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<DIV>Here are a few references I have collected recently - hope it helps.</DIV>
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<DIV><A href="http://www.na.fs.fed.us/urban/treespayusback/vol2/default%20no%20links.htm">http://www.na.fs.fed.us/urban/treespayusback/vol2/default%20no%20links.htm</A></DIV>
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<H1><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Benefits of Trees in an Urban Setting<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></H1>
<P class=MsoHeading7><B><U>Selected Bibliography<o:p></o:p></U></B></P></DIV>
<DIV><BR><A href="http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.envmind/Talks/HumanServices.pdf">http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.envmind/Talks/HumanServices.pdf</A></DIV>
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<DIV>Psychological & Social Benefifits<BR>of Urban Trees & Green Space<BR>Review of Scientifific Studies<BR></DIV>
<DIV>Kathleen L. Wolf, Ph.D.<BR><A href="mailto:kwolf@u.washington.edu">kwolf@u.washington.edu</A><BR>Forest Resources, U of WA</DIV>
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<DIV><A href="http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.envmind/civic.html">http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.envmind/civic.html</A></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG>Civic Ecology</STRONG></DIV>
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<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color=#006600 size=2>In urbanized settings, the lives of people are intertwined with natural environments and urban ecosystems. </FONT><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color=#006600 size=2>Traditional ecological science has, for the most part, not included human behavior as an integral study. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color=#006600 size=2>An emerging research program is exploring how people in cities and communities benefit from being involved in environmental projects, how urban ecosystems benefit communities, and how to encourage conservation behavior.</FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=18190330">http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=18190330</A></DIV>
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<H3>Titre du document / Document title</H3>
<DIV>Comparison of the physiological and psychological benefits of tree and tower climbing </DIV>
<H3>Auteur(s) / Author(s)</H3>
<DIV>GATHRIGHT John<SUP> (1)</SUP> ; YAMADA Yozo<SUP> (1)</SUP> ; MORITA Miyako<SUP> (2)</SUP> ; </DIV>
<H3>Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s)</H3>
<DIV><SUP>(1) </SUP>Graduate School of Bio-Agricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, JAPON<BR><SUP>(2) </SUP>Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University, JAPON<BR></DIV>
<H3>Résumé / Abstract</H3>
<DIV>Considerable empirical and theoretical research asserts that nature and outdoor activities have restorative and therapeutic benefits. Research into the effects of environmental therapy on human behavior indicates that interaction with natural surroundings enhances well-being and encourages better health. We compared the physiological and psychological effects of climbing a live tree in a forest with those found after climbing a concrete tower of the same height in the same forest. Physiological and psychological tests were conducted on the climbers before, during, and after each climb. Physiological test results indicated that climbers' bodies were more relaxed after tree climbing than after tower climbing. Psychological results indicated greater vitality, and reduced tension, confusion, and fatigue while tree climbing, when compared to tower climbing. </DIV>
<H3>Revue / Journal Title</H3>
<DIV>Urban forestry & urban greening <B>ISSN</B> 1618-8667 </DIV>
<H3>Source / Source</H3>
<DIV>Congrès<BR>IUFRO Word Congress N<SUP>o</SUP>22, Brisbane , AUSTRALIE (08/08/2006) <BR>2006, vol. 5, n<SUP>o</SUP> 3 (44 p.) [Document : 9 p.] (21 ref.), [Notes: Selected papers from two sessions arranged on this topic], pp. 141-149 [9 page(s) (article)] </DIV>
<H3>Langue / Language</H3>
<DIV>Anglais<BR></DIV>
<H3>Editeur / Publisher</H3>
<DIV>Elsevier, Jena, ALLEMAGNE (2002) (Revue)</DIV>
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<DIV>Rike Burkhardt, Planner<BR>Urban Forestry<BR>18 Dyas Road<BR>Toronto, ON M3B 1V5</DIV>
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<DIV>Tel: 416-392-7305<BR>Fax:416-392-1915<BR><BR><BR>>>> "Michael Rosen" <mrosen@treecanada.ca> 9/17/2008 9:52 AM >>><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I am looking to update a presentation on the Psychological Benefits of Trees. If anyone has some recent research, not necessarily Canadian that they can quickly refer me to, it would be greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Michael Rosen</SPAN></FONT></st1:PersonName><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">, R.P.F.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon">President / président, Tree </SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><ns0:country-region w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Canada</SPAN></FONT></st1:country-region><U style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><SPAN class=msoIns><INS cite=mailto:mrosen dateTime=2008-09-17T09:26></ns0:country-region></INS></SPAN></U></SPAN></FONT><FONT color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon"> / Arbres </SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><ns0:country-region w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><ns0:place w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Canada</SPAN></FONT></st1:place></st1:country-region><U style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><SPAN class=msoIns><INS cite=mailto:mrosen dateTime=2008-09-17T09:26></ns0:place></INS></SPAN></U></ns0:country-region></SPAN></FONT><FONT color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon">402 - </SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><ns0:Street w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><ns0:address w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><ns0:Street w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><ns0:address w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">222 Somerset St</SPAN></FONT></st1:address></st1:Street><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">.</SPAN></FONT><U style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><SPAN class=msoIns><INS cite=mailto:mrosen dateTime=2008-09-17T09:26></ns0:address></INS></SPAN></U></ns0:Street><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> West</SPAN></FONT><U style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><SPAN class=msoIns><INS cite=mailto:mrosen dateTime=2008-09-17T09:26></ns0:address></INS></SPAN></U></ns0:Street></SPAN></FONT><FONT color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon"> / 402 - 222, rue </SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><ns0:place w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><ns0:City w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Somerset</SPAN></FONT></st1:place></st1:City><U style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><SPAN class=msoIns><INS cite=mailto:mrosen dateTime=2008-09-17T09:26></ns0:City></INS></SPAN></U></ns0:place></SPAN></FONT><FONT color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon"> ouest<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><ns0:place w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><ns0:City w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Ottawa</SPAN></FONT></st1:City></st1:place><U style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><SPAN class=msoIns><INS cite=mailto:mrosen dateTime=2008-09-17T09:26></ns0:City></INS></SPAN></U></ns0:place></SPAN></FONT><FONT color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><ns0:State w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><st1:State w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">ON</SPAN></FONT></st1:State><U style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><SPAN class=msoIns><INS cite=mailto:mrosen dateTime=2008-09-17T09:26></ns0:State></INS></SPAN></U></SPAN></FONT><FONT color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><ns0:PostalCode w:endInsDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="mrosen" w:insDate="2008-09-17T09:26:00Z" w:insAuthor="mrosen"><st1:PostalCode w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">K2P 2G3</SPAN></FONT></st1:PostalCode><U style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><SPAN class=msoIns><INS cite=mailto:mrosen dateTime=2008-09-17T09:26></ns0:PostalCode></INS></SPAN></U></SPAN></FONT><STRONG><B><FONT face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></FONT></B></STRONG></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">T</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT color=maroon size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon"> 1.877-666-1444; 613. </SPAN></FONT><FONT color=maroon size=1><SPAN lang=FR-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon">567-5545 X. 222 ; <STRONG><B><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">F/Téléc</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG> (613) 567-5270 </SPAN></FONT><SPAN lang=FR><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN lang=FR-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">E/C</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT color=maroon size=1><SPAN lang=FR-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon"> </SPAN></FONT><A href="mailto:mrosen@treecanada.ca"><FONT size=1><SPAN lang=FR-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">mrosen@treecanada.ca</SPAN></FONT></A><STRONG><B><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=1><SPAN lang=FR-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><SPAN lang=FR-CA><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><A title=blocked::http://www.treecanada.ca/ href="http://www.treecanada.ca/"><FONT size=1><SPAN lang=FR-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">www.treecanada.ca</SPAN></FONT></A></SPAN></FONT><FONT color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=FR-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue"> / </SPAN></FONT><A title=blocked::http://www.arbrescanada.ca/ href="http://www.arbrescanada.ca/"><FONT size=1><SPAN lang=FR-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">www.arbrescanada.ca</SPAN></FONT></A><FONT color=maroon size=1><SPAN lang=FR-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: maroon"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=green size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: green">Canadian Urban Forest Conference , 24-26 septembre 2008 /<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=green size=1><SPAN lang=FR-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: green">Conférence canadienne sur la forêt urbaine, 24 - 26 septembre 2008<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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