Analysis - the City of Rockford

Measure: Tree Species DiversityBenchmark: Attain a level of diversity whereby no species exceeds 10% of the total tree canopy.45%40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%AnalysisSpecies Diversity • Although ash trees are no longerallowed to be planted on City ROW,there is a need to discourage mapleplantings and move toward otherspecies.• Maples are an area of great concern ifa pest were to appear similar to EAB.Strategic PlanTo maintain & develop an attractive,sustainable, & safe transportationsystem.Office of Mayor Lawrence J. MorrisseyLEADING BOLDLY, W ORKING TOGETHER