Publications:
- Alvey, A.A. and P.E. Wiseman. 2007. Staking, guying, and root ball anchoring: the efficacy of tree stabilization systems installed on recently transplanted trees. Proceedings of the ASHS Southern Regional 67th Annual Meeting, HortScience, Mobile, AL.
- Alvey, A.A. 2006. Promoting and preserving biodiversity in the urban forest. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening 5(4): 195-201.
Reports:
- Alvey, R.M. and A.A. Alvey. 2005. Dual use of stormwater basins for both public and environmental benefits: a case study of Nassau County Basin #232, Long Island, NY. Proceedings of the Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Symposium.
Presentations:
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Alvey, A.A. and P.E. Wiseman. 2007. Efficacy of tree stabilization systems and their effect on landscape tree growth. Virginia Tech Graduate Student Association Annual Research Symposium and Exposition. Blacksburg, VA. March 28. (Poster)
- Alvey, A.A. 2007. Stabilizing trees in the landscape. American Society for Horticultural Science, Southern Region 67th Annual Meeting. Mobile, AL. Feb. 3-5.
- Alvey, A.A. 2006. Stabilizing trees in the landscape. Virginia Tech Department of Forestry Weekly Seminar Series. Blacksburg, VA. Oct. 27.
- Alvey, A.A. 2006. Staking, guying, and root-ball anchoring landscape trees. Virginia Tech Turf and Landscape Management Professional Field Day. Blacksburg, VA. Sept. 27.
- Alvey, A.A. and P.E. Wiseman. 2006. Staking, guying, and anchoring: the efficacy of tree stabilization systems installed on recently transplanted trees. ISA Conference and Trade Show. Minneapolis, MN. July 29-31. (Poster)
Awards:
- American Society for Horticultural Science Norman F. Childers Graduate Student Paper Competition, 2nd Place, 07
- Xi Sigma Pi National Forestry Honor Society, 2006-07
- Society of American Foresters Diversity Scholarship, 2005
- Michael S. Lawton Environmental Scholarship, 2004
- South Shore Audubon Society Jerry Bishop Scholarship, 2003
- Cornell Tradition Fellow, 2001-04
Service Activities:
- Community Design Assistance Center, Wong Park Restoration Project, Blacksburg, VA
- Student Ambassador for the VT Department of Forestry, Urban Forestry Academic Option, 2007
- Arbor Day Tree Planting, Virginia Tech Campus, 2007
- Arbor Day Educational Program, Harding Ave. Elementary School, Blacksburg, VA 2006
- Urban Forestry Earth Day Event, Virginia Tech Campus, 2006
- Virginia Tech Utility Arboretum, Virginia Tech Campus, 2005-07
- AmeriCorps, Nevada Conservation Corps, Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park, summer 2003
- Garden City Bird Sanctuary, 1995-2007
Internships:
- Bartlett Tree Experts, Westbury, Long Island, NY, March-Aug. 2005
- NY State Office of Parks and Recreation, Fire Island, NY, May-Aug. 2004
- Casey Trees, Washington D.C., May-Aug. 2002
Study Abroad:
- The School for Field Studies, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Spring 2004
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