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.

Staking and Guying Newly Planted Trees

This publication describes the benefits and hazards associated with staking and guying during the first growing season. read more...

Understanding Public Opinion and Support for the Maintenance and Protection of Trees in Knox County, Tennessee: A Mail Survey of Area Homeowners

The primary purpose of this research was to determine public knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and support for the maintenance and protection of trees in Knox County. read more...

City of Pineville Urban Forestry Survey

This report outlines the opinions of Pineville, LA residents regarding the importance of trees in their city. read more...

Planting a Tree

A four page guide on necessary steps before and after planting a tree. read more...

Mulching for Healthier Landscape Plants

This publication describes various types of mulch, their application, and the benefits to trees. read more...

Fertilizers for Trees and Shrubs

Fertilizer is a routine part of maintenance that improves the leaf size, foliage quality, and flower and fruit production. read more...

Check-List for Healthy Trees: Maintenance Schedule

This checklist outlines the tasks a certified arborist should accomplish after a tree has been planted. read more...

Using Trees To Save Energy

Trees provide many benefits to a homeowner, but it is important to pick the right tree for the right place. read more...

Watering Trees

Fact sheet describing the methods, quantity, and frequency of watering trees in Hawaii. read more...

Guía para la Persona Educada de Cómo Cosechar Agua de Lluvia (A Waterwise Guide to Rainwater Harvesting - Spanish version)

This pamphlet describes how to capture rainwater and use it for watering between rainfall events. read more...

A Waterwise Guide to Rainwater Harvesting

Captured rainwater can be diverted directly to areas of vegetation or stored for use between rainfall events. read more...

A Waterwise Guide to Trees

This pamphlet describes the benefits of drought tolerant trees and the irrigation methods that can be used to preserve water in New Mexico. read more...

Valuing Ecosystem Services

The Case of Multifunctional Wetlands

The Runoff Reduction Method

This memorandum outlines the results of BMP research and distills this information into a framework that can be used by design professionals and plan reviewers to verify compliance with proposed stormwater regulations in Virginia. read more...

Protecting and Developing the Urban Tree Canopy: A 135-City Survey

Trees make important contributions to society and are an integral part of urban infrastructure, as critical to the health and livability of communities as roads, sewers, and buildings. Mayors recognize the invaluable role of urban forests in the protection of public health and reduction of harmful ... read more...

Northeast Community Tree Guide: Benefits, Costs, and Strategic Planting

This report quantifies benefits and costs for small, medium, and large deciduous trees and one coniferous tree in the Northeast region: the species chosen as representative are Kwanzan cherry, red maple, Japanese zelkova, and eastern white pine, respectively (see “Common and Scientific Names” ... read more...

The Influence of Soils and Species on Tree Root Depth

There are numerous publications on the root plate dimensions of windthrown trees, but few relate the root depth and spread to the soil types in which the trees were growing. It is well known that different soil types and their properties are an important factor in determining the rooting habit of a ... read more...

Using Gray Water in New Mexico's Residential Landscapes

This fact sheet briefly discribes the benefits and responsibilities when conserving resources with gray water.

Irrigation Basics: A Guide to Smart Water Use

This New Mexico pamphlet describes the process of converting your irrigation system after a water friendly xeriscape has been created. read more...

Lean & Green: A Simple Guide to Water-Wise Lawn Care

This New Mexico pamphlet describes the options available to reduce water use on your backyard lawn. read more...

Xeriscape 101: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Water-Wise Yard

This New Mexico pamphlet describes a resource preserving approach to backyard landscape with a five step guide. read more...

The Enchanted Xeriscape

This tri-fold pamphlet describes the best ways to create a natural landscape that will reduce water use in New Mexico. read more...

Selecting Ornamental Trees for New Mexico

This PDF contains a list of native and non-native trees that will live a long time in the New Mexico climate. read more...

Don't Top Trees (New Mexico)

This question and answer article gives some reasons why people may be tempted to top and the dangers caused by topping.

Emerald Ash Borer Toolkit For Wisconsin Communities

This toolkit is a resource for local governments to prepare for and respond to the anticipated arrival of emerald ash borer. read more...

Dogwood Anthracnose

Help protect native flowering dogwood stands. read more...

Tree Line

 

Urban and Community Forestry - A Guide for the Interior Western United States

This guide is intended to assist tree care specialists and community leaders in improving and sustaining their urban landscapes. read more...

Tree Pruning Techniques

This publication will provide you with the knowledge tobegin pruning properly. read more...

Winter Watering/When to Prune Trees

 

Unwrap Trunks for Healthier Trees

This press release describes how wrapping tree trunks can cause serious injury.

Desirable Street Tree List

A list of broad-leaf shade trees for Western Montana and their advantages and limitations.

Fire-Resistant Plants for Montana Landscapes

A list of fire-resistant plants and the effects of fire on the soil. read more...

Pruning Deciduous Trees

This is a detailed, easy to read guide showing landowners how to properly trim trees. read more...

Growing Spruce Trees in Montana

A detailed overview of options to consider when planting and maintaining spruce trees. read more...

Urban Trees Enhance Water Infiltration

A group of researchers from Virginia Tech, Cornell, andUniversity of California at Davis have been investigatinginnovative ways to maximize the potential of trees to addressstormwater in a series of studies supported by the U.S. ForestService’s Urban and Community Forestry Grants Program. read more...

Neighborhood Greenness and 2-Year Changes in Body Mass Index of Children and Youth

This study finds that greenness is inversely related to the body mass index of children. These findings support the exploration of the promotion and preservation of greenspace within neighborhoods as a means of addressing childhood obesity. read more...

Backyard Conservation: One Yard At A Time (VHS tape)

"A nine-minute look at easy and fun ways to enjoy your yard more and do your part to improve the environment."

The Economics of Tree Preservation (VHS tape)

This film explains the complications that arise when developing on forested land.

Trees In Any Language

This film is a compilation of poems and songs from many ethnic backgrounds stating the power of trees.

Building with Nature (VHS tape and booklet)

This video and accompanying booklet show how proper planning will ensure longevity of landscape and homes.

Cooling the Urban Forest

A creative film directed towards younger children that describes the benefits of trees and their ability to decrease electric bills.

Creating an Urban Oasis

This film depicts actions taken by Missouri communities to ensure the longevity and biodiversity of trees in the urban landscape. read more...

Tree Response to Pruning Techniques

“The goal of this video is to educate the audience regarding the effects of different types of tree pruning practices."

Value of Trees: A Community Tree Planting and Public Outreach Initiative

This first volume publication is a community outreach initiative to inform the public about the environmental and economic value of trees in the landscape. read more...

Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer

This is a front page article about the research, planning, and prevention of an emerald ash borer infestation in Wisconsin. read more...

Urban Forestry Laboraratory Exercises for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students

This laboratory manual contains numerous ways in which a teacher can educate his/her students about urban forests.

Plant Health Care and the Diagnostic Process

This 8 step process identifies the proper approach when assessing trees on a clients land.

Trees and Shrubs for Northern Great Plains Landscapes

Descriptions of numerous hardwood and evergreen trees and shrubs that can tolerate the environment of north central United States.

Diseases of Trees and Shrubs Color Diagnostic Guide

Booklet with color photograph examples of diseases common among deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs of north central United States.

Mississippi Trees

A comprehensive guide to the common trees of Mississippi.

Green Buffers for Screening and Noise Reduction

A guide for designing and installing vegetation as noise and visual screens. read more...

Fall Needle Drop

Brief factsheet for informing the public about the naturally occurring fall needle drop of evergreens. read more...

Cottony Psyllid

Brief description of cottony psyllid, its host tree species, resulting damage, and control options. read more...

City of Bismarck, North Dakota Street Tree Resource Analysis

Summary of the Center for Urban Forest Research's study analyzing if the benefits derived from the street tree population in Bismarck, North Dakota validates the Bismarck Forestry Department annual budget expenditure. read more...

Impact of the Emerald Ash Borer

This door hanger briefly explains the impact and symptoms of emerald ash borer in Wisconsin.

How Can Your School Recognize Arbor Day?

Different tree related projects and events for teachers and school administrators to use on Arbor Day. read more...

Spirit Of The Trees

This program depicts the importance of tree biodiversity from the viewpoint of Native American People.

The Community Forest

This video shows the benefits of trees in our communities, explains what a community forest is, and why its health is so important to all of us.

Chicago: "City of Big Shoulders"

A documentary about the restoration and growth of the city of Chicago.

North Dakota Native Trees and Shrubs

A list of native trees and shrubs of North Dakota. read more...

Trees and Shrubs of North Dakota

Identification and descriptions of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs found in North Dakota read more...

Philadelphia: "The Holy Experiment"

A documentary about the restoration and growth of the city of Philadelphia.

Power Line Compatible Tree and Shrub Selections

List of small to medium height trees and shrubs able to grow in the North Dakota climate. read more...

Highway Safety and Trees: The Delicate Balance

This DVD depicts the importance of trees near roadway systems and the dangers they can present.

Emeral Ash Borer - What You Need to Know

This DVD/Interactive CD collection provides detailed information on identification, treatment, and prevention of emerald ash borer.

Insect and Disease Management Guide for Woody Plants in North Dakota

A guide to insect and disease identification, treatment, and prevention of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs of the North Dakota region. read more...

Fertilizing Trees

Fertilizer application methods for deciduous and evergreen trees. read more...

A Guide to Deciduous Tree Knowledge

Provides basic descriptions of tree species common to the North Dakota region.

American Mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum var. serotinum) Infection In Trees

Monograph on the tree pest American mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum var. serotinum). read more...

Tree Sex: Gender & Reproductive Strategies

Monograph on sexual systems in trees. read more...

Storm Wind Loads

Monograph on storm wind loads on trees, storm wind scales, and significance on tree failures. read more...

Autumn Color Expression For Selected Trees (SE-US) (Revised)

List of trees and their dominant fall colors. read more...

Fall Color Expression (revised)

Conditions leading to best fall colors in trees. read more...

Pigment Palette (revised)

The tree pigments responsible for fall coloration. read more...

Leaf Senescence & Abscission (revised)

Formation process and associated leaf fall in development of fall leaf color in trees. read more...

Autumn Leaf Colors (revised)

Formation process and expression of fall leaf color in trees. read more...

City of Charlotte, North Carolina - Municipal Forest Resource Analysis

This analysis combines results of a citywide inventory with benefit–cost modeling data to produce four types of information on the tree resource, namely, forest structure, function, value, and management needs. read more...

New York City, New York - Municipal Forest Resource Analysis

This analysis combines results of a citywide street tree census with benefit–cost modeling data to produce four types of information on the city-managed street tree resource, namely forest structure, function, value, and management needs. read more...

Urban Forests and Climate Change: Project Reporting Protocol

This document provides an overview of California's Urban Forest Project Reporting Protocol. read more...

Japanese Barberry

 

Urban and Community Forestry Appreciation Tool Kit

A toolkit of public relations materials for communities.

Pruning Community Trees and ANSI Standard

 

The Maryland Forest Conservation Act: The Law that Conserves Forest During Development

A five year review of 1991 MD Forest Conservation Law. (See link for 10 year review attached)

A Guide to Street Tree Inventory Software

Reference guide for urban forestry professionals in the selection of a street tree inventory software program

Callery Pear Cultivars Tested as Street Trees: Second Report

 

Trees are Not the Root of Sidewalk Problems

 

Performance Testing Tree Cultivars in Metropolitan Environments

 

Callery Pear Cultivars Tested as Street Trees: Initial Results

 

Better Ways of selecting Trees For Urban Plantings

 

Application and Comparison of Three Tomographic Techniques For Detection of Decay inTrees

 

Which Comes First, the Root or the Crack?

 

Tree Lilac Cultivars Tested as Street Trees: Initial Results

 

Stem Form of Young Larxi As Influenced by Wind and Pruning

 

Serviceberry Cultivars Tested as Street Trees: Initial Results

 

Replacement of Trees Under Utility Wires Impacts Attitudes and Community Tree Programs

 

Performance Testing of Street Tree Cultivars: A Model Project

 

Management Techniques for Utility Tree Maintenance

 

Leaching of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Soils: An Experimental and Modeling Study

 

Impacts of Vegetation on Residential Heating and Cooling