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Fostering Urban Forestry Knowledge Exchange

Learning Together

As a key player in advancing the field of urban forestry in Canada, Tree Canada leads initiatives that facilitate the exchange of important information. Through webinars, knowledge-sharing, and engaging discussions, Tree Canada is on a mission to create a collaborative space where experts, professionals, and enthusiasts can come together to share insights, innovations, and best practices in urban forestry.

By bridging gaps in knowledge and promoting a culture of continuous learning, Tree Canada not only contributes to the sustainable development of urban green spaces but also strengthens the collective expertise needed to address the challenges and opportunities in Canada’s urban forestry landscape.

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Recent Webinar

Equity and Urban Forests in Canada

In November 2023, Tree Canada presented an E-Lecture series, as part of the Canadian Institute of Forestry’s National E-Lecture Program, titled “Equity and Urban Forests in Canada.” Curated by Dr. Adrina C. Bardekjian, Tree Canada’s Director of Research and Engagement, this webinar series brought together experts to delve into critical issues surrounding equity within the realm of urban forestry.

We invite you to watch these recorded sessions and gain a deeper understanding of this evolving topic:

Dr. Lorien Nesbitt, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia
Green gentrification in Canada: A practice-oriented perspective

Dr. Rachel Buxton, Carleton University
An Action-Oriented Research Agenda for Equitable and Meaningful Nature-Based Solutions in Cities

Amory Ngan, City of Mississauga
Advancing Equity in Urban Forestry: Opportunities and Challenges

Martha Barwinsky, City of Winnipeg
Equity: Considerations in Urban Forest Management – A Winnipeg Perspective

Download The E-lecture Poster (PDF)

CUFN Activities

Finding and Training Urban Forest Staff in 2023

Nadia Chan Manager, City of Surrey
Challenges and Opportunities in Hiring Urban Forestry Professionals

Tom Mikel, Fleming College
Preparing the Next Generation of Urban Forest Practitioners: Challenges and Opportunities from a Post Secondary School Perspective

 

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Urban Forestry and Climate Change

Erin Gorby, City of Coquitlam
Climate Change Impacts to Urban Forestry Operations

Stephanie McNeely and Shelley Lambert, Forêt Capitale Forest
Forêt Capitale Forest: Urban Afforestation with a Plan

Martha Copestake, RPF, City of Ottawa
Urban Forest Management Planning in Ottawa

Alex Satel, MFC, Urban Forest Innovations Inc.
A Practical Approach to Urban Forest Planning

Peter Duinker, PhD, Dalhousie University
Strategic Thinking for Urban Forest Policy, Planning, and Programming

 

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Novel Technologies and Considerations in Municipal Urban Forest Management and Planning

Christian Messier, Ing. For., Université du Québec à Montréal and Université du Québec en Outaouais
An Overview of Some Novel Nature-based Tools to Better Manage Green Spaces in Urban and Peri-urban Areas

Nadia Chan, City of Surrey
Mapping Trees on Private Property: How GIS is Helping to Keep Cities Green

David Foster, PhD Candidate, Dalhousie University
Managing Spatially: Rapid Urban Forest Inventory and Forest Characterization with High-accuracy GNSS

 

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Research in Urban Forestry in Canada

Peter Duinker, PhD, Dalhousie University & Crispin Wood, MSFM, Halifax Regional Municipality
Applied Urban-Forest Research through a University-Municipality Partnership: The Case of Dalhousie University and Halifax Regional Municipality

Tahia Devisscher, PhD, & Lorien Nesbitt, PhD, University of British Columbia
Exploring Social Dimensions of Urban Forestry in the 21st Century

Jacques Larouche, ing.f., M.Sc., Natural Resources Canada
Urban Forestry Research Needs Identified by Canadian Municipalities

 

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