Open AccessSeeing the Urban Forest Through the Trees: Building Depth Through Qualitative Research
Author(s) -
Daniel D. McLean,
Ryan R. Jensen,
Amy R. Hurd
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
arboriculture and urban forestry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 2155-0778
pISSN - 1935-5297
DOI - 10.48044/jauf.2007.034
Subject(s) - urban forest , qualitative research , urban forestry , geography , urban ecology , environmental planning , environmental resource management , forestry , ecology , sociology , environmental science , nature conservation , social science , biology
Urban forest research using quantitative research methods has enabled researchers and policymakers to make informed decisions. Using qualitative research methods may increase our understanding and knowledge of the urban forest. This article describes the nature of qualitative research, describes why it has not been a common research method in urban forestry, and illustrates what role it may have in urban forest research. We conclude that qualitative research may enrich our knowledge and understanding of the urban forest.