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Trees Plus Northwest, LLC I treesplusnw.com • Licensed •Bonded • Insured ICCB #234684 Arborist Report for Construction Prepared for: BCAZ LLC Project Name: E. Lincoln St (Duplexes) Woodburn Project Address: At or next to, 1035 E Lincoln St 97071, Woodburn OR Arborist: Leonel Cervantes Meraz, ISA Certified Arborist PN-9335A / TRQ Certified Evaluation Date: 1/28/2025 Purpose of Report This report evaluates trees within the proposed project site and or adjacent properties within the critical root zones to determine which trees can be preserved and provides guidelines for their protection during construction. Site Summary Total trees assessed: 7 Species include maple, dogwood, lilac, and arborvitae. 3 trees are in conflict with proposed building areas. ---PAGE BREAK--- Proposed Work Site Tree Inventory Tree #1 is located in address 993 E Lincoln St Trees #2,5,6, and 7 are located in address 1035 E Lincoln St Tree ID Species DBH (In) Height (Ft) Health Structural Condition Comments 1 Norway Maple (Acer Platanoides) 23.4 50 Good Fair Root damage (machine/equipment caused) 2 Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) 13 17 Good Good Minor structural defects 3 Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) 4.5 13 Good Poor Decay in main stem 4 Arborvitae Tree (Thuja occidentalis) 12 32 Poor poor Decay in main stem, co-dominant stems removed 5 Arborvitae Tree 2-Stem (Thuja occidentalis) 8” & 8” 34 Poor Poor Decay in main stem, co-dominant stems removed 6 Arborvitae Tree 2-Stem (Thuja occidentalis) 5” & 9” 34 Poor Poor Decay in main stem, co-dominant stems removed ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Multiple-Stem Arborvitae Tree (Thuja occidentalis) 2”-5” 26 Poor Poor Decay at the base Tree #1 Tree #2 Tree #3 ---PAGE BREAK--- Tree #4 Tree #5 Tree #6 (next to tree Tree #7 ---PAGE BREAK--- Mitigation Measures Relocate utilities to minimize impacts on tree roots from preserved trees. Apply mulch to the root zones of preserved trees. Schedule irrigation to reduce stress during construction. Tree Protection Plan Tree #2 will need to be retained and the root zone protected as per Woodburn Development Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2629, July 22, 2024). Install strong fencing around the dripline or critical root zone (CRZ). Fence to remain in place for the duration of the driveway construction project. Avoid grading, excavation, or heavy equipment movement within the CRZ. Tree Removal Plan Must follow Woodburn Development Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2629, July 22, 2024) to remove any significant trees. A “significant tree” is any tree with a DBH of 24 inches or more. A DBH measurement is simply the diameter of the tree trunk measured 4.5 feet above the ground. Trees with a DBH of less than 24 inches can be removed without a permit. Trees with a DBH of 24 inches or more must obtain a Significant Tree Removal Permit. Due to unavoidable conflicts with the proposed layout of driveway and the trees poor health conditions; Trees number 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 will need to be removed. Replacement trees will need to be planted as per local ordinance.