Using urban forests for energy efficiency and carbon storage

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · Journal of Forestry; (United States)

OSTI ID:6838115

McPherson, E G ^[1]

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1. Univ. of California, Davis, CA (United States)

Although the long-term effects of greenhouse gas emissions are uncertain, the issue is garnering official attention. Forest management of carbon has been promoted in the Energy Policy act of 1992. Urban forest ameliorate climate and conserve energy through shading, which reduces the amount of radiant energy absorbed, stored, and radiated by buildings; evapotranspiration, which converts radiant energy into latent energy; and airflow modification, which affects transport and diffusion of energy, water vapor, and pollutants. This paper discusses the potential for urban forest conservation; how carbon offsets can be achieved by managing urban forests; the costs of conserved energy and carbon; the ancillary benefits of urban forestry programs; and current programs. 22 refs., 1 fig., 1 tab.

• OSTI ID: 6838115
• Journal Information: Journal of Forestry; (United States), Vol. 92:10; ISSN 0022-1201
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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URBAN AREAS
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POLLUTANTS
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