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Following a brief overview of the historical evolution of tree ordinances in the United States, this paper focuses on the devel- opment of tree ordinances in the state of Alabama to demonstrate how the tree ordinances evolve into law and... more
The American elm (Ulmus americana L.) was once one of the most common urban trees in eastern North America until Dutch-elm disease (DED), caused by the fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, eliminated most of the mature trees. To enhance DED... more
The prototype decision support system (PDSS) described within this paper represents one of the first of its kind in the urban forest/civil engineering research arena. The primary objective of this research was to develop a user-friendly,... more
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) include a subset of targets that can be advanced through standard urban management activities. In particular, routine urban vegetation management comprises a number of activities with potential impact... more
Information on urban tree growth, mortality and in-growth is currently being used to estimate urban forest structure changes and ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration. This study reports on tree diameter growth and mortality in... more
We present a model for the development of sustainable urban forests. The model applies general principles of sustainabilit y to urban trees and forests. The central tenet of the model is that sustainable urban forests require a healthy... more
The Seven Hills of Rome are on the east of the Tiber in the heart of the Ancient City and are said to be the origins of the empire. Back in the day (there is proof of civilization on the hills from as early as 1,000BC) the seven hills... more
Stato di fatto del patrimonio arboreo comunale di Sommariva del Bosco - CN
La ausencia de una metodología de evaluación del arbolado urbano viario que contemplase todos aquellos atributos fundamentales del mismo, de modo tal que constituya una apreciación completa y abarcativa de todos y cada uno de los... more
Trees are important assets to urban communities. In addition to the aesthetic values that urban trees provide, they also aid in such things as erosion control, pollution removal, and rain- fall interception. The urban environment,... more
Trees are effective in the capture of particles from urban air to the extent that they can significantly improve urban air quality. As a result of their aerodynamic properties conifers, with their smaller leaves and more complex shoot... more
Literature relevant to tree root and urban infrastructure conflicts is reviewed. Although tree roots can conflict with many infrastructure elements, sidewalk and curb conflicts are the focus of this review. Construction protocols, urban... more
There has been substantial attention given to the benefits provided by urban forests, but little emphasis placed on the distribution of urban trees and the means by which trees are redistributed through urban reforestation efforts. This... more
Urban trees are considered to be essential and integral to urban environments , to contribute to the biodiversity of cities as well as to the well-being of their inhabitants. In addition, urban trees may also serve as living memorials,... more
Poor air quality is a pervasive problem in cities and is associated with a suite of air pollutants that include gases and particulate matter (PM). Managing the concentration of these pollutants in the atmosphere near the ground is the... more