Integrating a High-Powered Urban Forestry Benefits Model in a User-Friendly Public Domain Program (01-DG-11244225-291)

This project developed UFORE, an urban forest effects model that is a system that estimates urban forest structure, composition and environmental benefits.

UFORE, or the Urban Forest Effects model, is a powerful, scientifically accurate program that estimates urban forest structure, composition and environmental benefits. However, because of its programming as a research tool, UFORE's general use is limited. This project developed a user-friendly program and materials that will assist urban forest managers and others in setting up UFORE projects. It also provided access to information on how UFORE works and the results from completed projects from other cities. These materials are accessible and downloadable through a website (www.ufore.org). The project also included a demonstration of map-based presentation formats that will be developed further as work on the UFORE software program continues.

1.Create an instruction guide or manual describing how to setup a UFORE project

Develop a UFORE data collection program for PDAs

Beta test or trial these products in the field and in selected communities

2.Create presentation products including GIS-based map outputs, charts and easy to read tables

A. Develop presentation materials from sample cities to demonstrate UFORE capabilities and presentation materials

3. Create web site access to setup and presentation materials

A.Create access to cover map data for any city in the nation

B. Add UFORE demonstration products based on Syracuse, NY and GIS

C. Add UFORE access products in downloadable format

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