This plan documents and summarizes the inventory and provides the analysis needed to permit the development of a comprehensive master plan. The planting of street trees has become very scientific and highly specialized. Because so many things must be taken into consideration when planting trees along our streets, it is most important to select the right trees and place them properly for permanent growth and lasting beauty. Community trees are like any other community asset, they have value and they must be maintained to protect that value. Furthermore, trees provide valuable contributions to people and their environment.
Most communities are proud of their trees.
To count all street trees growing within community boundaries. To count all trees by species. To record needs and problems observed, such as fertilizing, disease, shade canopy, insect damage, conflicts with utilities, and other evaluative data. To use the information gathered in programming tree care activities and to point out needs for additional plantings or alterations to streetscape. Once this data is obtained, it should be organized to serve as a useful and available source of information for an ongoing tree care program.