urban forestry
management of naturally occurring and planted trees and associated plants in urban areas.
urban heat island
phenomenon of cities having air temperatures warmer than adjacent rural areas and producing more smog.
Urban-Wildland Interface Code
fire prevention standards and regulations developed by the International Fire Code Institute that define the difference between urban areas and wildlands. In utility arboriculture. defines minimum clearance distances around electrical lines. Also addresses proper planning. construction techniques. defensible space. vegetation control. and land uses.