Shade Trees and Biodiversity in the Urban Environment

Biodiversity is an important component of plant selection, especially in urban areas. You can improve the health of your urban ecosystem by improving the diversity of plant life.

Table of Contents Introduction: What is Biodiversity? Shade Tree Evaluations - Selecting Trees (Zones 4-6) Pick-a-Tree (by Family) for Diversity! Helpful Shade Tree Links Tree and Woody Plant Dictionary for MS Word

American Elms - Shaker Heights, Ohio. 1997. Photo by Peter Knittel, Courtesy of the Ohio Chapter ISA

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