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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-24 - Urban Parks and Forestry Board - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 PM B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Public Service Announcements E. Approval of Minutes E.1 Urban Parks and Forestry Board Meeting Minutes April 25, 2024 (phillips) F. Consent Items G. Public Comments THE URBAN PARKS & FORESTRY BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA UPF AGENDA Thursday, May 23, 2024 General information about the Urban Parks & Forestry Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository. If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to comments@bozeman.net or by visiting the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00pm on the day of the meeting. Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through Video Conference during the appropriate agenda items. As always, the meeting will be streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the City on cable channel 190. For more information please contact Mitch Overton, moverton@bozeman.net This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Video Conference: Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting. Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in- person United States Toll +1 346 248 7799 Access code: 934 5616 9186 This is the time to comment on any matter falling within the scope of the Urban Parks & Forestry Board. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating 1 H. Special Presentations I. Action Items I.1 I move to approve and recommend the work plan narrative to the commission, supplemental to the 2024-2025 UPF Workplan.(phillips) J. FYI/Discussion J.1 Park Superintendent Thom White will give an Update On Bozeman Parks and Cemetery.(White) J.2 The Urban Park and Forestry Board board will start the first work session of recommended updates to the current street tree guide.(Nordquest) K. Adjournment to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Board cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Board shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name and place of residence in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. General public comments to the Board can be found on their Laserfiche repository page. This board generally meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Citizen Advisory Board meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact our Acting ADA Coordinator, Max Ziegler, at 406.582.2439 (TDD 406.582.2301). 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:none SUBJECT:Urban Parks and Forestry Board Meeting Minutes April 25, 2024 MEETING DATE:May 23, 2024 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes RECOMMENDATION:Approve STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:Urban Parks and Forestry Board Meeting Minutes April 25, 2024 UNRESOLVED ISSUES:none ALTERNATIVES:none FISCAL EFFECTS:none Attachments: UPF Minutes 42524.pdf Report compiled on: May 14, 2024 3 Bozeman Urban Parks and Forestry Minutes, April 25, 2024 Page 1 of 2 THE URBAN PARKS & FORESTRY MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES April 25, 2024 General information about the Urban Parks & Forestry Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository. A) Call to Order - 6:00 PM Present: Dan Fenn, Alice Stanley, Teri Lumsden, Brandt Berube Absent: None Excused: None B) 00:01:48 Disclosures C) 00:01:58 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:02:02 Public Service Announcements E) 00:02:08 Approval of Minutes E.1 00:02:15 Urban Parks and Forestry Minutes from March 28th 2024 Urban Parks and Forestry Minutes 3282024.pdf -00:00:01 Motion to approve approve Teri Lumsden: Motion Alice Stanley: 2nd 00:02:47 Vote on the Motion to approve approve The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Dan Fenn Alice Stanley Teri Lumsden Brandt Berube 4 Bozeman Urban Parks and Forestry Minutes, April 25, 2024 Page 2 of 2 Disapprove: None F) 00:02:53 Consent Items G) 00:03:01 Public Comments 00:04:38 Dan McCarty H) Special Presentations I) Action Items J) FYI/Discussion J.1 00:04:44 Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting at North Meadows Park North Meadows Park Streetview.png North Meadows Tree Planting.jpg J.2 01:02:13 Overview of the Street Tree Guide with a Comparison of the Current Version and Internal Progress to the Update. Forestry Update - UPF Board - 4-25-24 (002).pdf K) 01:19:30 Adjournment This board generally meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 5 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:none SUBJECT:I move to approve and recommend the work plan narrative to the commission, supplemental to the 2024-2025 UPF Workplan. MEETING DATE:May 23, 2024 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Review UPF Work Plan and Narrative for Commission Approval STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:none UNRESOLVED ISSUES:none ALTERNATIVES:none FISCAL EFFECTS:none Attachments: UPF Work Plan 2024-2025 and narrative.pdf Report compiled on: May 14, 2024 6 1 Urban, Parks and Forestry Board Work Plan 2024-2025 Focus Area 1: Organize the annual Arbor Day Program Work Plan Item 1A: Contribute capacity to Annual Arbor Day Program Resolution 5328 adopts the Urban Parks and Forestry Board (UPF Board) focus area of organizing the annual Arbor Day program. In order to contribute capacity to Annual Arbor Day Program the Board recommends aligning an annual work plan item. The site selection for 2024 was voted on by the board and the unanimous decision is to plant 10 trees at North Meadows Park. The Forestry Division will take the lead on training board members to properly explain all the details of a successful planting to the public. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board will provide support and training throughout this planting during the Arbor Day Event at North Meadows Park. The 2025 site selection will occur in accordance with the work plan schedule and matrix. Focus Area 2: Review Reports Pertaining to Activity in Bozeman’s Urban Forests Work Plan Item 2A: Update the Urban Forestry Management Plan Resolution 5328 adopts the Urban Parks and Forestry Board focus area of reviewing reports pertaining to Bozeman’s urban forests. As such the UPF Board has recommended that an update to the Urban Forestry Management Plan is timely and appropriate for the 2024-2025 work plan. The City of Bozeman last completed its Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP) in 2016. This plan is a comprehensive review of Bozeman’s urban forest and how we can fully realize the benefits of our trees. The UFMP was developed with public input, professional consulting, and Forestry Division staff. The plan was further reviewed by Bozeman’s Tree Advisory Board and approved by City Commission. The UFMP explains the many benefits trees provide for our community and provides a strategy for management and planning for the future. As the city continues to grow, healthy trees will become an increasingly important part of our community. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board will provide feedback and amendments throughout the update. Work Plan Item 2B: Update the Street Tree Guide Resolution 5328 adopts the Urban Parks and Forestry Board focus area of reviewing reports pertaining to Bozeman’s urban forests. The UPF Board has recommended and adopted updating the Bozeman street tree guide as a work plan item for the 2024/2025 calendar years. The Street Tree Guide is a comprehensive list of species and varieties that are approved for boulevard plantings. There is much to consider for boulevard trees, as they need adequate space from underground utilities, sidewalks, driveways, and other trees. The guide includes brief descriptions, locations of specimens, and tips on proper tree care. The guide is used by residents, developer, nurseries, landscapers, and surrounding communities. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board will provide feedback and amendments throughout the update. Work Plan Item 2C: Contribute to Historic Preservation Policy Development regarding Trees Resolution 5328 adopts the Urban Parks and Forestry Board focus area of reviewing reports pertaining to Bozeman’s urban forests. During the 2024 and 2025 work plan timeline the UPF Board will contribute to Historic Preservation Divisions policy development regarding tree preservation and or trees as landmarks. Historic Preservation is an established priority of city planning in Bozeman. Preservation goes beyond saving old buildings, it creates a unique sense of place, a sense of community and bridges the gap between the past and our future. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board will provide feedback and assistance as needed throughout the policy development. 7 2 Focus Area 3: Assess the equity distribution of access to urban parks and trails with an emphasis on traditionally underserved communities and neighborhoods, and address identified issues of disparity. Work Plan Item 3A: PRAT Implementation/10 minute walk Analysis/Anchor Routes/Cash in Lieu Grant Program Resolution 5328 adopts assessing the equity distribution of access to urban parks and trails, with an emphasis on traditionally underserved communities and neighborhoods, and address identified issues of disparity. As such the UPF Board work plan for 2024/2025 includes an analysis of access to parks by all residents, the development of additional pathway and trail routes, and further developing a funded grant program, as recommended in the recently updated Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation (PRAT) Plan. The plan identifies a vision and realistic, actionable goals for the City’s most valued places – its parks, trails, and recreation facilities. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board will provide feedback and amendments throughout the update. Focus Area 4: Evaluate the City’s Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan from Drafting through Adoption Work Plan Item 4A: Create a UDC update package utilizing PRAT Plan Recommendations Resolution 5328 adopts evaluating the City’s parks, recreation, open space and trails (PROST) plan from drafting through adoption. The PRAT plan (formally PROST) identifies a vision and realistic, actionable goals for the City’s most valued places – its parks, trails, and recreation facilities. As such the UPF Board recommends and has adopted utilizing recommendations from the PRAT to create a package of Unified Development Code (UDC) updates as related to parks, recreation, and trails for City Commission approval and adoption into the UDC. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board will provide feedback and amendments throughout the update. Focus Area 5: Provide recommendations, when requested, about the City’s Sunset Hills Cemetery Work Plan Item 5A: Bi-annual Staff Update about Sunset Hills Cemetery and provide recommendations as needed Resolution 5328 adopts that the UPF Board will provide recommendations, when requested, about the City’s Sunset Hills Cemetery. The 73-acre Sunset Hills Cemetery, the only City owned and maintained cemetery, is a virtual arboretum of stately pine, fir, spruce, ash, maple, cedar and various ornamental trees. The cemetery currently contains over 16,000 burial sites with nine dedicated affiliation areas and room for expansion. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board will provide feedback during the updates. 8 3 URBAN PARKS & FORESTRY ADVISORY BOARD WORK PLAN 2024-2025 Focus Area 1: Organize the Annual Arbor Day Program WP Item Description: Strategic Priorities Connection: Board Time Commitment: Staff Time Commitment: Schedule: Budget Impact: A. Contribute capacity to Annual Arbor Day Program Sustainable Environment 3 meetings and one volunteer day/year moderate December through April Budgeted in Annual Forestry Div. Budget Focus Area 2: Review reports pertaining to activity in Bozeman’s urban forests WP Item Description: Strategic Priorities Connection: Board Time Commitment: Staff Time Commitment: Schedule: Budget Impact: A. Update Urban Forestry Management Plan Sustainable Environment Up to 3 meetings/year substantial Years 1 & 2 Budgeted in Annual Forestry Div. Budget B. Update the Street Tree Guide Sustainable Environment Up to 3 meetings per/year moderate Year 1 Budgeted in Annual Forestry Div. Budget C. Contribute to Historic Preservation policy development for trees Well Planned City Up to 3 meetings moderate Year 1 Budgeted in Annual Forestry Div. Budget Focus Area 3: Assess the equity distribution of access to urban parks and trails, with an emphasis on traditionally underserved communities and neighborhoods, and address identified issues of disparity. WP Item Description: Strategic Priorities Connection: Board Time Commitment: Staff Time Commitment: Schedule: Budget Impact: A. PRAT Implementation: -10 minute Walk Analysis -Anchor Routes -Cash in lieu grant program Safe, Welcoming Community Up to 3 meetings/year substantial Year 1 and 2 P&TD 9 4 Focus Area 4: Evaluate the City’s Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan from drafting through adoption WP Item Description: Strategic Priorities Connection: Board Time Commitment: Staff Time Commitment: Schedule: Budget Impact: A. Create a UDC update package utilizing PRAT plan recommendati ons Well Planned City Up to 4 meetings/year substantial Year 1 and 2 P&TD Focus Area 5: Provide recommendations, when requested, about the City’s Sunset Hills Cemetery WP Item Description: Strategic Priorities Connection: Board Time Commitment: Staff Time Commitment: Schedule: Budget Impact: A. Bi-annual staff update about Sunset Hills Cemetery and provide recommendations as needed Well Planned City Sustainable Environment As needed As needed As needed year 1 and 2 Cemetery 10 5 11 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:none SUBJECT:Park Superintendent Thom White will give an Update On Bozeman Parks and Cemetery. MEETING DATE:May 23, 2024 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Update Urban Parks and Forestry Board on Bozeman Parks and Cemetery STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:none UNRESOLVED ISSUES:none ALTERNATIVES:none FISCAL EFFECTS:none Report compiled on: May 15, 2024 12 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:none SUBJECT:The Urban Park and Forestry Board board will start the first work session of recommended updates to the current street tree guide. MEETING DATE:May 23, 2024 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Review and make edits. STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:Updating the current Street Tree Guide UNRESOLVED ISSUES:none ALTERNATIVES:none FISCAL EFFECTS:none Attachments: Street Tree Guide.pdf Report compiled on: May 16, 2024 13 S TREET T REE G UIDE City of Bozeman Selecting and Planting Bozeman’s Urban Forest 14 Page 2 The urban forest provides a multitude of economic, environ- mental and social benefits, and is therefore an essential part of our city infrastructure. Trees improve air quality by cap- turing both gaseous and particulate pollutants, cool cities and save energy by shading buildings and pavement, se- quester greenhouse gasses, and reduce erosion and storm- water runoff by absorbing an average of 1000 gallons of rainwater per tree each year. Recent studies have shown that the urban forest positively affects both the mental and physical health of a city's inhabitants. Urban trees also in- crease property values, reduce crime, provide wildlife habi- tat, and strengthen a community's sense-of-place. A recent analysis indicates that each year Bozeman receives an aver- age of $2.3 million of benefits from its ~20,000 publicly- owned trees. 15 City of Bozeman Page 3 Private lots in Bozeman are bordered by a public right-of- way strip, typically 11.5 feet from the curb, which includes the sidewalk and boulevard planting strip. Selecting the proper tree is particularly important for the boulevard planting strip. Improper species/location choices, planting depth and inadequate watering are the most common caus- es of new tree failure. This brochure, compiled by the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board and the City Forestry Division, is designed to help you select trees suitable for planting on Bozeman streets. You can also use it to tour Bozeman’s beautiful collection of trees. We have attempted to include as many trees as pos- sible that fit within parameters defined by cultural, ecologi- cal and storm water regulatory constraints. Small trees that are usable under utility lines are indicated (see Legend on pg. 4), however shade trees should be used wherever possi- ble, as greater benefits are derived from larger, longer-lived trees. Ash trees are no longer recommended due to introduction into the U.S. of an exotic wood-boring beetle, the emerald ash borer. With ash trees comprising over 75% of Bo- zeman’s mature street trees, this issue has brought to the forefront the importance of species diversity in the urban landscape. For this reason, trees with significant cultural limitations have been included (see page 4), which if sited properly, can provide additional diversity and beauty to Bo- zeman’s urban forest. 16 Page 4 LEGEND U Trees suitable for planting under UTILITY lines. —These trees have a mature height of less than 30 feet and are often slow growing. L Trees with significant cultural LIMITATIONS that restrict where they can be planted. —These trees can make suitable street trees if carefully located. See text for specific limitations. Flowering —These trees have showy blossoms which can attract bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Fall Color —These trees have showy fall color. GLOSSARY Boulevard Planting Strip: The area between the sidewalk and street that is usually planted with grass or other perennials, and trees. This area is within the public right-of-way that is typically 11.5 feet from the curb. Also referred to as a road verge, sidewalk buffer, tree belt, tree lawn, utility strip or parkway, among other names. Cultivar: Acronym for Cultivated Variety. Refers to a plant selected for special characteristics that can be maintained through clonal propagation. Cultivars are indicated by single quotation marks, e.g. ‘Redmond’ Linden. Fireblight: A bacterial disease that is common in Bozeman on apples, crabapples, pears, mountainash, hawthorn and other members of the rose (Rosaceae) family. Soil pH: Describes the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. A pH value of 7 is neutral, while values less than 7 are increasingly acidic and values greater than 7 are increasingly alkaline. Sunscald: Damage to bark tissues (usually on the southwest side) caused by rapid freezing at sunset on cold winter days. Prevent by locating sus- ceptible trees where they are protected from afternoon sun in winter or by wrapping the trunk. 17 City of Bozeman Page 5 TREE SPECIES GUIDE U ALDER (Alnus species) Alders are often shrubby when young, but single-trunk forms can make suitable street trees. Alders are tolerant of wet soils and have interest-ing catkins. Mature height: 20-30’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-4 depending on species Growth rate: Moderate See at: Tuckerman Park (east side along Bozeman Creek); 1716 S. Will-son ASH (Fraxinus species) Ash trees are no longer permitted for planting due to their susceptibility to the emerald ash borer, a wood-boring beetle introduced from China. While this insect has not been found in Montana, it is expected to spread throughout most of the U.S. in the coming decades. (for the latest information see http://www.emeraldashborer.info/) BIRCH, PAPER (Betula papyrifera) Paper Birch is known for its white bark and bright yellow fall color. Use of this species is limited due to its marginal tolerance of heat and drought. May be useful in wider boulevard planting strips with good soil and/or irrigation. Mature height: 30-40’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Moderate See at: 1101 Mountainash Ave. BIRCH, RIVER (Betula nigra) River birch has attractive, reddish-brown, exfoliating bark. Use of this tree is limited by its intolerance of alkaline (high pH) soils. Plant only in areas with a soil pH below 7. Mature height: 30-40’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 Growth rate: Moderate See at: 2710 W. Villard (along Greenway) BUCKEYE, OHIO (Aesculus glabra) Yellowish flowers in spring, “buckeye” fruit and orange fall color. This tree is best reserved for larger boulevard planting strips as the nuts can become a litter problem. Mature height: 25-40’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Slow See at: 703 S. 10th; 1108 Mountain Ash L L 18 L U U U Page 6 CHOKECHERRY, AMUR (Prunus maackii) A small tree with unusual amber-colored, exfoliating bark. Mature height: 15-30’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Moderate See at: 3042 John Deere; Alder Creek Dr. (in median at entrance to subdivision) CHOKECHERRY (Prunus virginiana) A native tree with white flowers in spring and small fruit that attract birds. Use of this tree is limited due to a variety of cultural and disease problems including suckering and black knot fungus. May be useful in wider boulevard planting strips and under utility wires. Red-leaved cul-tivars ’Shubert’ and ’Canada Red’ are common. Mature height: 15-30’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Moderate See at: 3942 Broadwater CRABAPPLE, FLOWERING (Malus hybrids) Flowering crabapple is a very popular small ornamental tree. All have showy flowers in spring, and cultivars are available with a variety of flower colors and habits. Because of potential issues with differences among cultivars in branching habit, fruit size and resistance to fire-blight, contact the Bozeman Forestry Division for a current list of ac-ceptable cultivars. Mature height: 10’-25’ depending on cultivar USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-4 depending on cultivar Growth rate: Moderate See at: 160 Meagher -‘Spring Snow’ cultivar; 115 S. Wallace -‘Brandywine’ cultivar ELM, AMERICAN (Ulmus americana) A durable tree with vase-shaped habit. Only cultivars resistant to Dutch Elm Disease should be planted. Mature height: 60-70’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Moderate to fast See at: 209 South 6th; 211 Meagher; Westfield Park (along trail); 820 Hunters Way -‘Brandon’ cultivar ELM, Hybrids (Ulmus hybrids) A variety of cultivars are available, most are resistant to Dutch Elm Dis-ease. Mature height: 50-70’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-4 depending on cultivar Growth rate: Moderate to fast 19 City of Bozeman Page 7 HACKBERRY, COMMON (Celtis occidentalis) Common Hackberry is a durable species that has proven to be a reliable tree in Bozeman. Mature height: 30-50’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Moderate See at: 208 North 15th; 711 Hunters Way U HAWTHORN (Crataegus species and hybrids) A variety of species and cultivars are available, most have showy spring flowers, small, colorful fruit and good fall color. Only varieties with few or no thorns should be planted. Contact the Bozeman Forestry Division for a current list of acceptable cultivars. Mature height: 15-30’ depending on species/cultivar USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-4 depending on species/cultivar Growth rate: Slow to moderate See at: 429 E. Story; South Side Park (along College, 3rd tree from cor-ner) HONEYLOCUST (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis) The thornless common honeylocust has fine-textured leaves that turn bright yellow in fall. Plant only male cultivars, as female plants bear long fruit pods that can become a litter problem. Mature height: 40-60’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 Growth rate: Moderate to fast See at: 311 North 17th; 1009 Mountain Ash -‘Skyline’ cultivar U LILAC, JAPANESE TREE (Syringa reticulata) Showy, large clusters of white flowers in June and persistent copper-colored capsules in fall. Mature height: 15-30’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Slow to moderate See at: 900 block of South 8th (east and west boulevards); City Shop Complex, 814 N. Bozeman (along Tamarack) L LINDEN, AMERICAN, or BASSWOOD (Tilia americana) A large tree with heart-shaped leaves. All lindens have fragrant flowers in summer that are attractive to many pollinators, especially bees. Use of this tree is limited due to its susceptibility to damaged by road salt and intolerance of drought. May be useful in wider boulevard planting strips with good soil and/or irrigation. Mature height: 30-50’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Moderate See at: 312 South 6th 20 Page 8 LINDEN, Hybrids (Tilia hybrids) A broad group of hybrid cultivars that are good street trees. All lindens have fragrant flowers in summer that are attractive to many pollinators, especially bees. Many cultivars, including ‘Dropmore’, ’Glenleven’ and ‘Redmond’, are commonly available. Mature height: 30-60’ depending on cultivar USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-4 depending on cultivar Growth rate: Slow to moderate See at: 906 & 905 Brentwood -’Redmond’ cultivar LINDEN, LITTLELEAF (Tilia cordata) The littleleaf linden has a formal, pyramidal habit and fragrant flowers in summer that are attractive to many pollinators, especially bees. Smaller leaves than other lindens. Mature height: 30-50’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Slow to moderate See at: 1024 South Grand U MAACKIA, AMUR (Maackia amurensis) This durable small tree has white flowers in summer and short seed pods in fall. Mature height: 15-25’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Slow See at: 2436 Snapdragon; south 8th median (first block south of Main Street) U MAPLE, AMUR (Acer ginnala; also Acer tataricum spp. ginnala) The single-trunk form is suitable for use on boulevard planting strips. Has bright orange to red fall color (image on bottom of pg. 9). Mature height: 15-20’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Moderate See at: 1212 Brentwood; 702 Hunters Way MAPLE, FREEMAN (Acer x freemanii) This hybrid maples has excellent orange-red fall color. Cultivars vary in form and mature size, therefore careful selection is important. Contact the Bozeman Forestry Division for cultivar information. Mature height: 40-60’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-4 depending on cultivar Growth rate: Moderate to fast depending on cultivar See at: Harvest Creek Park between Durston & Oak (on boulevard along Annie) 21 City of Bozeman Page 9 MAPLE, NORWAY (Acer platanoides) A wide range of cultivars are available, including the red-leaved ‘Royal Red’ and ‘Crimson King’. Mature height: 40-50’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 Growth rate: Moderate to slow depending on cultivar See at: 721 N. Bozeman -‘Schwedleri’ cultivar 1014 S. 6th -‘Emerald Queen’ cultivar L MAPLE, RED (Acer rubrum) Red maple has small red flowers in spring and bright red-orange fall color. Use of this tree is limited by its intolerance of alkaline (high pH) soils. Plant only in areas with a soil pH below 7. Mature height: 30-40’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth Rate: Moderate to fast See At: 920 Brentwood L MAPLE, SUGAR (Acer saccharum) The Sugar Maple is widely regarded for its excellent orange-red fall col-or. Use of this species is limited due to its general intolerance of urban conditions and the susceptibility of young trees to sunscald. May be useful in wider boulevard planting strips with good soil and/or irrigation. Mature height: 50-60’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 Growth rate: Slow to moderate See at: South 10th & College (along 10th); 419 S. Grand U MAPLE, TATARIAN (Acer tataricum) Similar to the Amur Maple. The single-trunk form is suitable for use on boulevard planting strips. Mature height: 20-25’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Moderate See at: Bozeman City Shops, 814 N. Bozeman (south side along as-pen); and 1014 Woodland 22 Page 10 L MOUNTAINASH (Sorbus aucuparia and hybrids) Mountainash have white flowers in spring and showy clusters of orange fruit in fall. Use of this tree is limited in urban areas due to its high sus-ceptibility to fireblight and sunscald. May be useful in areas that are protected from afternoon sun in winter. The oakleaf mountainash is less susceptible to fireblight. Mature height: 20-25’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Moderate See at: 609 S. 12th; 619 S. Willson; 1316 S. Black (oakleaf type) OAK, BUR (Quercus macrocarpa) An adaptable, slow-growing native oak that develops character with age. Mature height: 50-70’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Slow See at: 403 West Alderson; 601 S. 6th OAK, NORTHERN RED (Quercus rubra) The northern red oak has good branching structure and rich red fall col-or. This tree has proven hardy in Bozeman. Mature height: 40-60’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 Growth rate: Moderate See at: 941 New Holland; 35 Meriwether U PEAR, USSURIAN (Pyrus ussuriensis) The hardiest of all pears and the least susceptible to fire blight. The fruit is not palatable. Has white flowers in spring, glossy foliage and bright orange-red fall color. Plant only ornamental cultivars such as ‘Bailfrost’ and ’MorDak’ to minimize fruit development. Mature height: 15-25’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 Growth rate: Moderate See at: 548 E. Babcock (on Wallace) U SERVICEBERRY, APPLE (Amelanchier x grandiflora) Small trees with attractive spring flowers, edible fruit and red fall color. Single-trunk forms are being trialed as street trees in Bozeman. Mature height: 15-18’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 Growth rate: Slow 23 City of Bozeman Page 11 There are 2 Ways to Obtain a Tree for Your Boulevard Planting Strip 1. COST SHARE PROGRAM The Cost Share Program provides new boulevard trees at a shared cost between residents and the City of Bozeman’s Forestry Division. These trees are planted by Forestry Division staff. To qualify for this program: • Planting site must be on the boulevard planting strip, inside city limits. • Site must be to final landscape grade and residence must be occupied. • If site is not irrigated, the homeowner must agree to provide supplemental watering during the first two growing seasons. The Cost Share Program opens in mid-March with applications available at City Hall and on the Forestry website (www.bozeman.net/forestry). A limited number of trees are ordered each year for this program, and participation is on a first-received basis. All trees will have a minimum trunk diameter of 1.5”, either balled & burlapped or container-grown, and will be planted by Forestry crews May-June. Staking, mulching, and watering bags are included. 24 City of Bozeman Page 12 2. PURCHASE AND PLANT A TREE YOURSELF Step 1. Contact 811 to locate Underground Utilities Call 1-800-424-5555 or visit Montana811.org to have your under- ground utilities located (free service) . Step 2: Obtain a Planting Permit After underground utilities are marked, fill out a Planting Permit avail- able on the Forestry Division website (www.bozeman.net/ departments/parks-and-recreation/forestry/resources). Forestry staff will provide feedback on your site conditions and rec- ommend appropriate tree varieties and spacing. Step 3. Purchase and Plant the Tree Once the Forestry Division approves your permit, you can proceed with purchase and planting! It is very important to plant trees at the correct depth; expose the root flare or top-most root at the surface level. All new trees require 2 support stakes, a 3’ diameter ring of wood chip mulch, and regular watering for 2 years. Don’t skimp on these key elements of care to get your new tree started properly! 25 Page 13 Planting a Tree Continued... BALLED AND BURLAPPED: These trees are field-grown, and dug with a ball of soil around the roots that is wrapped with burlap material. Dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball, and no deeper than is re- quired for the tree to sit at the correct depth. Cut and pull the burlap below soil level. Backfill the hole with topsoil and settle the backfill by watering the hole thoroughly. Mulching: Mulch the planting area with a 2-4” layer of mulch such as bark or wood chips, keeping the mulch several inches away from the trunk. Staking: Drive in two metal or 2 x 2” wood stakes outside the root ball and deeper than the backfill. Secure the tree using only soft flexible material, allowing for some sway, which will help develop a stronger trunk and root system. Soft flexible material against trunk 2-4” of mulch Graft union (Kept away from trunk) Root flare Top-most root Burlap below Hole twice as soil level wide as root ball 26 City of Bozeman Page 14 BARE-ROOT: These trees are field-grown, dug without soil on the roots, and shipped/stored in a cool, moist environment. It is important not to let the roots become dry before planting. Bare-root trees will be the least-expensive, will be slower during the first season, but fol- lowing establishment may perform better than other forms. Create a mound of soil at the bottom of the hole, then spread the roots evenly over the mound. Set the tree at the correct depth by adjusting the size of the mound. Backfill the hole with topsoil and settle the backfill by watering the hole thoroughly. Mulch and stake the tree as described under Balled and Burlapped. Mound of soil Graft union Root flare Wide planting hole CONTAINER-GROWN: These trees are grown and sold in a container. Trees grown in standard plastic containers will have roots that circle the inside perimeter of the container. It is important to cut these roots to encourage their growth outwards into the soil by making four deep, vertical slices using a spade or knife. Backfill the hole with topsoil and settle the backfill by watering the hole thoroughly. Mulch and stake the tree as described under Balled and Burlapped. Vertical slices cut through circling roots Graft union Root flare Wide planting hole 27 POST-PLANTING WATERING: New trees need to be watered during the first two growing seasons after planting. We recommend a minimum of 20 gallons per tree per week, from May-September. Watering is the homeowner’s responsibility. Watering bags simplify the process and are available through the Cost Share Program. MULCHING/TRUNK GUARDS: Wood chip mulch is critical to efficient watering and protecting the base of trees. Trunk guards should also be placed on all new trees, and mulch should be a permanent fixture separating trees from lawns and other landscape plants. Mulching is the homeowner’s responsibility. STAKE REMOVAL: Stakes should be removed after one year. The Forestry Divi- sion will remove stakes from cost-share trees. Homeowners are responsible for removing stakes from trees that they planted. WRAPPING: Thin-barked trees, especially mountainash and maples, will benefit from having the trunk wrapped during the winter with a protective paper or plastic wrap that can be purchased at most garden centers. Be sure to remove the wrap in spring. PRUNING: Trees in the boulevard and other public rights-of-way are pruned by the Forestry Division. TREE REMOVAL: Trees in need of removal due to disease, insect damage or risk potential will be removed at the discretion of Forestry personnel, and replace- ment options may be available. Permission to remove a healthy tree from the boulevard may be granted by the Forestry Division, and if denied, may be con- tested before the Urban Parks & Forestry Board. THE CITY OF BOZEMAN FORESTRY DIVISION Forestry Division personnel are ISA Certified Arborists who prune city trees, diagnose insect and disease problems, remove dead and dying trees, and replace trees accord- ing to the Arbor Specifications Manual and the Tree Ordinance. Forestry personnel work to maintain the Bozeman urban forest with funding from a yearly property assessment mandated by the City Commission. City of Bozeman –Forestry Division P.O. Box 1230 Phone: 406-582-3225 Bozeman, MT 59771 www.bozeman.net/forestry 28 29