Remnant forms and chages of Ulmaceae woods and trees in an urban area

Abstract

The remnant forms and changes of Ulmaceae woods and trees in an urban area were studied. The study area was located in the plain along the Kamo River in Kyoto.
Authors investigated the distribution and diameters of Ulmaceae trees, and studied the changes of woods with historical sources, which were old sketches, photographs and topographical maps.
From the results, it was assumed that woods and trees of Ulmaceae have been left dominantly for a long time. The remnant forms were classified into woods, the row of trees and isolated trees according to the land ownership and land use.