The Science of Urban Forestry (1999)
The Forest Where We Live
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Educational
Place Covered: United States of America
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1999
Duration: 00:13:45
Subjects: Urban forestry | TREES | Nature | Environment | Science | Technology | Scientific research
Contributors:
- Hurst, Elena Host
- Laudun, Tika Producer
- Godoy, Al Producer
- Reid-Jhirad, Anna Writer
- Nowak, David J. Interviewee
- Dangermond, Jack Interviewee
- Moll, Gary Interviewee
- Akbari, Hashem Interviewee
- Chameides, William Interviewee
- Brown, Lester Interviewee
- Heckscher, Juretta Jordan Interviewee
- Kuo, Frances E. Interviewee
- Sullivan, William C. Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “The Forest Where We Live” from 1999 focuses on the scientific research into urban forests. It looks at the results of recent studies into the benefits of trees to cities, the environmental impact of the loss of trees, and the psychological benefits of trees to humans. It also features an overview of the technology being used in these studies, including Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and satellite imagery. Host: Elena Hurst