NDLI: A cloud-based spatial-temporal inventory for sustainable urban soil management

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Author	Green, Latoisha Y. Mikhailova, Elena A. Post, Christopher J. Darnault, Christophe C. J. G. Bridges, William C. Schlautman, Mark A.
Copyright Year	2015
Abstract	Spatial and temporal databases that integrate urban tree inventories and soil quality information are needed for modern-day sustainable urban forest management. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the usefulness of low-cost and widely-available technology, such as global positioning system (GPS)–enabled cameras to photo-document sites and cloud-based products and services (Google Picasa and Fusion Tables), to aid in developing sustainable street tree management programs. Google Fusion Tables provide a cloud platform to store, share and map urban tree and soil data over time using internet connected computers, tablets or mobile devices. Although indicators of urban soil quality and best methods to assess it are not yet standardized, we demonstrate here promising indicators that are both useful and easy to incorporate into spatial and temporal databases of trees managed in urban environments. By utilizing technology, we demonstrate that site-specific urban soil quality indicators can be used together with readily-available soil rating systems specific to different plant types as a means to better evaluate and manage conditions for optimal street tree growth and health.
Starting Page	811
Ending Page	822
Page Count	12
File Format	PDF
ISSN	10838155
Journal	Urban Ecosystems
Volume Number	19
Issue Number	2
e-ISSN	15731642
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2015-11-13
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Google Picasa and fusion table Soil quality indicators Soil properties Soil compaction Street tree inventory Visualization Web map Urban Ecology Environmental Management Ecology Nature Conservation
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Ecology Urban Studies

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