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April 6, 2005
Christina Cuervo / Bill Thompson
The Related Group of Florida
2828 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33145
Subject: Removal of Trees, Sheraton Hotel, Miami, FL
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Ms. Cuervo/Mr. Thompson,
The purpose of this letter is to discuss the recommended removal versus relocation of three
trees at the current Sheraton Hotel, 495 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL. There are many factors
involved in the consideration of whether or not to relocate existing trees on a site. These
factors fall into two broad categories: physiological factors and site conditions.
First, we examine physiological factors. These include, but are not limited to, vigor and
vitality, structural integrity, potentially hazardous conditions, insect and disease problems,
and overall health of the candidate. Physiological factors help in determining if a tree will be
able to survive the relocation process, continue to sustain its health and development, and
that no hazardous conditions will be created. After assessing the physiological conditions of
the potential candidates, consideration is then given to site conditions and their associated
limitations to relocation.
Second, existing site conditions and limitations are also important factors. Limitations to
relocation are imposed by the proximity of existing buildings, structures, utilities, curbs,
asphalt, and sidewalks. The site conditions have several impacts on the logistics of
relocation. First, site conditions can limit the available area from which a root ball can be
excavated. Root ball size is determined by the diameter of the tree to be relocated and an
appropriately sized root ball is essential to survival. Therefore, if the size of the root ball that
can be excavated is not appropriate for the size of the tree because of site limitations a tree
will not be considered for relocation. Second, site conditions can present safety concerns.
Underground utilities such as gas lines and electrical lines not only present serious dangers
to workers but also will impact the size of root ball that can be excavated. Finally, site
conditions impact the ability to relocate a tree from its current position. A tree in close
proximity to building structures will not only have a limited area for root mass but may not be
able to be moved because of obstacles surrounding the tree, Site conditions can pose
serious limitations to the relocation of trees that are otherwise physiologically good
candidates. On the Sheraton site, three trees have not been recommended for relocation.
These are Trees #1, #7 and #11.
1211 Dry Fork Creek Lane, Bethpage, TN 37022 Telephone (815) 841-3080 Fax (615) 841-3316 www.sca-nr.com
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Christina Cuervo
April 6, 2005
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Tree #1 was not recommended based on the proximity of underground utilities. As
discussed earlier, underground utilities not only affect the available size of the root bail for
excavation but also pose serious safety hazards. At this time, it is not apparent if the existing
utilities can be disturbed.
Tree #7 was not recommended for several reasons. First, the tree has very poor form and
structure. This poor structure is due to competition with Tree #6. Second, there is not
enough available area from which to excavate appropriately sized root balls for both Trees
#6 and #7. It is our opinion that of the two trees, #6 is the better candidate. It would be very
difficult to move both together in one rootball.
Tree #11 was not recommended because an appropriate root ball for a tree of its size
cannot be excavated. It is also surrounded on all sides by structures. As the tree stands, it is
not possible to move it from its current position.
Of the 11 Live Oak trees on the Sheraton site only these three have not been recommended
for relocation because of their failure to meet physiological criteria and/or restrictive site
conditions.
if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Scott Freedman
I.S.A. Certified Arborist #Pa-1411.A
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