Urban forestry

In the article the author investigate the urban forestry education in the world. As the results of the research he conclude that, new programs and approaches such as landscape ecology and management, sustainable land use, urban ecology, and urban agriculture all take a more integrative perspective on different land uses, land covers and ecosystems. Also he found out the in Russia urban forestry education is not presented and can be prospective for development.Исследуется образование в сфере городского лесного хозяйства в мире. По результатам исследования автор пришел к выводу, что новые программы и подходы, такие как ландшафтная экология и управление, устойчивое землепользование, городская экология и городское сельское хозяйство, имеют отношение к различным видам землепользования, земельным покровам и экосистемам. Показано, что в России образование в сфере городских лесов не представлено и может быть перспективным

Forest resources and rural livelihoods in the north-central regions of Namibia

Economics, Forestry, Markets, Community/Rural/Urban Development, Environmental Economics and Policy,

Hot Topic: Tennessee Department of Agriculture 2009 Urban Forestry Funding

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry, is accepting urban forestry project proposals from local governments, private nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Project proposals for 2009 that address the development of four elements of an urban or community forestry program, urban forest resource management, or education or training that pertain to urban and community forestry will be given priority for funding

Urban Forestry

As spring rolls around, the thoughts of summer jobs start to creep into one\u27s mind, especially when you still need to fulfill your Ag. 104 requirement. Such was my predicament last spring until Dr. Jungst informed me of the opportunity to apply for a job in Urban Forestry. The place was Ft. Dodge, la. and the mission was a city street inventory. As luck would have it, I did get the job which turned out to a summer full of adventure, learning, and fun

Comparing the profitability of farming and forestry

This paper updates an analysis of returns from major productive land uses in New Zealand carried out in 2008. Trends in profitability over time are shown, and a preliminary investigation of the relationship between land-use change towards forestry (new land planting) and forestry profitability is described.Profitability, farming, forestry, land use, land-use change, Agricultural and Food Policy, Community/Rural/Urban Development, Crop Production/Industries, Environmental Economics and Policy, Farm Management, Land Economics/Use, Livestock Production/Industries,

Policies and politics in urban forestry: involving citizens in municipal urban forestry initiatives

There is a fair amount of discussion on urban forestry in the context of political science. Very little of that focuses on civic engagement in urban forestry initiatives of municipal governments. A lot of the literature on urban forestry (not in context of political science) that does focus on civic engagement, assumes that greater civic engagement in urban forestry programs is a desirable goal and focuses on the different ways that citizen involvement can be increased in these programs. There is no cost benefit analysis in the literature to examine if involving citizens in urban forestry programs is indeed good for urban forestry programs. In the absence of concrete estimates, it is very likely that the perceptions of municipal officials about the relative magnitude benefits and costs determine policy on engaging citizens in municipal initiatives on urban forestry. This study examines the perceptions of municipal officials on the importance of engaging citizens in urban forestry programs and also on the possible sources of benefits and costs of such engagement. Using data collected from select cities in Iowa that employ urban forestry professionals, this study examines the opinions of three levels of municipal officials, viz., arborists, supervisors and mayors. It finds that in general municipal officials assign a great deal of importance to urban forestry for lowering pollution and improving the quality of life in cities. In general they think that the benefits of engaging citizens are likely to outweigh the costs. Except on select issues, opinions of municipal officials do not vary with their levels in the hierarchy. Further, the opinions of municipal officials are not divided along party lines in the sense that their opinions do not seem to be correlated with their political leanings

A Review of Urban Forestry History, Evaluation, and Management Planning for New London, CT

Urban forestry is a growing discipline seeking to further the development of sustainable cities. In the current climate of rapid and widespread urban development, it is crucial to prioritize urban greenspaces and green infrastructure. There is remarkable work nationwide in the development of sustainable urban forestry management plans, but these resources are not widely accessible to smaller municipalities, such as New London, Connecticut. It therefore is imperative that a review of urban forestry history, resources, and best practices be compiled, with the goal of encouraging greening cityscapes for places like New London. CT. Urban forests are crucial for public health and environmental protection, and provide a host of benefits such as pollution reduction, improved community development, carbon sequestration, and stormwater and erosion control. Drawing on academic, government, and NGO resources, as well as other sources, this paper explores historic and current efforts in the field of urban forestry. I review the motivations for maintaining an urban forest, as well as the history of urban forestry development in New England. This project was inspired by an internship with Casey Trees, an urban forestry non-profit in Washington D.C. which gave me a taste of urban management and research. To incorporate this experience, I will then conduct two brief case studies on urban forestry efforts in Washington, D.C., and New Haven, CT and how these examples can deepen urban forestry efforts in New London, CT. This review indicates that a three-part framework for urban forest management plan development including management of vegetation resources, community and policy frameworks, and resource management is key. This paper encourages the use of existing resources in coordination with the needs on specific cities, rather than creating a one-size-fits all proposal with limited accessibility and affordability and cultural compatibility with the given community

Perceptions of Urban Forestry Employers

Urban forestry is still a relatively new area of science and is still trying to establish itself as a legitimate scientific field and profession. Often urban forestry and arboriculture are conflated, and urban forestry has yet to achieve much of what arboriculture has in terms of recognition its and establishment. Landscape architects, traditional foresters, environmental scientists, horticulturalists all may find themselves in positions that can be classified in the urban forestry profession, which shows this lack of a standard definition for what is an urban forester. While there are many significant, potential benefits to a properly managed urban forest resource and employers recognize the value of the specialized education of urban foresters this lack of identity could lead to a lack of recognition in the eyes of the public and these overlapping professionals in the urban arena. The first step for arguing for this value is tackling the identity problem. It is important to know what employers are expecting of applicants and what applicants are delivering to employers. This is a question that has been asked many times in the past in many other professions: some as closely related to urban forestry as traditional forestry, arboriculture, or botany; though not much research has been done to answer this question specifically for urban forestry employers. It is in this way that a definition for what exactly an urban forester is can be found and the profession can ensure that entry-level urban foresters have the skills needed to perform their jobs effectively. The list of necessary skills is constantly changing and while the technical urban forestry and arboriculture skills remain relevant there has been a change that shows employers are now valuing not only communication skills, but team-based problem solving and leadership skills as well

Hot Topic: Tennessee Department of Agriculture 2003 Urban Forestry Funding

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry is accepting Urban Forestry project proposals from local governments, private organizations, public organizations, and educational institutions in the categories of urban forestry personnel, program development, education/training, and tree planting