Tools are products that we have developed to help citizens and resource professionals make science-based decisions about trees in their communities.
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Specification | Soil Profile Rebuilding Specification | Download specifications for rehabilitating compacted “land development” soil. Website. |
Manual | Stormwater Management: using trees and structural soils to improve water quality | A manual based on our research with trees and structural soils. Website. |
Online Map | Edible Fruits and Nuts on Virginia Tech Campus | Map of fruit and nut trees on the VT campus |
Education | Emerald Ash Borer Monitoring and Management | EAB online course and ibook |
Education | Trees for Energy Conservation | Articles and FAQs about using trees to conserve household heating and cooling energy |
Online Database | Tree Canopy Spread and Coverage in Urban Landscapes | Database of projected tree canopy spread |
Education | Utility Friendly Trees | Tips on how to avoid tree conflicts with overhead utility lines |
Education | Utility Line Arboretum at Hahn Horticulture Garden | Website featuring utility friendly trees |
Online Database | Virginia Street Tree Selector | Tree selection tool based on site factors |
Online Map | Virginia Tech Campus Tree Inventory | Map of VT campus trees |
Online Database | Virginia Tree Ordinance Database | Database of municipal ordinances in VA |
Online Database | Virginia UTC Project | Urban tree canopy analysis for 26 Virginia localities |
Check out our completed projects for products based on our research.
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