SAT-B07: City of Trees: Protecting the Urban Forest Through Changing Climates

Saturday, November 12, 2022

2:00pm – 3:15pm PT

Location: Moscone Center, Room 203-204

1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AICP, ISA, 1 GBCI SITES AP, FL, NY/HSW

Lead Speaker(s)

Jeremy Klemic, ASLA

Associate Principal
SWA Group
Los Angeles, California

Speaker(s)

Natalie S. van Doorn

Research Urban Ecologist, PhD
US Forest Service
Albany, California
Carla Short

Interim Director of San Francisco Public Works
San Francisco Public Works
San Francisco, California

Numerous environmental stressors impact the longevity of urban forests. Panelists expand on the value of canopy coverage, with topics including heat island reduction, storm water treatment, tree species selection, wildlife habitat, and human comfort. Learn from case studies and collaborations of successful planning, maintaining, and replenishing of urban forests.

Learning Outcomes:

Gain knowledge regarding the inherent values of the urban forest for utilization in design practice, community education, policy promotion and client coordination.
Provision of metrics supporting urban forest management practices, current information regarding climate ready goals and updated best management forestry practices.
Understanding of the elements required to prepare and draft a successful Urban Forest Management Plan; including design intent, community engagement, civic involvement and potential funding sources.
Comprehensive steps for implementation of a successful Urban Forest Management Plan, and continued planning for maintenance of an urban forest.