Research
Ironwood distinguishes itself as one of the most prolific private urban and community forestry research firms. Researchers at Ironwood explore issues of governance, management, and operations, regularly disseminating research outputs through publications and presentation.
Urban Forest Management
Managing the urban forest through operational research and quantitative analyses
Community and Agro-Forestry
Examining chemical spray drift, monoculture development of shelterbelts, and socio-ecological dynamics
Professional Governance
and Ethics
Examining the governance and regulatory arms of arboriculture and urban forestry
Wildfire Prevention
Mitigating wildfire risk through studies on fuel reduction and community engagement
Tree Risk Assessment
Statistical approaches to tree risk, risk, assessments, and risk management
Wildlife Coexistence
Research on habitat preservation, wildlife snag creation, and wildlife coexistence