Barcode Long Island Team Team Trees
Program:
Barcode Long Island
Year:
2015-16
Research Topic:
Biodiversity & trade
Taxonomic Group Studied:
Plants

Project:

Measuring Tree Health and Biodiversity Along the Clearview Expressway
Students:
Anthony Abicca, Christopher Ades
School:
St. Francis Preparatory, Queens
Mentors:
James Boylan

Abstract:

Trees play a vital role in the biosphere, absorbing carbon dioxide and generating oxygen gas. Vehicle exhaust produces a great deal of pollutants and byproducts, one being carbon dioxide. This project aims to compare the biodiversity of trees along a major highway, the Clearview Expressway, and a secluded park - Cunningham Park.

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