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Creator:: DuBois, Joshua, B.
Abstract:: Greenway trails have become a popular way to connect communities, increase public health and provide ecosystem services. Urban forests provide similar and overlapping benefits as greenways but are often unknown and underfunded. Integrating urban forest management with greenway management could be a way to create synergistic benefits for the community....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: assessment. Regional expansion of the BG2020 network to outlying suburbs may increase public health and

Creator:: Johnson, Christine M.
Abstract:: The practice of green infrastructure is synonymous with collaborative partnerships. Expertise from engineers, land care professionals, planners, and natural resource consultants are often required for successful project implementation. Traditionally, these professionals perform their responsibilities in their disciplinary “silos,” but this evolving area of sustainable development is creating a demand for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Christine M. Johnson for the degree of Master of Science in Forest Ecosystems and Society presented on May

Creator:: Gleason, Daniel A.
Abstract:: This thesis focuses on the creation of a new collaborative website to connect key forestry topics to tourists and forest recreationists. It is divided into two main sections; the first explains the purpose and methods for creation of a new web-based educational tool called Explore Oregon Forests. Created through a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: through a partnership between Oregon State University and the Oregon Department of Forestry, the Explore

Creator:: Beshur, Athena D.
Abstract:: Through well designed tree placement, redundant use of simple technologies, and stewardship, trees grow. Over time, they mitigate stormwater flooding and enhance livability. This paper offers insights into precipitation patterns, and how small scale redundancy can help build the urban tree canopy. It is specifically geared toward issues in the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ://sowsfe.com, under the Urban Forestry tab. Although some future reorganization may occur in the website, the

Creator:: Lex, Mitchell
Abstract:: The City of Bend’s current urban forest management strategy consists of a series of city codes and ordinances, tree protection and planting standards, and two different plans created by the Bend Park and Recreation District. The analysis of these documents, as well as review of existing management approaches in Boise,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: forest resource that will benefit its residents, city character and greater regional ecosystem. The

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