by Naomi Zürcher | Aug 19, 2017 | Events
AUGUST WEBINAR
The following additional webinar information was just received:
Title: i-Tree Web Learning Workshop – Impacts in a Changing Atmosphere
Date & Time: Wednesday, 30 August, 6:00PM BST, 7:00PM CEST, 8:00PM EEST.
This August i-Tree workshop will look at the value of trees during a time of upheaval and change – from global climate to social, economic and cultural. Whether examining rapid global climate change, long term impacts to natural systems, public health, community development or the economy, trees and vegetation play a remarkable role in the sustainability of natural, cultural and physical systems. Join this informative webinar to learn important tips to maximize the value of i-Tree outputs in the development of strategies for addressing change in your local community or globally, across the plant.
PRE-REGISTRATION is required for this session in order to provide the most streamlined user experience. GO TO THIS LINK TO REGISTER:
https://goo.gl/7vVQHY
by Naomi Zürcher | Jul 11, 2017 | Articles
Professor Greg Watts, University of Bradford UK, and his research team have developed TRAPT – Tranquility Rating Prediction Tool – a scientific process for measuring how relaxing urban environments and public spaces are.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-07/uob-gtc070317.php
Urban Green Tranquility
by Naomi Zürcher | Jul 11, 2017 | Articles
https://www.nature.com/news/massive-database-of-182-000-leaves-is-helping-predict-plants-family-trees-1.22230
Gleditsia triacanthos autumn foliage
by Naomi Zürcher | Jul 5, 2017 | Events
July UF Webinar Topics
Title: Green Infrastructure – A Lesson in Change
Date & Time: Tuesday, 18 July, 6:00PM BST, 7:00PM CEST, 8:00PM EEST.
Green Infrastructure has been elevated as a means to an end for communities who are dealing with polluted run-off. From a design perspective, it has also been an agent of change in how urban foresters, engineers and landscape architects work together.
Donna Foster, a landscape architect with the USDA Forest Service, Northeastern State and Private Forestry, takes us on a journey of engagement and relationship building, exploring how past and present views on tree planting and design have merged while cultivating more respect and understanding between three professions as they work to reclaim unused lands, address environmental justice and create livable biologically functioning places in cities and towns across the nation.
Please access the webinar 15 minutes prior to the webinar’s start time. Enter as a Guest by typing your name in the name box and click the “Enter Room” button:
https://meeting.psu.edu/pacommunityforestry
Title: Cultivating and activating a natural infrastructure workforce
Date & Time: Wednesday, 19 July, 6:00PM BST, 7:00PM CEST, 8:00PM EEST.
Public demand has increased the need for natural innovations that make cities more environmentally friendly and more pleasant places to live. This demand has led to growth in the number of available entry-level jobs with some advancement potential, ranging from maintenance of urban gardens to installation of natural systems that manage stormwater flooding. Sara Lamback of Jobs for the Future will discuss the findings of the NatureWORKS project that identifies current and emerging trends in the green infrastructure workforce and examines the potential of these projects to spur job creation. Dave Gamstetter, Cincinatti Ohio Parks Department, will give illustrative examples of job training and job creation spurred by green infrastructure projects in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Connect to the webinar via the following link: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/ucf/
Title: Tree Growth and Response in a Changing Environment
Date & Time: Thursday, 20 July, 5:00PM BST, 6:00PM CEST, 7:00PM EEST.
Dr. Janusz Zwiazek, Professor and Tree Physiologist, University of Alberta, will discuss how trees grow and develop, and their response to changes in our climate and rapidly urbanizing landscapes. This is crucial information for the urban foresters, planners, designers and landscape architects who will be determining the Urban Forest of the future.
To attend, visit www.joinwebinar.com and enter the ID code 759-113-739.
by Naomi Zürcher | Jun 29, 2017 | Events
The European COST Action FP1204 GreenInUrbs 4-year project celebrated its conclusion in Orvieto, Italy with a conference that explored a trans-disciplinary approach to creating sustainable and livable urban centers. Many of the Keynote, Oral and Poster sessions discussed urban climate issues, directly and indirectly. A report, summarizing the urban climate issue-related presentations, has been featured in the Summer 2017 issue of Urban Climate News, published by the International Association for Urban Climate http://www.urban-climate.org/. In addition, the report contains links to the GreenInUrbs website as well as the Conference Book of Abstracts where all presentation abstracts can be viewed.
Green Infrastructure- Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable and Resilient Cities
