dbh OR DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT: The diameter of the tree measured at four and one-half feet (4.5') above the existing grade at the base of the tree.
PARKWAY: That part of any street that lies between the pavement edge or back of curb and the nearest property line.
PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT: An easement granted to the public by recorded document for the purposes of public access (either for vehicles and pedestrians or solely for pedestrians). A public access easement need not be improved with a paved or concrete surface.
STREET: All land dedicated to or used by the public for thoroughfare or highway purposes.
TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant having a well defined, elongated main stem and a well defined crown, with few or no branches on its lower part.
VILLAGE ARBORIST: A public works department full time employee who may be a certified arborist.
VILLAGE FORESTER: A professional forester who may be retained as a consultant by the village of Berkeley. (Ord. 95-03, 4-10-1995)