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< Previous I Next > Gujdeliate�� for Vewelor irlo = nrd! ' ;� Evaluating Tree OnAlmatic lie., Goals for community forest programs Goals are central to developing an ordinance. Goals provide the basis for formulating and evaluating the management strategy and any tree ordinance that results from it. Thus, selecting appropriate and meaningful goals(step D is crucial to the success of the entire process. The goals described below are consistent with good urban forest management and are typical for municipal tree programs, but this list is not comprehensive. if you would like to see additional goals treated here, please contact us.) The goals described here are also specific enough to allow for evaluation. There is little paint in establishing a goal if there is no practical way of determining whether progress is being made towards realizing that goal. To answer the management questions "Are you getting what you want" and "What do you have", you will need to evaluate tree resources, management activities, and public attitudes. Evaluation methods are important tools for formulating and monitoring tree management strategies and monitoring ordinance performance. A variety of approaches can be used to help attain any given goal. You will need to decide which approaches are most appropriate for your own community. If the goal is to be addressed through a tree ordinance, one or more ordinance provisions may apply. For each goal listed below, we have included links to specific ordinance provisions that can be used to address that goal. We also describe and provide links to evaluation methods that can be used to evaluate progress towards each goal. Possible tree program goals: . 1. Establish and maintain maximum tree cover. . 2. Maintain trees in a healthy condition through good cultural practices. . 3. Establish and maintain an optimal level of age and species diversity. . 4. Promote conservation of tree resources. . 5. Select, situate, and maintain street trees appropriately to maximize benefits and minimize hazard nuisance hardscape damage, and maintenance costs. . 6. Centralize tree management under a person with the necessary expertise. . 7Promote efficient and cost-effective management of the urban forest. . S. Foster communitysupport for the local urban forestry program and encourage hood tree management on privately -owned properties. . 9. Facilitate the resolution of tree -related conflicts between citizens.