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APPENDIX B. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR THE DETERMINATION OF <br /> SPECIMEN TREES OR STANDS OF TREES. <br /> 1. Specimen Tree: <br /> a. Any tree in fair of better condition which <br /> equal or exceeds the following diameter sizes. <br /> i) Large hardwoods, e.g. oaks, ash, black <br /> cherry, red maple etc. 30 "dbh. <br /> ii) Large softwoods, e.g. pines, cedars etc. , <br /> 36" dbh. <br /> iii) Small trees, e.g. flowering crab, maple, <br /> ironwood, etc. <br /> b. A tree in fair or better condition must meet <br /> the following minimum standards. <br /> i) A life expectancy of greater than 15 years. <br /> ii) A relatively sound and solid trunk with no <br /> extensive decay or hollow, and less than 20% radial trunk <br /> dieback. <br /> iii) No more than one major and several minor <br /> dead limbs (hardwoods only) . <br /> iv) No major insect or pathological problem. <br /> C. A lesser sized tree can be considered a <br /> specimen if it is a rare or unusual species, of exceptional <br /> quality, or of historical significance. <br /> d. A lesser size tree can be considered a specimen <br /> if it is specifically used by a builder, developer, or design <br /> professional as a focal point in a project of landscape. <br /> 2 . Specimen tree stands - A contiguous grouping of trees <br /> which has been determined to be of high value. Determination <br /> is based upon the following criteria: <br /> a. A relatively mature even aged stand. <br /> b. A stand with purity of species composition or of a <br /> rare or unusual nature. <br /> C. A stand of historical significance. <br /> d. A stand with exceptional aesthetic quality. <br />