Circular 1266: Restoring the Urban Forest Ecosystem

This online circular explains basic ecological principles for the urban forest's water, soil, plant and animal communities. They discuss problems common in the urban forest such as aquatic eutrophication, soil aeration, invasive plants and loss of biodiversity. Solutions, strategies, examples, and additional resources are presented to help make urban forest restoration projects successful.

Publications

• Chapter 1: Restoring the Urban Forest Ecosystem: An Introduction
• Chapter 2: Basic Ecological Principles for Restoration
• Chapter 3: Biodiversity and the Restoration of the Urban Forest Ecosystem
• Chapter 4: Plant Succession and Disturbances in the Urban Forest Ecosystem
• Chapter 5: Developing a Restoration Plan That Works
• Chapter 6: Restoring the Hydrological Cycle in the Urban Forest Ecosystem
• Chapter 7: Site Assessment and Soil Improvement
• Chapter 8: Enriching and Managing Urban Forests for Wildlife
• Chapter 10: Glossary of Terms for Restoring the Urban Forest Ecosystem

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