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

Greening Cities Together: Insights From Allied Professions on Shaping Urban Forest Futures

In May 2025, Tree Canada presented an E-Lecture series, as part of the Canadian Institute of Forestry’s National E-Lecture Program, titled “Greening Cities Together: Insights From Allied Professions on Shaping Urban Forest Futures”. Curated by Tree Canada’s Research and Engagement team, this webinar brought together allied professionals (planners, engineers, landscape architects) to discuss interdisciplinary approaches to urban forestry that highlight the vast expertise needed to successfully manage urban trees and greening.

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

Green Infrastructure With Intention-Coordinated Design for Trees in the Urban Environment

Nick Mead-Fox, Senior Engineer, Green Infrastructure Implementation (GII) Branch, City of Vancouver and Reg Eddy, Urban Forestry Planner, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, City of Vancouver

Urban Green Infrastructure to Improve Microclimate, Air Quality and Walkability

Dr. Ursula Eicker, Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC), Concordia University

How Montreal Faces Climate Change by Implementing Tree Planting and Greening Solutions

Guy Trudel, Registered Architect MOAQ, Project Urban Designer, City of Montreal