Published Library Resources

This virtual library holds a wide range of urban forestry resources including: research abstracts and full text journal articles, trade magazine articles, CDs, other technology transfer resources, books (or chapters of books), patents, ordinances, theses and dissertations, and conference proceedings.

Detecting defects in conifers with ground penetrating radar: Applications and challenges

An investigation of the ability of ground penetrating radar to detect decay in conifers. read more...

A Model of Urban Forest Sustainability: Application to Cities in the United States

Results of a survey of the application of the urban forest sustainability model. read more...

A Model for Urban Forest Sustainability

This project created of a working model for sustainable urban forests that included the three critical elements of people, resources and management.

Young Citizen Pruners: Street Tree Care Manual

Training manual for Trees New York volunteers. read more...

Evaluating Air Quality Effects of Urban Trees - NUCFAC Application

An example application submitted to NUCFAC for the 1995 grant process. read more...

Public Response to the Urban Forest in Inner-City Business Districts

This research evaluated the role of trees in consumer/environment interactions, focusing on the district wide public goods provided by the community forest. read more...

Public Knowledge of Urban Forest Benefits and Values in Commercial and Retail Environments - NUCFAC Application

An example application submitted to NUCFAC for the 1995 grant process. read more...

Impact of the Presence of Trees on the Viability of Shopping Centers and Small Downtowns in the San Jose, CA Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area (PMSA)

A study of the relationship of the urban forest in retail commercial areas with land values and accompanying quality of life attributes. read more...

Evaluation Report: NASCC Urban and Community Forestry Train-the-Trainer Sessions

NASCC train-the-trainer workshops for Youth Corps Staff. read more...

Trees Add Life: Promotional Factsheet

A 2 page promotional factsheet suitable for a plant tag at graden centers or retail nurseries. read more...

Getting the Word Out - NUCFAC Application

An example application submitted to NUCFAC for the 1998 grant process. read more...

Trees: Selection, Planting, and Care

Consumer pamphlet that discusses proper tree selection, planting, and tree care. read more...

Trees Add Life

Informative, eye-catching promotional displays can help retailers sell trees. read more...

Open Space Communities

Resident Perceptions, Nature Benefits, and Problems with Terminology

Resident perspectives of the open space conservation subdivision in Hamburg Township, Michigan

The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of residents’ perspectives of open space conservation subdivisions.

Out in the country: sprawl and the quest for nature nearby

The purpose of this study is to examine what living “out in the country” and being closer to “nature” mean to individuals who decide to live in new commuter-based subdivisions.

Managing Urban Forest Fear/Safety and Vegetation/Privacy

This study documents the importance of privacy as a desiredoutcome from visiting an urban forest. read more...

Trees Are Not the Root of Sidewalk Problems

Research to determine how rapidly trees exploit sidewalk block cracks. read more...

Roadside Vegetation Concept and Planning Manual

Enhancing Delaware Highways read more...

Protective Gear for New York City Trees

Various articles describing the bike rack/tree guards developed in a design competition. read more...

The Influence of Trees and Landscaping on Rental Rates at Office Buildings: A Pilot Study in Northeast Ohio

This study investigates the effect of trees and landscaping on office rental rates. read more...

Final Analysis and Recommendations: Feasibility Study of Urban Forest's Economic Value

Investigation of the feasibility of funding urban forest management through the sale of air pollution emission-reduction credits (ERCs). read more...

The Effect of Vegetation on Residential Energy Use in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Effect of home shade on electric and wind shielding on natural gas usage. read more...

Building Effective Partnerships for City Trees (Handbook)

Handbook for effective community partnerships. read more...

Derby (KS) - Benefits of Trees

Marketing brochure for an urban forest development project. read more...

Hometown Forests Package

An action kit for kids to promote urban forestry projects in their communities. read more...

Evaluating the impact of government land use policies on tree canopy coverage

This research looks at the relationship between tree canopy and local ordinances and policy in the Atlanta (GA) region.

Urban Forest Management Plan Writing Tool User's Guide

This document guides you through the management plan writing tool from creating an account to viewing your created management plan. read more...

Managing Stormwater for Urban Sustainability Using Trees and Structural Soils

A new space-saving infiltration BMP that mitigates runoff from paved areas read more...

Urban Soil Primer

This primer provides the basic vocabulary and key concepts needed for furtherexplorations in urban soil survey and for the development of interpretive guidelines forspecific local uses by soil type. read more...

Urban Forests: Trees, forests, managament, services (Class Handouts)

Classroom handouts for the presentation given at the Trees Atlanta Treekeepers training held at the Kendeda Center. read more...

Urban Forests: Trees, forests, managament, services (Presentation Comments)

Slides and presenter's notes given at the Trees Atlanta Treekeepers training held at the Kendeda Center. read more...

Raising Urban Resilience: Community Forestry and Greening in Cities Post-Conflict or Post-Disaster

This slide show presentation discusses the role of community forestry in enhancing resilience before/after disaster by demonstrating the inter-dependencies of social system resilience & the ability to recover after disaster, urban & community forestry, urban forest ecosystems, and ecosystem ... read more...

Verification Program Manual

The Climate Action Reserve created this Verification Program Manual to detail the requirements of its verification program and provide accredited verification bodies with a standardized approach for the independent and rigorous verification of GHG emissions reductions and removals reported by ... read more...

Estimating the reduction of urban PM10 concentrations by trees within an environmental information system for planners

A process to use a planning model to estimate pollutant removal with urban tree planting.

Differential assimilation of nitrogen dioxide by 70 taxa of roadside trees at an urban pollution level

This research evaluated 70 roadside tree taxa for NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) assimilation.

Children living in areas with more street trees have lower prevalence of asthma

An increase of tree density (343 trees/km^2) was associated with a lower incidence of asthma.

Lower Midwest Community Tree Guide: Benefits, Costs, and Strategic Planting

This report quantifies benefits and costs for representative small, medium, and large deciduous trees in the Lower Midwest region. read more...

Alternative future scenarios for open space protection in Kane County, Illinois

Discusses costs associated with acquisition, restoration, and long-term maintenance of conservation lands in Kane County, Illinois (US) under 18 future scenarios. read more...

Urban Forest Conservation: What Kind of Strategies Should be Adopted in the Montreal Metropolitan Area?

A report on the difficulties of implementing a metropolitan-wide plan for natural area protection in Montreal, QC (CAN) . read more...

Climate Protection Strategies and Best Practices Guide

A report on U.S. cities’ efforts to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Linking Landscapes and Communities (PDF)

A PDF version of a presentation to the green infrastructure committee (City of Edmond, Oklahoma) which is comprised of citizens, elected officials, city department heads, and staff. The presentations was part of a workshop to initiate the Green Infrastructure process in the city. read more...

Restorative Commons: Creating Health and Well-Being Through Urban Landscapes

Includes interviews, case studies, thought pieces, and interdisciplinary theoretical works. read more...

Restorative places or scary spaces? The impact of woodland on the mental well-being of young adults

UK woodland policy and mental health in young adults.

The View From the Road: The Urban Forest and Our Freeways

"This issue of TreeLink examines the peace of mind and other benefits that... roadsides and rest areas--97,500 acres in Washington alone--offer stressed motorists." read more...

Tree Investment Brings Cities Many Happy Returns

This article describes the value and status of the urban forest in Seattle, WA. read more...

Apple Scab

This publication describes the symptoms and disease cycle of Venturia inaequalis which affects apple and crab apple trees. read more...

Apple Rust Disease

This publication describes the symptoms and disease cycle of rusts that affect apple and crab apple trees. read more...

Apple Maggot

This webpage discusses the how the Rhagoletis pomonella attacks many hosts and how one can defend against them.

Winged Euonymous or Burning Bush Invasive Plant Information Sheet

 

Why Urban Forestry?

This webpage describes how urban trees benefit a city economically, environmentally, and aesthetically.

Trees, Cities and Global Warming

This short webpage discusses the benefits the urban trees give to help control climate in the community.

Fertilization of Trees, Shrubs, Vines, and Groundcovers

This publication gives information pertaining to when, where, and how much fertilizers to add to your vegetation. read more...

Appointment, Powers, and Duties of Connecticut’s Tree Wardens

This webpage bullet points the many roles a tree warden plays in his jurisdiction.

The Effect of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid on the Health of the Eastern Hemlock

This website discusses the impact of the non-native insect and methods of control.

Asiatic Bittersweet, Oriental Bittersweet Celastrus orbiculatus Staff Tree Family (Celastraceae)

This information sheet describes the methods necessary to remove this invasive plant in Connecticut. read more...

Urban Forests: From Tree to Forest

Urban forests and the variety of subsequent trees within them are a highly valued and necessary resource. We must devise new techniques in order to sustain and properly manage this resource, while at the same time, keeping maintenance costs low and resulting public benefits high. read more...

The Value of Nature: Economics of Trees and Parks

This article describes and suggests a variety of ways to economically assess the benefits of community trees. read more...

Urban Forestry in Washington's Cities and Towns

Cities and towns in the state of Washington need to implement an urban forest management plan to manage trees for optimal service and benefits.

Tap Into Water Smart Living: Watering to Establish Your New Plants

This factsheet provides information on smart watering practices for the first, second and third year of a newly planted tree, as well as tips on water conservation with respect to plantings. read more...

Watering New Trees: Growing Trees that Thrive!

This slideshow presentation provides information on why new trees need to be watered, where to water new trees (based on root structure), suggested watering methods, how much water to use, and signs of over/under watering. read more...

The Right Tree Book

This 24-page booklet describes selecting the right tree species for under or near power lines as well as planting and tree care techniques, designed for Seattle residents read more...

Norway Maple - Acer Platanoides

This article describes the origins of the Norway maple and its effects on the forest and urban landscape. read more...

Decision/Triage Key for Sampling for Phytophthora ramorum

 

Verticillium Wilt of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs

A brief overview of this common disease read more...

Alternatives For Invasive Ornamental Plant Species

This pamphlet gives a list of the five more invasive plants and native Connecticut alternatives. read more...

Sudden Oak Death (Connecticut)

This page seeks to answer some of the basic questions Connecticut's arborists and tree professionals may have about Sudden Oak Death, also known as ramorum blight.

Japanese Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae)

This information sheet describes the methods necessary to remove this invasive plant in Connecticut. read more...

LOST (poster)

This poster (imitating a reward poster that might be seen for a lost pet in a neighborhood) promotes the benefits of urban trees and the city of Seattle’s reLeaf program, which provides citizens with resources and information about reducing the loss of trees in local neighborhoods, tree care, ... read more...

Seattle’s Valuable Trees Are Disappearing - Why It Matters and What You Can Do

This color tri-fold brochure discusses why trees in urban areas are important and what local citizens can do to improve urban forests, including how to plant and properly care for trees. read more...

Bush Honeysuckles (Connecticut)

This information sheet describes the methods necessary to remove this invasive plant in Connecticut. read more...

Buckthorn (Connecticut)

This information sheet describes the methods necessary to remove this invasive plant in Connecticut. read more...

City of Olympia's Utility-Friendly Trees

This pamphlet describes how to avoid conflict with overhead utility lines when planting trees. read more...

Tree Planter's Guide: How To Plant Trees in Olympia

This guide describes the benefits of planting trees, how to evaluate a planting site to determine where to plant, how to plant trees (with diagrams), and aftercare (pruning, watering, staking, and mulching). read more...

Remember: Water Your Trees and other important tips for conserving water and protecting plants

This brochure provides information on how to efficiently water trees, why mulch is good for trees (and how to apply it), tree stressors and stress prevention, and the benefits of healthy trees. read more...

Wood Waste Recycling (City of Olympia, WA)

“The intent of this study is to evaluate the potential of converting the resulting wood from hazard tree removal to its highest and best use...[which] may include processing logs into lumber so it can be utilized in the community.” [Page 1] read more...

Urban Forestry Manual (City of Olympia, Washington)

This manual provides comprehensive information about the standards for tree planning, tree protection, tree planting & maintenance, calculating tree density, and specimen tree evaluation for different types of development sites in the city of Olympia, Washington. read more...

Autumn Olive - Eleagnus umbellata Oleaster Family (Eleagnaceae)

This information sheet describes the methods necessary to remove this invasive plant in Connecticut. read more...

Tree of Heaven - Ailanthus altissima Quassia Family (Simaroubaceae)

This information sheet describes the methods necessary to remove this invasive plant in Connecticut. read more...

Connecticut Native Tree and Shrub Availability List

This is a detailed list of trees and shrubs and the nurseries that carry these native plants. read more...

With plants in mind: Social benefits of civic nature

This article is an overview of findings about the psychological and social benefits that urban greening provides people. read more...

Research Needs for Urban Forestry in the Pacific Northwest Region

There is much scientific knowledge needed to better plan for and manage urban forests in the Pacific northwest. This fact sheet provides questionnaire based answers to questions regarding sustainable urban forests and knowledge needs. read more...

Managing the Forests Where We Live: An Assessment of Washington State Cities

An assessment of the urban forestry programs of Washington state citieswas done by the University of Washington. read more...

Youth and Urban Forestry Work: studies of developmental benefits

Youth work and urban forest stewardship provide adolescents with the opportunity to benefit from nature based work experiences. A research study was conducted to assess these claims using social science methods. read more...

Structural Soil Demonstration Project

Outlines a demonstration project in downtown Olympia, WA of street trees planted in structural soil vs. tress planted in regular compacted soil. read more...

Hartford’s Urban Forest – The Challenge

This article discusses the current status of Hartford’s urban tree canopy and steps for improvement in the future. read more...

Make Your Land More Appealing to Wild Birds: Maintain Native Plants!

This fact sheet describes how landowners and land managers can increase the suitability of urban and suburban areas, i.e. yards and parks, as habitat for native birds (focus on ground and shrub nesting species). read more...

The Urban Ecology Initiative

This factsheet provides a basic definition of urban ecology, suggests a new urban ecology research approach, and describes an initiative led by University of Washington researchers to teach urban ecology students an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving that would also provide the community ... read more...

Transportation Studies: Social Science Approaches and Contributions

This factsheet focuses on the roadside visual quality aspect of transportation social science. read more...

Nature Experiences: Readings and References on Human Benefits

This factsheet includes a detailed list of readings and references pertaining to the ways trees contribute to human health and well being. read more...

Does Mulch Improve Plant Survival and Growth in Restoration Sites?

Research stating that the application of mulch in unmanaged urban restoration sites before planting can be more beneficial to long-term plant survival and growth and long-term weed control than herbicide application. read more...

Native Trees of Georgia

Georgia’s forests are home to approximately 250 species of trees. Native Trees of Georgia describes 92 of them. read more...

Thermal benefits of city parks

This study finds that in Singapore the cooling effects of city greens are remarkable not only in vegetated areas such as parks but also the surrounding built environments.

Gauging Public Opinion of Urban Trees and the Community Forest

The purpose of this document is to provide some basic questions to include in a survey for the public and for elected officials. read more...

Assessing residents' willingness to pay to preserve the community urban forest: A small-city case study

The objective of this study was to gather information on residents' knowledge and perceptions of urban trees and forests as well as examining how selected socioeconomic variables relate to residents' willingness to support urban forestry programs. Ultimately, this study provides recommendations for ...

Keeping up the urban forest: Predictors of tree maintenance in small southern towns in the United States

The purpose of this study is to analyze predictors of successful tree maintenance programs among Southern U.S. towns.

Community Leaders' Perceptions of Urban Forests in Hillsborough County, Florida

This fact sheet compares the results from a needs assessment in Hillsborough County to a national urban tree survey and shares some initial insights into community perceptions and beliefs regarding urban trees in one county along Florida's Gulf Coast. read more...

Status, needs, and knowledge levels of Mississippi's communities relative to urban forestry

This project’s goals were to identify the past and current involvement and future interest levels among Mississippi’s small to large communities for urban forestry programs and assistance. read more...

Salt and Wind Tolerance of Landscape Plants for Hawaii

Proper placement of trees will help prevent damage to plants that are less tolerant of the elements. read more...

Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs

In Hawaii, light pruning may be done year-round with the proper equipment and techniques. read more...