United States Department of Agriculture USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station
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Urban Forests - Composition

Urban Forest Inventory

UNRI scientists are conducting research that focuses on a series of topics related to Urban Forest Health Monitoring, Urban Assessments and tools for Assessing Your Own Urban Forest.

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Urban Soils

The study of Urban Soils by UNRI scientists includes a variety of research areas focusing on the effects of urbanization on the natural composition of soils, their utility and role in forest health.

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Urban cover maps

Focusing on providing links to sources of information which assess the extent, composition and condition of urban forests and greenspace.

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Urban Wildlife & biodiversity

Urbanization has greatly impacted the size, quality and extent of wildlife habitats and has led to increased interaction between people and forest dwellers. This area of research by UNRI scientists focuses on the study of the effects of urban growth on wildlife populations.

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