Urban Forestry Research: The Forest Service Perspective    (View PDF)

H. Edward Dickerhoof and Alan W. Ewert

Abstract: In 1991, the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) conducted a National Assessment of research needs and priorities in urban forestry. Using the findings of this Assessment, the USDA Forest Service is planning and implementing its research program to meet the needs identified by the ISA effort. Due to the comprehensive nature of the ISA research needs list, it will be several years before all needs can be addressed by public and private urban forestry research entities. Therefore, the USDA Forest Service has focused on selected needs that the agency can address within its current funding and staffing constraints. In addition to direct research, the USDA Forest Service is also involved in supportive and cooperative efforts including: the ISA Research Trust, American Forests, and several other urban forestry oriented institutions.

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https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1993.024