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11/18/2019
Subject: LIBERTY GARDENS TREE REMOVAL TO HABITAT IN CRITICAL AREA -14027 163 AV S.E.
Site Inspection: Trees are located in critical habitat area south of new home development, Liberty
Gardens. Ground is flat and abuts the driveway of a home located at 14027, with a short buffer area
and wood fence in-between. There are several living and dead trees located in this critical area and are
growing in a mixture of short 3- foot grass. Several of these trees have broken off tops, dying tops or are
dead. Four of the trees are located near enough to the house at 14027 that they could come into
contact with cars entering or parked in the driveway or possibly the house. The owner of 14027 came
out to speak with me as 1 was assessing and stated that they have already had some near misses and a
broken fence.
Findings: It is apparent that this area has several trees that have died or are declining enough to break
at a weak point and breakoff or fall. Those trees that are a distance far enough from any targets are not
a concern, however, 4 trees have been identified as being close enough to warrant caution and
proactive steps to eliminate risk or damage. 3 of these trees are Alders and are completely dead, and
the 4 t tree is a cottonwood that has a dead top.
#1 Alder: 9 inch DBH X 65 Feet tall
#2 Cottonwood : 16 inch DBH X 75 Feet tall
#3 Alder : 8 inch DBH X 45 Feet tall
#4 Alder: 12 inch DBH X 75 Feet tall
Conclusion: It is this Arborist recommendation that the above trees could be reduced in height while
still leaving a Habitat Stump of apx.15 feet tall and the Cottonwood being reduced down to live growth
to support Critical Area environmental functions and eliminate risk to persons and dwellings nearby.
Method of trimming: These trees would be reduced by using a bucket truck that will reach out and
control trimmings with as little climbing or foot traffic as possible while keeping the critical area intact. I
would also suggest that all dead limbs be chipped up and hauled away. Also suggest the upper dead
trunk wood can either be chipped or can be left below tree in short logs for habitat without limbs.
Sincerely, Jeff Ingmire `I
Certified Arborist PN 7640, Qualified Tree Risk Assessor
ieff@eastsidetreeworks.com 425-508-0904