ISA Municipal Arborist Study Guide
Biogenic volatile compounds - ANSWER Pollutants produced by trees, that can contribute to the formation of ozone and carbon monoxide
UFORE - ANSWER ...
ISA Municipal Arborist Study Guide
Biogenic volatile compounds - ANSWER Pollutants produced by trees, that can contribute to the formation of ozone and carbon monoxide
UFORE - ANSWER Urban Forest Effects model - Systems that uses field data to provide information on the amount and value of atmospheric contaminant removal, carbon storage, and energy conservation. Uses real-time, standardized field data from randomly located plots and local hourly air pollution and meteorological data to quantify urban forest structure and numerous urban forest effects for cities across the world. UFORE provides information on the amount and value of atmospheric contaminant removal, carbon storage, and energy conservation. If does not include inventory program.
Two climate change benefits from trees - ANSWER Remove carbon dioxide and sequester carbon in wood
To maximize energy benefits in warm climate areas, trees should be planted - ANSWER On the east and west sides of buildings
Municipal arboriculture - ANSWER A specialized field of arboriculture and urban forestry that deals with management of planted and naturally occurring greenspaces on public land. Arboriculture - ANSWER Practice and study of the care of trees and other woody plants in the landscape.
Urban forestry - ANSWER Management of naturally occurring and planted trees and associated plants in urban areas.
Two methods of valuing plants recommended by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers are - ANSWER Replacement Cost Method and Trunk Formula Method
Reasons a community may place a priority on tree preservation during land development - ANSWER important environmental and social functions, added property value, community demands tree preservation, trees may be part of larger resource conservation program
Five management improvements needed to achieve urban forest sustainability - ANSWER improved tree inventory implementation, analysis, assessment, and integration; improved dialog and collaboration among agencies, tree owners, and managers; improved understanding
of the relationship between forest configuration and benefits; improved knowledge of the factors affecting forest health; improved information transfer
Key functions of the municipal arborist - ANSWER Providing expertise in the condition and function of the urban forest; coordinating other professionals and technical information; overseeing preparation of the document; acting as contract administrator; gathering applicable resource information; formulating goals and action items; preparing or contributing to written document
Information the municipal arborist should provide to help facilitate development of
an urban forest master plan - ANSWER Description and evaluation of the urban forest; evaluation of infrastructure conflicts; description of department structure, budget, funding sources, operations, staffing; description of interaction with municipal departments and related community groups
Agents of change - ANSWER Factors that influence the dynamics of the vegetation over time. E.g. environmental
agents (air pollution and pests), public agents (ordinances and tree boards), Private agents (news media and land developers)
Major components of a comprehensive street tree management plan - ANSWER Identify locations and sequence of planting to optimize tree cover; identify tasks to be preformed and their priority for allocation of funds; tree replacement policy to when trees will be removed and replaced; actions to create a wide range of species and ages; information-education
program between public and agency; how to incorporate agents of change that arise over time to accomplish goals
Municipal arborists' role in meeting criteria for urban forest sustainability - ANSWER Providing expertise and action in selecting, installing, and maintaining new trees, and preserving and maintaining existing trees; providing expertise and outreach to the community and green industries; adopting and adhering to professional standards for tree care In developing an urban forest master plan, the vegetation that should be considered
includes - ANSWER Street trees, parks, greenbelts. NOT ecological preserves or residential gardens
Examples of comprehensive goals of an urban forest management plan - ANSWER Defining the percentage of canopy cover; policies for risk management versus tree removal, and encouraging public participation
Work plan time frame - ANSWER Immediate (1-2 years)
Master plan time frame - ANSWER Long range (>10 years)
Management plan time frame - ANSWER Short term (3-5 years) or intermediate (5-10 years)
Successful tree preservation requires __________ for adequate __________ for tree root and crown development and function. - ANSWER planning and space
Tree inventory - ANSWER Data are collected about individual trees within a population. The data usually includes species, size, health, structural condition, location, and maintenance requirements.
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