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Trees as Tools in Environmental Improvement; An Analysis of the Contribution of Vegetation to Energy and Water Conservation in the Front Range of Colorado
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Author(s):
Gray, Kristen
School Unit:
University College
Degree:
Master of Applied Science
Department:
Environmental Policy And Management
Major:
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
Language:
English
Submission Date:
2006/08/28
Catalog Year:
2007
Publisher:
University of Denver
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Abstract:
The Denver metropolitan area is facing rapid population growth that increases the stress on already limited resources. Research and advanced computer modeling show that trees, especially those in urban areas, have significant environmental benefits. These benefits include air quality improvements, energy savings, greenhouse gas reduction, and possible water conservation. This Capstone Project applies statistical methods to analyze a small data set of residential homes and their energy and water consumption, as a function of their individual landscape. Results indicate that tree shade can influence water conservation, and that irrigation methods can be an influential factor as well. The Capstone is a preliminary analysis for future study to be performed by the Institute for Environmental Solutions in 2007.

APA Citation:
Gray, K. (2006). Trees as Tools in Environmental Improvement; An Analysis of the Contribution of Vegetation to Energy and Water Conservation in the Front Range of Colorado .
Published Capstone, University of Denver.
Student Keywords:
Conservation, Energy , Trees , Water
Catalog Subject:
Energy conservation -- Colorado.; Tree planting -- Colorado. ; Water conservation -- Colorado.

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