Urban Forestry Flashcards
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What is an 'urban forest management plan'?
Answer: A strategic document guiding the planting, care, and management of a city's entire tree population
An urban forest management plan establishes goals, policies, and strategies for managing a city's tree population including planting targets, maintenance schedules, risk management, and budget allocation.
How do urban trees contribute to improved air quality?
Answer: They filter pollutants like ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide through their leaves
Trees remove air pollutants by absorbing gases (O3, NO2, SO2) through stomata and intercepting particulate matter on leaf surfaces. While some species emit VOCs, the net effect on air quality is positive.
What challenge do urban trees face that forest trees typically do not?
Answer: Restricted root space, soil compaction, pollution, salt, heat stress, and physical damage
Urban trees face a harsh environment: compacted soil with limited volume, road salt, air pollution, reflected heat from pavement, restricted root space, mechanical damage, and vandalism.
What is the recommended practice for utility line clearance pruning?
Answer: Directional pruning to redirect growth away from lines
Directional pruning removes branches growing toward utility lines while maintaining the tree's natural form. This is more sustainable than topping, which stimulates dense, weakly attached regrowth.
How are urban tree benefits typically quantified for public policy decisions?
Answer: By calculating the dollar value of ecosystem services using tools like i-Tree
Tools like i-Tree quantify urban tree benefits in dollar values: stormwater reduction, energy savings, air quality improvement, carbon sequestration, and property value increases.
Why is community engagement important in urban forestry programs?
Answer: Engaged communities are more likely to water, protect, and advocate for trees, improving survival rates
Community engagement increases tree survival by fostering ownership and stewardship. Residents who help select and plant trees are more likely to water, maintain, and protect them.