Susquehanna University Tree Inventory
Start Date
26-10-2018 8:00 PM
End Date
26-10-2018 10:00 PM
Description
Trees play an important role in cleaning our air, soil and water, on top of providing economical and aesthetic benefits. On Susquehanna University’s campus, the Ginkgo trees act as important part of campus lore, and many more act as memorials to past students and events. We have been using GIS technology to catalog trees by location, species, dimensions, important maintenance needs, and other noteworthy characteristics. So far, We have surveyed the whole of the academic campus for a tally of over 600 trees, and we are currently expanding to survey the dormitories. This tree data will be used to spot vulnerability to invasive species, determine the need for tree removal and replacements, and help to develop a forest management plan.
Keywords
Susquehanna University, tree catalog, maintenance, trees
Type
Poster
Session
Poster session
Language
eng
Susquehanna University Tree Inventory
Elaine Langone Center, Terrace Room
Trees play an important role in cleaning our air, soil and water, on top of providing economical and aesthetic benefits. On Susquehanna University’s campus, the Ginkgo trees act as important part of campus lore, and many more act as memorials to past students and events. We have been using GIS technology to catalog trees by location, species, dimensions, important maintenance needs, and other noteworthy characteristics. So far, We have surveyed the whole of the academic campus for a tally of over 600 trees, and we are currently expanding to survey the dormitories. This tree data will be used to spot vulnerability to invasive species, determine the need for tree removal and replacements, and help to develop a forest management plan.