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Home My WebLink AboutWoodland Evaluation Woodland Evaluation for- Altum Redevelopment Site Carmel Indiana, 46032 Google Earth Aerial of the Site Prepared For Alyssa Prazeau CONTEXT, Landscape Architecture 5825 Lawton Loop E Dr Indianapolis IN 46216 Prepared by Jud Scott Jud Scott Consulting Arborist LLC Registered Consulting Arborist #392 American Society of Consulting Arborists March 2, 2022 2 March 2, 2022 Alyssa Prazeau CONTEXT, Landscape Architecture 5825 Lawton Loop E Dr Indianapolis IN 46216 Re: Woodland Evaluation for the Altum Redevelopment Site Assignment I was asked to visit the future development site, with the goal to perform a Woodland Evaluation, for the property. The Woodland Evaluation was to identify: • The dominant tree species (majority of the species in the area). • Secondary tree species (species found but might just be one tree). • The composition of the understory of the area (plant material taking up the area under the trees). • I was also asked to determine the Woodland Type, of each area, using the City of Carmel definitions as follow: I also considered the following City of Carmel Evaluation Standards Evaluation Standards are: 3 Proposed Plan for the Property Aerial of Project with Study Areas Overlayed- (Boxes show study Areas by #) #2 #3 #4 #1 4 Note: This 2008 Google Earth Aerial gives us a very clear picture of the development of the property. Observations On March 1, 2022, I visited the site and spent time organizing the property into four (4) distinct areas. I then inspected each area and took photographs to assist in reporting a general impression of each area. This property was previously Altum Gardens with area for a Garden Center, Parking, Nursery stock holding area and In-Ground nursery area. In my opinion, the whole interior of the site is made up of invasive ornamental pear, honeysuckle, and some Eastern red cedar. I have broken the property into the following four distinct areas for clarity of this report. The areas by # are the: 1- South border. 2- East border. 3- North border. 4- North area between the two lakes. 5 Area #1- The South Border This area runs east and west along the southern border. Species found in Area #1- (Note not a complete inventory) Dominant Species Scientific name Silver maple Acer saccharinum Hackberry Celtis occidentalis Secondary Species Black walnut Juglans nigra White mulberry Morus alba Ornamental pear Pyrus calleryana Understory Honey suckle Weeds Description of Area #1 The border area along the south fence of Area #1 would be considered a Mature Woodlands according to City of Carmel Zoning Ordinance. The woodland section consists of 25% or more trees that are 12 inches or greater. It will need some supplemental landscaping added to fill in gaps. The Area north of the southern border area is made up of ornamental pear and some gray dogwood. All of this area would not be considered a woodland type according to Carmel’s classification as the ornamental pear is an unwanted invasive. Photos of Area #1 Mature trees along the southern boundary 6 Mature trees in back with invasive honeysuckle in front On east end some mature trees in back- invasive pear and honeysuckle in front 7 Area #2- East Border Dominant Species Scientific name Silver maple Acer saccharinum Hackberry Celtis occidentalis Austrian pine Pinus nigra Secondary Species White mulberry Morus alba Common hackberry Celtis occidentalis Eastern cottonwood Populus deltoides Understory Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica Weeds Misc. Description of Area # 2 The border area along the east fence of Area #2 would be considered a Mature Woodlands according to City of Carmel Zoning Ordinance. The woodland section consists of 25% or more trees that are 12 inches or greater. It will need some supplemental landscaping added to fill in gaps. The south end of this area will need supplemental landscaping as it is poorly stocked with trees. The 2008 aerial shows an open area. I am not sure what this was? The Area west of the eastern border area is made up of ornamental pear. All of this area would not be considered a woodland type according to Carmel’s classification as the ornamental pear is an unwanted invasive. Photos of Area #2 There is a slight mound on the south end. The trees are primarily ornamental pear. 8 Trees west of the border are primarily invasive ornamental pear. There is a line of mature Austrian pine with some spruce on the north end that may be salvageable. 9 Area #3 -North Border Species found- (Note not a complete inventory) Dominant Species Scientific name Norway spruce Picea abies White spruce Picea glauca Pine species Pinus var. Secondary Species Ornamental pear Pyrus calleryana Eastern cottonwood Populus deltoides Understory Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica Weeds Misc Description of Area #3 Area #3 would merit a rating, of Mature Woodlands because the Woodland Section consists of 25% or more trees that are twelve (12) inches or greater. The eastern end of this area is planted with spruce and pine. These trees could remain as they may have value to the neighbors to the north. There will need to be trees added to supplement and fill in spaces. The western half of this Area will need trees added to supplement and add density. The trees south of the border are invasive pear, with some smaller cottonwood. Photos of Area #3 Larger evergreens in back may have value to the neighbors. Foreground pear and cottonwood. 10 Shot from a distance shows the size of the evergreens on the east end of Area #3 Some mature trees along the west end of Area #3. 11 Area #4 – Area on North between the two lakes Species found- (Note not a complete inventory) Dominant Species Scientific name Ornamental pear Pyrus calleryana Eastern red cedar Juniperus virginiana Understory Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica Weeds Misc. Grass Misc. Description of Area #4 Area #4 does not fit into a classification for Carmel because it is a thicket of invasive species ornamental pear. Heavy growth of ornamental pear with some grasses interspaced 12 Very thick grove of pear. Some eastern red cedar interspaced throughout 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. Note: This is not an inspection of the trees for safety. A hazard inspection of the trees, and their structural integrity has not been performed. __________ Jud Scott Consulting Arborist LLC Registered Consulting Arborist #392 American Society of Consulting Arborists 13 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Jud Scott Registered Consulting Arborist #392, American Society of Consulting Arborists Certified Arborist #IN-0287A, International Society of Arboriculture M. Arbor A. #PR 200177, Arboricultural Association, U.K. Indiana Licensed Nursery Dealer #ND0741600 Indiana Licensed Timber Buyer #FTB001098 Indiana Licensed Timber Agent #FTA002471 Trained Severe Weather Spotter, NOAA Weather OSHA 10-Hour Certificate- Construction President- 2007, American Society of Consulting Arborists President- 1980-2019, Vine & Branch Inc. 2010-Present, Registered Consulting Arborist Jud Scott Consulting Arborist LLC Education 1980 Wabash College, Bachelor of Arts International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Arborist IN-0287A American Society of Consulting Arborists, Academy Graduate American Society of Consulting Arborists, Registered Consulting Arborist #392 Professional Association Membership American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) Arboricultural Association of U.K. (AA) Indiana Arborists Association (IAA) Indiana Academy of Science Indiana Nurserymen’s and Landscape Association (INLA) 1988-2019 Indianapolis Landscape Association (ILA) International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators (NSPII) Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) 1987-2020 Utility Arborist Association (UAA)