Eric North

Assistant Professor of Urban & Community Forestry
he/him/his
nort0105@umn.edu
(612) 624-2202
330E Green Hall

1530 Cleveland Ave. N
St. Paul, MN 55108
United States

Urban Forestry Outreach, Research & Extension Nursery and Lab
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Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
Education

Ph.D. University of Minnesota 2017

Courses taught
Arboriculture: Selection and Maintenance of Trees
Urban Forest Management: Managing Greenspaces for People
Problem Solving for Environmental Change

Areas of Interest

urban forestry, citizen science, tree biometrics, tree-rings analysis, arboriculture, tree biology

Biography

Dr. Eric North’s primary responsibility is preparing students for successful careers in urban forestry, arboriculture, and natural resource management in the built environment. In his classes, students learn the complexity of tree biology, how to complete site assessments, manage pests and think strategically about urban forestry management—for aesthetics, community benefits, and for long-term health of urban tree populations.

North also serves in numerous capacities for professional organizations and on community boards, including the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Arboriculture Education and Research Academy, and the Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee. Eric is an ISA Certified Arborist ®

Select Publications

  • Hilber, D. R., North, E. A., Hauer, R. J., Koeser, A. K., McLean, D. C., Northrop, R. J., Andreu M. Parbs, S. (2020). "Predicting trunk flare diameter to prevent tree damage to infrastructure." Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2020.126645
  • North, E. "An Urban Forester in Botswana: Recruiting the Next Generation." Arborist News. 29 (2):34-37
  • Johnson, G., Giblin, C., Murphy, R., North, E., Rendahl, A.. (2019). "Boulevard Tree Failures During Wind Loading Events." Arboriculture & Urban Forestry 2019. 45(6):259–269
  • North, E.A. "Urban forest diversity: Our past is prologue and our future is now." Arborist News. 27(6):52-54.
  • North, E.A., D'Amato, A.W., and Russell, M.B. (2018) "Performance Metrics for Street and Park Trees in Urban Forests." Journal of Forestry.

Honors and Awards

  • Nebraska Statewide Arboretum’s Educator Award 2020
  • Holling Family Excellence in Teaching, University of Nebraska 2020
  • Minnesota Community Forestry Leadership Award 2017