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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments..........................................................................................1
Introduction ....................................................................................................3
Purpose .................................................................................................3

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1. Goals and Objectives .................................................................................6
Needs .....................................................................................................6
Inventory Objectives .............................................................................6
Determine Population Size and Characteristics ................................6
Assess Tree Risk ...............................................................................7
Determine Maintenance Needs .........................................................7
Record Work History ........................................................................7
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Improved Community Relations .......................................................8
Emergency Preparedness ..................................................................8

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Comprehensive Planting Plans .........................................................9
Improved Pest Response ...................................................................9
Documented Actions .........................................................................9

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Inventory Costs ...................................................................................10

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Data Collection Personnel ..............................................................10
Data Collection Equipment .............................................................10
Computing Needs ...........................................................................11
Software Type .................................................................................11
Software Compatibility ...................................................................11
Data Ownership ..............................................................................12
Budget .............................................................................................12
3. Inventory Types........................................................................................13
Periodic versus Continuous Inventories ..............................................13
Sample Tree Inventories ......................................................................13
Partial Tree Inventories .......................................................................14
Complete Tree Inventories ..................................................................15
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Location Information ..........................................................................16
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