Progress 10/01/09 to 09/30/14
Outputs
Target Audience:AUDIENCES: Scientists, students, farmers, urban foresters, agricultural communities, urban communities , private industries, and policy makers in Louisiana and others US statesChanges/Problems: None What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? The following opportunities were provided for professional development: 1. Faculty training and professional development through conference participations. The projectprovided for training and professional development for seven faculty researchers in urban forestry. 2. Graduate students training was through participation in workshops, meetings, and conferences. 3. Four pofessional workshops, four seminars and ten training sessions were conducted with faculty, staff and students in attendance. 4. Significant opportunitiesfor graduate students to advance their knowledge, faculty networking and collaboration with industries, agencies, and the public were provided through the project. Twenty (20) graduate students were trained on urban forestry research technigues, two (2) M.S. students developed thesis by utilizing data obtained from this project. Two (2) doctoral dissertations were developed. Six (6) faculty members were directly involved. Approximately 7,000 SUBR students utilized the SBUF studied by this project. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Five scientific presentations were made. Four workshops were organized for the general public. Ten poster presentations were made to the scientific community. The folloing approaches were utilized: 1. Websites such as : www.suagcenter.com www.urbanforestry.subr.edu 2. Books, Book chapters, Journal Articles and Conference proceedings Society of American Foresters (SAF) International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Geographic Information System andn Remote Sensing societies. Ecological Societies 3. Others Urban Forestry newsletters, brochures, etc. Extension Publications What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? The Project goals have been successfuly accomplished and finalized.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
OUTPUTS: Significant accomplishments were achieved during the project implementation and assessment. (I) Completion of the final phase of the Assessment of SBUF Ecosystem Structure and Function: A) Completion of the quantification of the structure and function of the SBUF ecosystem. B) Completion of the fourth phase of the GIS and digital mapping & remote sensing of the SBUF ecosystem and its associated communities. (II) Completion of the final phase of Environmental Quality Assessment by identifying and mapping the environmental pollution in the SBUF ecosystem. (III) Completion of the final phase of Hazard Tree Assessment and inventory on the SBUF ecosystem including hazard tree identification, evaluation and documentation, including: A) Determination of the frequency and severity of the trunk defects in high risk zones on the SBUF ecosystem. B) Incorporation of the research into education and outreach activities and developing scientific and educational materials to increase public awareness pertaining to hazard tree assessment and management. (IV) Implementation of the Site Assessment: including : A) Evaluation of stream bank stabilization techniques (build-up structure vs. biological) B) Assessmet of the magnitude of the erosion rate from the Mississippi river bank along the Scott's Bluff bordering the Southern University Campus in Scotlandville, Louisiana using new water erosion prediction technology. C) Identifying and evaluating different vegetative covers (grasses, shrubs and trees) which could be used both as sustainable stream bank and cost effective erosion stabilizers. D) Evaluation of the riverbank for seepage, erosion and determination of seepage flow and erosion rates. (V) Completion of the second phase of Urban Forest Health Assessment. (VI) Completion of the final phase of Climate Change Impact Assessment including: A) Assessment of the Potential Consequences of Climate Change on the SBUF ecosystem; B) Developed a specific Plant Species Selection (PSS) data-base for coping with climate change impacting the SUBF Ecosystem. (VII) implementation of the Community Urban Forestry Needs and Perception Assessment. Twenty (20) graduate students were trained and gained skills in conducting forestry research, two (2) M.S. students developed thesis by utilizing data obtained from this project. Two (2)Ph.D. dissertations were developed. Six (6) faculty members were directly involved. Approximately 7,000 Southern University, Baton Rouge students utilized the SBUF. In addition 2,000 visitors benefited from the ecosystem studied by this project. Ten (10) scientific presentations were made by project personnel & students. Five (5) workshops were organized for the general public. Ten (10) poster presentations were made to the scientific community.
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Qi, Yadong, Brittany Foster, Vanessa Ferchaud, and Daniel Collins, 2013. Detecting Internal Decay in Trees Using Sonic Tomography Technology. Southern University Agricultural research and extension Center Station Bulletin Urban Forestry Natural
Resources and Environment No. 605, June 2013, 6pp. http://www.suagcenter.com/tree-ecology
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Qi, Yadong, Shuju Bai, Vanessa Ferchaud, Kit L. Chin, and W. R. Chaney. 2014. Effects of Paclobutrazol Tree Growth Regulator on Two Tree Species. 2014 Program, 41st Annual Meeting of Plant Growth Regulation Society of America & Japanese Society for the Chemical Regulation of Plants. July 13-17, 2014. San Francisco, CA. Abstract Program Book
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Qi, Yadong, Q. Wu, K. Lian, K. L. Chin, K. Klepzig, R. Menard, and F. Oliveria. 2013. Nanotechnology for forest protection and wood preservation. The 17th Biennial ARDs Research Symposium Program & Abstracts, p124.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Ning, Z. and Abdollahi, K. 2014. Relative abilities of six urban tree species in mitigating elevated CO2. The International Forestry Review Vol.16(5):112.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Abdollahi, K. and Ning, Z. 2014. Urban forest tree species diversity and its impact on air pollution removal capacity. The International Forestry Review Vol.16(5):112.
- Type:
Books
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Abdollahi, K., Ning, Z., Legiandenyi, T., and Khanel, P. 2013. Urban Forest Ecosystem Structure and Function of Baton
Rouge, Louisiana.
University Press. Library of Congress.
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
www.urbanforestry.subr.edu/projects/bluff/index.html
Abdollahi, Kamran., Z.H. Ning, Yadong Qi, Andra Johnson, Fulbert Namwamba, Yemane Ghebreiyessus (2014). Urban Forest Management for Sustaining Healthy and Productive Historic Scott's Bluff Ecosystem in Scotlandville,Louisiana.
- Type:
Books
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Abdollahi, K. Urban Forest and its ability in Mitigating Climate Change: Baton Rouge i-Tree Modeling Results. In Report of
Sustainable Natural resources in a Changing Climate Symposium, March 19, 2013. Baton Rouge, LA.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Qi, Y., G. Heisler, W.Gao, T.C. Vogelmann, V. Ferchaud, K.L. Chin, S. Bai, W. Gray, K. Abdollahi. 2014. Resilient trees. International Innovation 128:12-15. http://www.international-innovation-northamerica.com/magazines/128/files/14.html
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Abdollahi, K., Ning, Z. 2014. Urban forest ecosystem assessment in Louisiana, USA, using the i-Tree Eco Model. The International Forestry Review Vol.16(5):391.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Ning, Z.H. and J. Marlin*. 2014 Managing urban forests in a changing climate - a case study of Southern University campus. Journal of Forestry, Volume 112, Number 1, pp135, January 2014
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Ning, Z.H. and S. M. Qadri* 2014. Urbanization and Its Impacts on Water Quality-the Need for Green Infrastructure. Journal of Forestry, Volume 112, Number 1, pp 175, January 2014.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Ning, Z. M. Chandler, and E. Turner, 2013. Increasing the level of climate change literacy and engagement of undergraduate students. Abstract of the 2013 Tri-Agencies Climate Change Education Principal Investigators Meeting. Oct 7-9, 2013 Washington, DC.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Chambers*, R. and Z. Ning, 2013. Sustainability in Urban-Rural Interface. Abstracts of the 17th Biennial ARD Research Symposium.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Abdollahi, T. Legiandenyi*, Z. Ning, and P Khanel*, 2013. Urban Forest Ecosystem Assessment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Using i-Tree Model. Abstracts of the 17th Biennial ARD Research Symposium.
- Type:
Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Kidombo D. S. 2013. GIS Analysis of the Influence of Historical Land Use on Urban Green Infrastructure of Scotlandville,
Louisiana. ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis Database. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Fulbert Namwamba
- Type:
Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2012
Citation:
MARLIN,J. 2012. Managing Urban Forests in a Changing Climate: A Case Study of Southern University Baton Rouge
Campus using I-Tree Model. ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis Database. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Zhu Hua Ning
- Type:
Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2012
Citation:
Magugu, W.J. 2012. Actualizing Urban Forestry and Agroforestry Green Infrastructure at Scott's Bluff Rural Urban
Interface.ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis Database. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Fulbert Namwamba
- Type:
Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2012
Citation:
Wright, R.T. 2012. A comparative Study of the Lower Mississippi River Basin to the Cheapeak Bay Dynamics of Nitrate
and Phosphate Transportation. ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis Database. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Fulbert Namwamba.
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Progress 01/01/13 to 09/30/13
Outputs
Target Audience: TARGET AUDIENCES: Scientists, students, farmers, urban foresters, agricultural communities, urban communities , private industries, and policy makers in Louisiana and others US states. Changes/Problems: A one year extension is requested for 100% completion of the objectives. The project has been very successful in generating outputs and outcomes relevant to the objectives. However, due to the comprehensive nature of the project and multi objectives and multi-disciplinary approach, the investigators have discovered new variables and products to incorporate and the magnitude of the materials generated requires additional time to integrate into the final management plan. A one year extension for this project is requested at this time. One objective of the project dealing with the Scott’s bluff erosion control requires additional time. In addition, one of the project co-investigators leftSouthern University and his assigned objectives and tasks are now being carried out by the remaining investigators. Six graduate students in urban forestry are currently working with the investigators and will be completing their dissertation and thesis works within the next twelve months. The investigators have determined that the time extension would allow for full completion and delivery of the comprehensive management plan. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? The following opportunities were provided for professional development: 1. Faculty training and professional development through conference participations. The project has provided fortraining and professional development for seven faculty researchersin urban forestry. 2. Graduate students trainingthrough participation in workshops, meetings, and conferences. 3.Four pofessional workshops, four seminars and ten training sessions were conducted. 4. Significant opportunities for graduate students to advance their knowledge, faculty networking and collaboration with industries, agencies, and public were provided through the project. Twenty graduate students were trained on urban forestry research technigues, two M.S. students developed thesis by utilizing data obtained from this project. Six faculty members were directly involved. Approximately 7,000 SUBR students utilized the SBUF sustained due to this project. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Five scientific presentations were conducted. Four workshops were organized for the general public. Ten poster presentations were made to the scientific community. The folloing approaches were utilized: 1.Websites such as: www.suagcenter.com www.urbanforestry.subr.edu 2. Books, Book chapters, Journal Articles and Conference proceedings Society of American Foresters (SAF) International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Geographic Information System andn Remote Sensing societies. Ecological Societies 3.Others Urban Forestry newsletters, brochures, etc. Extension Publications What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? The project has been very successful in generating outputs and outcomes relevant to the objectives. However, due to the comprehensive nature of the project and multi objectives and multi-disciplinary approach, the investigators have discovered new variables and products to incorporate and the magnitude of the materials generated requires additional time to integrate into the final management plan. A one year extension for this project is requested at this time. One objective of the project dealing with the Scott’s bluff erosion control requires additional time. In addition, one of the project co-investigators moved out of SU and his assigned objectives and tasks are now being carried by the remaining investigators. Six graduate students in urban forestry are currently working with the investigators and will be completing their dissertation and thesis works within the next twelve months. The investigators have determined that the time extension would allow for full completion and delivery of the comprehensive management plan. The follwoing objectives are being finalized. Evaluation ofthe riverbank for seepage erosion and determination ofseepage flow and erosion rates. Urban Forest Health Assessment: Assessment ofthe urban forest health status of the Scott Bluff by screening native tree species for reaction to P. ramorum; Climate Change Impact Assessment: A) Assessmentofthe Potential Consequences of Climate Change on the SBUF ecosystem ; Development ofa specific Plant Species Selection (PSS) data-base for coping with climate change impacting the SUBF Ecosystem. Community Urban Forestry Needs and Perception Assessment.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
OUTPUTS: Significant accomplishments during FY 2012-2013 are: (I) Completion of fourth phase of the Assessment of SBUF Ecosystem Structure and Function: A) Completion of the of quantification of the structure and function of the SBUF ecosystem. B) Completion of the fourth phase of the GIS and digital mapping & remote sensing of the SBUF ecosystem and its associated communities. (II) Completion of the third phase of Environmental Quality Assessment by identifying and mapping the environmental pollution in the SBUF ecosystem. (III) Completion of the phase of Hazard Tree Assessment and inventory on the SBUF ecosystem including hazard tree identification, evaluation and documentation, including: A) Determination ofthe frequency and severity of the trunk defects in high risk zones on the SBUF ecosystem. B) Incorporation of the research into education and outreach activities and developing scientific and educational materials to increase public awareness pertaining to hazard tree assessment and management. (IV) Implementation of the Site Assessment: including : A) Evaluation ofstream bank stabilization techniques (build-up structure vs. biological) B) Assessmet ofthe magnitude of the erosion rate from the Mississippi river bank along the Scott's Bluff bordering the Southern University Campus in Scotlandville, Louisiana using new water erosion prediction technology. C) Identifying and evaluating different vegetative covers (grasses, shrubs and trees) which could be used both as sustainable stream bank and cost effective erosion stabilizers. D) Evaluation ofthe riverbank for seepage, erosion and determination ofseepage flow and erosion rates. (V) Completion of the second phase of Urban Forest Health Assessment. (VI) Completion of the third phase of Climate Change Impact Assessmentincluding: A) Assessment ofthe Potential Consequences of Climate Change on the SBUF ecosystem; B) Develop a specific Plant Species Selection (PSS) data-base for coping with climate change impacting the SUBF Ecosystem. (VII) implementation of the Community Urban Forestry Needs and Perception Assessment. Twenty graduate students were trained and gained skills in conducting forestry research, two M.S. students developed thesis by utilizing data obtained from this project. Six faculty members were directly involved. Approximately 7,000 Southern University, Baton Rouge students utilized the SBUF. In addition 2,000 visitors benefited from the ecosystem sustained by this project. Five scientific presentations were made by project personnel & students. Four workshops were organized for the general public. Ten poster presentations were made to the scientific community.
Publications
- Type:
Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Kidombo D. S. 2013. GIS Analysis of the Influence of Historical Land Use on Urban Green Infrastructure of Scotlandville, Louisiana. ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis Database. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Fulbert Namwamba
- Type:
Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2012
Citation:
MARLIN,J. 2012. Managing Urban Forests in a Changing Climate: A Case Study of Southern University Baton Rouge Campus using I-Tree Model. ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis Database. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Zhu Hua Ning
- Type:
Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2012
Citation:
Magugu, W.J. 2012. Actualizing Urban Forestry and Agroforestry Green Infrastructure at Scott's Bluff Rural Urban Interface.ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis Database. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Fulbert Namwamba.
- Type:
Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2012
Citation:
Wright, R.T. 2012. A comparative Study of the Lower Mississippi River Basin to the Cheapeak Bay Dynamics of Nitrate and Phosphate Transportation. ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis Database. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Fulbert Namwamba.
- Type:
Books
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Abdollahi, K., Ning, Z., Legiandenyi, T., and Khanel, P. 2013. Urban Forest Ecosystem Structure and Function of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
University Press. Library of Congress.
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2012
Citation:
www.urbanforestry.subr.edu/projects/bluff/index.html
Urban Forest Management for Sustaining Healthy and Productive Historic Scott's Bluff Ecosystem in Scotlandville, Louisiana.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Abdollahi, K. Urban Forest and its ability in Mitigating Climate Change: Baton Rouge i-Tree Modeling Results. In Report of Sustainable Natural resources in a Changing Climate Symposium, March 19, 2013. Baton Rouge, LA.
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Progress 01/01/12 to 12/31/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Significant accomplishments during FY 2012 are: (I) Completion of fourth phase of the Assessment of SBUF Ecosystem Structure and Function: A) Completion of the of quantification of the structure and function of the SBUF ecosystem. B) Completion of the fourth phase of the GIS and digital mapping & remote sensing of the SBUF ecosystem and its associated communities. (II) Completion of the third phase of Environmental Quality Assessment by identifying and mapping the environmental pollution in the SBUF ecosystem. (III) Completion of the phase of Hazard Tree Assessment and inventory on the SBUF ecosystem including hazard tree identification, evaluation and documentation, including: A) Determine the frequency and severity of the trunk defects in high risk zones on the SBUF ecosystem. B) Incorporation of the research into education and outreach activities and developing scientific and educational materials to increase public awareness pertaining to hazard tree assessment and management. (IV) Implementation of the Site Assessment: including : A) Evaluate stream bank stabilization techniques (build-up structure vs. biological) B) Assess the magnitude of the erosion rate from the Mississippi river bank along the Scott's Bluff bordering the Southern University Campus in Scotlandville, Louisiana using new water erosion prediction technology. C) Identifying and evaluating different vegetative covers (grasses, shrubs and trees) which could be used both as sustainable stream bank and cost effective erosion stabilizers. D) Evaluate the riverbank for seepage erosion and determine seepage flow and erosion rates. (V) Completion of the second phase of Urban Forest Health Assessment. (VI) Completion of the third phase of Climate Change Impact Assessment: A) Assess the Potential Consequences of Climate Change on the SBUF ecosystem; B) Develop a specific Plant Species Selection (PSS) data-base for coping with climate change impacting the SUBF Ecosystem. (VII) implementation of the Community Urban Forestry Needs and Perception Assessment. Twenty graduate students were trained, two M.S. students developed thesis by utilizing data obtained from this project. Six faculty members were directly involved. Approximately 7000 SUBR students utilized the SBUF. In addition 2000 visitors benefited from the ecosystem. Five scientific presentations were conducted. Four workshops were organized for the general public. Ten poster presentations were made to the scientific community. PARTICIPANTS: students, faculty, staff, scientists, and Louisiana public. TARGET AUDIENCES: Scientists communities interested in urban forest ecosystem research. Residents of the Scotlandville Community and SU Community. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project. PARTICIPANTS: Students, faculty, staff, scientists, Louisiana citizens, SUBR, LSU, USDA, USDA-FS, SU Ag Center, SAF, ISA, 1890 ARD, and private industries. TARGET AUDIENCES: Scientists, students, farmers, urban foresters, agricultural communities, urban communities , private industries, and policy makers in Louisiana and others US states. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
Increased public awareness of natural resources opportunities; 2) Increased knowledge in urban forest ecosystem management ;
3) Public awareness of ease of access to nature based recreation resources; 4) Public/youth awareness of environmental and ecosystem processes;
5) Enhancing awareness among researchers & urban forest managers; and 6) Awareness of contemporary scientific tools & methods, and opportunities of urban forest ecosystem research and education; 6) Increased public engagement with natural resources
; 7) Public environmental education opportunities; 8) Increased adoptive management practices
for urban forest ecosystem research and education. An analysis of trees in the city of Baton Rouge, LA, reveals that this area has about 1,036,175 trees with tree and shrub canopies that cover 44.6 % percent of the city. The most common tree species are live oak, sweet gum, loblolly pine, pecan, bald cypress, water oak, crape myrtle, and Southern magnolia. Trees in the City of Baton Rouge currently store about 2,029,342.2 tons of carbon per year with an associated estimated value of $ 0.41 billion per year. In addition, these trees remove about 48699.38 tons of carbon per year (178354 tons CO2/year) ($1.1 million per year). Baton Rouge's trees are estimated to reduce annual residential energy costs by $8.0 million annually. The structural value of the trees is estimated at $ 6.2 billion. Information on the structure and functions of the urban forest can be used to inform urban forest management programs and to integrate urban forests within plans to improve environmental quality in the city of Baton Rouge.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/11 to 12/31/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Significant accomplishments during FY 2011 are: (I) Completion of second phase of the Assessment of SBUF Ecosystem Structure and Function: A) Completion of the third phase of quantification of the structure and function of the SBUF ecosystem. B) Completion of the third phase of the GIS and digital mapping & remote sensing of the SBUF ecosystem and its associated communities. (II) Completion of the second phase of Environmental Quality Assessment by identifying and mapping the environmental pollution in the SBUF ecosystem. (III) Completion of the third phase of Hazard Tree Assessment and inventory on the SBUF ecosystem including hazard tree identification, evaluation and documentation, including: A) Determine the frequency and severity of the trunk defects in high risk zones on the SBUF ecosystem. B) Incorporation of the research into education and outreach activities and developing scientific and educational materials to increase public awareness pertaining to hazard tree assessment and management. (IV) Completion of the second phase of the Site Assessment: including : A) Evaluate stream bank stabilization techniques (build-up structure vs. biological) B) Assess the magnitude of the erosion rate from the Mississippi river bank along the Scott's Bluff bordering the Southern University Campus in Scotlandville, Louisiana using new water erosion prediction technology. C) Identifying and evaluating different vegetative covers (grasses, shrubs and trees) which could be used both as sustainable stream bank and cost effective erosion stabilizers. D) Evaluate the riverbank for seepage erosion and determine seepage flow and erosion rates. (V) Completion of the second phase of Urban Forest Health Assessment. (VI) Completion of the second phase of Climate Change Impact Assessment: A) Assess the Potential Consequences of Climate Change on the SBUF ecosystem; B) Develop a specific Plant Species Selection (PSS) data-base for coping with climate change impacting the SUBF Ecosystem. (VII) implementation of the Community Urban Forestry Needs and Perception Assessment. Ten graduate students were trained, two Ph.D. students are developing dissertations by utilizing data obtained from this project. Six faculty members were directly involved. Approximately 7000 students utilized the SBUF. In addition 2000 visitors benefited from the ecosystem. Six scientific presentations were conducted. Two workshops were organized for the general public. Five poster presentations were made to the scientific community. PARTICIPANTS: students, faculty, staff, scientists, and Louisiana public. TARGET AUDIENCES: Scientists communities interested in urban forest ecosystem research. Residents of the Scotlandville Community and SU Community. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
Increased public awareness of natural resources opportunities; 2) Increased knowledge in urban forest ecosystem management ;
3) Public awareness of ease of access to nature based recreation resources; 4) Public/youth awareness of environmental and ecosystem processes;
5) Enhancing awareness among researchers & urban forest managers; and 6) Awareness of contemporary scientific tools & methods, and opportunities of urban forest ecosystem research and education; 6) Increased public engagement with natural resources
; 7) Public environmental education opportunities; 8) Increased adoptive management practices
for urban forest ecosystem research and education.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/10 to 12/31/10
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Some accomplishments during FY 2010 are: (I) Assessment of SBUF Ecosystem Structure and Function: A) Quantifying the structure and function of the SBUF ecosystem (this would include tree inventory and analysis). B) Geographic Information System, Global Positioning System, digital mapping and remote sensing of the SBUF ecosystem and its associated communities. (II) Environmental Quality Assessment by identifying and mapping the environmental pollution in the SBUF ecosystem. (III) Hazard Tree Assessment and inventory on the SBUF ecosystem including hazard tree identification, evaluation and documentation. A) Determine the frequency and severity of the trunk defects in high risk zones on the SBUF ecosystem. B) Incorporate the research into education and outreach activities and to develop scientific and educational materials to increase public awareness pertaining to hazard tree assessment and management. (IV) Site Assessment: A) Evaluate stream bank stabilization techniques (build-up structure vs. biological) B) Assess the magnitude of the erosion rate from the Mississippi river bank along the Scott's Bluff bordering the Southern University Campus in Scotlandville, Louisiana using new water erosion prediction technology. C) Identifying and evaluating different vegetative covers (grasses, shrubs and trees) which could be used both as sustainable stream bank and cost effective erosion stabilizers. D) Evaluate the riverbank for seepage erosion and determine seepage flow and erosion rates. (V) Urban Forest Health Assessment: A) Assess the urban forest health status of the Scott Bluff by screening native tree species for reaction to P. ramorum. (VI) Climate Change Impact Assessment: A) Assess the Potential Consequences of Climate Change on the SBUF ecosystem; B) Develop a specific Plant Species Selection (PSS) data-base for coping with climate change impacting the SUBF Ecosystem. Objective (VII) Community Urban Forestry Needs and Perception Assessment. (VIII) GIS and Mapping. A) Utilize remote sensing technology to provide digital imagery databases and aerial photography covering the above areas. B) Utilize the results to support all the objectives. IX) Educational and Outreach. PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Not relevant to this project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
1) Increasing public awareness of natural resources opportunities; 2) Increased knowledge base for use in impact and management parameters ;
3) Public awareness of ease of access to nature based recreation resources; 4) Public/youth awareness of environmental and ecosystem processes;
5) Enhancing awareness among researchers & recreation providers; and 6) Awareness of contemporary scientific tools & methods, and opportunities of outdoor recreation research and education Action Outcomes (Medium-term):
(A) Planning and infrastructure response to projected variation in demand
(B) Availability of impact parameters, impact monitoring, and response to areas near or beyond limits of acceptability
(C) Planning documents and on-site management is being accommodated needs of diverse populations
(D) Increased public engagement with natural resources
(E) Public environmental education opportunities
(F) Increased adoptive management practices
for outdoor recreation research and education.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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