A5039569205- Urban Green Space and Health
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Forest ecology and management
- Seedling growth and survival studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Weed Control and Herbicide Applications
- Plant responses to elevated CO2
- Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control
- Plant responses to water stress
- Growth and nutrition in plants
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
University of West Florida
2016-2025
University of Florida
2016-2025
Florida Gulf Coast University
2015-2024
Morton Arboretum
2022-2023
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
2022-2023
Gramercy Research Group (United States)
2020-2023
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2007-2018
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2018
University of California, Davis
2018
West Virginia University
2018
Abstract. Interactions between wind and trees control energy exchanges the atmosphere forest canopies. This exchange can lead to widespread damage of trees, is a key disturbance agent in many world's forests. However, most research on this topic has focused conifer plantations, where risk management economically important, rather than broadleaf forests, which dominate carbon cycle. study brings together tree motion time-series data systematically evaluate factors influencing responses...
Awareness of tree risk assessment and management has risen in the United States recent years. This been prompted by publications such as American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard for (ANSI A300 Part 9 – Tree Risk Assessment) accompanying International Society Arboriculture (ISA) Assessment Best Management Practices, well subsequent development ISA Qualification. How this increase awareness broadly translated into common practice communities, is not understood. paper reports...
Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) greatly enhances the livability of cities by reducing urban heat buildup, mitigating stormwater runoff, and filtering airborne particulates, among other ecological services. These benefits, combined with relative ease measuring tree cover from aerial imagery, have led many to adopt management strategies based on UTC goals. In this study, we conducted canopy analyses for 300 in Florida assess impacts development practices, forest ordinances, hurricanes cover. Within...
Abstract When considering the establishment of tree protection zones in construction, or assessing relative damage to a for risk penalty, it would be useful have method predict total root area at some distance from tree. With such method, arborist can assess level comparison estimate rather than loss possible zone space based on land area. We used modification pipe model approach cross-sectional different distances as defined by edge and center trunk. discuss two early studies. The first...
Abstract Background Urban trees are commonly impacted by construction activities. Often, damage occurs below ground, as trenching, grading, and excavation activities disrupt tree root systems. Methods In this study, 30 Acer rubrum L. were intentionally damaged simulated trenching treatments. Treatments randomly assigned at 1× ( n = 10), 3× or 5× 10) stem diameter away from the base of tree. Root systems severed roots excavated, cleaned, digitized using photogrammetry to assess losses in...
This publication provides a practical guide for homeowners and professional arborists to maintain dead wood habitat on their or clients’ property. It outlines the environmental financial benefits of keeping wood, different types one can manage, strategies mitigating risk associated with wood.
Abstract Background Hurricanes and other wind events are significant disturbances that affect coastal urban forests around the world. Past research has led to creation of resistance ratings for different tree species, which can be used in forest management efforts mitigate effects these storms. While useful, have been limited species common forestry Florida, USA. Methods Drawing on past data from a global literature review tropical storm research, we created machine learning model broaden...
Research that illuminates causes of urban forest storm damage is valuable for planning and management. However, logistical safety concerns often delay post-storm surveys in areas; thus, may include observations with unverified sources damage. While this uncertainty ignored, it can make up a high proportion the number damaged trees. The goal research was to improve understanding techniques modeling forests. Using inventories collected Florida, post-Hurricane Irma (2017), we tested how...
Abstract Background Public engagement is needed to make sure urban forestry management efforts align with the values of public being served. Noting this, we determined current and desired forest access Florida (United States) residents using criteria from 3-30-300 rule (i.e., 3 trees visible home, 30% tree canopy in neighborhood, a green space within 300 meters home). Methods A survey 1,716 was conducted assess coverage access. Respondents were then asked if this level sufficient. We also...