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2263 Barefoot Trace Advanced Tree Care, Inc. To whom it may concern, On February 7, 2024, 1 evaluated the health and structure of two laurel oaks (Quercus laurifolia) growing on the residential property at 2263 Barefoot Trace in Atlantic Beach, Florida. I performed a Level 2 Basic Assessment, which is a detailed visual inspection of a tree and its surrounding site. The Level 2 Assessment includes a 360-degree visual inspection from ground level on the tree and a sounding test of the accessible portions of the trunk with a rubber mallet to listen for tonal variations that may indicate dead external tissue or internal hollows. The inspection was done in accordance with ANSI A300 Standards on Tree Risk Assessment and the companion publication Best Management Practices, Tree Risk Assessment.1,2 Laurel Oaks. University of Florida Professor Emeritus of environmental horticulture, Ed Gilman describes the tree, "Laurel Oaks have a life span of 50 to 70 years. Tree trunks and large branches often hollow from decay and wood rot. The smallest trunk injury or improper pruning cut can result in columns of decay inside the trunk which are 10, 20 or more feet long." Gilman goes on to say, "It(the laurel oak) grows well as a street tree and will serve the community well, but hollows with age as it approaches 50 years old."3 I determined trees #1,#2, to have poor structure. A tree risk rating of each tree was generated following ANSI A300 Standards for tree risk assessment, and the corresponding Best Management Practices publication. Each of-the referenced trees generated a risk rating of"Extreme" or"High". There are no practical options for mitigation of the trees to reduce the risk ratings below "moderate" that would not likely kill the trees. The trees poses an unacceptable risk. Tree removal is recommended. See the attached individual Tree Risk Assessment reports for trees #1,#2. UMAdvanced Tree Care, Inc. 605 NE 7th Terrace ffWWWM Gainesville, FL 32601 www.shadetreeexpert.com If you have any questions about my observations or recommendations, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Danny Lippi Advanced Tree Care, Inc. ISA Board Certified Master Arborist#FL6145B Tree Risk Assessment Qualified M.S. Soil and Water Sciences 1 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)A300 Risk Assessment Part 9 Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Management Standard Practices(Tree Risk Assessment a.Tree Structure Assessment), 2011. 2 Thomas Smiley, Nelda Matheny and Sharon Lilly, Best Management Practices Tree Risk Assessment, Intemational Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, Illinois, 2011. 3 Dr. Ed Gilman, Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscape, Delmar Publisher, New York, 1996, p. 483. M' wwwAdvanced Tree Care, Inc. YSZ- .shadetreeexpert.com 605 NE 7th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32601 it TM Tree Report Detailed 2/12/24,3:28 PM ADVA-ARE" Laurel oak Tree ID #7223 SAR Tree Photos Tree Id: 2 Primary ID: 7223 + New Tag #: Previous ID or Tag #: k. E" Common Name: Laurel oak f! Scientific Name: Quercus laurifolia DBH: 22 i Number of Stems 1 (Multi Calc): Tree Height (Estimated): Canopy Shape: Asymmetrical Mallet Test: Positive r Fair-tree has reduced vigor and/or significant signs or symptoms from Health Condition: insects or diseases Street View associated with foliar damage but are not N" °` likely to be fatal_ Foliage discoloration: A r can be significant. Poor-a single serious defect or multiple significant defects. It �. could also indicate a recent change in trunk angle. Branch,root or trunk failure is ` - _ ©2024 Goog probable. Defects may or may not be correctable, https://pg-cloud.com/reportingsystem/atc/special/treeReportDetailed/7039ba671f921c82/MzQ2NzA0/7223?tz=-18000 Page 1 of 4 Tree Report Detailed 2/12/24,3:28 PM Family: Fagaceae Map Deadwood > 10%, Crack-verticalri (torsion), Dominant Observations- tree, Cavity/decay- Characteristics: extensive,Sparse foliage,Chlorotic, Branch tip dieback, Basal decay Observations-Biotic Fungus, None Pest: observed Map data 02024 Imagery 02024 Airbus,Max Observations-Abiotic: None observed Technologies,U.S.Geological Su Ganoderma lucidum- pathogenic wood decay,fungus present along lower central trunk. Tree has multiple large actively separating torsion fractures along lower Notes 1: trunk. Extensive decay detected throughout lower central trunk. Upper canopy showing advanced signs of decline. Tree at immediate risk of total failure. Removal recommended immediately. Notes 2: DBH Stem 1: DBH Stem 2: DBH Stem 3: DBH Stem 4: DBH Stem 5: DBH Stem 6: Code: QULA2 Cultivar: DBH Range: 18-24in https://pg-cloud.com/reportingsystem/atc/special/treeReportDetailed/7039ba671f92ic82/MzQ2NzAO/7223?tz=-18000 Page 2 of 4 Tree Report Detailed 2/12/24,3:28 PM Genus: Quercus Height Range: N/A Last Inspection: Next Inspection: Inspection Cycle: Archived: No Crown Light Exposure: Has Ecobenefits: No Location Client Site: Atlantic Bch-Martin House Number: 2263 Address Street: Barefoot Trce Land Type: Side yard Management ISA Board Certified Daniel Lippi FL-61456 Master Arborist: Tree Work-Pruning: Priority 1 Removal Tree Work-PHC: Tree Work-Root/soil: Priority: Critical Monitor: No Cycle: Pruning Specs and Notes: Pruning spec-type of cut: Pruning spec-location of cut: Pruning spec-# of cuts: Pruning spec-size of cuts: https://pg-cloud.com/reportingsystem/atc/special/treeReportDetailed/7039ba671f92lc82/MzQ2NzAO/7223?tz=-18000 Page 3 of 4 Tree Report Detailed 2/12/24,3:28 PM Pruning spec-% canopy removal: User: Danny Last Modified User: Danny Date Added: 02/07/2024 Last Modified: 02/12/2024 Risk Assessment Level 2- Detailed 36011 ground level visual Assessment Level : inspection of a tree and its surrounding site w/mallet test. Assessed Tree Part: Whole Tree Likelihood of Failure: Imminent Likelihood of High Impacting Target: Likelihood: Very Likely Consequence of Severe Failure: Risk Rating: Extreme https://pg-cloud.com/reportingsystem/atc/special/treeReportDetailed/7039ba671f92ic82/MzQ2NzAO/7223?tz=-18000 Page 4 of 4 Tree Report Detailed 2/12124,3:25 PM IICYRNGER TLIEE'f Laurel oak Tree ID #7222 DANE Tree Photos Tree Id: 1 r Primary ID: 7222 New Tag #: Previous 1D or Tag #: Common Name: Laurel oak Scientific Name: Quercus laurifolia DBH: 30 Number of Stems 1 (Multi Calc): Tree Height 70 (Estimated): Canopy Shape: Asymmetrical Mallet Test: Positive Good-tree vigor is normal for the species. There are no significant signs or Health Condition: symptoms due to Map pests or diseases, no more than minor discoloration, defoliation and twig or branch dieback. Poor-a single serious defect or multiple significant defects. It could also indicate a Structure: recent change in trunk angle. Branch, root or Map data©2024 Imagery©2024 Airbus,Maxar Report a map error trunk failure is Technologies,U.S.Geological Survey probable. Defects may or may not be correctable. Utilites: https://pg-cloud.com/reportingsystem/atc/special/treeRepartDetailed/7039ba671f92lc82/MzQ2NjU2/7222?tz=-18000 Page 1 of 4 Tree Report Detailed 2/12/24, 3:25 PM Family: Fagaceae Dominant tree, Cavity/decay- Observations- extensive, Internal Characteristics: column of decay- moderate, Basal decay Observations-Biotic None observed Pest: Observations-Abiotic: None observed Extensive internal decay detected in lower trunk and BASAL decay present as a result of older codominant leader tearing off approximately 20 years ago at base. Notes 1: Subsequent decay has spread throughout lower portions of the tree. Tree is very tall with no good options for reduction pruning mitigation. Multiple torsion fractures, visible along lower trunk tissue. Notes 2: Tree removal recommend DBH Stem 1: DBH Stern 2: DBH Stem 3: DBH Stem 4: DBH Stem 5: DBH Stem b: Code: QULA2 Cultivar. DBH Range: >30in https://pg-cloud.com/reportingsystem/atc/special/treeReportDetalled/7039ba671f92lc82/MzQ2NjU2/7222?tz=-18000 Page 2 of 4 Tree Report Detailed 2/12124,3:26 PM Genus: Quercus Height Range: 50ft-75ft Last Inspection: Next Inspection: Inspection Cycle: Archived: No Crown Light Exposure: Has Ecobenefits: No Location Client Site: Atlantic Bch-Martin House Number: 2263 Address Street: Barefoot Trce Land Type: Backyard Management ISA Board Certified Daniel Lippi FL-6145B Master Arborist: Tree Work-Pruning: Priority 2 Removal Tree Work-PHC: Tree Work-Root/soil- Priority: Urgent Monitor: No Cycle: Pruning Specs and Notes: Pruning spec-type of cut: Pruning spec-location of cut: Pruning spec-#of cuts: Pruning spec-size of Cuts: https://pg-cloud.com/reportingsystem/atc/special/treeReportDetailed/7039ba671f92lc82/MzQ2NjU2/7222?tz=-18000 Page 3 of 4 Tree Report Detailed 2/12/24,3:25 PM Pruning spec-% canopy removal: User: Danny Last Modified User: Danny Date Added: 02/07/2024 Last Modified, 02/12/2024 Risk Assessment Level 2- Detailed 3600 ground level visual Assessment Level : inspection of a tree and its surrounding site w/mallet test. Assessed Tree Part: Whole Tree Likelihood of Failure: Probable Likelihood of High Impacting Target: Likelihood: Likely Consequence of Severe Failure: Risk Rating: High https://pg-cloud.com/reportingsystem/atc/special/treeReportDetailed/7039ba671f92ic82/MzQ2NjU2/7222?tz=-18000 Page 4 of 4 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION _ City Of Atlantic Beach FOR INTERNAL OFFICE USE ONLY :�. iii Community Development Department CLASSIFICATION 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach,FL 32233 PERMIT# A:` (P)904-247-5800 PERMIT FEES ❑x Single-/Two-Family Residential $125.00 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR REMOVAL OF TREES 8 INCHES DIAMETER AT " ❑ Other $250.00 BREAST HEIGHT AND GREATER SITE INFORMATION ADDRESS APPLICANT INFORMATION NAME n, E<WNER ❑ LEGAL AUTHORIZED AGENT ADDRESS rd� CITY STATE ZIP CODE PHONE# g© !K_ EMAIL ��yLJQ7 �rT//1/ I���totr. 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