EAB Cost Calculator and Scenario Tool Presentation by Plan-It Geo

Forest Health Planning for Insect Pests: Local-Level Strategies for Northern Virginia Communities

Tree Inventory and EAB Management Tool February 28th, 2017

Presented by Chris Peiffer (Plan-It Geo)

About: Plan-It Geo est. 2012 | headquartered in Arvada, CO Offices in Harrisburg, PA and Charlotte, NC Ian Hanou | Owner, Director of Business Development 15 years exp., managed 100+ urban forestry projects Clayton Steneroden| Senior Software Engineer 20+ years exp., programmer, server/database, IT Chris Peiffer | Business Developer | Urban Forester 8 years exp., ISA Certified, project manager Jeremy Cantor| GIS and Natural Resources Specialist 10 years exp., GIS / remote sensing lead, technical reporting Michael Gentry | Lead Software Application Developer Mobile apps, web-based software, front-end UI/UX TJ Wood | Lead Tree Inventory Analyst ISA Certified Arborist, Graphics/Design, GIS technician Patrick Saal | GIS and Software Database Technician Watershed sustainability, i-Tree, and Tree Plotter apps * Core staff: hourly part-time staff and interns not shown www.planitgeo.com | info@planitgeo.com

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Today’s Presentation Tools & Tech Basics

EAB Cost Calculator & Scenario Tool

 Tools & Tech Basics  Inventorying ash trees  EAB Cost Calculator  Offline Collector  Summary  Comments & Questions

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Tree Plotter Software: Tools Tech Tools &&Tech Basics Basics

• Web browser-based and cloud-based • Accessed through web connection / URL: • https://pg-cloud.com/Mississippi/

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• Use any browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer) • No installation or other GIS/GPS software needed

• Mobile • Any tablet or smartphone using a web browser • Functionality is limited on phones with smaller screens

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• Map-based • Place tree points on imagery when inventorying ash trees • Many base maps to choose from (Bing, Google, Esri, etc.)

• Administration-based • Request an account; admin can create “Organizations” (cities) • Any city can then create and manage user accounts 8

Tools: “The Basics�

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Logging in allows users to add/edit trees, save scenarios, and compare scenarios.

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If logged in: change your password, manage users and organizations.

If logged out: request an account, retrieve forgotten passwords/usernames.

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Measure and Graphics Print Maps, Labels, and Export Data 9

Search/Query – Advanced Filter Tool Tools Tech Tools &&Tech Basics Basics

Filter trees by map (draw a polygon around trees) and/or by attributes.

Filters update the map and apply to summary reports and data exporting.

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Summary Reports Tools Tech Tools &&Tech Basics Basics

Charts and Summaries: summarize by counts, percentages, and visual charts.

Ecosystem Benefits: show summarized ecosystem benefits based on i-Tree.

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Print Custom Reports Tools Tech Tools &&Tech Basics Basics

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Sample report from Tree Plotter software

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EAB Cost Calculator & Scenario Tool Tools & Tech Basics

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This app has two main uses: Inventory Ash Trees

Create EAB Cost Scenarios

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Also: optional add-on modules for ALB and other tree pests and diseases 14

Plot & Edit Trees Tools & Tech Basics

Request an account for your city then login.

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Can also add and move trees from buttons at the top right of the app screen.

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Watch a tutorial video on adding a tree 15

Manage & Update Trees Access the data table to view/edit/find trees and export to different formats.

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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Cost Calculator & Scenario Tool Tools & Tech Basics

EAB Cost EAB Cost Calculator & Calculator & Scenario Scenario Tool Tool

• The purpose of this tool is to inventory populations of ash trees and calculate estimates of ash treatment, removal, and replanting costs. • Follow the steps in the calculator described on the following slides to create reports.

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Calculations and estimates gathered from http://int.entm.purdue.edu/ext/treecomputer/

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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Cost Calculator & Scenario Tool Tools & Tech Basics

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• Create EAB management cost scenarios from ash trees you’ve inventoried in the app, or simply enter an estimated ash population by size class.

• Review default costs for 3 Management Activities: ash tree removal, replanting, and EAB treatment/injection.

• Run the tool, name a scenario, review results, and print a scenario report. Create a 2nd scenario and compare two scenarios side-by-side.

• Click “Get Started” and follow each step.

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Choose Management Activities Tools & Tech Basics

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• Select a timespan and EAB management activities • Choose what proportion of ash tree removals will be replanted

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Choose Your Ash Trees Tools & Tech Basics

EAB Cost EAB Cost Calculator & Calculator & Scenario Scenario Tool Tool

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There are 4 methods. A scenario can include all inventoried ash trees, select ones, or an estimated number.

1. Choose All to use all ash trees you’ve inventoried in the app 2. Select Custom to use Tree Plotter’s Advanced Filter tool 3. Select All High Value Trees will only use trees you’ve flagged as high value from your inventory data in the map 4. If you haven’t used the app to map ash locations, simply enter an estimate of your ash population by size distribution.

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Define Your Management Costs Tools & Tech Basics

EAB Cost EAB Cost Calculator & Calculator & Scenario Scenario Tool Tool

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• Enter customized cost estimates per tree of a specific size (or use default numbers) for removal, replanting, and treatment. • The figure on the right shows default estimate values.

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Default Treatment Costs Tools & Tech Basics

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Defaults: ďƒ˜ Emamectin benzoate (e.g. Tree-Age) treatment frequency = 2-3 years ďƒ˜ Imidacloprid (e.g. Merit) treatment frequency = 1 year Cost per DBH of treating ash trees with insecticide: Emamectin benzoate is approximately $15-16/inch diameter; estimate for Imidacloprid is approximately $13-17/inch

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Run Your Scenario Tools & Tech Basics

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• Run the tool to create a scenario • Review charts and tables of cost estimates • Name a scenario, enter a description and comments in the text boxes • Option to print the scenario • Option to compare two scenarios

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Compare Scenarios Tools & Tech Basics

Select two scenarios to compare side by side.

Click print to preview it, then print to PDF.

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Print Scenario Comparison Tools & Tech Basics

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Summary

Removal Costs

Planting Costs

Treatment Costs Comments & Questions

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Additional Information Tools & Tech Basics

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• Help with identifying susceptible species • The Basics -> About -> • General Information • Species Identification Help

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The EAB app goes Offline Tools & Tech Basics

 Select Your Area for Offline Use  Update or add new trees

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 Sync data back online

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New Tree Updated Tree Existing Tree 27

Public Engagement: Track Stewardship Activities Tools & Tech Basics

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Public Engagement: Suggest an Event, Volunteer… Tools & Tech Basics

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Public Engagement Example Tools & Tech Basics

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Project Background

EAB Cost Calculator & Scenario Tool Summary Inventory Ash Trees

Create EAB Cost Scenarios

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Public Engagement & Go Offline!

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Project Background

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EAB Cost EAB Cost Calculator Calculator & & Scenario Scenario Tool Tool

Other Available Tools US Forest Service’s i-Tree Suite of Tools: IPED (Inventory Pest Evaluation & Detection) - Standardized protocol for long-term urban pest detection and monitoring - Track signs and symptoms - Does not compare management scenarios - Does not track costs

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Contacts, Support, and Resources Tools & Tech Basics

Report a problem using the support form under Tools ďƒ The Basics ďƒ Support

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For further assistance, contact: info@planitgeo.com or visit www.planitgeo.com; or

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Stay tuned for upcoming training webinars!

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Comments & Questions Tools & Tech Basics

EAB app links: https://pg-cloud.com/Mississippi/ https://pg-cloud.com/Iowa https://cotreeview.com/cotv/

Training webinars: http://www.treeplotter.com/past-webinars EAB Cost Calculator & Scenario Tool

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Additional information: www.planitgeo.com www.treeplotter.com

THANK YOU! Chris Peiffer | ISA Certified Arborist | Plan-It Geo LLC Arvada, CO & Harrisburg, PA (717) 579-9890 | chrispeiffer@planitgeo.com

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