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What are urban forests? Urban forests are the trees and other plants that grow where people live, go to school,…What are urban forests? Urban forests are the trees and other plants that grow where people live, go to school, work, and play. Even if you live in a rural…
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The scientists in this study were asked to determine the current status of urban forests in the United States.The scientists in this study were asked to determine the current status of urban forests in the United States. -
The scientists in this study were asked to determine the current status of urban forests in the United States.The scientists in this study were asked to determine the current status of urban forests in the United States.
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Forests & PlantsNancy Falxa Sonti, Urban Forest Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Maryland
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An urban forest ecologist studies the interactions between trees, people, and their environment in the city.
- Ph.D., University of Maryland
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An urban forest ecologist studies the interactions between trees, people, and their environment in the city.
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Too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is mostly caused by two things: burning fossil fuels and the loss…Too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is mostly caused by two things: burning fossil fuels and the loss of trees. Urban trees help to keep urban areas cooler,... -
Chemicals from auto emissions, industrial processes, and urban development are found in most urban areas. Two of the chemicals found…Chemicals from auto emissions, industrial processes, and urban development are found in most urban areas. Two of the chemicals found most abundantly in urban areas are calcium and lead. The... -
The scientists in this study wanted to know three things: (1) Do visitors’ activities and reasons for using urban parks…The scientists in this study wanted to know three things: (1) Do visitors’ activities and reasons for using urban parks vary between landscaped and natural areas of New York City... -
People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling.…People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling. If park managers know what people like to do in... -
In this lesson plan, students will assess the biological diversity of trees on their school grounds or another designated area.…In this lesson plan, students will assess the biological diversity of trees on their school grounds or another designated area. Students will be able to: observe identify, measure, transform, and... -
In this article, scientists examine different land uses, from urban to suburban to rural landscapes, and their effects on wildlife.…In this article, scientists examine different land uses, from urban to suburban to rural landscapes, and their effects on wildlife. In particular, the scientists examine how different features of these...
