In the species list managementSpecies Information Management tool available in the Admin Center, we can add, edit, or remove species values from TreeKeeper’s species list.
To add a new species, click the list we use for site information. “+” icon located at the end of the species list:
When adding a new value, we’ll be asked to fill out some other fields as well.
Botanical / Common Names
Here we’ll add the value that we’ll see on the front end when dealing with site species identifying name information. The actual values do not have need to be represent a tree but can also be a shrub , or even a nonliving object . If that is the case, we’ll make note of in a field below.
URL
This field is optional, but filling it out will provide a link in the site information window to the URL provided here for all sites with that species value.
Is A Tree?
This field is important for tree benefits to understand if it should attempt to calculate benefits for the value.
Is A Palm?
Tree Benefits calculate a bit differently for palm trees, so it’s important to note if it is or not.
Rating
Presently does nothing. >> Tree Valuationssuch as a vacant planting site or park bench. Either way these are all required fields. See the image to the right for an example of adding a red maple to your list.
Tree type
This will designate what type of value you’re adding. You’ll choose from the following list (Tree, Palm, Shrub, Other, Stump, Vacant, Obsolete). While most of these values are self-explanatory, “Other” would represent a non-tree value such as if you added “Park Bench”, while “Obsolete” should be chosen for retired vacant sites in which you’d like to retain historical information, but do not want to plant a tree in the future.
TreeBenefits.com Species Assignment
This is important, as it is the value that the tree will be calculated as by iTreerequired, as the iTree species you choose from the list will be used in your iTree Streets tree benefit calculations.
iTree Eco Species:
This is requred, as the iTree Eco species you choose from the list will be used in your iTree Eco Benefit calculations (will soon replace the iTree Streets calculations currently available.
Show Gold Medal?
This option will allow the species to be seen in the Gold Medal layer if any sites with it have outstanding benefits.
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ISA Guide Plant Appraisal 10th Edition Values
These are optional fields and would be used for estimated tree valuations. More information on these fields can be found in our documentation for running actual valuations here.
Deleting a Species
To delete a species just select the “x” in the actions Actions column. If the species is currently in use you will be prompted to pick a different species to reassign those sites to.
Editing a Species
To edit a species just select the Edit button next to the “x” in the actions Actions column. You will see a page similar to the page shown when adding a species so refer to the steps above for help.
