User profiles for David V. Bloniarz

David Bloniarz

Adjunct Assistant Professor
Verified email at eco.umass.edu
Cited by 473

[BOOK][B] The use of volunteer initiatives in conducting urban forest resource inventories

DV Bloniarz - 1996 - search.proquest.com
Results indicate that the urban forest resource inventory data collected in this study by trained
volunteers is valid, and its accuracy compares favorably to levels found among a control …

[PDF][PDF] Comparing formulae that assess strength loss due to decay in trees

B Kane, D Ryan, DV Bloniarz - Journal of Arboriculture, 2001 - researchgate.net
Hazard trees are a concern for anyone who manages trees in a landscape setting, including
arborists, urban foresters, and grounds managers. Through research, experience, …

Rationale for the increased use of conifers as functional green infrastructure: A literature review and synthesis

…, HDP Ryan III, RW Harper, DV Bloniarz - … International Journal of …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Green infrastructure is the aggregate of plants and green spaces in the urban landscape.
This infrastructure provides many benefits that are becoming increasingly valuable as …

Exploring the characteristics of successful volunteer-led urban forest tree committees in Massachusetts

RW Harper, ES Huff, DV Bloniarz, S DeStefano… - Urban forestry & urban …, 2018 - Elsevier
Citizen engagement through urban forest tree committee volunteer service may aid in providing
essential experience, ideas, and skills that support municipal tree management. Using …

Urban forest management in New England: Towards a contemporary understanding of tree wardens in Massachusetts communities

RW Harper, DV Bloniarz, S DeStefano… - Arboricultural …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
In the New England states, tree wardens are local officials responsible for the preservation,
maintenance and stewardship of municipal public trees. This study explores the emerging …

Learning preferences, job satisfaction, community interactions, and urban forestry practices of New England (USA) tree wardens

RM Ricard, DV Bloniarz - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2006 - Elsevier
The first state-legislated and mandated municipal urban forestry officials in the United States
were tree wardens. Massachusetts state law enabled municipalities to appoint tree wardens …

[PDF][PDF] Tree wardens and utility arborists: A management team working for street trees in Massachusetts

KD Doherty, HD Ryan, DV Bloniarz - Journal of arboriculture, 2000 - academia.edu
Public trees along streets and roads are often jointly managed by municipalities and electric
companies. This research obtained information about community forestry programs and …

Employing qualitative research interviews to understand urban forestry stakeholder continuing education needs

RW Harper, ES Huff, DV Bloniarz… - Arboricultural …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
To build deeper knowledge regarding urban forestry issues and familiarity with programming
audiences, a multi-year needs-assessment was conducted by initiating qualitative …

[BOOK][B] Street trees, overhead utility distribution, and physical infrastructure: design implications, maintenance costs and proposed alternatives

DV Bloniarz - 1992 - people.umass.edu
Street Trees, Overhead Utlitly Distribution, and Physical Infrastructure: Design Implictions,
Maintenance Costs and Proposed Alt Page 1 Street Trees, Overhead Utlitly Distribution …

[PDF][PDF] Prioritizing risk trees in a community

B Kane, HDP Ryan, DV Bloniarz - Tree Care Industry, 2001 - umass.edu
Tree wardens, community ar-borists and urban foresters are responsible for maintaining park
and street trees that are safe from problems that could lead to property damage or injury. …