CUFC 2024 in Winnipeg
DATE: October 15 to 18, 2024
CONFERENCE THEME: Trees for All: Equity in Canada’s Urban Forests.
Heightened recognition of trees’ economic, environmental, social, and health benefits has illuminated the importance of equity in Canada’s urban forests. The topic of equity in urban forests is multi-faceted. It includes ecological and social considerations influencing governance, planning, management, and community partnerships designed to improve equitable access to resources, knowledge, services and opportunities.
Long-term strategic urban forest planning and management priorities are increasingly informed through public engagement and a diversity, inclusivity and equity lens. The conference theme of equity will guide discussions to support the planning and management of urban forests to ensure the benefits that trees provide are sustainable and accessible for all.