Journal Publications

Day, S.D., P. Ries, C.G. Bassett, P.E. Wiseman, and K. O’Herrin. (2022) Support for a new credential in urban forestry: results from a survey of urban forest professionals. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 73:127588. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2022.127588

O’Herrin, K., Bassett, C. G., Day, S. D., Ries, P. D., & Wiseman, P. E. (2023) Borrowed Credentials and Surrogate Professional Societies: A Critical Analysis of the Urban Forestry Profession. Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 49(3). https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.2023.009

O’Herrin, K., PE Wiseman, SD Day, and RJ Hauer (2020). Professional identity of urban foresters in the United States. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening. Volume 54, Article 126741. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2020.126741

Dahle, GA, A Benjamin, and D McGill (2020) Assessment of skills needed in entry-level urban foresters in the USA. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening.  Volume 52, Article 126694. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2020.126694

O’Herrin, K, SD Day, PE Wiseman, CR Friedel, and JF Munsell (2018) University Student Perceptions of Urban Forestry as a Career Path. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening. Volume 34: Pages 294 – 304 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2018.07.002

O’Herrin, K, PE Wiseman, SD Day, WH Hwang (2018) Identifying a Career Ladder in Urban Forestry by Analyzing Job Postings and Interviews. Journal of Forestry, Volume 116, Issue 2, 12 March 2018, Pages 151–163, https://doi.org/10.1093/jofore/fvx006

Magazine Articles

City Trees, May 2016. Urban Forestry 2020: Formulating a Strategy for our Emerging Profession. By Susan D. Day and Gregory A. Dahle

Arborist News, December 2015. Urban Forestry 2020: A closer look at an emerging profession By Susan D. Day and Gregory A. Dahle

Conference Presentation

Wiseman, P., K. O’Herrin, A. Benjamin, G. Dahle, S. Day, J. Sullivan, and J. Koci. (2018). Urban Forestry 2020: Insights into professionalism, higher education, and career advancement (invited oral presentation). Twelfth Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources. Nacogdoches, TX. March 10, 2018.

Conference Posters

Wiseman, P.E., S.B. Gugercin, S.D. Day, J. Koci. Urban Forestry 2020: An Investigation of Student Perceptions, Career, Opportunities, and Professional Practice. 2018 Virginia Cooperative Extension Workshop in Blacksburg, VA. February 6-9, 2018.

O’Herrin, K., P.E. Wiseman, S.D. Day, and W.H. Hwang. Identifying a Career Ladder in Urban Forestry by Analyzing Job Postings at 2016 SAF National Convention in Madison, WI. November 2-6, 2016.

O’Herrin, K., S.D. Day, and P.E. Wiseman. Student Perceptions of Urban Forestry as a Career Path. Research Poster Presentation at 2016 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show. Fort Worth, TX. August 14-17, 2016.

Day, S.D., K. O’Herrin, A. Benjamin, G. Dahle, P.E. Wiseman, J.H Sullivan, J. Koci, and G. Frey. Urban Forestry 2020: A Critical Look at the Profession. Research Poster Presentation at 2015 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show, Orlando, FL. August 8-12, 2015.

Day, S.D., K. O’Herrin, A. Benjamin, G. Dahle, P.E. Wiseman, J.H Sullivan, J. Koci, and G. Frey. Urban Forestry 2020: A Critical Look at the Profession. Research Poster Presentation at 2015 ESA Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD. August 9-14, 2015.