Chapter 14 Workbook - Illinois Arborist Association
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Chapter 14 Workbook 1. Urban forestry is the management of naturally occurring and planted trees and associated plants in urban areas. Arboriculture focuses on the ____; urban forestry focus on the _____ or larger populations of trees in urban areas. tree forest
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Chapter 14 Workbook
1. Urban forestry is the management of naturally occurring and planted trees and associated plants in urban areas. Arboriculture focuses on the ____; urban forestry focus on the _____ or larger populations of trees in urban areas.
tree forest
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2. List five professionals or groups that an urban forester should learn to communicate with.
a. b. c. d. e.
Urban planners Civil engineers Landscape architects Public works officials The public
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3. True/False – The leaves and branches of trees catch and slow rainwater and can reduce soil erosion and water waste from runoff.
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4. ______ ___________ occurs when trees take up carbon from CO2 in the atmosphere and “store” it in the form of wood and other carbon-based tissues.
Carbon sequestration
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5. List three economic benefits of trees.
a. b. c.
Increase in property values Attract visitors and new residents Reduce maintenance needs on materials that are degraded by heat
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6. List three environmental benefits of trees.
a. b. c.
Sequester carbon Cool the air through transpiration Improve air quality
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7. List three social benefits of trees.
a. b. c.
Reduce stress and mental fatigue Increase recreational opportunities Enhance community pride
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8. A software suite of management tools that can, among other functions, calculate collective cost-benefit analysis for populations of trees based on inventories is called _____. i-Tree
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9. ___________ is the ability to maintain ecological, social, and economic benefits over time.
Sustainability
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10. True/False – Modern tree inventories are collected with paper and pencil, and the trees are later added manually to maps of city streets.
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11. List four types of data that are typically collected in a tree inventory.
a. b. c. d. Location
Condition Diameter Species
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12. A ___ ___________ policy statement should set out the policies for identifying, assessing, reporting, and mitigating risk.
risk management
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13. ____ _________ are legal regulations drafted and instituted to protect trees within a given jurisdiction.
Tree ordinances
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14. Approval of a tree work ______ might be conditional upon establishing certain work procedures and clearances, requiring that all applicable standards and best management practices are followed, and requiring monitoring by a qualified arborist.
permit
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15. A ____ ________ _____ is a legal regulation, established by the local authority, that protects a tree or multiple trees
Tree Protection Order
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16. True/False – Even where standards do not carry direct legislative authority, they may be recognized in a court of law.
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17. Urban foresters should establish detailed ___________ for all tree work including planting, pest control and monitoring, installation of support or protection systems, construction near trees, and removals.
specifications
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18. Managing large populations of trees under the common urban pressures and financial restraints of a municipality requires a strong, well-thought-out _______________. management plan
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19. To maintain species diversity in the urban forest, a common guideline is to aim for densities not to exceed ___ percent from a single plant family, ___ percent of a single genus, and ___ percent of a single species.
10 20
30
Thisdensityrulehasrecentlybeencalledintoques3on.Morecurrentthinkinghascommuni3esdeterminingwhatsizepopula3oncantheyaffordtolose.Speciesstockinggoalsnowhoveraround5%forhigh-qualityspecies.
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20. True/False – Performing pruning and other maintenance on a cycle is likely to increase emergency calls and the potential for damage or injuries from tree failures.
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21. __________ is the process of decomposition of organic matter by microrganisms.
Composting
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22. True/False – Because decomposition processes generate heat, most of the pathogens and weed seed present wil be killed in composting.
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23. The ______ program was created by the Green Building Council to establish a set of standards for building and development certification to encourage energy efficiency, conservation of resources, and improved air and water quality.
LEED
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23. The urban forest provides ______ and food for a wide range of wildlife.
habitat
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24. True/False – Increasing awareness of an urban forestry program’s benefits and goals with key policy makers is critical for maintaining funding when city budgets are high.
