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by Melanie McDermott
Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: i-Tree Planting Calculator
Topic: B&B vs. bare root & other planting stock
Replies: 2
Views: 56855

Re: B&B vs. bare root & other planting stock

Many thanks for all your super-prompt and helpful answers!
by Melanie McDermott
Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: i-Tree Planting Calculator
Topic: B&B vs. bare root & other planting stock
Replies: 2
Views: 56855

B&B vs. bare root & other planting stock

The only parameter for planting stock is DBH. Have you found that differences in growth & associated benefits (CO2 sequestration , etc) do not vary significantly by the type of planting stocks -- balled and burlap, bare root, container grown etc? If the stock is advertised as, say, 7-gallon cont...
by Melanie McDermott
Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: i-Tree Planting Calculator
Topic: Condition of plantings default
Replies: 1
Views: 8232

Condition of plantings default

I'm surprised about that there is a condition parameter for planting projects. (Who plants a dying tree ?) We will be acquiring seedlings from nursery stock, and would certainly aim for 'excellent.' However, since we are at the planning phase, we don't know. Would you recommend selecting 'good' as d...
by Melanie McDermott
Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: i-Tree Planting Calculator
Topic: Distance from bldgs/energy savings optional?
Replies: 1
Views: 8371

Distance from bldgs/energy savings optional?

The Welcome page states that entering trees distance to buildings is optional. If we don't have this info yet, should we just enter >60 ft for all the trees? I assume then that the Bldg vintage & climate controls can be left as the default. I also assume we should then ignore the CO2 avoided and...