Horticulture Section School of Integrative Plant Science Contact: Dr. Nina L. Bassuk Room 135 Plant Science Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-4586 nlb2@cornell.edu The Science of Shade ![]() New book: Routledge Handbook of Urban Forestry ![]() Features two chapters by Nina Bassuk, Site assessment: the key to sustainable urban landscape establishment and Design options to integrate urban tree root zones and pavement support within a shared soil volume |
Urban Horticulture topics:
New webinar: Reducing tree (and soil!) damage during construction Take a hike: The Sustainable Landscapes Trail highlights the sustainable design and ecosystems services of green infrastructure across the Cornell campus. Features bioswales, CUSoil plantings, open spaces, natural areas, and more. Hot off the presses: The State of the Elms on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.: Tree and Soil Conditions - UHI study conducted at the request of the National Park Service to examine the current conditions of the historic trees and soils on the National Mall. The Institute's mission is to improve quality of life by enhancing the functions of plants within urban ecosystems. Our program integrates plant stress physiology, horticultural science, plant ecology and soil science, and applies them to four broad areas:
![]() Stay up to date: The New York State Urban Forestry Council |
Featured website: ![]() Trees: the True Urban Warriors Profile of Nina Bassuk and the work of the Urban Horticulture Institute in Scientia. Listen to audio version. New video: Arbor Day Tribute to Nina Bassuk Full screen. | More UHI videos Featured outreach resources: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Order form. More online resources, DVDs and publications. |
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