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Grading - The placement, removal or movement of earth by use of mechanical <br />equipment on a property. <br />Grubbing - Removal of all structures, vegetation, utilities, facilities, and other <br />material from a site. <br />Hazard or Nuisance - Any tree with an infectious disease or insect problem; <br />dead or dying trees; a tree or limb(s) that obstruct street lights, traffic signs, the free passage <br />of pedestrians or vehicles; a tree that poses a threat to safety. <br />Hedge - A row of closely planted shrubs or low growing trees forming a fence <br />or boundary. <br />Landmark Tree(s) - Any tree which is determined by the City Council to be of <br />unique and intrinsic value to the general public. This could be the result of its size, age, <br />historic association or ecological value or any tree designated a Minnesota State Champion, <br />United States Champion or World Champion by the American Forestry Association. The City <br />shall keep a record of all specimen trees so designated and their location. <br />Landscape Plan - The design and specifications for the placement of any live <br />plant materials such as trees, shrubs, ground cover and grasses as well as human -made <br />structures such as walls, fences, and berms. This also includes the retention of existing <br />vegetation for the purposes of enhancing property value and aesthetics, protecting the <br />community's environment, and minimizing negative impacts on visual order of the <br />community. <br />Landscaping - The use of natural plant materials including but not limited to, <br />ground covers, shrubs, and trees (deciduous and evergreen). Landscaping also involves the <br />placement, preservation, and maintenance of such plant materials and includes such <br />elements as fences, walls, lighting, and earth mounding. <br />Large Tree - Any tree expected to reach a height in excess of thirty (30) feet at <br />maturity. <br />Municipal Forestry Program - Shall be synonymous with "City Tree Planting <br />Program" and shall include, but not be limited to: <br />(a) Tree planting, maintenance, removal and replacement; <br />(b) Leaf collection and disposal; <br />(c) Community relations activities including information on tree <br />plantings, seedling distributions, and Arbor Day observations; and <br />