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
by Rik De Vreese | Jun 20, 2017 | Events
The National Tree Officers Conference is a unique gathering for professionals interested in all areas of local authority arboricultural work. This conference is crucial to tree, woodland and planning officers; provides a significant platform for future collaborations and partnerships; and offers latest research. It will demonstrate the best practice and innovation from arboricultural and urban forestry experts.
This year’s conference will focus on a range of influential topics from leading arboricultural and urban forestry professionals:
- Planning Best Practice & Innovation
- In-House or Out-Sourced
- Innovation and Research
- i-Tree Projects
This event is being organised by the London Tree Officers Association (LTOA), the Municipal Tree Officers Association (MTOA) and, the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF).
More information and registration: http://www.charteredforesters.org/event/tree-officers-conference-2017/
Last year’s delegates demonstrate, in the below quotes, the benefits and value of attending the only UK nationally dedicated Tree Officers conference.
“The National Tree Officers Conference was a fantastic event. It was brilliant to hear how much great work is being done by tree officers all over the country and to have the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with colleagues. I’m looking forward to the next one.” John Parker, Transport for London & Chair of the London Tree Officers Association (LTOA)
“A comprehensive day that linked many of the burning issues tree officers deal with daily. Excellent value!” Jim Smith MICFor, National Urban Forestry Advisor, Forestry Commission England
“A fully interactive and engaging day, excellent turn out and thought provoking day. “Matt Seabrook, Chair, Municipal Tree Officer’s Association (MTOA)
“It was a great atmosphere at the conference, bringing together Tree officers from across the country to discuss best practice in arboriculture.” Al Smith MICFor, Arboricultural Manager, London Borough of Camden
“Great to hear Tree Officers sharing innovative approaches and ideas, and responding to the challenges they face.” Craig Harrison FICFor, London Manager, Forestry Commission
“The National Tree Officer Conference 2016 promoted idea exchange and an unparalleled opportunity for tree, woodland and planning officers to showcase their excellent work, managing local authority trees and woodlands for the benefits of the communities they serve. A key part of the event is having the ability to talk and share experiences with your peers.” Andy Lederer, Development Director, Institute of Chartered Foresters
by Rik De Vreese | Jun 19, 2017 | Events
The GREEN SURGE project invites you to an online conversation with two leading researchers in the field of urban green infrastructure, Prof. Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk van den Bosch and Prof. Dr. Stephan Pauleit who will share observations on the current academic discourse on green infrastructure in Northern America and Europe.
The webinar is the first of a series of GREEN SURGE webinars reflecting on cities’ and researchers’ views on urban green infrastructure. The theme and the webinars will be leading up to the GREEN SURGE final conference in September.
More information and registration
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by Naomi Zürcher | Jun 5, 2017 | Events
Dear Colleagues
There are several upcoming webinars that offer excellent Urban Forestry-related discussions:
Title: Citizen Science and Open Data in Urban Forestry – Opportunities and Challenges.
Date & Time: Wednesday, 14th June; 7:00PM BST, 8:00PM CEST, 9:00PM EEST.
Citizen Science and open data are currently being used by Urban Forest managers to engage the public and stakeholders. There is concern about the need for data coordination, quality control, resource commitment, etc. This USDA Forest Service offered webinar will present findings from a study of volunteer urban tree inventory data quality as well as other Citizen Science projects.
Please register using the following link:
https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/ucf/
Title: Diversity Now!! – Increasing Resilience of Urban Forests by Expanding Species Diversity.
Date & Time: Tuesday, 20 June; 5:00PM BST, 6:00PM CEST, 7:00PM EEST.
This Penn State Extension webinar will discuss the potential for increasing UF resilience by expanding species diversity. Subjects such as assisted migration, phenotypic plasticity, monotypic species, urban microclimates and hardy cultivars will be discussed in the context of a changing climate and increased threats from pathogens.
Please register as a guest, 15 minutes before webinar starts, using the following link:
https://meeting.psu.edu/pacommunityforestry
Title: Soil Profile Rebuilding – Rehabilitating Compacted Soils.
Date & Time: Wednesday, 21 June; 7:00PM BST. 8:00PM CEST, 9:00PM EEST.
This upcoming webinar from the Tree Fund Webinar Series will explore recent research projects evaluating a soil rehabilitation technique known as Soil Profile Rebuilding – a technique which can be used to remediate soils on site. Dr. Susan Day will present an overview of this technique which is also available in the form of a written specification to allow for easy adoption.
Please pre-register using the following link:
http://www.treefund.org/webinars
by Naomi Zürcher | May 19, 2017 | Events
Join Dr. David Nowak, USDA Forest Service Researcher and i-Tree Project leader, in this one-hour, interactive session discussing the importance and value of the science that is powering i-Tree. This Informational Web Workshop will look at upcoming developments and science-based future features that the i-Tree suite will offer to users.
Date: Wednesday, 24th May 2017
Time: 6:00 PM GBT, 7:00 PM for the rest of Europe
Pre-registration is required. Please use the following link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-tree-online-workshop-state-of-the-science-tickets-34662723138
by Naomi Zürcher | May 1, 2017 | Events
The University of Massachusetts Amherst, Department of Environmental Conservation, will present its next monthly UF webinar, entitled: “Selecting Tough Trees for Tough Urban Sites” on Thursday, May 4th at 5:00 PM, British Daylight Time and 6:00 PM for the rest of Europe. Additional information as well as registration procedures can be found at the following link:
http://www.urbanforestrytoday.org
