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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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, …
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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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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
Publication from the AllianceAuthor: Dennis Roitsch, Colm O’Driscoll, Rik De Vreese, Tahia Devisscher, Matilda van den Bosch, Cecilia FraccaroliYear of publication: 2021 The market outlook for Urban green care (UGC), produced by Green4C, was designed to provide market figures and business models primarily associated with the thematic sector UGC. The data for this study was …
