News from the AllianceAuthor: O’Herrin, K., Bassett, C., Day, S., Ries, P. D., & Wiseman, P. E. Date: 02 May 2023 Background: Urban forestry is an emerging profession, yet its professional identity is not clearly defined nor does it have the full complement of support mechanisms commonly expected or needed by professionals. As a result, …
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PublicationUnderlying Mechanisms of Urban Green Areas’ Influence on Residents’ Health – A Case Study from Belgrade, Serbia
Publication from the AllianceAuthor: Isidora Simović, Jelena Tomićević Dubljević, Oliver Tošković, Maja Vujčić Trkulja and Ivana ŽivojinovićYear of publication: 2023 The positive impacts of urban forests on residents’ health are widely acknowledged. However, the methods used to quantify and demonstrate this relation are still a focus of research. The aim of the paper is to examine the …
EventsGrand Opening of EFI’s Biocities Facility
Events from the AllianceOrganizer: European Forest InstituteWhere: Rome. ItalyDate: 20 April 2023 EFI has opened a new facility in Rome on Biocities: a new vision to rethink our urban environment with the transformative power of trees, forests and wood. EFI will address this topic in partnership with other networks, disciplines and actors willing to place …
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PublicationUrbanites’ perceptions of green spaces and their roles in effective management: a survey-based study from Delhi, India
Publication from the AllianceAuthor: Anand, Prodyut BhattacharyaYear of publication: 2020 In recent decades, Indian cities have experienced massive restructuring, expansion, and redevelopment due to economic, social, and infrastructural changes. Urbanites commonly aspire for a livable city with more trees and green spaces to mitigate the pollution and extreme stress faced in their daily lives. However, …
EventsISAO 2023 Educational Conference & Trade Show
Events from the AllianceOrganizer: ISA OntarioWhere: London, OntarioDate: 22 February 2023 The Education Committee is delighted to invite you to ISA Ontario’s Annual Educational Conference & Trade Show. The eagerly anticipated 2023 event aims to explore the inner workings of trees and the impact they have on the world around them. By dissecting the internal …
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Updates from the alliancePlant for the Future: Climate Change and Tree Selection
News from the AllianceAuthor: Alex HancockDate: 25 January 2023 As urban forestry experts, we must do our best to ensure the species we recommend for planting today can live long, healthy lives in the harsh conditions of the urban environment, even as the climate changes. Tree species are recommended for a variety of reasons, such …
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PublicationUrban Forests and Green Areas as Nature-Based Solutions for Brownfield Redevelopment: A Case Study from Brescia Municipal Area (Italy)
Publication from the AllianceAuthor: Masiero, M., Biasin, A., Amato, G., Malaggi, F., Pettenella, D., Nastasio, P., Anelli, S.Year of publication: 2022 Urban areas are experiencing major changes and facing significant sustainability challenges. Many cities are undergoing a transition towards a post-industrial phase and need to consider the regeneration of brownfield sites. Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) are …
PublicationA New Index to Assess the Air Quality Impact of Urban Tree Plantation
Publication from the AllianceAuthor: Savita Datta, Anita Sharma,Vidit Parkar, Haseeb Hakkim, Ashish Kumar, Astha Chauhan, Shubham Singh Tomar, Baerbel SinhaYear of publication: 2021 At present, urban planners select tree species for urban plantation based on the size, aerodynamic properties, the aesthetic value of trees and the tree’s air pollution tolerance and rank choices based on …
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EventsIncreasing Urban Forest Resiliency In a Changing World – Tree Diversity 4 Conference
Events from the AllianceOrganizer: University of Florida et al.Where: St Petersburg, FloridaDate: 02 – 03 August 2022 The Urban Tree Diversity Conference series works to bring the world’s leading researchers and real-world experts together to discuss how science, practice, policy, and community engagement can be used to expand the palette of trees grown and planted …
EventsEuropean Forum on Urban Forestry 2022
Events from the AllianceOrganizer: European Forum on Urban ForestryWhere: Belgrade (Serbia)Date: 17 – 21 May 2022 The City of Belgrade is pleased to announce the 24th European Forum on Urban Forestry (EFUF). The Forum will be held from 17-21 May 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. The Forum theme is adaptive measures in urban forests. EFUF 2022 …