Periodically, the Landscape Services Arbor Crew needs to remove damaged campus trees for safety reasons. When this happens, the trees will be identified by location and inventory numbers. A description of the causes for removal will be given below.
Upcoming Removals
November 6, 2009
Tree 3374: This 34-inch water oak located at the south side of Redfern Health Center, has had continued squirrel damage for the past several years to the point that the tree is severely distressed and in decline. It poses an unreasonable risk and should be removed.
Tree 1875: This 12-inch river birch located at the west side of the amphitheater has a significant open cavity and trunk decay with strength loss. The tree is located where there is considerable pedestrian traffic and should be removed.
Tree 3072: This tree is a 28-inch white oak at the southern end of the Lehotsky Hall parking lot. It has extensive large limb die back from years of soil compaction over the root area and later from construction damage. It must be removed
Tree 1705: A 24-inch sweetgum north of Barre Hall has been declining since a soil grade change and sidewalk construction several years ago. Major dieback makes this tree an unreasonable risk and continued pruning is not appropriate so it must be removed.
Trees 3206, 3190, & 3191: All are approximately 20-inch willow oaks in the northwest sector of McGinty Mall adjacent to Newman Hall and sidewalks. All of these trees have large limbs with serious squirrel damage making them prone to failure. This is a high-traffic area for pedestrians so the tree must be removed.
Tree 3776: This 34-inch tulip poplar adjacent to the sidewalk between Freeman Hall and Fernow Street Cafe has had major root cuts years ago during sidewalk renovation. There is internal decay from large old branch wounds. The tree is close to the sidewalk, the road and Freeman Hall and must be removed.
Click here to view a PDF of the removal locations: Trees 3206, 3190 & 3191; & 3776, 1705, 3072, 1875 & 3374
July 30, 2009
Tree 3013: This is a 42-inch red oak between the Brooks Center and Strom Thurmond Institute. Resistograph borings showing marginal solid wood and a large cavity in the main trunk contribute to the risk failure of this tree. It must be removed. Removed
Tree 3015: This 38-inch white oak also located between the Brooks Center and Strom Thurmond Institute has a cracked outer shell and wood that is insufficient for structural soundness. It presents an unacceptable risk for failure. Removed
Tree 2638: This 26-inch white oak at the northeast side of Lowry Hall has been assessed for decay for several years. At last examination the tree had insufficient solid wood to be considered structurally sound so it must be removed. Removed
Tree 3940: The 31-inch red maple located near the service parking lot west of Hunter Hall has a large column of decay on the west side of the trunk and basal decay on the east side. Because of these structural problems and high vehicle and pedestrian traffic the tree presents an unreasonable risk of failure. Removed
Tree 3986: This is a 36-inch white oak in Trustee Park. It has fruiting bodies at the base and resistograph probes confirm decay. The tree appears to be leaning with soil heaving at the base. There is much pedestrian traffic in the area. Removed
Tree 5465: This 30-inch water oak with co-dominant stems has extreme decay in the trunk. Because of structural defects and its location in the President's lawn adjacent to the street it must be removed. Removed
Tree 1407: This 34-inch black maple has poorly attached co-dominant stems and extreme decay in the trunk. Because of the structural defect and its location in the President's lawn adjacent to a sidewalk and the street it must be removed. Removed
Tree 3622: This 58-inch southern red oak had soil filled around it many years ago and formed a secondary root system on one side of the tree. This root system may not be providing adequate structural support. There is basal decay and major top dieback has continued. Resistograph readings indicate significant decay. There is significant pedestrian and vehicular traffic in this portion of South President's Park. The tree must be removed.
Click here to view a PDF of the removal locations.