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Municode Page 2 of 8 <br />(c) <br />(d) <br />Trees conserve and enhance the city's quality of life and ecological <br />and aesthetic environment, especially its valuable and rural <br />atmosphere; and <br />3. Trees provide important psychological benefits to the persons <br />within the city and neighborhoods. <br />b. Wildlife habitat. Trees are essential to maintain wildlife habitat within the <br />city. <br />c. Energy conservation. Trees assist in the moderation of climate by <br />providing shade, windbreaks, and the cooling of air; thereby reducing the <br />requirements for air conditioning and heating and the subsequent <br />utilization of energy resources. <br />d. Air and water quality. <br />1. Trees aid in the filtering of stormwater as it passes through the soil <br />to the groundwater; <br />2. Trees maintain permeable land areas essential to surface water <br />management and aquifer recharge; and <br />3. Trees aid in the purification of the air through the removal of carbon <br />dioxide, the generation of oxygen, and the precipitation of dust and <br />other airborne pollutants. <br />e. Socioeconomic. <br />1. Trees enhance property values; and <br />2. Trees protect and preserve the unique identity and environment of <br />the city and aid in the development of the economic base attracted <br />to the city by such factors. <br />f. Erosion and flood control. <br />1. Trees aid in the stabilization of soil by the prevention of erosion and <br />sedimentation; and <br />2. Trees reduce stormwater runoff and the costs associated therewith <br />and aid in the replenishment of groundwater supplies. <br />Creation of the Ramsey Tree Book. The intent is to provide a set of landscape design <br />and maintenance principles that promote the use of appropriate plant materials, which <br />do not require special attention and which require little supplemental water to grow <br />properly. <br />(1) The Ramsey Tree Book will be available for reference and guidelines regarding <br />principles for tree preservation in the city. The book is to be offered, upon <br />request, to the citizens of the city as well as the development community and <br />other interested parties. Copies will be available at city hall. <br />(2) The Ramsey Tree Book will also include lists of desirable and undesirable trees, <br />shrubs, and natural vegetation for the city. The Ramsey Tree Book shall maintain <br />an extensive list of recommended vegetation for planting. The intent is to <br />maintain diversity in the total tree population within the city. The list of <br />recommended species shall be updated periodically to reflect new developments <br />or species that will affect the population of the community forest. <br />Administration. <br />(1) <br />The city shall administer and enforce the provisions of this division. The city is <br />authorized to cause inspections on a scheduled basis when reason exists to <br />believe that a violation of this division has been or is being committed. <br />http://library.municode. com/print. aspx?clientlD=14286&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f%2fli... 5/31/2012 <br />