In the fall of 2017, the Bartlett Inventory Solutions ( BIS) Team from Bartlett Tree Experts conducted an inventory of trees on City-owned Parcels in the City of Aiken, SC. We identified 7,837 trees, including 3 groupings, which included 204 species. The attributes that we collected include tree latitude and longitude, size, age and condition class, and a visual assessment of tree structure, health, and vigor.

Tree Risk Assessments and Mitigation

Perform the recommended tree risk mitigation activities for the 244 trees (3%) which we found defects or concerns that prompted the need to use the International Society of Arboriculture’ s (ISA) risk matrices in the field. Risk mitigation activities will comply with current ANSI A300 standard practices.

Tree Risk Assessments and Mitigation

Perform the recommended tree risk mitigation activities for the 244 trees ( 3%) which we found defects or concerns that prompted the need to use the International Society of

Arboriculture’ s ( ISA) risk matrices in the field. Risk mitigation activities will comply with current ANSI A300 standard practices.

Soil Sampling

Taking soil samples throughout planting beds and actively managed areas. Soil analysis provides information on the presence of soil nutrients, pH, organic matter, and cation exchange capacity.

Bulk Density Sampling

Taking bulk density samples throughout planting beds and actively managed areas to determine the amount of soil compaction.

Soil Rx®

Apply Bartlett’ s Soil Rx® program to 10 trees (< 1%) to correct nutrient deficiencies and optimize soil conditions for the designated trees.

Root Invigoration™

Perform Bartlett’ s patented Root Invigoration™ on 447 trees (6%) to improve aeration and promote more efficient root growth, especially for high- value trees in disturbed areas.

Mulching

Wherever possible, apply 2-4 inches of mulch within the root zone to help moderate soil temperatures, reduce soil moisture loss, reduce soil compaction, provide nutrients, improve soil structure, and keep mowers and string trimmers away from tree trunks. The best mulch materials are wood chips, bark nuggets, composted leaves, or pine needles. To avoid potential disease problems, mulch should not be placed directly against the trunk.

Root Collar Excavations

Perform root collar excavations to 955 trees ( 12%) to lower risk of damaging conditions such as girdling roots, basal cankers, masking of root decay and lower-stem decay, and predisposing trees to various insect and disease pests.

Plant Health Care (PHC)

Implement Bartlett’ s PHC program to monitor pests and diseases on the subject trees.

Treatments are therapeutic and preventive, and treatment timing is based on pest life cycle.

Pruning

Prune 1,852 trees ( 24%) for safety, health, structure, and appearance. Pruning will comply with current ANSI A300 standard practices for pruning.