Rosemary Beach POA

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The Rosemary Beach Property Owners Association (POA) partnered with Arborology Inc. to perform a comprehensive community-wide tree inventory and create a science-based tree management plan. Led by a team of Board Certified Master Arborists and ISA Certified Arborists, this initiative aimed to:

1. Quantify all trees by species, size, and health condition
    
2. Develop a unified management strategy grounded in science and practical stewardship
    

This proactive approach ensures the long-term health, safety, and sustainability of Rosemary Beach’s urban forest.

• Total Trees Inventoried: 3,275
   

Live Oak 2,070

Sand Live Oak 328

Sand Pine 149

Southern Magnolia 137

Yaupon 131

Longleaf Pine 123

Cherry Laurel 62

Sabal Palm 54

Sweetbay 48

Holly 41 

• Total Annual Benefit: $27,749.83
  Based on species, DBH, tree condition, and crown exposure using i-Tree modeling tools.
   

• Carbon Stored: 1,356,068 lbs
   
• CO₂ Stored: 4,972,292 lbs
   
• CO₂ Storage Value: $293,407.25
   
• CO₂ Sequestered Annually: 459,474 lbs
   
• Annual Carbon Benefit: $27,113.00
   

• Pollutants Removed: 1,588 lbs
   
• Air Quality Value: $141.37
   

• Runoff Avoided: 7,410 ft³
   
• Rainfall Intercepted: 473,921 ft³
   
• Stormwater Value: $495.33
   

This investment in data-driven urban forestry reflects the POA’s long-term commitment to protecting property values, ensuring resident safety, and sustaining the natural beauty of Rosemary Beach.