Report for Dave Schoen 808 Ryan Road Florence, MA - revision 1
Arboricultural Assessment
Prepared by Brady Yacek
Massachusetts Certified Arborist # 2337
ISA Certified Arborist # NE – 6672A
byacek@yahoo.com
508-240-4719
March 25th, 2024
808 Ryan Road Phone 413-345-0053
Florence, Ma
Prepared for David A. Schoen
The following arboricultural assessment provides recommendations for tree retention, removal and replanting for 808 Ryan Road Florence, Massachusetts. This report informs the property
owner of trees that should be removed or retained based on location, tree health, structural integrity and addresses benefits and liabilities to proposed structures and existing trees.
The goal of this assessment is to advise the client regarding which trees will require removal as well as to recommend which trees should be retained. Additionally, recommendations
for replanting with species that will be an asset to the property will be included.
Objective:
Advise client on the selective removal of dead, hazardous, or undesirable trees that otherwise inhibit progress of the project.
Provide recommendations for replanting with species and/or cultivars that will be a benefit to the landscape and surrounding ecosystem.
Provide a list of trees to be removed with location, size, species and condition.
Recommend which trees provide assets to the property and should therefore be retained.
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This Red Maple has multiple trunks arising from one main trunk. This is a structural defect known as co-dominant stems. This type of growth typically occurs when the tree was either
injured causing a split in the main trunk, or is a biological defect caused by two or more trees growing in close proximity to each other which may give the appearance of one tree when
it is actually two or more.
This weak structure does not allow wood fibers to knit together and instead grow parallel leading to a compromised or weak union.
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The arrow in this picture shows visible deadwood. Here the bark has fallen off revealing decayed wood beneath. 
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These tall White Pine trees are located close to the proposed house and exhibit structural defects which pose a significant risk to people and property. Therefore, they are considered
hazardous and should be removed.
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Decay, insect damage and excavation by woodpeckers in this Pine tree's trunk is weakening its structural integrity. Therefore, this tree is considered hazardous and requires removal.
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This tree is an example of co-dominant stems and has a visible vertical crack which further weakens the attachment point at the main union. As a result of these combined factors this
tree should be removed.
Trees to be removed:
Tree/Species
DBH
Condition
Location
Black Oak
19"
Good
15' behind shed
White Pine
27"
Good
Eastern border by neighbor's swing set
White Pine
30"
Fair
Eastern border by neighbor's swing set
White Oak
14"
Fair
Center of property
Black Oak (multi-trunk)
19" 20" 11"
Fair
Western border of property
White Pine
19"
Poor (insect and woodpecker damage with large cavities and decay)
Eastern border
Oak
14"
Fair
Eastern border
Oak
10"
Fair
Eastern border
Oak
11"
Fair
Center of property
Black Oak (multi-trunk)
14" 15" 8"
Poor (8" trunk is dead)
25' North of Burts Pit Rd.
Oak (double trunk)
10" & 10"
Poor
Central (30' North of Burts Pit Rd.)
Oak
19"
Fair (lean towards road)
Western edge of proposed driveway
Oak
14"
Good
Western Edge by young Fir trees
Hemlock
4"
Good
30' Southeast of shed
Hemlock
4"
Good
30' South of shed
Oak
10"
Fair
Central of property by Hemlocks
White Pine
5"
Good
Southeast of shed
White Pine
5"
Good
Southeast of shed
75% - 90% of the trees found on the property are either dead/diseased, structurally compromised, in poor health or display a severe lean towards the house or neighboring property. It
is recommended that all trees that fall within the footprint of the proposed building and any trees identified as high risk due to structure, disease and/or poor health combined with
a target or future target be removed. Of the trees that are recommended for removal, only five (two White Pines and three multi-trunked Oaks) measure over 20” in diameter at breast
height (4.5’ above ground). The rest of the trees measure less than 20” DBH or are to be retained. The remaining trees are dead, diseased or structurally compromised. There are several
trees along Burts Pit Road that appear to be town trees. These trees have been marked with green flagging ribbon and are to be retained by the project. Additional evaluation by the
Town of Northampton Tree Warden may be necessary in the case of public shade trees.
Trees to be retained by project:
Four Oak trees located East of proposed driveway (off Burts Pit Rd.) flagged with green ribbon (Town Trees?)
19” DBH Oak tree located along the Western side of the property close to Burts Pit Rd. (Town Tree?)
Multi-trunked Red Maple located East of House
Three young Fir trees located along the Western edge of the property approximately ½ way between Ryan Rd and Burts Pit Rd.
10” DBH Maple tree located along Western edge of shed.
There is a re-planting plan in the works for the property with species taken from the Northampton Recommended Tree List. This plan is in progress and is being discussed with the property
owner to fit the needs of the project going forward.
Prepared by Brady Yacek
Massachusetts Certified Arborist # 2337
ISA Certified Arborist # NE – 6672A
byacek@yahoo.com
508-240-4719