i-Tree History, Links to Technical Papers & Resources

 
User's Manual — i-Tree Software Suite version 2.0

Download Manual (*.pdf / 5.5 MB)

 
UFORE (Urban Forest Effects Model) Resources

UFORE FAQs — A summary document of frequently asked questions about the UFORE model.

UFORE website — a website dedicated to information about the application, how it is used, and case studies of communities who have implemented UFORE.

UFORE Methods — This document describes methods and documentation for each model component.

Species List (*.xls) — UFORE species list in MS Excel format.

Species List (*.pdf) — UFORE species list in PDF format.

Plot Generator (ArcView 3.x) — An unsupported UFORE sample plot generator for users with ArcView 3.x (see README.doc).

 
STRATUM (Street Tree Resource Tool for Urban forest Managers) Resources

STRATUM FAQs — A summary document of frequently asked questions about the STRATUM application.

Tree Guides — These guides describe the underlying research methods and tree growth models used to develop benefit valuations of street trees within the STRATUM application; each STRATUM climate zone is represented by a specific Tree Guide.

A Practical Approach to Assessing Structure, Function, and Value of Street Trees Populations in Small Communities — A journal article describing functionality of the STRATUM application.

STRATUM Case Study Evaluation in Minneapolis, MN — An evaluation of volunteer utilization for STRATUM data collection during the i-Tree Pilot Project in Minneapolis.

STRATUM Climate Zone Map

 
MCTI (Mobile Community Tree Inventory) Resources

MCTI Paper Tally Form — Standard data collection form for use with MCTI.

 
SDAP (Storm Damage Assessment Protocol Resources)

Storm Damage Assessment Classroom Exercise — A procedure and template for conducting a simple, indoors SDAP learning module

Storm Damage Assessment for Urban Trees: A Timely and Accurate Method — A brochure providing a summary description of the SDAP Utility.

2003 Storm Damage Protocol Implementation (OH-03-346) — Final report describing SDAP history, mechanics and implementation strategy.

An Initial Storm Damage Assessment Protocol for Urban and Community Forests — A document describing SDAP methodology and function.

Sample Inventory Generators

TIGER/Line Files Technical Documentation