Urban Natural Resources Institute

i-Tree 5.0 Now Available for Download

David Bloniarz — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:13:06 +0000

The i-Tree Team is excited to announce the release of i-Tree version 5.0! This latest upgrade to the i-Tree software suite introduces cutting-edge features and new enhancements based on user feedback and our continuing commitment to produce innovative and accessible urban forest assessment tools. Web-based data collection i-Tree v5.0 features a new web-based data collection system for [...]

Upcoming UNRI Webcast – April 24th – Tree Values

David Bloniarz — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:39:03 +0000

Please join us for the next UNRI Informational Webcast, “Recent Tree Value Research Studies: Impact of EAB on Human Mortality and Trees and Birth Outcomes”, on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 1:00 PM (Eastern). This webcast session features Geoffrey Donovan, Economist, US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, who will provide an overview of his research quantifying the value [...]

i-Tree Streets Online Workshop – April 4, 2012

David Bloniarz — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:08:07 +0000

On Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (Eastern), a special 3-hour online workshop, “i-Tree Streets: Keeping it Simple, Affordable and Useful” will be held in cooperation with the the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation. Please plan to attend this webcast which will cover a series of topics including: i-Tree Streets basics Download, install and understand [...]

UNRI Online Channel Now on Vimeo

David Bloniarz — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:16:09 +0000

UNRI has begun to add the videos contained in it’s Webcast Archives to Vimeo, the online video storage and sharing website. Vimeo is a respectful community of people, and organizations, who are passionate about making and sharing videos. You can make connections with UNRI by following us, which means you subscribe to new UNRI videos, [...]

March Webcast Replay Posted Online

David Bloniarz — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:47:38 +0000

A replay of the UNRI Webcast session, “Tree Selection & Growth: Opportunities for Phytotechnologies in Urban Areas“, presented on March 21, 2012, by Ronald S. Zalesny Jr., U.S. Forest Service is now posted online for viewing. Additionally, there are other assoicated resource materials available for access. The webcast provided a discussion of the opportunities that [...]

i-Tree Streets Web Training Session on April 4th

David Bloniarz — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:54:47 +0000

Upcoming Webcast March 21 – Tree Selection & Growth: Opportunities for Phytotechnologies in Urban Areas

David Bloniarz — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:36:09 +0000

Tree Selection & Growth: Opportunities for Please join the Urban Natural Resources Instittue for an informational webcast, “Tree Selection & Growth: Opportunities for Phytotechnologies in Urban Areas“, on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 1:00 PM (Eastern). This webcast features, Ronald S. Zalesny Jr., U.S. Forest Service, Northern Research Station, who will provide an a discussion of the opportunities that [...]

ALB in Massachusetts Webcast Replay Online

David Bloniarz — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:53:27 +0000

The recent UNRI webcast session “Asian Longhorned Beetle in Massachusetts: The Battle Continues” is now available for replay and download. This session features featuring Julie Coop, MA DCR and Clint McFarland, USDA-APHIS, provided an update of the challenging work to control and eradicate the ALB outbreak in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The session provided an update [...]

Upcoming Special Event – i-Tree Streets: Keeping it Simple, Affordable and Useful

David Bloniarz — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:00:27 +0000

Have you wanted to complete a street tree inventory in your community, but have been a bit nervous about trying to learn new software? Choosing the correct tools to use for data collection, archiving and analysis can be a daunting task. Well, over the past few years, the i-Tree Streets tool has undergone many modifications [...]

i-Tree Streets: Keeping it Simple, Affordable and Useful

David Bloniarz — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:56:38 +0000