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Home My WebLink AboutVillage Green Sub Woodland Analysis newestF VM1 Inc. Tree Care Landscaping Consulting Services Woodland Analysis For: Drees Homes 6650 Telecom Dr., Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46276 Re: Villaqe Green By: Judson R. Scott Registered Consulting Arborist #392 American Society of Consulting Arborists and Patrick Grecu, Natural Resource Specialist December 1, 2005 RE,CEIVED MAR 3 2006 ROCS 4721 East 146th Street, Carmel, IN. 46033. 317.846.3778 ng Services December 1, 2005 John Talbot Drees Homes 6650 Telecom Dr., Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46276 Re: Village Green Mr. Talbot, The following is the requested Woodland Analysis for Village Green located at 1361 Street and the Monon Trail located in Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana. Please refer to the aerial photo and the photo documentation (appendix A and B) when reading this report. This report contains lists of all flora and fauna discovered during the inspection (appendix Q. The entire property is relatively fiat. There are no significant slopes or other topographic features that have to be considered. The property located at 1360 street and the Monon Trail is a wooded site that has a drainage ditch and a small stream that runs through the property. There is one home currently on the property and a large barn situated on the east side near the Monon Trail. The densest wooded areas are located around the creek and drainage ditch, which is the south and west portions of the site. There are many large, mature trees in good condition surrounding the home that would be good trees to preserve. The wooded areas are important to preserve to protect the health and water quality of the creek, as well as preserve habitats for wildlife. As always, any trees that are preserved should be properly managed prior to clearing or construction including early fertilization, pruning and crown cleaning to reduce risk and liability. Trees should also be protected during all phases of development and construction to maximize their chances of survival. Please contact us if there are any questions about this work. We appreciate this opportunity to work with you. Thank you, Judson R. Scott President, Vine & Branch Inc. Registered Consulting Arborist #392 American Society of Consulting Arborists Patrick Grecu, Natural Resource Specialist Indiana Accredited Horticulturist #1418 4721 East 146th Street, Carmel, IN. 46033. 317.846.3778 Location 136t' & Monon Trail Located directly south of 136t�' Street (Smoky Row Road) and west of the Monon Trail in Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana Assignment and Scope of Work 1. Inspect the property and provide an analysis of the natural resources. 2. Mark these natural resources on an aerial photo. 3. Rate the wooded areas. 4. Note and mark any unusual or exceptional trees or landmarks. 5. Record species of flora and fauna found on site. 6. Photo -document property as requested. Limitations Inspections were conducted during December 1, 2005. As such, they are limited by the time frame and present field conditions. These are not long-term observations needed to represent the full spectrum of plants and animals, which use the land over the course of the year and the changing seasons. Early spring, summer, and fall blooming plants, and migrating animals, are some of the categories that are not represented in this report. Methodology All areas in the scope of work were inspected on foot. Tallies of the tree species were taken by species and size. The property was separated into different areas defined by changes in tree, plant, or land cover characteristics. These areas are plotted on the aerial photo attached as Appendix A. All animals and birds seen, heard, or found evident by sign were noted. Plants seen along the way were also noted. All plants, animals and other life noted during the inspection are listed in the appendices. More complete lists could be obtained through more intensive investigations. Findings The property located at 136"' street and the Monon Trail is a wooded site that has a drainage ditch and a small stream that runs through the property. There is one home currently on the property and a large barn situated on the east side near the Monon Trail. The densest wooded areas are located around the creek and drainage ditch, which is the south and west portions of the site. Overhead utility lines run on the property along 136"' street. The topography of the site is flat with only slight changes in grade on the property. The property can be divided into two major areas: the lawn areas with scattered trees surrounding the home and barn, and the wooded areas surrounding the two streams. The densest areas of trees are in the far southern and western sections of the property. Vine & Branch, Inc. Drees Homes/Village Green Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 3 of 24 Specific Area Descriptions (see map and photos in AgRendix A & B The following descriptions will list the general description of each area including dominant tree species and any other conditions or flora/fauna not found on the rest of the property. Section A: Trees in Lawn Area This section is located in the northeastern portion of the property and is bordered on the north by 136t' street and the Monon Trail on the east. The only buildings present on the property are the home and a large barn that is located on the eastern edge. A turfgrass lawn makes up the ground layer in this area. There are many large, mature trees in good condition surrounding the home that would be good trees to preserve. There are several large trees that are in decline or dead and should be removed. There are nice specimens of several species that are scattered throughout the lawn area. Tree species present include: black walnut, sycamore, sugar maple, white ash, black cherry, and white spruce. Tree species present: Black walnut (Jug/ans nigra) ■ Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Sugar maple (Acersaccharum) ® Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) White ash (Fraxinus americana) ® Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) White pine (Pinusstrobus) Section B: Wooded Area This section makes up roughly half of the acreage on the site and generally surrounds the drainage ditch that runs diagonally across the property and Little Cool Creek that runs through the northwest corner. There are many large trees in the wooded area that are worthy of preserving. This section is important to preserve because it surrounds the creek area. The vegetation lining the creek bank is especially important, as it helps stabilize the bank and prevent erosion. The wooded area on the south end is the highest quality on the property and has a relatively open understory with many young trees. The woods on the west end has scrubby understory growth and a lot of weedy growth in the ground layer. The species present in the ground layer include amur honeysuckle, black raspberry, daisy fleabane, grapevine, sorrel, winter creeper euonymus, foxtail, pokeweed, and multiflora rose. The dominant tree species in this section are: boxelder, black walnut, hackberry, white ash, and sugar maple. This area provides food, shelter, nesting and hunting sites for a variety of wildlife in the area. This section of the property would be classified as "Young Woodland" according to Carmel's Subdivision Control Ordinance ROSO III definitions (7.05.07). Tree species present in this section: Hackberry (Celtic occidentalis) Black walnut (Juglans nigra) Sugar maple (Acersaccharum) ® White ash (Fraxinus americana) • Black cherry (Prunus serotina) • White mulberry (Morus alba) Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) • Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) Vine & Branch, Inc. Drees HomesNillage Green Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 4 of 24 Discussion There are many large trees in the lawn area of the home are irreplaceable and should be preserved around the preservation of these trees would increase the value of the property and the mbecause they provide food, shelter, and nesting grounds for the variety of wildlife in the area. Planning the future development. arketability of The wooded area in section B on the property is important to preserve because of its value to the community and it importance for local wildlife. This area around the ditch and Little Cool Creek is important to protect the overall health and water quality of the creek. The wooded section also provides privacy and increases the property value. There are many trees worthy of preservation including several large sycamores and black walnut. Any trees that are to be preserved near future home sites should be individually assessed to determine the health and structural integrity of each tree. This will help maximize the long-term health of the tree and to minimize potential risks. Conclusion The property located at 136th street and the Monon Trail is a wooded site that has a drainage ditch and a small stream that runs through the property. There is one home currently on the property and a large barn situated on the east side near the Monon Trail. The densest wooded areas are located around the creek and drainage ditch, which is the south and west portions of the site. The property can be divided into two major areas: the lawn areas with scattered trees surrounding the home and barn, and the wooded areas surrounding the two streams. In section A, there are many reserve large, mature trees in good condition surrounding the home that would be good trees to p. There are nice specimens of several species that are scattered throughout the lawn area, includi walnut, white ash, and sycamore. ng black In section B there are many large trees in the wooded area that are worthy of preserving. This section is important to preserve because it surrounds the creek area. The vegetation lining the creek bank is especially important, as it helps stabilize the bank and prevent erosion. The wooded area in the southern portion of this section is the highest quality on the site and provides much needed privacy for the residents of the property. This area provides food, shelter, nesting and hunting sites for a variety of wildlife in the area. I certify that all the statements of fact in this report are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that they are made in good faith. Judson R. Scott Patrick Grecu President, Vine & Branch Inc. Natural Resource Specialist Registered Consulting Arborist #392 American Society of Consulting Arborists Copyright O 2005 Vine & Branch. Inc_ All rights reserved. Printed in the united States of America., no part of this publication may be changed, reproduced or distributed without written permission of Vine & Branch Inc. This report and the information it contains are CONFIDENTIAL, for the use of the individual or firm to whom it is addressed, and their assigns. Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 Drees Homes/Village Green 317.846.1424 PJG 12.01.2005 Page 5 of 24 us t1m ts C) "All � co Q) cn 0 00 j co cli co ,-;r CD co 1_0 m C\J.,t" ,"� T. . _14 V, a 'e. I �- • • may' �Y� e.:�.wj(1.. ,i- - '.l •��y -. �a _ wJ� .: fr• .... aa. . 1 1. Large Trees in Front Lawn L11 ;� :� .ram. ..��.. - `-•. 2. Home and Front Lawn Vine & Branch, Inc. Drees Homes/Village Green Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 7 of 24 I �Oft gr Wo ITX PAO 4 1 IN JL ,A ,'may• `. w " ._• fF" ~. �• `N 4.}.'t .♦ 1A- ��.. - .'' 9. View of Front Lawn and House 10. Large Beech in Decline Vine & Branch, Inc. Drees Homes/Village Green Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 11 of 24 pr Al �, r rF'L • k��, t� � r . ��L tj l,l F�, ''•' i1 "=.�" ,'1'ni',1� �1 � �•- • ii�i[ �I L`i. .Lrt'�� _•. �� • ,4 ; , ' �, Ott: - xa i � • ' , i;fr' ---� -�ry- ice;• �''• ;::" t - �� .� � ^ 1. - .. .. - ti-. T nil p 4 r.5r la I ra 50 R. 4. "'Ake jr. do Mw " 0�. J-i Al 490 YI, L e-r "IA mp Na rgry. FA ♦ _ '" .. -MF : '�:- \ -- '•i �• art' �1a.ti,� •- - r. y 14, 4L. 'm mn NOtmf NIS im J; Ate, K d � sus . '� +1«...�:•; _r . 2rp --a 1 'Ir � Appendix Q Master Lists of Flora and Fauna Found on Site Trees Ash, White (Fraxinus americana) Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) Boxelder (Ater negundo) Cottonwood, Eastern (Populus deltoides) Crabapple (Malus sp.) Elm, Red (Ulmus rubra) Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) Hemlock, Eastern (Tsuga canadensis) Hickory, Bitternut (Carya cordiformis) Locust, Honey (Gleditsia triacanthos) Maple, Silver (Acersaccharinum) Maple, Sugar (Acersaccharum) Mulberry, White (Morus alba)* Oak, Chinkapin (Quercus muehlenbergii) Pear, Callery (Pyrus calleryana) Pine, Austrian (Pins nigra) Pine, White (Pins strobus) Spruce, White (Picea glauca) Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Walnut, Black (Juglans nigra) Shrubs Burningbush (Euonymus alata) Honeysuckle, Amur (Lonicera maackii)* Rose, Multiflora (Rosa multiflorayl* Yew ( Taxus x media) Vines Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) Grape vines ( Vitus spp.) Greenbriar (Smilax rotundifolia) Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) Plantspecies Bottlebrush Grass (Hystrix patula) Daisy Fleabane (Erigeron annuus) English Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) Euonymus (Euonymus fortunes) Grass, Fescue (Festuca spp.) Grass, Foxtail (Setaria spp.) Grass, Bluegrass (Poa spp.) * = non-native, invasive species Vine & Branch, Inc. Drees Homes/Village Green Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 23 of 24 Goldenrods (Solidago spp.) Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)* Raspberry, Black (Rubus occidentalis) Sedges (Carexspp.) Sorrel (Oxalis europaea) Thistle, Field (Cirsium discolof) Violets ( Viola spp.) * = non-native, invasive species Animal s edes Raccoons Squirrels Rabbits Vine & Branch, Inc. Drees Homes/Village Green Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 24 of 24