Tree survival is a performance metric for urban forestry initiatives, and an understanding of
the factors that influence mortality can help managers target resources and enhance …

An urban ecosystem is a dynamic system. Therefore, regular monitoring through the use of
measurable indicators will enable an assessment of performance and effectiveness. This …

While urban disamenities and pollution sources have received considerable attention in
environmental justice research, few studies have examined sociospatial inequities …

This paper presents new statistical models that predict the number of hurricane-and ice
storm-related electric power outages likely to occur in each 3km× 3km grid cell in a region …

Climate adaptation is being embraced by many municipalities worldwide. An element of this
is the planting and protection of urban trees. However, the fact that climate change will also …

Street trees have aesthetic, environmental, human health, and economic benefits in urban
ecosystems. Street tree populations are constructed by cycles of planting, growth, death …

Several hurricanes struck Florida, US in 2004 and 2005 causing widespread damage to
urban and rural areas. We measured the impacts of five of these hurricanes on the urban …

In the presence of a target, tree failures have the potential to damage property, disrupt
services, or threaten public safety. Worldwide, several qualitative methods have been …

Food forests are burgeoning in urban areas of Northern America and Europe. A growing
body of scientific literature is addressing the potential of urban food forests for improving …

While often considered “open grown,” urban trees are often found in relatively close
proximity to neighboring trees, buildings, and other elements of urban infrastructure. These …