DocumentsAppendixDec 2, 2024Pages 65–68
Arborist Report for Meaford Ave - Viking Development, Langford, BC
Arborist assessment prepared for the Meaford Avenue / Station Avenue development (Pacific Viking), documenting tree inventory, condition, impacts from proposed development and recommendations (including replacement expectations).
Key facts
- Prepared by: Jeremy Newell, Arborist (ISA Certification: PN-9739A); site visit date: 19 August 2024
- Identifies tree stock and provides DBH, TPZ definitions and mitigation guidance
- Recommendation: trees recommended for 'REMOVE' include expectation of one-for-one replacement trees on the property (species/location to suit new development)
- Linked to rezoning application Z24-0001 (Bylaw No. 2169) where ~30 trees were identified for removal in project documents
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Arborist Report for Meaford Ave - Viking Development, Langford, BC
Prepared by:
- Jeremy Newell, Arborist
- ISA Certification: PN-9739A
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Date of visit:
19 August, 2024
Brief:
Development of Meaford Ave at Station Ave in Langford will impact some of the trees existing on this site. This report covers assessment and recommendations for tree management with respect to the proposed development.
Definitions
Diameter at Breast Height (DBH): diameter of the tree as measured at 1.4m above ground. On multi-stemmed trees, DBH is the aggregate measurement of all the stems at 1.4m above ground.
Tree Protection Zone (TPZ): fenced-off area around a tree to provide protection for the tree during construction activities. TPZ measurements are listed as a radius measured from the trunk of the tree.
A TPZ needs to exclude the following activities:- Excavating or digging
- Driving or parking of any vehicles or machinery
- Storing of materials or temporary structures
If any of these activities need to happen within a TPZ, a certified arborist should be consulted ahead of time to recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
“REMOVE” as a recommendation includes expectation of one-for-one replacement trees planted on the property, considering species and locations suitable for the new development.
Proposed Site Plan
