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The Value of Preserving Native Forest Remnants in Urban Areas: Fairfield County, CT

Creator:

George, Elaine M.

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a native remnant forest in Westport, Connecticut. The study site is a fragmented woodland located near a highly urbanized area of roadways and development. Preliminary descriptive information was collected for a partial sampling of tree stands in an attempt to obtain baseline...

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Capstone Project

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canopy at Site A, there was more grass/herbaceous land cover than at Site B which had increased soil
Increasing Urban Forest Sustainability and Growth with Regional Trail Networks: Treasure Valley, Idaho

Creator:

DuBois, Joshua

Abstract:

The Treasure Valley (TV) of Idaho is an arid valley in the southwest portion of the state that contains the state’s largest city, Boise and surrounding metropolitan area. A regional Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) Assessment was performed for the TV in 2013. This assessment documented 10% UTC for the Treasure...

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Capstone Project

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of the state that contains the state’s largest city, Boise and surrounding metropolitan area. A