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Money Does Grow on Trees! 41;11 <br />Investing in Ramsey's Streetside Urban Forest <br />Planting ahead: <br />Ramsey's street <br />tree inventory <br />as a proactive approach to <br />planning for a resilient city <br />Introduction <br />Tree inventories are used to assess and manage forest and community trees. As a tool for Urban <br />Forest Management, they guide and inform public officials to prioritize and budget for the proactive <br />management of public trees. Beyond aesthetic appeal, trees provide a multitude of ecosystem <br />services (stormwater benefits, pollution mitigation, and energy savings) to individuals, businesses, <br />and visitors alike. An inventory can be used for management and policy recommendations, to <br />quantify the dollar value of a city's urban forest, and to educate residents about the benefits of <br />a well -managed community forest. <br />A regularly updated inventory provides Ramsey with crucial data for maintaining its trees, enabling <br />Ramsey to eventually manage larger and more complex urban forests. Well -managed trees will <br />ensure that future generations of Ramsey residents will share in the benefits of more engaging <br />public spaces and a connected community. <br />Improved Drainage <br />Trees reduce stormwater runoff by <br />absorbing the water down their <br />trunks and into the earth below. They <br />act as natural sponges by filtering <br />water and preventing <br />stormwater from carrying <br />pollutants into natural <br />waterways like rivers and <br />lakes. <br />Cleaner Air <br />111/ <br />/ / / <br />Trees improve air quality by absorbing <br />and storing CO2 while releasing <br />oxygen back into the atmosphere. <br />They clean the air by absorbing odor <br />and pollutants and filtering <br />out airborne particles. <br />We have three <br />main objectives <br />for developing a street <br />tree planting framework <br />Vibrant Community <br />Embracing the ecosystem services <br />and property value added by trees <br />will lead to smart planting practices, <br />which in turn benefits the well-being of <br />communities. Trees promote community <br />vibrancy by improving health, safety, <br />and neighborhood satisfaction. <br />11 <br />Energy Savings <br />Trees benefit neighborhoods and <br />homes by reducing energy costs. <br />During hot summer months their <br />shade can reduce air conditioning <br />use and during the winter <br />they provide wind barriers <br />to decrease the need for <br />heating. <br />Added Property Value <br />Trees improve the value of homes <br />and the aesthetic appeal of a <br />neighborhood. In addition to <br />providing shade and privacy, a well <br />maintained landscape adds <br />curb appeal and increases <br />Ithe value the property. <br />Information • Provide the City of Ramsey with the information and resources necessary to <br />make better budgetary and management decisions for their upcoming Comprehensive Plan <br />Pilot • Examine the value of an inventory through a "micro" pilot of Sunwood Drive, which <br />assesses tree genus, diameter at breast height (DBH), location, and canopy quality <br />Vision • Suggest a long-range vision for tree planting in Ramsey, which can be made possible <br />through regular inventorying and assessment <br />We will see the benefits of a tree inventory in the following posters... <br />1 <br />Introduction <br />r <br />2 <br />Benefits <br />3 <br />Stormwater <br />• J <br />4 <br />Air Quality <br />5 <br />Energy + <br />Property <br />6 <br />Community <br />7 <br />Diversity <br />fir.,, 4. ow <br />8 <br />Methods <br />9 <br />COR <br />Inventory <br />1.4r <br />10 <br />Residential <br />Inventory <br />Y d , <br />11 <br />Conclusion <br />Resilient Communities Project <br />PA 5211 Land Use Planning • TEAM: Ada Moreno Gomez, Nick Kieser, Victoria Dan • INSTRUCTOR: Fernando Burga, Ph.D. UN[vexsTroPd[NHesoTa <br />