Local socioeconomic factors predict urban forest structure and composition across neighborhoods in Syracuse, NY (USA)

Jordan Jessamy; John E. Drake; David J. Nowak; John C. Stella

doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2024.105018

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Local socioeconomic factors predict urban forest structure and composition across neighborhoods in Syracuse, NY (USA)

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Jordan Jessamy, John E. Drake, David J. Nowak, John C. Stella

Year:

2024

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2024.105018

Source:

Landscape and Urban Planning

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Abstract

Less advantaged areas have fewer and smaller trees. More advantaged neighborhoods have more and larger trees. Local socioeconomics relates to tree species diversity and composition. Tree canopy cover, not impervious cover, is correlated with community advantage.

Keywords

Urban Forestry, Tree Community, Socioeconomics, Environmental Justice, Invasive Species, Basal Area, Tree Density, Species Diversity

Citation

Jessamy, Jordan; Drake, John E.; Nowak, David J.; Stella, John C. 2024. Local socioeconomic factors predict urban forest structure and composition across neighborhoods in Syracuse, NY (USA). Landscape and Urban Planning. 245: 105018. 12 p. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2024.105018.