Arboriculture
Dr. Ryan Klein
(352) 273-4519
ryanwklein@ufl.edu
Environmental Horticulture Department
University of Florida
PO BOX 110670
Gainesville, FL 32611-0670
Dr. Klein’s research interests include:
- Assessing the impacts of trees on the health and safety of urban populations
- The damaging effects of hurricanes on urban tree survivability
- Risk perception of trees and its influence on the decision-making process
- Deficiencies in arboricultural education, training, accreditation, and professionalism
- Refining industry standards and best management practices
- Tree worker safety training programs
- The propagation of species from outside of established hardiness zones
- Cultural views and personal preferences regarding urban trees plantings
Dr. Andrew Koeser
(813) 419-6589
akoeser@ufl.edu
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
14625 County Road 672, Room 133
Wimauma, FL 33598
Dr. Koeser’s research focus is sustainable landscape management.
To be environmentally sustainable, nursery production and plant maintenance efforts must strive to:
- Reduce reliance on material and energy inputs
- Limit impacts on Florida’s natural systems
- Maximize a plants functional longevity
More specifically, Dr. Koeser is interested in the following research areas:
- Urban/Residential Tree Growth and Longevity
- Environmental/Economic Costs and Benefits of Landscapes
- Role of plants in Green Infrastructure
- Qualitative and Quantitative Tree Risk Assessment