Jennifer A. Seitz

Urban Forests: A Supplement to Florida's Project Learning Tree

Bebette de Vera, Martha C. Monroe, and Jennifer A. Seitz

Urban Forest Educational Resources for Teaching Youth

Jennifer Seitz, Martha Monroe, and Francisco Escobedo

"FOR-172, a 5-page fact sheet by Jennifer Seitz, Martha Monroe, and Francisco Escobedo, lists and describes resources available to assist educators, extension agents, home school parents, foresters, and nature center staff as they help youth become more aware of the urban forests in their backyard. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, January 2008.

Gainesville, Florida's Urban Tree Cover in 2006

Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, Wayne Zipperer, and Basil Iannone

UF/IFAS Fact sheet.

Air Pollution Removal and Temperature Reduction: A Case Study of Gainesville's Urban Forest

Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, Wayne Zipperer, and Basil Iannone

The urban forest can help improve air quality by removing pollutants and by reducing air temperature through shading and transpiration, but tree maintenance-related pollution emissions can indirectly contribute to ozone formation and pollutants. This fact sheet presents the results of a study estimating air pollution removal by urban trees in Gainesville, Florida.

The Costs of Managing an Urban Forest

Francisco Escobedo and Jennifer Seitz

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Gainesville's Urban Forest Structure and Composition in 2006

Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, Wayne Zipperer, and Basil Iannone

The urban forest is composed of a mix of native and non-native species introduced by people managing this forest and by residents. Because they usually contain non-native species, many urban forests often have greater species diversity than forests in the surrounding natural landscapes. This fact sheet overviews the composition and structure of the urban forest found in Gainesville, Florida.

Urban Trees and Allergies in North Florida

Jennifer A. Seitz and Francisco J. Escobedo

Trees are an integral part of our communities. They are a source of shade, beauty, community empowerment, and environmental benefits. Trees and tree pollen can also be a headache for people with allergies. Proper landscape planning and species selection can reduce the potential that trees will cause problems for people with pollen allergies, and a few simple steps will minimize the effects of pollen around your home.

The Effect of Urban Trees on Energy Use of Residential Buildings: A Case Study from Gainesville, FL

Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, Wayne Zipperer, and Basil Iannone

A city's trees reduce its energy use year round by shading buildings and providing evaporative cooling in summer and by blocking icy winter winds. This fact sheet presents the results of a study estimating urban tree heating and cooling effects on residential buildings in Gainesville, Florida, from 2006-2007.