Guidelines for Using Homeowner's Trees in Urban Research    (View PDF)

John J. Ball and Gary A. Simmons

Abstract: Urban tree research is sometimes impeded by the lack of an adequate number of research subjects. One possible source of research trees is the trees owned by the homeowner. Studies on birch dieback were conducted using homeowner's trees. People are willing to allow their trees to serve as research subjects if they are approached in a careful, thoughtful manner. Guidelines for working with the public are discussed.

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https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1984.072