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3. Heritage Trees:A heritage tree is any tree on Table • 1011-1 or Table 1011-2 in fair or better condition which. equals or exceeds the following diameter size: Table 1011-3 Tree Type Minimum DBH in inches Deciduous 27 Coniferous 24 a. A tree in fair or better condition must have: i. A life expectancy of greater than 10 years; ii. A relatively sound and solid trunk with no extensive decay or hollow;and iii. No major insect or pathological problem. b. A smaller tree can be considered a heritage tree if: i. Certified forester determines it is a rare or unusual species or of exceptional quality. ii. A smaller tree can be considered a heritage tree if it is specifically used by a developer as a focal point in the project. 4. Other Trees:A tree not included on Table 1011-1 or Table 1011-2 may be included for credit as part of the • Tree Inventory subject to City approval if it has: a. A life expectancy of greater than 10 years; b. A relatively sound and solid trunk with no extensive decay or hollow;and c. No major insect or pathological problem;and if d. A certified forester determines it is a rare or unusual species or of exceptional quality;or e. It is specifically used by a developer as a focal point in the project. E. Tree Protection:All trees which are to be retained on any site shall be marked and physically protected from harm or destruction caused by soil compaction,equipment and material storage within the drip line,bark abrasions,changes in soil chemistry,out-of-season pruning,and root damage during construction. 1. Before any construction or grading of any development project occurs,a"safety fence"at least 4 feet in height, and staked with posts no less than every 5 feet shall be placed around the drip line borders of woodlots and/or the drip lines of significant trees to be preserved.Signs shall be placed along this fence line identifying the area as a tree protection area,and prohibiting grading beyond •