Sustaining Urban Forests

John F. Dwyer; David J. Nowak

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Sustaining Urban Forests

Informally Refereed

Authors:

John F. Dwyer, David J. Nowak

Year:

2003

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Journal of Arboriculture 29(1):49-55

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Abstract

The significance of the urban forest resource and the powerful forces for change in the urban environment make sustainability a critical issue in urban forest management. The diversity, connectedness, and dynamics of the urban forest establish the context for management that will determine the sustainability of forest structure, health, functions, and benefits. A dynamic planning and management model is presented that encourages decisions that will support sustainability through the implementation of collaborative and adaptive management.

Keywords

Urban forest, adaptive management, collaborative, sustainability, regeneration, tree systems, forest health

Citation

Dwyer, John F.; Nowak, David J.; Noble, Mary Heather. 2003. Sustaining Urban Forests. Journal of Arboriculture 29(1):49-55