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j <br /> Interpretation of Changing Values _ <br /> "Soft" implementation Not only do historic trees have intrinsic <br /> Restoration of views or prairie should value, but they are also useful for <br /> happen slowly and carefully in conjunction interpreting how communityvalues change ~ <br /> with planting efforts. Implementation over time. The current trend towards tree <br /> should happen, therefore, in a way that preservation, and the need to balance it <br /> does notdramaticallychangethecharacter with other values such as views and , <br /> of the neighborhood. This could be restoration of endangered habitat, tells an . _;j <br /> achieved, for example, through organizing interesting story that would help foster <br /> immediate follow-through of restoration greater understanding within the <br /> efforts where trees and other vegetation community of the issues at stake. ~ { <br /> need to be removed. This would lessen Restoration of views and habitat should <br /> the transition time and show positive results address these questions through <br /> 1 . <br /> quickly. Also, taking small steps with interpretation and community outreach, <br /> restoration, one area at a time, would This applies not only to views, but to the <br /> smooth the transition, build consensus value and changing role of certain habitat <br /> around the success of small areas, and types, as well (the disappearance of ' <br /> spread maintenance needs out over savanna prairie, for example). _ <br /> several years. Community values <br /> Tree Replacement ~ affect the <br /> From a planning standpoint, preserving a Some trees that are removed to restore appearance of <br /> "girdle" of mature trees around the base historicviews maybe replaced with smaller, ' Skin»er Butte <br /> of the butte where trees currently exist native trees. The decision whether or not <br /> would help screen roads or other features to replace a tree may be made based on - ~ l <br /> and retain the appearance of the butte from the desired condition of a certain area at ~ <br /> downtown and neighborhoods. The Bird the time of restoration. For example, tree <br /> Migration Overlay Zone (see Figure 7) removal in areas for management as prairie <br /> generally achieves this effect from the may not be replaced. Trees in densely <br /> south. forested areas may also not be replaced <br /> to increase diversity in the opening left by <br /> s <br /> These recommendations apply equally to .the removal. Where savanna prairie is ~ <br /> viewshed and habitat restoration, or to any desired, however, or where views of the -i' <br /> other restoration project that has the <br /> , <br /> potential to significantly affect the views of j <br /> the butte. <br /> Historic Trees Figure 8: Critical Viewshed Overlay Zone <br /> Some trees on the butte have been planted <br /> as part of historic community events, and ~ ' <br /> represent the values of the community at ; <br /> the time. Special consideration should be ll~~ I~~~ ~ <br /> given to these trees during restoration of t <br /> views and habitat areas. The importance <br /> of views from the butte and their historic ~ 1 <br /> (and pre-historic) cultural function as a 1 <br /> lookout point againstthe intrinsicvalue and m Vi ,:r~ <br /> historic significance of certain trees will X83 r , , <br /> need to be carefully weighed. Clear criteria 1 . <br /> should be developed to consider these - ~flU ~ ` <br /> alternatives. VjEW , <br /> SOUTH - i <br /> , VIEW <br /> a I <br /> <br /> 74 Chapter 5: Master Plan ' ~ <br /> <br />