| dc.description.abstract | Currently, there is little research in the field of urban old-growth forests. This study aims to
address this issue, furthering our knowledge of urban old-growth in Nova Scotia. The research
focuses on identifying similar forest characteristics between forests in Halifax urban core and in
the hinterland of Nova Scotia. The field work and data analysis demonstrate that urban and
hinterland forests have similar live tree and deadwood characteristics, providing a basis to
classify these Halifax urban forests as old growth. This research can be further used to promote
visitation to these accessible forest locations, and to manage the sites for old-forest
characteristics. | en_US |
