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Calculate Tree Benefits Table 1: Knoxville Maintenance Inventory
Recent developments by USDA Forest
Primary Number Percent of
Service researchers make it possible to Maintenance of Trees Population
use inventory information to calculate the
environmental benefits and their value. Large Tree Clean 3,836 50.15
The programs i-Tree STREETS and ECO,
are quite advanced but easy to use. The Small Tree Clean 1,522 19.90
free i-Tree software suite (www.itreetools.
org), allows accurate estimation of the Young Tree Train 1,599 20.91
urban forest’s effects and value. Such
calculations contribute a strong argument Removal 691 9.04
for public tree management that can
be used by urban forest managers and Total 7,648 100.00
community planners.
Other Benefits Table 2: Knoxville Tree Condition Ratings
• Enhanced communication among city
Condition Total Percent of Table 3: Franklin Species Distribution
and private agencies Rating Population
• Improved prevention of major insect Species Percent of Population
Excellent 1 .01
and disease epidemics Acer (maple) 26
• Legal documentation of tree value Very Good 40 .52
• Better planting decisions based on Celtis (hackberry) 10
Good 1,176 15.38
species and location Quercus (oak) 6
• Qualification for Tree City, USA Fair 4,844 63.34
Prunus (cherry) 6
designation and grant programs Poor 1,372 17.94
• Data-driven decision-making Ulmus (elm) 5
Critical 101 1.32
If any Public Works Department is Lagerstromeria (crapemyrtle) 5
looking to better organize operations and Dead 114 1.49
provide more proactive care, and ensure Other 42
the continued beauty, vitality, safety, Total 7,648 100.00
and survival of public trees, then a tree Total 100.00
inventory is the tool for the job. The City of Knoxville is using their tree inventory
data to leverage support for a systematic pruning Knowing the species distribution from the inventory
program and a dedicated crew to perform the data, the City of Franklin can be more prepared to
work. This approach will help them reduce risk and respond to destructive insect and disease problems,
improve operational efficiency. and better plan for future planting projects.
MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC. 13
313 JENSO DRIVE • KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
Roll Off & Transfer Equipment
Garbage Packers
Mini Packers
Salt Spreaders
Roll Out Cart Systems
Recycling Equipment
• Sales • Parts • Service •
Call Municipal Equipment, Inc. for all your solid waste equipment needs.
865-689-1994 (office) 865-689-7079 (fax) Toll free: 800-248-7590
www.municipalequipmentinc.com
View online at tnpublicworks.com
Recent developments by USDA Forest
Primary Number Percent of
Service researchers make it possible to Maintenance of Trees Population
use inventory information to calculate the
environmental benefits and their value. Large Tree Clean 3,836 50.15
The programs i-Tree STREETS and ECO,
are quite advanced but easy to use. The Small Tree Clean 1,522 19.90
free i-Tree software suite (www.itreetools.
org), allows accurate estimation of the Young Tree Train 1,599 20.91
urban forest’s effects and value. Such
calculations contribute a strong argument Removal 691 9.04
for public tree management that can
be used by urban forest managers and Total 7,648 100.00
community planners.
Other Benefits Table 2: Knoxville Tree Condition Ratings
• Enhanced communication among city
Condition Total Percent of Table 3: Franklin Species Distribution
and private agencies Rating Population
• Improved prevention of major insect Species Percent of Population
Excellent 1 .01
and disease epidemics Acer (maple) 26
• Legal documentation of tree value Very Good 40 .52
• Better planting decisions based on Celtis (hackberry) 10
Good 1,176 15.38
species and location Quercus (oak) 6
• Qualification for Tree City, USA Fair 4,844 63.34
Prunus (cherry) 6
designation and grant programs Poor 1,372 17.94
• Data-driven decision-making Ulmus (elm) 5
Critical 101 1.32
If any Public Works Department is Lagerstromeria (crapemyrtle) 5
looking to better organize operations and Dead 114 1.49
provide more proactive care, and ensure Other 42
the continued beauty, vitality, safety, Total 7,648 100.00
and survival of public trees, then a tree Total 100.00
inventory is the tool for the job. The City of Knoxville is using their tree inventory
data to leverage support for a systematic pruning Knowing the species distribution from the inventory
program and a dedicated crew to perform the data, the City of Franklin can be more prepared to
work. This approach will help them reduce risk and respond to destructive insect and disease problems,
improve operational efficiency. and better plan for future planting projects.
MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC. 13
313 JENSO DRIVE • KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
Roll Off & Transfer Equipment
Garbage Packers
Mini Packers
Salt Spreaders
Roll Out Cart Systems
Recycling Equipment
• Sales • Parts • Service •
Call Municipal Equipment, Inc. for all your solid waste equipment needs.
865-689-1994 (office) 865-689-7079 (fax) Toll free: 800-248-7590
www.municipalequipmentinc.com
View online at tnpublicworks.com
