Tree Appraisal of McKeldin Mall Oaks
Trees Have a Value
Tree Appraisal of McKeldin Mall Oaks
How 129 Oak Trees can be worth $3.53 Million
The Trunk Formula Method can be used to appraise the monetary value of trees when they are considered too large to be replaced with nursery or field grown stock (Bloch, 2000). This size consideration applies to the trees forming the double allee surrounding McKeldin Mall. The input variables for this estimation method include: Location, Species Rating, Condition, Size, and Installed Tree Cost.
The Campus Tree Radar Unit (TRUTM)
Sustainability in Action
Academic Partnerships
Land Acknowledgement
The University of Maryland has been working to recognize our past and acknowledge the role our university has played throughout its history in denying access and full participation. An important part of that work is recognizing and respecting that the Piscataway People are the traditional stewards of the lands where we work, live and learn.
Arboretum and Botanical Garden Staff
Charles R. Reuning
Associate Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer
Facilities Management
Harry A. Teabout, III
Executive Director
Building and Landscape Maintenance
William Monan
Associate Director
Landscape Services and Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Karen Petroff
Assistant Director
Arboretum/Horticultural Services
Luis Alfonzo
Horticulturist – Landscape Enhancement
Landscape Services and Arboretum & Botanical Garden
July 12 Surprise Storm
August 31, 2022 Around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, severe thunderstorms hit the College Park area producing straight-line winds, hail, and heavy rain. Peak wind gusts estimated at 80-90 MPH (equivalent to a low-end EF1 tornado) caused tornado-like damage throughout the College Park area including widespread power outages, downed trees, flooding and building damage.
Wooded Beauty on Campus
Wooded Hillock, a natural area with rustic trails. Did you know there are wooded trails to hike on the University of Maryland’s campus? In the northwest corner of campus, across from the Terrapin Trail Garage, lies the Wooded Hillock, a natural area with rustic trails.
Sustainable Projects
The Arboretum supports the sustainable efforts of the University of Maryland and its six goals to reach carbon neutrality.
Lighting up Morrill Quad: Tree Lightning Protection
You may have noticed two things if you are around Morrill Quad on campus. First, it can be a bit of a hike making your way up the hill (Morrill Quad is at one of the higher elevations on campus). Second, it’s where many of the Arboretum’s larger white oak specimens are. In an effort to protect these historic trees from being a target for damaging lightning strikes, we have been installing and updating the lightning protection systems in them.