation management is important because trees are recognized as a major cause for power outages. He said they are required to keep trees trimmed from the lines. He said a quality vegetation program is essential. Henson said Ozarks Electric manages around 5,200 miles of overhead power lines. Madison, Washington, Benton Counties are the primary service areas. Henson noted the following statistics regarding their crews that carry and manage the vegetation management: - 15 in house right of way employees, including 4 ISA certified arborists - 3 right of way coordinators - 2 basket crews - 2 heavy equipment trimming crews - Contract crews include: o AECI (Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc.) o West Tree Service o NRS (Northeast Rural Services) o Riggs Tree Service o Approximately 55 contractor employees utilized on a year round basis Henson noted 2 major crew categories: 1) Circuit maintenance: this includes regular maintenance beginning at the substation 2) Service order crews: these crews respond to hazard requests and outages Henson said urban trimming is done primarily by hand from bucket trucks or utilizing climbing methods. - Trimming is done by an arborist or is directly supervised by one - All trimming done with goal of obtaining a 6 year trimming cycle - The amount trimmed from each tree is based on the type of tree and its normal growth rate to achieve the desired cycle length. He said the amount to trim is based on a tree by tree basis Henson said Ozarks understands the need and desire for trees in the community and works to preserve those trees whenever possible. He said when removal is necessary, Ozarks offers smaller replacement trees at no extra charge to the customer. Archer said is important also to see that appropriate species are planted with development when located near overhead lines. He stressed right tree, right place. Henson said the replacement program offers trees maturing at less than 20' when directly under lines. Members can receive taller growing trees if they are planted outside the utility corridor. He said members may receive up to 3 trees as replacement. It depends on how large the removed tree is. He said replacement trees are ordered and delivered twice per year. Henson said resources are available now online at www.ozarksecc.com. Henson said if someone will not let them remove a tree within the utility corridor, they try to accommodate them and preserve the tree by using tree growth regulators (TGR), which slows 2 outward growth. He said the TGR cycles out of the tree after 3-4 years and must be re-applied if needed. Henson said that cooperatives generally have a more careful approach to tree trimming in urban areas, and don't necessarily establish a standard clearance width. He said utility trimming trends in general are encouraging more of a tree by tree approach. Henson said that rural pruning out in the county does implement a standard clearance width: 30ft of clearance, which is approximately 15ft each side of the centerline. He said they apply herbicide after clearing, but if anyone does not want it applied, they honor the request. He said they notify the landowners before applying. Henson said the tree replacement program has been a large success. Archer said they understand sentimental value and property value of trees. He said he would not work for just any utility company but is proud of what Ozarks offers the public and its members. Madison said she doesn't remember the other major utility company offering replacement trees. She said that AEP made it sound like they removed a certain amount based on federal regulations. Henson said he did not know what AEP's easements are, but Ozarks does have to be more aggressive under transmission lines, and sometimes in some cases a tree cannot be preserved. Steinkraus asked what kind of trees are offered through the replacement program. He asked about Bradford Pears. Henson said they do not give out Bradford Pears. Steinkraus encouraged them to offer native trees. He said in the rural areas where herbicide is applied, this is difficult on the birds if applied during nesting season. Henson said they try to strike a balance between mowing and herbicide use. Steinkraus said it would be better if the herbicide were only applied in fall and winter. LeVois asked if they replant any areas with native grasses. Henson said they have not gotten into planting grasses. Eastin asked if all of Ozarks lines are overhead. Henson said they maintain about 7,500 miles total, with 5,200 overhead. He said all new facilities they build in City of Fayetteville are underground. He said it costs quite a bit more to maintain underground lines. He said it is difficult to find the problem spot underground when there is an outage. Henson said feel free to call or visit the website for more information. He said he would also leave brochures. 3 6. Other Business or Announcements Launder mentioned the annual UFAB presentation to City Council, which the board began last year. Linn said it was good to begin discussing this and that details could be ironed out at the next meeting. Steinkraus agreed to add the presentation preparation to the January agenda. Madison mentioned mulch volcanoes. Steinkraus said Sue or Jeremy Williams could do a presentation on it in January. Linn thanked all board members for their service throughout the last year. He confirmed orientation would be held at the January meeting, and that all were welcome to enjoy snacks provided from Oven and Tap, a new NWA restaurant. 7. Adjournment Time: 5:06pm 8. Submitted by: Derek Linn 4 CITY OF Tay • le ARKANSAS PRESENTATION City of Fayetteville Urban Forestry Advisory Board 2013 Annual Report City of Fayetteville URBAN FO mziRY ADVISORY BOARD REST Report A { } dip { �IL .I. f i r rj�v� y FF "'!�• .'��_._.. S Background / Establishment w The Urban Forestry Advisory Board , formerly known as the Tree and Landscape Advisory Committee , was renamed by Ordinance # 5426 on August 2, 2011 . w the Tree and Landscape Advisory Committee was originally created by Ordinance # 3699 on April 20, 1993 and amended on June 16, 1998 by Ordinance #4099 which redefined the composition , powersand dutiesof the committee . Purpose & Intent It isthe purpose and intent of the Fayetteville City Council to have the Urban Forestry Advisory Board advise the City Council on urban forestry and arboricultural related issuesasan integral part of the City' sgreen infrastructure . Re spon Urban Forestry Advisory Board , in cooperation with the Urban Forester shall: M Advise the mayor, city council, and the director(s) of the department(s) managing the urban forestry program in issuesrelated to urban forestry and arboriculture . M Organize and administeran ongoing program of public education designed to increase public awarenessof urban forestry and arboriculture. M Advise the Urban Foresteron all city tree planting projects on city rights-of-waysand/or medians. Current Members 2014 Urban Forestry Advisory Board Position Name Address Phone Terms Land Sarah King 15 N. Church Avenue Suite 103, (479) 966-7490 01/01/2014 Development Fayetteville, AR 72701 thru 12/31/2015 University Donald 828 Vandeventer Ave., (479) 521-9694 01/01/2012 Representative Steinkraus Fayetteville, AR 72701 thru 12/31/2015 Tree Service Amy]ones 1901 North Austin Drive, (201) 313-6270 01/01/2014 Community Fayetteville,AR 72703 thru 12/31/2014 Community Alma Laney 1551 N. Leverett Ave. Apt. 47, (479) 276-1632 01/01/2013 Citizen at Large Fayetteville, AR 72703 thru 12/31./2014 Community Kathy 1025 East Company Street, (479) 587-0258 07/01/2012 Citizen at Large Launder Fayetteville, AR 72701 thru 12/31/2015 Community Malcolm 510 W. Prairie St., Fayetteville, (479) 521-3939 07/01/2012 Citizen at Large LeVois AR 72701 thru 12/31/2014 Community Sue 573 N. RockclifF Rd., (479)442-2997 01/01/2013 Citizen at Large Madison Fayetteville,AR 72701 thru 12/31/2D14 AL • • low 40 lot stainable Landscape Award Created to recognize best examples of smart landscape design and management The competition recognizes one � residential and one commercial landscape that exemplify exc ence in the following ca gories: w Design and Aesthetics w Wildlife Benefits w Environmental Best Management Practices(BMPs) w Preservation of Natural Environment ;r.� 4 -i . t -t`�r�erv,. ah 1'1'"• n 4' �.�f �.i.� v . ✓ �;1 - � f I' '���I�, �y�t,�_ MAt��6 .� t2i, 'x��nr ark � h �dy ��� ••?• ����' v�R s� - ���. � a{.Ya r kS f��• +r[k ,� 3 - „L 'h 5 - �':;♦, i r`' t� '�r3► ♦; ,. -f"' k• Aw e -� .',,,, �• .v�' y'7+h.r ,7 .-') v ` '.triyl - ,x + i.R , .i" ,�. v�Y 4y�� �h �'Y•�;i,51' ' ''a .i" - R g xbs'? 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Online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGvWkWFWejs&fe ature=yo utu.be . r. +-N mown—". PrLwts Should Be Nemoved Shrubs and Small Trees There are four types of shrubs and small trees that should be removed. Control for all is similar. When small, they are easily removed in spring by pulling them up. Larger specimens should be cut back, pulled out with a winch or vehicle, or dug out with a garden fork and shovel and treated with herbicide when possible (following label instructions)_ Bush Moneysuckles (Lamieera spp.) Multiflora Rose (Rasa maltiflara) + ; These bushes have almost completely taken Multiflora rose was brought to the United States } over Fayetteville. Vast areas are covered from Asia in the late I900s and promoted by the Y_ by these shrubs.especially along fence rows. government as a"living fence" It grows up to 13 There are several species. feet and forms bushes or sometimes vine-like They are native to Asia. stems-it has attractive white to pinkish flowers They grow to be 6-20 feet high, and produces up to one million seeds per year.it y. have white or pink flowers Ispreads when birds eat the seeds,which can remain •'+ ti that bloom in April and later produce alive In the sof]for up to 20 years. soft red watery fruits. It also spreads when branches touch They provide poor food for native,birds, the soil and develop roots. Multiflora caterpillars,or pollinators- roses have sktremoly sharp recurved thorns. Chinese and European Privet , I.f �• tLigustrwna vulgar,and L.sinenss) _ Bradford or Callery Pears PYrl1( s calf and) z B!Y Privets have beep widely planted for hedges �..� � �"�` �•� and are originally ,►:r.•`{-•;�. ;; _ •. These trees are native to China. from Europe and China. ' h �' : ` s• �., The flowers are generally distasteful They are semievergreen to evergreen to pollinators. and can form shrubs up to 30 feet high. The fruits are dispersed by birds. They form fruits that become almost They form dense thickets Mack in winter and are spread i ` that crowd out native plants. by birds- Invasive Vires There are three invasive non-native vines in Northwest Arkansas causing damage to native trees and shrubs. All of these vines should be removed by cutting them at the base and if possible treating the vine stumps with herbicide (following label instructions)- The three vines are: English I I Japaness woneysuckle ` Climbing Euoaymus Wsdera helix) (Loniaerd jdponicd) (Euanprlus fortuhai) s,This widely planted This twining vine can climb 30 or more feet in trees. These are y evergreen vine It Is native to Agfa. ��� f �_ woody Is native to Europe. 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M36% = Fayetteville' s urban tree canopy cover per 2010 imagery used W $64 million = Stormwatervalue , based on avoided stormwater facility costsprovided by trees w $3.5 million = Value of airpollution benefits; 1 .3 million poundsof air pollutants removed by trees • f rrm J * , - F I ' r N r 771 r _ mr h j -Ir i k# r 4 F lei s riti, Jli rti Spread of IPlants & Need for Responseby City w UFAB recommendsthe City of Fayetteville establish an official opinion on invasive plants, and establish a plan that addresses management and removal of invasive p la nts in Fayetteville . w Invasive plantscrowd out, shade , and out-compete native speciesthat are most suitable and beneficial to our local ecosystem and wildlife . w Bush Honeysuckle I Privet I Tree of Heaven Multi- flora Rose Euonymous Invasive Plant Images - rta ke r � deciduoustree Below: Privet shrubs outcorn pete native species. { ¢ OW - _,,�;:,�';.. �e ��"fit :�.+ �'*�t .. �"' ■ 7-7 x �7:�tiyy �� ��'eEr:,• "t � � ��, �.sr ��'��^' >���' "'tee �' a� �1�5 r���a J , - �► ;r,' �'r •" ;� r� ��:}".N vv";s,. K5' ,1 �` 'ti," ' , , ?'• — ;f ' o- '., _ . :: 't 4,y�• .,fir, `►'v" � r a Oft - ¢P # h Lossof Treesto Construction Fayetteville had a net loss of approximately 1 .5% of overall tree canopy cover since 2002. Mature tree preservation as ressed by the Tree Preservation Ordinance is . important asnew treeshave a much more difficult time with - establishment in urban areas than in ru ra I areas. r�;,4`r,of y, Need for Diverse Tree Population w Diversity of speciesand diversity of age isessential for a healthy urban forest. w Astreesare damaged and old treesdie , young trees must be planted to help maintain overall tree cover. w Asthe climate changes, and disease and insects target specific species, it isessential to have a diversity of successful species.