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• <br /> Page 4 <br /> July 24, 1996 <br /> Reference: Tree Assessment <br /> Location: West Broadway /Lincoln Street <br /> Subject: Construction Trauma <br /> The tree condition and structure is much like tree number one <br /> except there is a multitude of trunks, many codominate stems, <br /> some with included bark layers, poor structure and severe decay <br /> areas where the tree was topped approximately 34 years ago. <br /> The overall structure of the tree could be improved with proper <br /> pruning and cabling, but the tree would have to be maintained <br /> on a yearly bases. Even if this was accomplished the first severe <br /> winter storm that Eugene, Oregon was subjected to makes this <br /> tree a prime candidate for extensive breakage. <br /> The health as mentioned is fair to good, but symptoms of stress <br /> is obvious in the upper canopy, resulting in limb die back and <br /> yellowing undersized leaves. <br /> I believe this tree is struggling and with the forthcoming <br /> construction the tree will not be able to survive, regardless <br /> of the care and preservation program established for it. <br /> TREE NUMBER THREE: <br /> Black — walnut <br /> This tree is located 22 feet north and west of the stop sign <br /> at the intersection of West Broadway and Lincoln Street. It <br /> is growing in a 9.6 foot by 14 foot parking strip. <br /> The tree has a DBH of 28 inches and a DGL of 36.4 inches. The <br /> highest point is 75 feet and it has a diameter limb spread of <br /> 60 feet. Estimated age 75 years. <br /> Although the tree is growing in a confined area it is doing <br /> very well. The health and structure is very good to excellent. <br />