William F. Elmendorf

Affiliate Researcher
Titles and Affiliations
Professor, Ecosystem Science and Management
Joseph E. Ibberson Chair in Urban and Community Forestry, Ecosystem Science and Management

Research Summary

Community forestry management; ecosystem-based management; land-use planning; conflict resolution; planning and management of natural resources in urban areas, including street trees, open space, volunteers and civic groups, and land use planning.

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Recent Publications

The importance of trees and nature in community: A review of the relative literature

Elmendorf, W. F., May 1 2008, In: Arboriculture and Urban Forestry. 34, 3, p. 152-156 5 p.

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Attitudes of municipal officials toward street tree programs in Pennsylvania, U.S

Stevenson, T. R., Gerhold, H. D. & Elmendorf, W. F., May 2008, In: Arboriculture and Urban Forestry. 34, 3, p. 144-151 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Using key informant interviews to better understand open space conservation in a developing watershed

Elmendorf, W. F. & Luloff, A. E., Mar 1 2006, In: Arboriculture and Urban Forestry. 32, 2, p. 54-61 8 p.

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Arboriculture and urban forestry education in the United States: Results of an educators survey

Elmendorf, W., Watson, T. & Lilly, S., May 2005, In: Journal of Arboriculture. 31, 3, p. 138-149 12 p.

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Urban park and forest participation and landscape preference: A comparison between blacks and whites in Philadelphia and Atlanta, U.S

Elmendorf, W. F., Willits, F. K., Sasidharan, V. & Godbey, G., Nov 1 2005, In: Journal of Arboriculture. 31, 6, p. 318-325 8 p.

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Urban park and forest participation and landscape preference: A review of the relevant literature

Elmendorf, W. F., Willits, F. K. & Sasidharan, V., Nov 1 2005, In: Journal of Arboriculture. 31, 6, p. 311-317 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Gender and ethnic variations in urban park preferences, visitation, and perceived benefits

Ho, C. H., Sasidharan, V., Elmendorf, W., Willits, F. K., Graefe, A. & Godbey, G., 2005, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 37, 3, p. 281-306 26 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Participation and conflict: Lessons learned from community forestry

Thompson, J. R., Elmendorf, W. F., McDonough, M. H. & Burban, L. L., Jun 2005, In: Journal of Forestry. 103, 4, p. 174-178 5 p.

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Trends in urban forestry practices, programs, and sustainability: Contrasting a pennsylvania, U.S., study

Elmendorf, W. F., Cotrone, V. J. & Mullen, J. T., Jul 2003, In: Journal of Arboriculture. 29, 4, p. 237-247 11 p.

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Using qualitative data collection methods when planning for community forests

Elmendorf, W. F. & Luloff, A. E., 2001, In: Journal of Arboriculture. 27, 3, p. 139-151 13 p.

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Using ecosystem-based and traditional land-use planning to conserve greenspace

Elmendorf, W. F. & Luloff, A. E., Dec 1 1999, In: Journal of Arboriculture. 25, 5, p. 264-273 10 p.

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