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£;. � , �, <br />�,�. � �",�� <br />'��T �. <br />,, <br />��� <br />May 26, 2005 <br />International Forestry <br />COUNSULTANTS, INC <br />11415 NE 128th Street, Suite 110 Kirkland, WA 98034 USA <br />Mr. Larry Cram <br />City of Everett, Street Department <br />3200 Cedar St. <br />Everett, WA 98201 <br />Dear Mr. Cram: <br />���� <br />M�4� 7 _ I U�'La <br />,� <br />Mq �A,q r�o ����' <br />FNANc�& <br />Re: Tree 1715 Grand Ave., Everett, WA <br />At your request, I have examined an Elm (Ulmus sp.) standing at 1715 �rannd Avenue in <br />Everett, Washington. The purpose of the examination was to determine the effect of root <br />pruning necessitated by sidewalk repair. <br />The tree was examined on May 26, 2005 by Tom Hanson. <br />Tree detail is attached on the ``Tree hazard Evaluation Form". <br />The subject tree is 80 or more years in age with a single trunk. It is a mature tree with a full <br />live crown and no indications of defect or disease. Small holes in the bari� indicate the <br />presence of sap suckers, however there does nvt appear to be significant decay problem. <br />Roots have lifted the sidewalk, necessitating removal of the old concrete and replacement. <br />That removal exposed several roots ranging from 2-inches to 6-inches in diameter. These <br />roots must be removed to replace the sidewalk to its original level. <br />It is my opinion that removal of the exposed roots will not significantly affeet the health or <br />structural integrity of the tree. A solid root barrier at least 18-inches deep should be placed <br />beiween the severed roots and the new sidewalk. <br />I noted that other elms on the street are exhibiting decline in the way of thinning crowns and <br />dead limb tips, unlike the subject that appears to be in good vigor. <br />There is no warranty suggested for any of the t►Ees subject to this r�port. Weather, latent <br />tree conditions, and future man-caused activ"�ties cou/d cause physio/ogic changes and <br />deteriorating tree condition. Over time, deteriorating t►�e conditions may appear and there <br />may be conditions, which a� not now visib/e which, cdu/d cause tiee failur�. This ►�port or <br />the verha/ comments made at the site in no way warrant the structural stabili#y or fong term <br />condition of any tree, but r�present my opinion based on the observations made. <br />Neariy all trees in any condition standing within reach of imprnvements or human use areas <br />r�present hazatcis that cou/d /ead to damage or injury. <br />Please call if I can be of further assistance. <br />Sincerely, <br />Th� . anson tSA <br />�Erf�ed ons� <br />(425) 820-3420 • Fax (425) 820-3437 • vwvw.inforestry.com <br />