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The Urban Natural Resources Institute (UNRI) is a science-based source for information and answers to questions on urban natural resources stewardship. A goal of the Institute is to strengthen public awareness of activities related to urban natural resources research and management. The Institute consists of Forest Service scientists, conducting science-based research on urban natural resource issues across the country.

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  • May Informational Webcast Scheduled

    The next monthly UNRI Informational Webcast will feature Lindsay Campbell and Erika Svendsen, US Forest Service, New York City.  This presentation, entitled,  "STEW-MAP: Using social-spatial-network analysis to understand urban environmental stewardship in New York City and beyond ", will outline the Stewardship Mapping and Assessment Project (STEW-MAP), which seeks to understand and map the ways […]

  • Urban Heat Island Webcast Replay

    If you were unable to join us live for the April UNRI Informational Webcast on the "Urban Heat Island Effect" by Cynthia E. Rosenzweig, Ph.D., NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, the presentation is available for replay or download at http://www.unri.org/webcasts/archive/.  The presentation outlines research involving the development of interdisciplinary methodologies by which to assess the potential impacts of and […]

  • In Case You Missed It…

    If you were unable to join us live for the March UNRI Informational Webcast by Dr. William William Elmendorf, Penn State University, who discussed "Tree Boards and Tree Commissions: A Guide to Establishment and Use" a replay of the webcast is availible for viewing online or download.  You can access the presentation by navigating to […]

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