Urban Forestry
Since 1992 we have provided our customers with reliable scientific evidence that urban forests add real value to communities. Among their many benefits, trees reduce energy costs, intercept air pollutants, store carbon, and reduce stormwater runoff.
Questions regarding our research? Contact us at SM.FS.psw_uep@usda.gov.
Locations
Los Angeles Center for Urban Natural Resources Sustainability (LA Urban Center)
The LA Urban Center is an information and research destination hub that fosters collaboration, generates new science, delivers information and technology to aid application, and engages diverse communities and knowledge bases through shared learning.
Urban Forestry Research
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Project
https://research.fs.usda.gov/psw/projects/value-urban-forests -
Project
https://research.fs.usda.gov/psw/projects/climate-ready-trees -
Project
https://research.fs.usda.gov/psw/projects/monitoring -
Project
https://research.fs.usda.gov/psw/projects/schoolyard-trees -
Project
https://research.fs.usda.gov/psw/projects/urban-ecosystem-services-community
Understory Publications
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Report
https://research.fs.usda.gov/psw/understory/knocking-our-front-doors-fires-urban-forests
General Technical Reports (GTR)
- Lara Roman, Natalie S. van Doorn, E. Gregory McPherson, Bryant C. Scharenbroch, Jason G. Henning, Johan P.A. Ӧstberg, Lee S. Mueller, Andrew K. Koeser, John Mills, Richard Hallett, John E. Sanders, John J. Battles, Deborah J. Boyer, Jason P. Fristensky, Sarah K. Mincey, Paula Peper, Jess Vogt. 2020. Urban tree monitoring: a field guide
- Natalie S. van Doorn, Lara Roman, E. Gregory McPherson, Bryant C. Scharenbroch, Jason G. Henning, Johan P.A. Östberg, Lee S. Mueller, Andrew K. Koeser, John Mills, Richard Hallett, John E. Sanders, John Battles, Debra J. Boyer, Jason P. Fristensky, Sarah K. Mincey, Paula Peper, Jessica M. Vogt. 2020. Urban tree monitoring: a resource guide
Last updated November 14, 2024