Summary Report
Urban Forest Management and Public
Works: Improving Communication and
Building Capacity
February, 2007
Literature Review and
Summary Report
Urban Forest Management and Public Works:
Improving Communication and
Building Capacity
February, 2007
Prepared for
The American Public Works Association
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Prepared by
Davey Resource Group
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Table of Contents
Background..........................................................................................................................1
Sources Reviewed .........................................................................................................1
Findings ...............................................................................................................................2
Discussion ...........................................................................................................................3
Staffing..........................................................................................................................3
Regulations and Policies ...............................................................................................3
Urban Forest Benefits....................................................................................................3
Public Outreach/Education............................................................................................4
Technology....................................................................................................................4
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................5
Books and Other Publications/Surveys .......................................................................14
Appendice
A. Literature Review