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Home My WebLink AboutWoodland Analysis f ."., .. Tree Care Landscaping Consulting Services Woodland Analysis For:. Bay Development Corp. 10415 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46280 By: Judson R. Scott Registered Consulting Arborist #392 American Society of Consulting Amorists and Patrick Grecu, Natural Resource Specialist December 1, 2005 4721 East 146th Street, Carmel, IN. 46033. 317.846.3778 \: .-" Vme Tree Care Landscaping Consulting Services December 1, 2005 Bruce Sldare Bay Development Corp. 10415 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46280 Re: 136th &. Manon Trail Mr. Sldare, The following is the requested Woodland Analysis for the property at 1361f1 Street and the Manon Trail located in Cannel, 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 C). The entire property is relatively flat. There are no significant slopes or other topographic features that hiwe to be mnsidered. The property located at 1361f1 street and the Manon Trail is a wooded site that has a drainage ditch and a smaI sbcam that MIS tI1mugh the property. There is one home aJI1eI'ItIy on the property and a large barn ~~ OIl die east side near the Manon Trail. The densest wooded areas are located around the aeek and drainage ~ which is the soulhandwe:st portions of the... 1beIeare 1IIiRJ~.. ~p-...:bees iagood mndition stmOUfIding the home that would be good bees to preserve. llewaoded areas are important fJ) ~ to ptded: the health and water quality of the aeek, as well as preserve habitats for wildrlfe. As always, aJft trees that are presentefJ sbooId be 1JRIIf&If.11IiIIIiJfFd prg.. c:feariog..- 01IIStmdi0D. iJJdudit1g:eady fertiIi2atioo, pruning and aown ~. to reduce list and 1iabBity~ Trees should also be protected during an phases d development and mnstruction to maximize their chances of survival. PIIme mntad: us if theIe are.. 'f'r-st.fons,aIJouttbis.lIIIUIk welllflflll~ thisoppodllDilylDwakwlh you. Thank you, Judson R. Scott PresIden~ Vane 8t Branch Inc. Registered Q)nsuIting Arborist #392 American Society of Consulting Arborists Pabick Grec:u, Natural Resourt:e Specialist 4721 East 146th Street, Carmel, IN. 46033. 317.846.3778 . . Location 136th &. Manon Trail Located directly south of 136th Street (Smoky Row Road) and west of the Manon 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 136th street and the Manon 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 Manon 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 136th street. The topography of the site is flat with only slight changes in grade on the property. The property can be dMded 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. Judson R. Scott, ReA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l1361h & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 3 of 24 '. Specific Area Descriptions ($ee map and photos in ADpendix 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 136th 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 spedes present include: black walnut, sycamore, sugar maple, white ash, black d1eny, and white spruce. Tree species present: . Black walnut (Jug/ans nigra) . Sycamore (Platanus ocddenta/is) . SUgar maple (Acer saccharum) . Honey locust (Gleditsia tJiacanthos) . White ash (Fraxinus americana) . callery pear (Pyrus callefYi1na) · White pine (Pinus strobuS) Section B: Wooded Area This section makes up roughly half of the aaeage on the site and generally surrounds the drainage ditch that runs diagonally aaoss the property and Little Cool Creek that runs through the northwest comer. There are many large trees in the wooded area that are worthy of preserving. This section is important to preserve because it surrotJrids the aeek area.. The vegetation lining tile oeek bank is ~ important, as it helps stabilize the bank and prevent erosion. The wooded arm on the SGUIh 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 more saubby UI'Idb::ah.., !Jaunl'h and the graund"'" hils nae weedy growth. The species present in the ground layer indude amta'" honeysudde, black raspbeny, daisy tIeabaner grapevine, sorrel, winter aeeper euonymus, foxtail, pokeweed. and multiflora rose. The dominant tree species in this section are: boxefder, black walnut, hackberry, white ash, and sugar mapfe. "Ibis area plovides food, sI1eIter, nestiRg and httnting. sites for a variety of wildlife in the area. This section d the property. woukf be dassified is "Young Woodfand'" according to carmer's SUbdivision 0Xltr0I Ordinance ROSO m definitions (7.05.07). Tree species present in this secI:iorc . Hackherry (Celtis ~ · Black walnut (APans nigra) . SUgar maple (Aar saa:harum) · White ash (FraxinusamedG1na) · Black d1eny (Ptvnus semtina) · White mulberry (Horus alba) . Sycamore (Platanus ocddentali~ · Honey locust ( GIeditsia I:riat:antIJo5) Vane & Branch. Inc. Judson R. Scott, ReA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development CorpJ13()'h & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 4 of 24 " Discussion There are many large trees in the lawn area of the home are irreplaceable and should be preserved because they provide food, shelter, and nesting grounds for the variety of wildlife in the area. Planning around the preservation of these trees would increase the value of the property and the marketability of the future development. 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 UttIe 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 dMded 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 large, mature trees in good condition surrounding the home that would be good trees to preserve. There are nice specimens of several species that are scattered throughout the lawn area, including black walnut, white ash, and sycamore. 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 importan~ 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 President, Vine & Branch Inc. Registered Consulting Arborist #392 American Society of Consulting Arborists Patrick Grecu Natural Resource Specialist Copyright @ 2005 Vine & Branch, Jne. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America., no part of this publication may be changed, reproduced or dlsbibuted without written permission of Vine & Branch Inc. This report and the information it contains are CDNADENTlAL, for the use of the individual or firm to whom it is addressed, and their assigns. Vine & Branch. Inc. Judson R. Scott. RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136lh & Manon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 5 of 24 Appendix A: Aerial photo, 136th Street & Monon Trail, Hamilton County, Indiana Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott, ReA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136th & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 7 of 24 . . Appendix B: Photo-documentation. . - :~~~ ~;,( .... ..'. 1. Large Trees in Front Lawn ~~"""'J':" -.. . ...-~ ..' -<.. " - '"-" i \~o<;-'- . 2. Home and Front Lawn .... ". 3. View of Front Lawn 4. Large, Leaning Black Walnut Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136th & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 8 of 24 " 5. A Few Declining Trees .~ " ill. 6, Ditch and Creek Confluence Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136lh & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 9 of 24 Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott. RCA #392 317.846.1424 ,. 7. View up Drainage Ditch 8. Fungus on Large Tree Bay Development Corp.l136lh & Manon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 10 of24 9. View of Front Lawn and House Vine & Branch. Inc. Judson R. Scott. RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp./136lh & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 11 of24 -.. " 11. Large Sycamore in Lawn 12. Semicircle of Evergreens Vine & Branch. Inc. Judson R. Scott. RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l1361h & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 12 of 24 14. Large Barn Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136th & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 13 of 24 . , 15. Large Sycamore near Drainage Ditch Wooded Area on South End of Property Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott. RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136lh & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 14 of 24 17. Clearing in Woods Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136th & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 15 of 24 .. ,\0" 19. Woods on West Side of Property a'~~i~{t~l$i;zil~j;Sif~,:;.lfl;~i:;;: iri:;' 20. Clearing Vine & Branch. Inc. Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136lh & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 16 of 24 '.. ~ 21. Woods near Creek on West Side Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136lh & Manon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 17 of 24 . . 23. Scrubby Undergrowth on West Side 24. Wood Bridge on Adjacent Property Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136th & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 18 of 24 . , \ '> . ""'" t till 26. Horses on Neighboring Property Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp./136th & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 19 of 24 .c &\, 27. Understory Growth 28. Evergreens Along 136th Street Vine & Branch. Inc. Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l1361h & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 20 of 24 "~ . '. 29. East Side of Barn Along Monon Trail 30. South Woods Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott. RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136th & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 21 of24 f <. '. 31. View of Wooded Areas from Lawn 32. West Side of Barn and Drive Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott. RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp.l136lh & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 22 of 24 Appendix C: Master Lists of Flora and Fauna Found on Site Trees Ash, White (Fraxinus americana) Black Cherry (Pronus seratina) Boxelder (Acer negundo) Cottonwood, Eastern (Populus deltoideSj Crabapple (Malus sp.) Elm, Red (Ulmus robra) Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) Hemlock, Eastern (Tsuga canadensis) Hickory, Bitternut (Carya cordiformis) Locust, Honey (Gleditsia triacanthos) Maple, Silver (Acer saccharinum) Maple, Sugar (Acer saccharum) Mulberry, White (Moros alba)* Oak, Chinkapin (Quercus muehlenbergil) Pear, Callery (Pyrus calleryana) Pine, Austrian (Pinus nigra) Pine, White (Pinus strobus) Spruce, White (Picea glauca) Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Walnut, Black (Juglans nigra) Shrubs Bumingbush (Euonymus alata) Honeysuckle, Amur (Lonicera maackil)* Rose, Multiflora (Rosa multiflora? Yew (Taxus x media) Vines Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) Grape vines (Vltus spp.) Greenbriar (Smilax rotundifolia) Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) Plant species Bottlebrush Grass (HystIix patula) Daisy Fleabane (Erigeron annuus) English Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) Euonymus (Euonymus fortunel) Grass, Fescue (Festuca spp.) Grass, Foxtail (Setaria spp.) Grass, Bluegrass (Poa spp.) * = non-native, invasive species Vine & Branch. Inc. Judson R. Scott, ReA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development CorpJ136lh & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 23 of 24 '1 4'" " _I ~....' Goldenrods (Solidago spp.) Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)* Raspbeny, Black (Rubus ocddentalis) Sedges ( Carex spp.) Sorrel (Oxalis europaea) Thistle, Field (Orsium disc%/) Violets (Viola spp.) * = non-native, invasive species Animal soecies Raccoons Squirrels Rabbits Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott,. RCA #392 317.846.1424 Bay Development Corp./136lh & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 24 of 24