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Explore the economic impact of planting or removing trees on the Boston College Brighton Campus. Utilizing tools like a clinometer, measuring tape, and BC Tree ID guide, data was collected on tree types, health, and residential cooling effects. Simulation studies evaluated scenarios like tree removal or addition over time. Discover benefits of tree presence on energy costs, stormwater retention, and carbon absorption. Conclusions highlight the importance of tree inclusion in campus development for cost savings, reduced energy use, and environmental benefits.
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Kevin Guillaume TREES GONE WILD Danielle Jenkins Moe Hachem Muller Alcindor
Purpose • Development of the Brighton Campus at Boston College as an economic benefit or detriment to the community • Planting or removing trees to access effects on air pollution removal, carbon storage and sequestration, and residential cooling
Brighton Study Site
Data Collection Tools Clinometer Measuring Tape HP Tablet with Stylus Using BC Tree ID Tree Guide Book
Tree Height and Diameter • Tree height was measured using a Clineometer. • Tree Diameter was calculated using tape measures to measure circumference and then dividing by 3.14
Data Collected • In the field we collected data such as: • Type of trees, size, and location • Health and growing conditions of trees • Number of Air Conditioners per house • Using Arc View we programmed in data for the trees, buildings, AC units, paved areas, water areas, and grass areas over a satellite picture of our study site.
After Simulation with Arc View • To test the question, we ran a data set with an increased amount of younger trees added to the study area.
Entering Data in the Field • Trees were identified using an interactive dichotomous key. • Tree data was then entered into Arc View using the City Green charts
Four Research Questions • What would happen if the Brighton Campus of BC was developed with dorms and parking and the trees presently occupying the space were cut down? • What would happen if the Brighton Campus of BC was developed with dorms and parking areas but new young trees were added? • What would be the effect in 25 years after the trees have matured? • What would happen if trees were added in another area close to the Brighton campus and the Brighton campus remained undeveloped?
What would happen if the Brighton Campus of BC was developed with dorms, fields, parking and the trees presently occupying the space were cut down? Danielle Jenkins
Brighton Campus Study site before demolishing trees and reconstructing the Seminary.
Research Question What would happen if the Brighton campus of BC was developed with dorms and parking areas but new young trees were added?
Research Question What would the effects be 25 years later when the young trees have matured?
Conclusion: Why trees must be added to the BC Brighton Campus when Developed • Saves $$ • Reducing energy costs shade • Helps store storm water. • It also helps the earth from heating up due to all of the carbon absorbed
Research Question What would happen if trees were added in another area close to the Brighton campus and the Brighton campus remained undeveloped?
CONCLUSION • Increase the Shade which will lower the temperature • A lower temperature causes reduce of energy use by the condos • Economic Benefits • Increase air pollution removal • Increase carbon storage and sequestration
