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A Geospatial Analysis Of The Role Of Urban Forestry In Outdoor Ambient Air Pollution Reduction In Dayton, Ohio, Nicholas P. Clemens
A Geospatial Analysis Of The Role Of Urban Forestry In Outdoor Ambient Air Pollution Reduction In Dayton, Ohio, Nicholas P. Clemens
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Objective: Air pollution is associated with negative respiratory and cardiovascular health outcomes. According to the American Lung Association listing for 2011, the Dayton-Springfield-Greenville, OH area ranks 22 out of 277 US cities for year round particulate pollution. The tree canopy cover plays a significant role to reduce air pollution. The purpose of this analysis was to quantify the role of urban forestry in the Dayton, Ohio metropolitan area in reducing air pollution.
Methods: Using a peer-reviewed model designed by the US Forest Service, the imagery data was analyzed to create a descriptive analysis of the canopy cover in the Dayton, …