by Naomi Zürcher | May 16, 2018 | Articles
We have seen an exponential increase in the research and resulting documentation of the Ecosystem Services benefits our urban trees can provide with a resulting increased interest in quantifying those benefits and in expanding the Urban Forest resource.
In order to establish a basis for quantifying and /or expanding, we have tended to look at canopy cover as a way to determine the Urban Forest’s extent. That 2-dimensional measurement of the resource only provides a small sampling of essential data and the criteria necessary to adequately manage the Urban Forest resource.
We have selected as an example of a criteria-based approach, a Strategic Management Planning scenario adopted by Canada, first through a national Canadian Urban Forest Strategy, initiated in 2006, followed by a sampling from communities across the breadth and depth of Canada that have adopted the national call to action and created their own community-oriented versions of Urban Forest Strategic Management Plans.
Examples of Urban Forest Management / Strategic Plans
http://www.cufn.ca/canadian-urban-forest-strategy
http://www.oakville.ca/assets/general%20-%20residents/2008UFSMP.pdf
https://www1.toronto.ca/City%20Of%20Toronto/Parks%20Forestry%20&%20Recreation/Urban%20Forestry/Files/pdf/B/backgroundfile-55258.pdf
http://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/documents.ottawa.ca/files/documents/ufmp_pres_en.pdf
by Naomi Zürcher | May 2, 2018 | EFUF2018
Dear EFUF Colleagues:
Applications for the European Young Urban Forester of the Year Award are currently being accepted through 11 May 2018. This award, presented annually at the European Forum on Urban Forestry, recognizes excellence by a young person in either an Urban Forestry-related practice and / or Urban Forest research.
Eligibility and conditions for participation as well as award information and the downloadable form can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.efuf2018.com/european-young-urban-forester-award.
Looking forward to seeing you in Helsinki.
The EFUF 2018 Organizing Team
by Rik De Vreese | Apr 29, 2018 | EFUF2018
“Increasing cities, decreasing green areas – challenge to urban green professionals: Urban green planning, management and participation with residents”
Dear EFUF fellows,
EFUF2018 is about to be kicked-off in Helsinki. We are very keen that our Finnish colleagues have organised this year’s forum as Helsinki has always been a frontrunner city in the urban forestry scene. You can find the updated programme on https://www.efuf2018.com/scientific-program.
There are also still tickets available for the gala dinner (boat cruise) and the post-conference excursion on Saturday 19 May.
The organisers will close all registrations on 2 May 2018. Enrol now and ensure your seat at EFUF2018.
This is your last chance to register yourself.
by Naomi Zürcher | Apr 6, 2018 | EFUF2018
“Increasing cities, decreasing green areas – challenge to urban green professionals:
Urban green planning, management and participation with residents”
Dear EFUF Colleagues:
If you have yet to avail yourselves of attendance at this year’s exciting EFUF Forum, hosted by Helsinki / Vantaa, registration will remain open until the 30th of April and is available here: https://www.efuf2018.com/registration-abstract-submission
In addition to an exciting Program, we hope you’ll also join colleagues who have registered for the gala dinner – boat ride as well as the Saturday excursion. Tickets are still available. All program information can be found by following this link: https://www.efuf2018.com/scientific-program
EFUF 2018 is a great opportunity to learn about new and cutting-edge research, hear from inspired practitioners on how to improve urban forest management, experience Helsinki’s urban forest and meet and greet urban forestry colleagues you may have not seen since last year’s Forum.
Looking forward to seeing all of you in Helsinki.
The EFUF 2018 Organizing Committee
by Naomi Zürcher | Apr 1, 2018 | EFUF2018
Dear EFUF Colleagues:
Applications for the European Young Urban Forester of the Year Award are currently being accepted through 11 May 2018. This award, presented annually at the European Forum on Urban Forestry, recognizes excellence by a young person in either an Urban Forestry-related practice and / or Urban Forest research.
Eligibility and conditions for participation as well as award information and the downloadable form can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.efuf2018.com/european-young-urban-forester-award.
Looking forward to seeing you in Helsinki.
The EFUF 2018 Organizing Team
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by Naomi Zürcher | Mar 24, 2018 | Events
March I-Tree UF Webinar
Title: i-Tree Instructional Workshop – Using Your i-Tree Benefits to Implement Change
Date & Time: Thursday, 29 March, 6:00PM BST, 7:00PM CEST, 8:00PM EEST.
Join the i-Tree Development Team and Partners for this informative workshop which will look at some of the ways municipalities working with i-Tree are incorporating i-Tree project outputs into their sustainability planning to increase Ecosystem Services benefits.
Presenter: USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station
Where: PRE-REGISTRATION is required for this session in order to provide the most streamlined user experience. Please visit: https://goo.gl/9LvNjw
by Naomi Zürcher | Mar 20, 2018 | EFUF2018
“Increasing cities, decreasing green areas – challenge to urban green professionals:
Urban green planning, management and participation with residents”
Dear EFUF Colleagues:
If you are planning on attending EFUF 2018 Helsinki but have not yet gotten around to registering, we have some very good news for you.
Early Bird Registration fees will continue to apply through Monday, 26 March. All of us in Helsinki and Vantaa are hoping you will join us by following this link to the EFUF 2018 registration page.
https://www.efuf2018.com/registration-abstract-submission
See you on 15 May in Helsinki
The EFUF 2018 Organizing Committee
by Naomi Zürcher | Mar 12, 2018 | EFUF2018
“Increasing cities, decreasing green areas – challenge to urban green professionals:
Urban green planning, management and participation with residents”
DEAR EFUF COLLEAGUES:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR EFUF 2018 HELSINKI WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY, 19 MARCH – JUST ONE WEEK FROM TODAY.
We have a wonderful Forum planned for you in beautiful Helsinki / Vantaa which can only be enjoyed if you register by following this link:
https://www.efuf2018.com/registration-abstract-submission
Hope to see all of you in Helsinki on the 15th of May.
Best regards
EFUF 2018 Organizing Committee
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by Naomi Zürcher | Mar 10, 2018 | Events
March 2018 Urban Forestry Webinars
Title: Nature and Health in Communities: A Review of Best Available Science
Date & Time: Wednesday, 14 March, 6:00PM BST, 7:00PM CEST, 8:00PM EEST.
This webinar, part of the series, Understanding Urban and Community Forests: An Extension Webinar Series, offers a discussion on the research on nature experiences and their public health outcomes and how that research can be used to influence Urban Forest policy and planning. Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Wolf., Research Social Scientist, College of the Environment, University of Washington, and Research Associate with USDA Forest Service Pacific NW Research Station program about Human Dimensions of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening
Where: Visit http://www.conservationwebinars.net/webinars/nature-and-health-in-communities-a-review-of-best-available-science 15 minutes prior to start time. At that time, a “JOIN” button will be available on the webinar’s detail page to allow you to register for and view the webinar.
Title: The Green Heart Project: Studying the impact of trees and green space on cardiovascular health
Date & Time: Wednesday, 14 March, 6:00PM BST, 7:00PM CEST, 8:00PM EEST.
Louisville Kentucky’s urban laboratory is embarking on a study of how environmental differences within the city’s neighborhoods give rise to health disparities, and how local social networks and personal environments created by lifestyle choices affect individual health and well-being. This study will specifically examine the impact that urban forests and green spaces have on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. While previous studies have shown that exposure to air pollutants, like those found in urban areas, increases CVD risk and mortality, the impact of the urban forest and overall green spaces on CVD has not been directly assessed. This presentation will discuss the pragmatic, interventional trial known as The Green Heart Project, designed to test the hypothesis that exposure to neighborhood greenery diminishes CVD risk by decreasing the levels of local air pollution.
Presenters: Ray Yeager, University of Louisville; Chris Chandler, The Nature Conservancy
Where: Visit https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/ucf/ 15 minutes prior to start time. Enter the webinar as a guest by typing your name in the name box and click the “Enter Room” button.
Title: Real Facts About Climate Change & Urban Trees: How Should We Prepare
Date & Time: Thursday 15 March, 5:00PM BST, 6:00PM CEST, 7:00PM EEST.
Climate change is already impacting our ability to manage our urban forests. Join Richard Cowles for a discussion on management practices that may be employed to help ensure a sustainable urban tree canopy cover.
Presenter: Richard Cowles, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Valley Laboratory
Where: Visit www.joinwebinar.com 15 minutes prior to start time and enter the ID code: 206-666-939
by Naomi Zürcher | Mar 8, 2018 | EFUF2018
“Increasing cities, decreasing green areas – challenge to urban green professionals:
Urban green planning, management and participation with residents”
Dear EFUF Colleagues:
The clock, was running so fast, we felt we had to slow it down. We are happy to announce that
the deadline for EFUF 2018 abstract submission has been extended until Tuesday, the 3rd of April.
If you are considering making a presentation, you can find abstract submission information via the following link:
https://www.efuf2018.com/registration-abstract-submission
Abstracts can be submitted here:
https://ilmo.contio.fi/nexttravelabstract/abstract.aspx
We have planned a very exciting Forum in Helsinki / Vantaa and we are looking forward to welcoming you to our Urban Forest. Please find information about the program here:
https://www.efuf2018.com/scientific-program
and registration for EFUF 2018 can be completed here:
https://ilmo.contio.fi/nexttravel/main.aspx?id=113
Hope to see all of you in Helsinki on the 15th of May.
Best regards
EFUF 2018 Organizing Committee
