| 21 October 2010
We need tree lovers -- both experts and nonexperts -- for an urban forest research project!
Here's how it will work:
- We'll send you a list of 10-20 trees in the neighborhood of your choice.
- You'll go out within the next few weeks and measure a few aspects of the tree and its surroundings, such as its trunk size, type, presence of overhead wires, etc. (details to follow). If you can snap a picture, that would be great, but it's optional.
- You'll return to your computer and either enter the trees into a special page on the Urban Forest Map or into an online spreadsheet (depending on which group you are assigned to).
- We'll analyze the data with our partners at the U.S. Forest Service, and publish a report on the use of amateur and professional tree lovers to gather data about trees, a comparison of that data to data based on aerial photos, and differences in data collection for trees of different species and sizes. This knowledge will lead to improvements in planning, research and policy-making related to urban forests.
If you're worried that you don't have the necessary skills, don't be! We'll give you the tools you need, including the Urban Tree Key, a video about how to measure the trunk, and more. And we're here to answer any questions.
Interested? Thanks! Just drop me, Kelaine, a line at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before October 27 and I'll send you a few questions about your tree knowledge and a list of neighborhoods to choose from!
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