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<br />. <br /> <br />Grubbing - Removal of all structures, vegetation, utilities, facilities, and other <br />material from a site. <br /> <br />Hazard or Nuisance - Any tree with an infectious disease or insect problem; <br />dead or dying tree~; a tree or limb(s) that obstruct streetlights, traffic signs, the free passage of <br />pedestrians or vehicles; a tree that poses a threat to safety. <br /> <br />Hedge _ A row of closely planted shrubs or low growing trees forming a fence or <br /> <br />boundary . <br /> <br />Landmark Tree(s) - Any tree which is determined by the City Councilto be of <br />unique and intrinsic value to the general public. This could be the result of its size, age, historic <br />association or ecological value or any tree designated a Minnesota State Champion, United <br />States Champion or World Champion by the American Forestry Association. The City shall keep <br />a record of all specimen trees so designated and.their location. <br /> <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 hunian-made structures <br />such as walls, fences, and berms. This also includes the retention of existing vegetation for the <br />purposes of enhancing property value and aesthetics, protecting the community's environment, <br />and minimizing negative impacts on visual order of the community. <br /> <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 elements as <br />fences, walls, lighting, and earth mounding. <br /> <br />Large Tree _ Any tree expected to reach a height in excess of thirty (30) feet at <br /> <br />maturity. <br /> <br />Municipal Forestry Program - Shall be synonymous with "City Tree Planting <br />Program" and shall include, but not be lim.ited to: <br /> <br />(a) Tree planting, maintenance, removal and replacement; <br /> <br />(b) Leaf collection and disposal; <br /> <br />( c) Community relations activities including information on tree <br />plantings, seedling distributions, and Arbor Day observations; and <br /> <br />(d) Any enforcement of City ordinanc~s relating to the City's tree <br />planting program. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Native Species - Any species of plant considered to be indigenouS 'to the Anoka <br />County sand plain. . <br /> <br />On-Site - Anylocation within the boundaries of a site. <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />-351- <br />