Urban Watershed Forestry Manual Part I 2005
- Published:
- July 1, 2005
- Originator:
- Chesapeake Bay Program
Since the 1980's, urban forest research and new technical analysis tools have defined a wider role and value for urban trees. There is greater recognition of how urban trees and forests improve air and water quality, reduce sotrm water runoff, conserve energy, and protect public health. Increasingly, these benefits are being better defined and quantified through scientific research. At the same time, the loss of trees and forests in developing watershed continues, and urban tree canopy in inner cities deteriorates through removal or lack of replacement. The rate of converseion of forests to urban uses increased twofold from 1982 to 2001 in the United States, reinforcing the need for greater integration of foest and land use planning (NRCSm 2001).