The Struggle of Your Backyard Tree

By: Ruth Williams (click on name)
Email: Ruth

Web Contribution

1. Introduction
   • What is urban and community forestry?
   • We live in communities.
   • What are some benefits of trees?
   • Urban trees often have limited resources for growth.
2. Some topics to discuss
   • What are some resources trees need to grow?
   • Many of these resources come to the tree through soil.
   • Let's visit some trees in your schoolyard.*
     • Compacted soil limits a tree's ability to collect resources from the soil.
     • Reduced space for roots limits a tree's ability to collect resources from the soil.
     • High pH limits a tree's ability to collect resources from the soil.
   • Mulch is one way to improve resource availability.
   • Select a tree that is adapted to your site.
3. Conclusion
   • Urban trees often have limited resources for growth.
   • Mulch and thoughtful tree selection will result in more beneficial neighborhood trees.
   • Tree care professionals are educated about these and many other issues of urban trees.
   • I'd love to answer your questions about my presentation, urban forestry, or Virginia Tech's forestry department. E-mail me at ruwilli2@vt.edu
   • Acknowledgements

*Presentation can occur in the classroom if the weather is bad.