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Expanding Rhode Island’s Urban Forests: Research Strategies. Katya Arzamassova, Brown University Jessica Lerner, Brown University Christopher Peterson, Brown University. Analysis of Environmental Benefits: Providence Case Study. Project carbon sequestration for urban trees
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Expanding Rhode Island’s Urban Forests:Research Strategies Katya Arzamassova, Brown University Jessica Lerner, Brown University Christopher Peterson, Brown University
Analysis of Environmental Benefits:Providence Case Study • Project carbon sequestration for urban trees • Identify opportunities to reduce the urban heat island effect • Estimating building energy savings from additional tree planting
Estimate of Economic Benefits • Enhanced property values • Environmentally related economic benefits air quality and energy consumption • Indirect economic benefits of enhanced aesthetics • Evaluation of potential social benefits
Intended Project Outcomes • Potential carbon sequestration and reduced GHG emissions • Comparative benefits of different planting locations e.g. public, residential, and business • Opportunities for partnerships • Identification of funding opportunities • Findings communicated via web-site
We welcome any questions, recommendations, or comments.Thank you. Katya Arzamassova katya@brown.edu Jessica Lerner Jessica_Lerner@brown.edu Christopher Peterson Christopher_Peterson@brown.edu Urban Environmental Lab 401-863-3538