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- Air PollutionAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Koci, Joel; Harris, Roger; Sevebeck, Kathryn P.; Alleman, Dawn; Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)This publication reviews the major phytotoxic air pollutants, in decreasing order of severity, they include oxidants, sulfur dioxide, and particulates. Topics also include the connection between weather and air pollution and a section on diagnosing air pollution damage to trees.
- Air PollutionAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Koci, Joel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-08-10)Conditions in urban environments place trees under numerous stresses including compacted soil, soil moisture extremes, and reduced soil fertility. Polluted air is another stress that contributes to the decline of urban trees. Air pollution may cause short-term (acute) damage, which is immediately visible, and long-term (chronic) damage, which can lead to gradual tree decline. Long-term damage may predispose trees to other disorders, making diagnosis difficult. The major phytotoxic (toxic to plants) air pollutants, in decreasing order of severity, are: oxidants [ozone and peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN)],sulfur dioxide , and particulates
- Air pollutionAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Koci, Joel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2000)
- COVID-19 Stress Reduction Technique: The Japanese Practice of Shinrin-yoku or Forest BathingNartea, Theresa J.; Koci, Joel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-12-07)Measures to prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, such as social distancing, force individuals to spend more time indoors, removed from the natural environment. Social isolation coupled with the lack of outdoor exposure to nature may have a negative impact on an individual's ability to cope with stress (Burtscher et al.), 2020). Ongoing research indicates stress may reduce an individual's immunity to disease (Seiler et al., 2020). The purpose of this extension bulletin is to explain the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, also referred to as "forest bathing," to individuals interested in an academically researched and low-cost, natural stress reduction technique that may have positive health outcomes for individuals dealing with COVID-19 related stress factors. This educational bulletin may be of interest to extension personnel working with clientele in the programming areas of natural resources, family and consumer sciences and 4-H.
- Hiring an Arborist to Care for Your Landscape TreesKoci, Joel; Wiseman, P. Eric (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-12-18)The purpose of this publication is to inform home owners, property managers, municipal planners, and others about the tree care services provided by an arborist and the steps that should be taken to hire a qualified arborist.
- Hiring an Arborist to Care for Your Landscape TreesWiseman, P. Eric; Koci, Joel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-08-10)How to hire and arborist who can help one in selecting and planting a high-quality tree that will thrive in your landscape; Properly pruning your trees to enhance their appearance, health, and safety, and orchestrating their removal safely and efficiently when needed; Diagnosing and treating tree disorders such as diseases, pests, soil fertility problems, and physical injuries; Preserving trees during construction activity and preparing them for extreme weather such as wind, ice, and lightning; Evaluating tree structure, assessing hazardous conditions, and recommending actions to mitigate risks. Virginia, like many states doesn't license aborists. The best way to discern a competent arborist is to ask if the individual has earned the credential of “Certified Arborist”, which is awarded by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) — a professional organization whose mission is to advance the ethical and scientific care of landscape trees. To become a Certified Arborist, a candidate must first meet minimum education and work experience requirements and then pass a written competency exam. Once certified, the arborist must participate in continuing education programs to maintain his or her certification
- New market idea: Selling woody materials from landscaping projects to craft industryNartea, Theresa J.; Koci, Joel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-07-28)Discusses the marketing of scrap wood, including branches and twigs to the craft industry. These tree materials can be made into products ranging from furniture to clocks, and much more. Marketing these leftover wood material for crafts can also lower the amount of material put in landfills.
- Urban Forestry 2020: An investigation of student perceptions, career opportunities, and professional practiceWiseman, P. Eric; Gugercin, Sarah; Day, Susan D.; Koci, Joel (2018-02-07)