Projects Funded in 2020
Advancing non-invasive tree root detection by creating a training data set of GPR tree root signature. Dr. Andrew Millward, Ryerson University, Toronto ON, Canada. Grant award $10,000
Contributing for a breathable future: Characterizing the efficiency of local tree species for controlling particulate matter in Faisalabad district. Fahad Rasheed, Pakistan. Grant award $9,967.
Projects Funded in 2019
Automated Mapping and Spatial Analysis of the Urban Forest Using Lidar to Improve Management. Dr. Benoit St-Onge, University of Quebec at Montreal, Quebec. Grant award $10,000
Enhancing Tree Health in Water Sensitive Urban Design: Role of Mycorrhizae. Dr. Brandon Winfrey, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia. Grant award $10,000.
Projects Funded in 2018
Identification of possible insect vectors of phytoplasmas in Quercus humboldtii Bonpla in Bogota, Colombia. Dr. Liliana Franco-Lara & Dr. Helena Brochero, University Militar Nueva Granada, Bogota. Grant award $10,000.
Fighting Microbes with Microbes to Protect our Native Trees. Dr. Rachael Antwis & Dr. Stephen Parnell, University of Salford, UK. Grant award $10,000.
Projects Funded in 2017
Effects of topping trees on microclimate condition and human comfort. Dr. Francesco Ferrini, University of Florence, Italy. Grant award $10,000.
Investigating street tree decline and mortality in commercial urban spaces, revitalized with structural soil cell technology to improve planting and maintenance practices. Dr. Camilo Ordonez, Ryerson University, Toronto. Grant award $10,069.
Projects Funded in 2016
Quantifying the cooling effectiveness of urban street trees in relation to their growth. Mohammad Asrafur Rahman, Technical University of Munich, Germany. Grant award $10,068.
The role of tree species in cooling the urban climate – application in tree planting and landscape architecture. Henrik Sjöman, Swedish University of Agricultural Science / Gothenburg Botanic Garden, Sweden. Grant award $10,000.
Projects Funded in 2015
Quantifying the cooling effectiveness of urban street trees in relation to their growth. Mohammad Asrafur Rahman, University of Munich, Germany. Grant award $10,000.
The role of tree species in cooling the urban climate – application in tree planting and landscape architecture. Henrik Sjoman, Sweden University of Agricultural Science Gothenburg. Grant award $10,000.
Projects Funded in 2014
Screening of actinobacteria for activities that protect trees against bacterial and fungal diseases. Oleksandr Gromyko, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine. Grant award $10,000
Effect of root-stimulating treatments on physiologic and growth performances of Platanus x acerifolia and Ulmus pumila seedlings. Manuela Baietto, University of Milan, Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – Production, Land, Agroenergy, Italy. Grant award $5,500
Development of molecular markers for redbay (Persea borbonia L.). Haiying Liang, Clemson University, South Carolina. Grant award $10,000.
Projects Funded in 2013
Impact of Storm Water Runoff on Tree Roots, Physiology and Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity in Urban Forests. Sougata Bardhan, University of Missouri. Grant Award $10,000.
Determining Influences of Stream Channelization and Invasive Species on Rate of Canopy Tree Growth in an Urban Park. Travis Marsico, Arkansas State University. Grant Award $6,284.
Projects Funded in 2012
Effects of Root Severance by Excavation on Growth, Physiology and Up Rooting Resistance of Two Urban Tree Species. Alessio Fini, University of Florence, Italy. Grant Award $10,000.
Effects of Pruning on the Dynamic Motion of Tree Crown. Matt Follett, University of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec. Grant Award $10,000.
Projects Funded in 2011
A Novel Way of Measuring Tree Vitality in Mature Urban Trees. Denise Johnstone, University of Melbourne, Australia. Grant Award $8,600.
Strategies to Resolve Conflicts Between Trees and New Low Impact Development Stormwater Best Management Practices. Susan Day, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksbury VA. Grant Award $10,000.