PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Gerhold, Henry D.
AU  - Steiner, Kim C.
AU  - Sacksteder, C.J.
TI  - Management Information Systems for Urban Trees
AID  - 10.48044/jauf.1987.051
DP  - 1987 Oct 01
TA  - Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
PG  - 243--249
VI  - 13
IP  - 10
4099  - http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/13/10/243.short
4100  - http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/13/10/243.full
SO  - JOA1987 Oct 01; 13
AB  - The concept and applications of computerized information systems for the management of urban trees are reviewed. Among their uses are landscape planning, choosing species to be planted, organizing work on trees, departmental planning and evaluation, and public relations. Five types of data required for these purposes pertain to the location of trees, tree characteristics, site characteristics, actions recommended, and work completed. Methods for handling data are reviewed including collection, processing, storage retrieval, and updating. Computer equipment and software options are discussed, particularly microcomputers. Advice is offered on installing a management information system for urban trees and for using it effectively.