Assessing the Supply of Provisioning and Cultural Ecosystem Services From Urban Forests: A Philadelphia Pilot Study

Author

Jenna Q. Detweiler, Ursinus CollegeFollow

Submission Date

7-25-2017

Document Type

Paper

Department

Environmental Studies

Faculty Mentor

Patrick Hurley

Comments

Presented during the 19th Annual Summer Fellows Symposium, July 21, 2017 at Ursinus College.

Project Description

This study develops a methodology for assessing the urban provisioning and cultural ecosystem services created by woody species in urban forests. Drawing on this methodology, the research examines these dynamics through use of an urban forest inventory and survey data for the city of Philadelphia. Findings quantify the percentage of species and corresponding percent of the tree population that are likely to be harvested by urban foragers in the city.

Recommended Citation

Detweiler, Jenna Q., "Assessing the Supply of Provisioning and Cultural Ecosystem Services From Urban Forests: A Philadelphia Pilot Study" (2017). Environment and Sustainability Summer Fellows. 4.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/environment_sum/4