SERM 2018
The April 20 – 28, 2018 SERM conference will be organized by APEF ( Portuguese forestry students association) in sunny Lisbon, Portugal, hosting 22 countries and participation of over 44 people. Program and conference details can be found at the SERM website:
https://infoserm18pt.wixsite.com/serm2018
Next week, one of the largest conferences on forest research will take place in Freiburg (Germany). The International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) organised this conference for its 125th anniversary, and the attendance is way beyond the expectations.
The final programme is now available, and we like to point out some sessions of specific interest to the urban forestry community, and the European Forum on Urban Forestry in particular.
Boris Rantaša (Slovenian Forestry Institute), who was leading the communications team for EFUF2016, will present the case of the 2016 edition of the European Forum of Urban Forestry as an illustration on how to promote a forestry conference in the era of social media (abstract). The presentation will offer a methodological approach on communicating a forestry conference using a social media team. This talk is part of the session 174 D9 (Connecting People to Forest Science: Innovative Communication Approaches for Delivering Science) on Wednesday 20 September, between 18:00 and 19:30 in room KG I – 1009 (University Freiburg).
Sub-plenary session SP3 on Forests in cities and in wilderness offer recreation and health benefits (Thursday 21 Sep, 13:30 – 15:00, in room KG I – 1010 at University Freiburg) features two speakers well-known to EFUF attendants. Mathilda van den Bosch (UBC, Canada) will discuss challenges and prospects for urban forests and public health (abstract). Arne Arnberger (ILEN, Austria) will discuss the benefits of visitor monitoring for society and agencies managing natural resources. This session will be livestreamed on http://www.life.iufro2017.com for free.
A dedicated session on urban forestry (Session 69 D6 – Urban forestry for quality of life – the impacts of research on everyday practices) is planned on Friday 22 September, 15:30 – 17:30 (in room KG I – 1199 at University Freiburg). This session includes
Many more interesting presentations and posters are off-course scheduled. The organisers provide livestream of selected sessions through http://www.live.iufro2017.com.
September Urban Forest Webinars
Title: Municipal Forestry: Baseline, Trends and Dashboard
Date & Time: Thursday, 7 September, 6:00PM BST, 7:00PM CEST, 8:00PM EEST.
Learn how US companies are managing and funding tree care operations. Dr. Hauer will cover a broad array of topics from tree risk programs and budgets to volunteers in municipal forestry including a discussion of his interactive dashboard that allows you to evaluate your existing municipal urban forestry program and define steps to improve it.
Presented by: Dr. Hauer, Professor of Urban Forestry, University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
Where: Pre registration required: http://treefund.org/webinars
Title: Adapting Landscape Plants, Policies, and Management to a Water-Limited Future
Date & Time: Wednesday, 13 September, 6:00PM BST, 7:00PM CEST, 8:00PM EEST
Climate change, growing populations and demands on water increase the vulnerability of critical water supplies, resulting in a varied range of policies and community choices in urban water management. A thorough understanding of available strategies and their potential outcomes including appropriate urban landscape plant selection and tree and shrub irrigation needs. Tom Brown will present his work from the 2020 RPA Assessment regarding changes in temperature, precipitation as well as water yield, demand and shortages. Heidi Kratsch will discuss irrigation practices that can be adapted to water shortages and increasing water costs while sustaining urban trees.
Presented by: Tom Brow, USDA Forest Service and Heidi Kratsch, University of Nevada, Reno.
Where: Webinar at https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/ucf/
Use the above link to access the webinar room starting 15 minutes prior to the webinar start time. Enter the webinar as a guest by typing your name in the name box and click the “Enter Room” button.
Title: Urban Green Spaces and Health
Date & Time: Thursday, 14 September, 7:00PM BST, 8:00PM CEST, 9:00PM EEST.
An increasing amount of research has shown that trees and green spaces are cornerstones for healthy urban environments. Green spaces support stress relief and recovery from mental fatigue, contributing substantially to the health and well-being of urban residents. Dr. van den Bosch will outline pathways and mechanisms behind the health effects from urban natural environments as well as discuss present obstacles to policy and practice implementation and suggestions for potential ways forward.
Presented by: (our very own) Dr. Matilda van den Bosch, Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health and the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences.
Where: REGISTER https://nasevents.webex.com/mw3200/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=nasevents&service=6&rnd=0.850538751399084&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnasevents.webex.com%2Fec3200%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b0000000429ed40ca7ac33ffbf79e454978ce06146b84aeab68607635c523b85fef29e081%26siteurl%3Dnasevents%26confViewID%3D69640704623672414%26SourceId%3Dubc%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAAQ0hQmpDQWlDzR5j2hFDpbm7bZQlTWCcRh4NYS1PmXSTQ2%26
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
City of trees.
Bringing trees to the people of Greater Manchester
A seminar with Peter Stringer, Brian Cosgrove, Ben Iles-Smith and Miranda Clarke.
30th Aug at Barcham Trees
9.00am – Registration and tea / coffee refreshments
9.30am – 9.35am – Welcome to the day and ‘My Tree Rocks Challenge’ – Pete Stringer
9.35am – 10.00am – City of Trees a new movement for Greater Manchester – Pete Stringer
10.00am – 10.20am – An evidence based mapping approach to tree planting – Bryan Cosgrove
10.20am – 11.00am – Workshop 1 – Exploring your local Tree Heritage
11.00am – 11.20am – Tea break
11.20am – 11.50am – Green Streets – Turning the streets from grey to green – Pete Stringer
11.50am – 12.30pm – Workshop 2 – Every tree tells a story
12.30pm – 1.30pm – Lunch and opportunity to visit nursery
1.30pm – 2.00pm – What Have Trees Ever Done for us? Demonstration & research – Pete Stringer
2.00pm – 2.40pm – Workshop & Tea Break – Mocktail making, an ice breaker for community engagement
2.40pm – 3.00pm – Of the people by the people for the people – Community Woodland Management – Bryan Cosgrove (includes
Citizen Forester)
3.00pm – 3.20pm – Question and answers to the team
3.20pm – 3.30pm – Summary, winner of ‘My Tree Rocks’ challenge and close
Please see for full details http://www.barchampro.co.uk/sites/default/files/6_city_of_trees_30th_aug.pdf
To register your interest please email natasha@barchamtrees.co.uk
or Click Here
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.