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removed only after approval from a certified arborist. Tree removals will require on site <br /> mitigation plantings. <br /> 14. If trees are to be removed, the following mitigation schedule is to be followed. This <br /> procedure may be modified periodically by the receiver of the easement to reflect changes <br /> in our understanding of tree ecology or economic or other changes relevant to restoration, <br /> planting and maintenance. <br /> Mitigation plantings for damaged or compromised trees will be carried out on a 10:1 basis. <br /> This mean that ten seed spots will be planted to replace one mature tree which has been <br /> compromised. If a tree is removed,each tree will be mitigated at a 20:1 ratio, since the seed <br /> source has been removed.Existing seedlings may also be protected and counted as part of <br /> the mitigation plantings.Locally collected acorns will be used rather than larger container <br /> grown plants because seedlings exhibit superior adaptability and compatibility with the <br /> environment. <br /> Planting sites will conform to the unit management plan designed for Buckeye Ranch. <br /> Species and site selection are delineated on this plan. <br /> 15. Standing dead trees which are considered hazardous may be removed. Whenever <br /> possible, trees will be dropped on site and retained within the landscape because of their <br /> value to wildlife. If this is not acceptable to the homeowner, felled and fallen trees may be <br /> moved out of landscape areas into nearby nature preserve areas. Fallen trees cannot be used <br /> for firewood, however limbs and prunings may be used for fuelwood purposes. Note: In <br /> designated preserve areas, standing dead trees, called snags, will be retained because of <br /> their use by cavity nesting birds and mammals. <br /> 16. Conformance to these guidelines will be monitored before construction begins and <br /> daily during construction activities by trained personnel. <br /> 17. Guidelines will be updated yearly to include site specific information from Buckeye <br /> Ranch and to incorporate new scientific and management findings. <br /> Buckeye Ranch Resource Plan (November, 1993) <br /> 256 <br />