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TREE PRESERVATION PLAN The Hamptons At Boynton Beach Tree Preservation Plan 1.0 INTRODUCTION A 2:24.0 acre parcel located in Section 30, Township 45 South, Range 43 East, Palm Beach County, Florida, has been proposed for residential development and designated as Hamptons at Boynton Beach. A preservation area management plan has been submitted to the City of Boynton Beach and is under review by the City Council. To facilitate removal of native trees and set forth acceptable mitigation requirements per Chapter 7.5 Environmental Regulation per Chapter 2.5 Section 10 (A)(3)(h), the following tree management plan has been prepared as an addendum to the Hamptons at Boynton Beach Preservation Area Management Plan. . 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION The 2:24 acre Hamptons at Boynton Beach parcel is located in Section 30, Township 45 South, Range 43 East, Boynton Beach, Florida is undeveloped and situated adjacent to the residential developments of Quail Ridge Golf Course Community to the west, Banyan Creek to the north, and Clipper Cove to the east. Woolbright Road is located south of the parcel boundary. The northern and southern boundaries are abutted by drainage canals. The site has been previously cleared of most native vegetation and revegetated in predominately exotic and invasive species. The tree management area encompasses primarily the western and eastern portions of the preserve which is a 250' long by 120' wide rectangular shaped parcel located east of Knuth Road adjacent to the Church site. The Preservation Area has also been previously cleared of the majority of native vegetation. The soil underlying the preservation area is Pomello fine sand (Phb). This is a nearly level, moderately well drained, deep, sandy soil that has a dark weakly cemented layer below a depth of 30 inches. Under natural conditions, the water table is within 24 to 40 inches of the surface for 1 to 4 months during wet periods, and below 40 inches during the remainder of the year. Pomello sand commonly occurs on low ridges and knolls vegetated in scrubby ftatwood plant communities. Existing vegetation within the tree preservation area is comprised primarily of Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) and remnant scrubby species covered by grapevine (Vilis rotundifolia). With the exception of four (4) slash pine (Pinus elliotti) ranging from 5-8" DBH and four oaks (Quercus spp.) ranging from 5-6' DBH, the area is devoid of canopy and is vegetated in herbaceous, weedy species including natal grass (Rhynchelytrum repens) and Caesar's weed (Urena Zobata). C & N Environmental Consultants, Inc. April 15, 1998 3.0 MANAGEMENT PRESCRIPTION The following management techniques shall be used to ensure the survival of relocated species into the preserve. The area will be restored including canopy, shrub, and groundcover to approximate historic native vegetative conditions existing prior to clearing and re- vegetation in exotic vegetation. The area will be restored with native plants endemic to south Florida scrubby ftatwood communities. Approximately fifteen (15) oaks and six (6) slash pines were identified throughout the development area as good candidates for relocation. Large Trees will be relocated using a tree spade. Additionally, herbaceous species including prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa), silt grass (Pityopsis gram in ifolia), rusty lyonia (Lyonia ferruginea) and pennyroyal (PilobZephis rigida) will be relocated by hand. The preserve Will be maintained in perpetuity per management procedures set forth in the Hamptons at Boynton Beach Preservation Area Management Plan. The area will provide additional habitat for wildlife species known to utilize scrub habitat throughout the vicinity of the project site. The scope of work is as follows: . Designation of relocation area by staking . Clearing and debris removal . Installation of protective barriers around existing vegetation . Installation of temporary irrigation . Ground preparation . Tree and herbaceous plant relocation . 90-Day maintenance . Long term maintenance . Monitoring A. The relocation area will be surveyed and staked to show the limits. Large trees will be relocated primarily along the western boundary of the preserve along Knuth Road as well as the eastern boundary to create a protective buffer from development. The total relocation area will comprise approximately 7,200 square feet. Herbaceous species relocated by hand will be used to supplement relocated trees. Orange barrier fencing will be installed along the preserve limits to prohibit construction . equipment from accidentally encroaching with the planted corridor. Prior to planting the buffer area will require inspection and approval by the City of Boynton Beach Forester. B. Clearing will be conducted to remove all exotic vegetation and. debris. Soil disturbance should be limited to the top 6" of the ground surface. Trees, shrubs, stumps, etc. shall be disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Other domestic debris and household trash shall be removed from the site and disposed of in an approved landfill site. C & N Environmental Consultants, Inc. 2 April 15, 1998 C. A temporary irrigation system will be installed to provide water for the relocated material for up to 90 days following plant installation. It is imperative that water be available prior to relocation to thoroughly water in the trees. Following the 90 day period, the plantings should be watered bi-weekly, thereafter, for a period of 60 days, depending on weather conditions. Subsequent to plant establishment, temporary irrigation measures should be terminated immediately. D. The ground will be prepared prior to plant installation by raking out ruts and removal of vegetative debris. The planting areas will be designated as to plant species and size. E. Following plant installation, the plantings should receive 90 days of maintenance to ensure survival. The irrigation system should be operated daily for at least four hours. Weekly maintenance sessions are required including weeding and re- stabilization of planted material and other activities needed to prevent the loss of the planted material. F. Long term maintenance should be conducted quarterly for the first two years and semi-annually thereafter to prevent the invasion of exotic species and weedy nuisance species. Every effort should be made to prevent soil disturbance. At no time should mulch be applied to the area. Management will be conducted per specifications set forth in the Hamptons at Boynton Beach Preservation Area Management Plan. G. Monitoring will be conducted annually for the first two years to ensure 100 percent survival of the planted material. All dead plant material will be replaced on a one to one basis per the planting plan. The report will include a panoramic photograph of the buffer plantings taken from a permanent station. All plants will be counted to quantify success. The degree of exotic infestation as well as wildlife utilization will be noted. Exotic species will be maintained at less than 5 percent. 4.0 ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN The owner of record will be responsible for implementation of the Hamptons at Boynton Beach Tree Preservation Plan including planting, maintenance, monitoring, and long-term management. 5.0 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The owner of record will be financially responsible for the costs of implementing the Hamptons at Boynton Beach Tree Preservation Plan and the replacement of planted material should the plantings be deemed unsuccessful to ensure 100 percent success. C & N Environmental Consultants, Inc. 3 April 15, 1998 6.0 REFERENCES Austin, D., 1993. Scrub Plant Guide. The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center ofSPBC, Inc. Carpenter, Cheryl M., 1990. "Sugar Sand Park Management Plan". Unpublished. Carpenter, Cheryl M., 1993. "The Sanctuary Upland Preserve and Gopher Tortoise Management Plan." Unpublished. Fernald, R.T. 1989. Coastal xeric scrub communities of the Treasure Coast Region, Florida: A summary of their distribution and ecology, with guidelines for their preservation and management. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Comm. Nongame Wildlife Pgm. Technical Report No.6. Tallahassee, FL. 113pp. Soil Conservation Service Soils Atlas for Palm Beach County. 1978. Workman, R.W. 1980. Native Plants for Landscape Use in Coastal South Florida. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Inc. C & N Environmental Consultants, Inc. 4 April 15, 1998