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May 23, 1996 <br /> <br />Steve Ach <br />City of Elk River <br /> <br />Dear Steve, <br /> <br />On Friday, May 17, I walked thru the forested area located at the NW <br />corner of Jackson and Highland to assess the forest condition and <br />species composition. Site is located along a slight ridge with some <br />depressions present. The forested area is approximately 3 acres in <br />size and the majority of the area is in good condition. As indicated on <br />attached sketch of site, an area of dead oak is located in the <br />southern part of the woods. The dead trees do not appear to be a <br />result of oak wilt and no signs of recent dieback are present (most <br />dead trees have been dead for 3 or more years). <br /> <br />The primary forest species present is the bur oak with average <br />diameters over 12 inches. Some significant-sized red oaks are also <br />present with some diameters over 20 inches. Other tree species <br />include hackberry, boxelder, cherry, and ash. Some young pin oak <br />regeneration is occurring along east edge of forest stand. <br /> <br />The area marked as dead on the map has large fallen oak trees that <br />pose a safety hazard and should be removed. Remaining forest <br />looks in good shape with many healthy, mature oak, some newly <br />established oak, and some tree species diversity. Any questions, <br />please call me at 263-8522. Thank you. <br /> <br />Tim Edgeton <br />County Forest Resource Specialist <br /> <br /> <br />