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| Web URL(s): | https://gsrpdf.lib.msu.edu/?file=/2000s/2005/0509BC.pdf
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| Publication Type:
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| Content Type: | Turftwister Q & A |
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| Corporate Author(s): | USGA Green Section |
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| Title: | [Advice on tree evaluation programs] |
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| Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 43, No. 5, September/October 2005, p. [38]. |
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| Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
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| # of Pages: | 1 |
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| Question: | "I understand that tree evaluation programs are becoming quite popular on golf courses in the Northeast, and I am exploring the idea of starting a similar program for our golf course. Any advice that you could offer would be greatly appreciated." |
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| Source of Question: | Ontario |
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| Answer/Response: | "Developing a comprehensive tree evaluation program is an excellent way to help prioritize tree care on your golf course. The best way to start is by marking each tree using an inconspicuous, numbered metal tag that can be purchased from a forestry supply company. Marking trees during the off-season helps save time during the evaluation phase, which is best conducted during the late summer, when play slows down, leaves are still on the trees, and extreme shade issues are apparent since the angle of the sun is lower in the horizon. Evaluations are most fruitful when conducted by your course superintendent, agronomist, arborist, golf professional, and green chairman/president. If trees are controversial, then it may be best to also invite one or two members who can serve as a conduit of factual information to the membership. Each tree should be identified, measured for caliper at breast-height, and evaluated using several criteria, including safety, health, agronomics, playability, and aesthetics. Finally, assign an action step for each tree, including removal (priority 1, 2, 3 . . .), pruning (priority 1, 2, 3 . . .), relocation, or leave as is." |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Evaluative methods; Recommendations; Tree maintenance
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| Abstract/Contents: | Responds to a question from a reader regarding the development of a tree evaluation program. Recommends "marking each tree using an inconspicuous, numbered metal tag". States that "each tree should be identified, measured for caliper at breast-height, and evaluated using several criteria, including safety, health, agronomics, playability, and aesthetics". |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
USGA Green Section. 2005. [Advice on tree evaluation programs]. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 43(5):p. [38]. |
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