Understanding i-Tree: Summary of Programs and Methods
This report provides details about the underlying methods and calculations of these tools, as well their potential limitations. Also discussed…
Conservation Strategies for a Globally Imperiled and Hyper-Fragmented Ecosystem: Acquisition, Regulations, Incentives and Outreach in Miami Dade County
Expanding conservation efforts in Miami-Dade County, a globally critically imperiled ecosystem, through outreach and filling in gaps between preservation areas.
Use of Vegetation Monitoring and Professional Sharpshooting in White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Management at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis
Regulating white-tailed deer populations at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis to curb detrimental impacts on vegetation communities.
Riparian Cottonwood Forest Restoration Along the Yellowstone River: A Featured Natural Area in Billings, Montana
Restoring the Riparian Cottonwood Forest along the Yellowstone River as a means to maximize ecosystem health and provide opportunities for…
Evolution in Natural area Monitoring at Indianapolis Parks
Matching the challenges of an expanding land stewardship program in Indianapolis throughout improved GIS tracking and mapping techniques.
Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, an Urban National Park in the Twin Cities Area, Minnesota
Expanding collaborative efforts to establish silvicultural trials across various forest ecosystems through the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) Network.
Climate Change Vulnerability and Response in Seattle’s Urban Natural Areas
Analyzing and evaluating ecological conditions to assess the immediate and long-term impacts of future climate change in Seattle’s urban natural…
Plant Community Assessment and Management Recommendations for Minneapolis Park Natural Areas
Utilizing a two-step study to improve the assessment and management processes in Minneapolis Park natural areas.
Too Precious to Lose: Managing and Protecting the Richmond Pine Rockland Tract (RIchmond) in Miami Dade County, South Florida
A comprehensive look at best practices, new developments, current data, and learned experiences in the imperiled Pine Rockland ecosystem.
Assessing Houston’s Forested Habitat
Developing new methods for assessing Houston’s forested habitat by expanding the reach of forest management practices.
Growing Tree Canopy through Environmental Justice Project
The 3-year Growing Tree Canopy through Environmental Justice project focused on delivering in-depth community engagement with tree canopy in the…
Low Income Urban Forestry Program in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson is located in the Sonoran Desert, 117 km north of the US-Mexico border. The borderland region is an area…
Prioritization and Planning to Improve Urban Tree Health in the Chicago Region
The Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) has collected one of the largest data sets on urban forestry in the United…
Green Seattle Partnership Models Regional Urban Natural Areas Restoration
The Green Seattle Partnership (GSP) was launched in 2005 to create a model for urban forest natural area restoration in…
Planning for Climate Change Through Riparian Restoration in Houston, Texas
The City of Houston faces a unique set of natural and developmental resiliency challenges that make it especially vulnerable to…
Monitoring Forest Restoration Activities in NYC Parks
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) owns 30,000 acres of property in New York City,…
Leveraging a Non-Profit-Public Partnership to Meet the Needs of Austin’s Urban Forest
The urban forest and natural areas of Lady Bird Lake receive over 4 million visitors each year and represent the…
Building Multi-Member Partnerships for Greener Communities: The Chicago Experience
The Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) is a partnership of more than 200 organizations across the seven county Chicago metro…
Anchor Institutions and their Role in Healthy Communities
The concept of anchor institutions has been around for over a decade, but the idea of what it truly means…
Organization and Support of Long-Term Collaborative Relationships Between Private Citizens, Government Institutions and Universities
Successful conservation of forested natural areas within a matrix of urban land uses requires an ongoing collaborative relationship between private…
Preservation, Regulations, and Policy to Protect and Grow Baltimore’s Forests
Non-profit Baltimore Green Space (BGS), Baltimore’s Department of Recreation and Parks (BCRP), and Baltimore’s Office of Sustainability (BOS) have played…
Urban Wood Network
The Urban Wood Network is made up of individuals and entities from Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin. These groups have…
Documentation Required for FEMA Reimbursement for Damage to Trees
To receive reimbursement, trees must be “qualified” as a municipal asset– that is, a “facility” that delivers tangible services to…
Multi-Hazard Planning in the Wildland-Urban Interface
Lays out a comprehensive framework that addresses risk from wildfire and other hazards at multiple scales, and identifies how better planning…
NIST Community Resilience Planning Guide
While more and more organizations – domestic and international, public and private – are promoting community resilience to lower disaster tolls, transforming…