Recorded Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Urban foresters who manage our community green spaces are responding to the public’s demand for this essential infrastructure, especially as these areas face increased pressure from climate change and population growth. Recently, Vancouver’s iconic Stanley Park made headlines due to plans to remove trees killed by looper moths from the forest. Additionally, water scarcity and extreme heat are adding new challenges to urban landscape management. What insights can urban foresters provide about this valuable community resource, along with current and emerging best practices in the field? How do residents influence decisions regarding the living infrastructure in their neighborhoods? Watch this webcast to hear from an engaging panel of experts as they address these questions and more.
Moderator
Dr. Richard Hamelin
Professor and Department Head,
Forest Conservation Sciences,
Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia
Speakers
Bruce Blackwell
BSF’84 and MSF’89, RPF, R.P. Bio.
Principal of B.A. Blackwell & Associates Ltd.
Joe McLeod
BSF’01 — ISA Certified Arborist
Associate Director, Urban Forestry / Specialty Parks at City of Vancouver