GOALS OF THE NATIONAL, URBAN FORESTRY 10 YEAR RESEARCH PLAN

摘要

The term "urban and community forests" refers to the trees and forests found in urbanized settings—in the center of cities and towns, in suburbs and rural communities, and at the edge of wildlands. Recent surveys of experts and scientific publications point to a need for more research concerning urban forests. A research needs assessment was done on a national scale and included input from diverse stakeholders: agency and program directors; a technical review team; key documents; and input providedby representatives of federal, state, and local agencies, local managers, nonprofit organizations, private sector professionals, and universities. Two technical reports itemized input and conclusions; a strategic report summarized priorities. This paperpresents six strategic goals that describe the most urgent national research and science needs in urban forestry. Communications about the goals are being directed to the leadership of agencies and organizations that have the capacity to fund and conductresearch on urban resources or include urban forest research in other science initiatives.