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2. Paving the way: A plan for tackling urban forestry challenges and gaining public support
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Dupéy, Lauren Nicole (author), Dettenmaier, Megan R. (author), Kuhns, Mike (author), McAvoy, Darren (author), and Brunson, Mark (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-12-01
- Published:
- United States: Extension Journal, Inc.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 203 Document Number: D12320
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- v. 47, n. 6
- Notes:
- 10 pages, The benefits of urban trees are well known; however, tree roots often damage sidewalks, requiring root cutting, tree removal, and sidewalk replacement. We used alternative materials that allowed for tree retention and sidewalk replacement at two sites in northern Utah. From these projects, we developed a plan to help Extension professionals build support for novel urban forestry techniques and tools by forming collaborative partnerships, conducting public and professional outreach, and evaluating public opinions through the use of drop-off/pick-up surveys. Our project highlights the importance of having a proactive outreach plan when conducting Extension programming that involves new practices and products.