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.

Assessing Various Community Tree and Forest Values With Inventories

 

Flood Damage to Trees

 

Assessing Extent And Severity Of Mechanical Injuries In Trees

 

Tree Risk Management and Hazard Assessment: A General Review

 

Urban Forest Inventory: Selected Bibliography

 

Assessing Construction Damage: Tree Damage Exposure Values And Recovery Times

 

Tree Risk Assessment: Systematic Evaluation Process (Field Assessment Form)

 

Sorting Out Live Oaks: Varieties, Hybrids, Cultivars & Forms

 

Pest Checklist For Live Oak

 

Tree Guidelines for Inland Empire Communities

 

Trees & Turf: Compromising Performance and Values

 

Accelerating Stump Decay Processes

 

Stump Removal Methods

 

Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.): Cultivar Characteristics

 

Tree Guidelines for Coastal Southern California Communities

 

The Community Tree Ordinance

 

Tree Triage: Damage Assessment Data Attributes

 

Inclusion of Urban Landscape in a Climate Model: How Can Satellite Data Help?

 

A Planner's Tool Kit

 

The BRCC Introduction to Urban Forestry South

 

Sidewalk/curb-breaking tree roots. 2. Management to minimise existing pavement problems by tree roots

 

Sidewalk/curb-breaking tree roots. 1. Why tree roots cause pavement problems

 

Integrated pest management of the southern pine beetle in the urban setting

 

Tree wounds and their treatment

 

Urban soils of the mall in Washington, DC

 

Container tree plantings in the city

 

Coping with clay: Trees to suit sites, sites to suit trees

 

Ohio's shade tree evaluation project--in search of a well adapted tree

 

Silvicultural information to help select and manage native trees in urban or suburban developments

 

Tree selection for arboriculture and urban forestry

 

Eucommia ulmoides: A tree for urban areas

 

Effects of tree shade on home cooling requirements

 

The influence of trees on urban climate

 

Effects of vegetation on human response to sound

 

Urban wildlife opportunities

 

Recreational use of urban forests in Rovaniemi

 

Predicting scenic values in forested residential landscapes

 

Needs and fears: The response to trees and nature in the inner city

 

Predicting scenic quality for urban forests using vegetation measurements

 

URFOR/SIMULATION: An urban forest management computer simulation/game

 

Why urban forestry?

 

The arborist

 

Urban forestry in America: The cause

 

Simulating tree shadow patterns for building energy analysis

 

Evaluating street tree microclimates in New York City

 

Proceedings of a seminar, Columbus, Ohio, Nov., 1985

 

Evaluating street trees for drought tolerance

 

Amenities provided by urban plants

 

The importance of urban roadside planting in the United Kingdom

 

The economic value of urban plants

 

Diebacks and declines of urban trees

 

Human response to plants and landscapes

 

Important tree and shrub insects

 

Abiotic stresses of urban trees

 

Improving the quality of urban life with plants: Proceedings of the June 21-23, 1983 International Symposium on Urban Horticulture

 

Human dimensions of horticulture

 

Developing improved landscape trees for the United States: Progress since 1975

 

Important infectious diseases of trees and shrubs in urban settings: Hindsightful notes for tree managers

 

Trees and shrubs for urban planting in Western Europe

 

Using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems to Study Urban Quality of Life and Urban Forest Amenities

 

Urban Forestry Manual (q) - Urban Forestry and Public Policy

This unit is an introduction to understanding public policy and how it relates to urban forestry. read more...

Urban Forestry Manual (n) - Urban Wildlife

As areas in this region become increasingly urbanized, land that wildlife once had to itself must now be shared with people. So, it is important to understand the relationship between the urban environment and wildlife so that you can offer recommendations to homeowners, planners, developers, and ... read more...

Urban Forestry Manual (l) - Trees and Construction

Land development and construction are having a major impact on the urban forest. Key to minimizing this impact is to work with developers, local government, and citizens to plan for tree protection, maintenance, and replacement during these activities. read more...

Urban Forestry Manual (j) - Tree Maintenance

Proper care is essential for maintaining and improving the health of existing trees and planning for future growth in our urban forests. Unfortunately, when we plant trees we often think the job is finished, when it has really just started. When trees are planted, it is important to consider ... read more...

Urban Forestry Manual (i) - Tree Planting

This unit provides guidelines for planting a tree and caring for it afterwards. read more...

Urban Forestry Manual (h) - Site and Tree Selection

Guidelines for selecting the right planting site and tree are the focus of this unit. First, the reasons for planting a tree are discussed. Second, important factors to consider when selecting a planting site and some common types of urban planting sites are covered. Third, information is provided ... read more...

Urban Forestry Manual (g) - Urban Soils

Soil conditions greatly influence the growth and vigor of trees. Soil provides trees with water, oxygen, nutrients, and support for the root system. Roots need a healthy soil environment to grow in, and strong root development directly influences the growth of the above-ground parts of the tree. read more...

Landscape Patterns of Exurban Growth in the USA from 1980 to 2020

 

Measuring rural homeowners’ willingness to pay for land conservation easements

 

Storm Damaged Trees: Prevention and Treatment

 

Long-Term Community Recovery and Mitigation

 

National Response Plan

 

A Method to Estimate City Street Tree Population Using Gis to Determine Optimum Sample Size

 

Federal U&CF Program Authority

 

Analysis of urban forest landscape pattern in Hefei

 

Lunar Rhythms In Forestry Traditions – Lunar-Correlated Phenomena In Tree Biology And Wood Properties

 

Mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum) Infection In Trees

 

Treating Mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum) In Trees

 

Carbon dioxide reduction through urban forestry: Guidelines for professional and volunteer tree planters

 

Hardiness Zones in China

 

Elastic Limit: Strength Properties of Living Trees

 

The Users Guide to Adding Content at UFS

 

Ecosystems and Human Well-being: A Framework for Assessment

 

Phosphites: Improving Tree Health & Defenses Against Ramorum Blight

 

White Paper: Urban Forest Inventory and Health Monitoring (UFHM)

 

Conservation Finance Handbook

 

Trees and Roadside Safety in U.S. Urban Settings

 

Landscape Aesthetics (AH 701-a) - Introduction

 

Above and Beyond: Visualizing change in small towns and rural areas

 

IPM for Gardeners: A Guide to Integrated Pest Management

 

Report on Public Health and Urban Sprawl in Ontario: A review of the pertinent literature

 

The Scenery Management System: The Evolution of Landscape Aesthetic Management in the U.S. Forest Service

 

Arboriculture Integrated Management Of Landscape Trees, Shrubs, And Vines

 

The state of Canada's municipal forests - 1996 to 1998

 

Improving visual detection of growth rings of diffuse-porous hardwoods using fluorescence

 

Urban Greening and Social Benefits: a Study of Empowerment Outcomes

 

A Practical Approach to Assessing Structure, Function, and Value of Street Tree Populations in Small Communities

 

Creating Collections at Urban Forestry South

 

Urban forestry in southeastern New York State, USA

 

Pietermaritzburg: The garden city of Natal