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Department of Parks&Recreation <br /> Tree Risk Assessment--Honomu Park Banyan Trees <br /> GLOSSARY <br /> Acuminate—Tapering to a long point, such as in the shape of leaves or other botanical <br /> features. <br /> ANSI Standards —American National Standards Institute. Sections A300 and Z133.1, <br /> for example, provide industry-developed, national consensus standards of practice for <br /> tree-care practices and tree-care safety, respectively. <br /> Canopy —The part of the crown composed of leaves and small twigs. <br /> Cavities -- Open or closed hollow within a tree stem, branch, or root, usually associated <br /> with decay. <br /> Clinometer—An instrument for measuring angles of elevation. <br /> Crown —The upper portions of a tree, including the main limbs and branches. <br /> Decay— process of degradation by micro-organisms. <br /> Deadwood —dead branches that are still attached to the tree. <br /> Foliage— Leaves of a plant. <br /> ISA Certified Arborist—An arborist certified by the International Society of <br /> Arboriculture after passing an examination to demonstrate knowledge regarding tree <br /> care. Continuing education is required to maintain credential. Consumers may verify <br /> certification numbers by visiting the ISA website. <br /> Root Flare—The area where the trunk of the tree widens as it enters the soil to become <br /> roots. <br /> Tree Risk Assessment— a systematic process used to identify, analyze, and evaluate <br /> tree risk. <br /> Visual Tree Assessment— Method of evaluating structural defects and stability in <br /> trees. <br /> 7 <br /> Mark O'Dell, ISA Certified Arborist <br /> Arborist Services, LLC November 13, 2016 <br />