Research Publications


Academic Journals

    Bartens, J., J. R. Harris, S. D. Day, J. E. Dove, and T. M. Wynn. 2008. Ecologically integrated stormwater distribution using urban trees and structural soils. Environmental Management (in review)

    Bartens, J., S. D. Day, J. R. Harris, J. E. Dove, and T. M. Wynn. 2008. Can urban tree roots improve infiltration through compacted subsoils for stormwater management? Journal of Environmental Quality 37:2048-2057

    Harris, J.R., S.D. Day, N. Bassuk, Q. Xiao, J. Bartens, T. Haffner, J. Dove, T. Wynn. 2007. Integrating the urban forest into stormwater management: A first step into restoring hydrologic function in urbanized environments. HortScience 42:824. Abstract.

    Grabosky, J. and N. Bassuk, 2008. Sixth- and tenth- year growth measurements for three tree species in a load-bearing stone-soil blend under pavement and a tree lawn in Brooklyn, NY, U.S. Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 34(4): 265-266.


Conference Proceedings

    Day, S. D., J. E. Dove, J. Bartens, and J. R. Harris 2008. Stormwater management that combines paved surfaces and urban trees. In Geosustainability and Geohazard Mitigation: Proceedings of Selected Sessions of GeoCongress 2008. Eds. K.R. Reddy, M. Khire, and A.N. Alshawabkeh. March 9-12, New Orleans, Louisiana. Geotechnical Special Publication No. 178. pp. 1129-1136.

    Bartens, J., S. D. Day, and J. R. Harris. 2007. Incorporating the urban forest into hardscape: A novel design for stormwater management. In New Forests After Old Industries. 10th European Forum on Urban Forestry. May 16-19, Gelsenkirchen, Germany. pp. 25-27.

    Bartens, J, S. D. Day, J. R. Harris, and J. E. Dove. 2007.Integrating the Urban Forest into Stormwater Management: A First Step in Restoring Hydrologic Function to Urbanized Environments. In Emerging Issues Along Urban/Rural Interfaces II: Linking Land-use Science and Society. Ed. Laband, David N. pp. 217-220. April 9-12, Atlanta, Georgia.

    Bartens, J, S. D. Day, J. R. Harris, and J. E. Dove. 2007. Quantifying the contribution of root systems in a tree-centered distributed stormwater management system for confined urban spaces. Second Annual Low Impact Development Conference. March 11-14, Wilmington, North Carolina. Abstract no. 60 (D7 - Urban Trees: 2).

    Xiao, Qingfu and E. Greg McPherson. 2006. Pollutant Removal and Runoff Storage by Three Structural Soils. Abstract and Poster for the 4th Biennial CALFED Science Conference 2006: Making Sense of Complexity: Science for a Changing Environment, October 23-25, Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, California.

    Bartens, J., J. R. Harris, and S. D. Day. 2006. Trees: A vital component of a novel design for storm water management. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 51:485-491.

    Bartens, J., S. D. Day, and J. R. Harris. 2006. Trees and structural soil as a stormwater management system in urban settings: Tree development and contribution. In Urban Forestry: bridging cultures, disciplines, old attitudes & new demands. Eds. Ferrini, F., Salbitano, F. and G. Sanesi. 9th European Forum on Urban Forestry. May 22-27, Florence, Italy. pp. 104-106.