Worksheet 2: Essay Analysis

Read the essay entitled "History of Urban Forests" and answer the following questions.

1. How long have American's been preserving forests for the benefit of the community?
2. What was the challenge of the woodlot managers during the Colonial period?
3. What was the challenge of the street tree managers at the turn of the 20th century.
4. What was the challenge of the urban tree managers during the period of urban blight and flight?
5. What are the challenges to contemporary urban foresters in our cities today?