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1. Introduction <br />What is a Tree Survey? <br />Trees are an important part of any community as they provide many environmental, economic, and social <br />benefits. In order to maximize and maintain these benefits, it is important to effectively and efficiently <br />manage them. In order to do this, understanding what trees exist within the community is crucial. Having <br />information on the size, type, condition, and abundance of trees allows communities to create accurate <br />and appropriate management practices for the present and future. One way to gather information about the <br />trees within a community is to conduct a tree inventory or tree survey. Tree inventories can be a great <br />asset to a community as they: <br />• Facilitate the development of management plans <br />• Produce information that can be used by city officials in determining budget <br />• Identify trees of concern or trees susceptible to failure in severe weather <br />• Determine where maintenance is needed <br />• Provide a sense of the overall canopy health in a community <br />• Establish monetary value and ecosystem services of urban forest <br />Ramsey's Survey <br />For the City of Ramsey's tree survey, a stratified random sampling technique will be used, allowing for <br />accurate estimates of tree species, diameter categories, and total trees. By participating in this tree survey <br />you are collecting and providing your city with the means to create management plans, apply for grants, <br />identify risks, determine benefits, and understand environmental benefits. <br />6 <br />