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Title: Expanding Rhode Island


1
Expanding Rhode Islands Urban ForestsResearch
Strategies
  • Katya Arzamassova, Brown University
  • Jessica Lerner, Brown University
  • Christopher Peterson, Brown University

2
Analysis of Environmental BenefitsProvidence
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

3
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

4
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

5
We welcome any questions, recommendations, or
comments.Thank you.
Katya Arzamassova katya_at_brown.edu Jessica
Lerner Jessica_Lerner_at_brown.edu Christopher
Peterson Christopher_Peterson_at_brown.edu Urban
Environmental Lab 401-863-3538
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