Report # 3 Maryellen Metzendorf

Report #3 Tree City USA is a national recognition program created by the Arbor Day Foundation and partners with the USFS.  Over hundreds of cities across the U.S. are certified Tree Cities.  The purpose of the recognition program is to cut energy consumption, help with storm water management, increase property values and educate people through

Report #2 – Maryellen Metzendorf

Field Report #2 After examining the trees in my yard and in my neighborhood I realized most of the houses have similar trees on our street. I dove deeper into understanding more about these trees and for report #3 I hope to dive into the Tree City USA certification to see what work with trees

Trees in the Suburbs of Portland

Maryellen Metzendorf April 25th, 2020 Field Report #1 Forest Ecology For my field report, I will be focusing on trees in the Portland Suburbs.  I currently live in Tigard, OR which is about 15 minutes from downtown Portland.  I think understanding trees in the suburban areas is important because they often act as connective link