How Much Space Does My Street Tree Need?
Thursday, March 18th @ 10am-11am
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Session Description:
Each year local governments spend millions of dollars repairing sidewalks and curbs damaged by trees. Scientists use field measurements to predict the size of trunk flare diameters and to create updated planting width recommendations for trees near hardscape. In this presentation, you will learn about this research and how to use updated recommendations to reduce conflict between trees and ground-level infrastructure.
Speaker:
Deborah Hilbert, University of Florida Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
Thursday, March 18th @ 10am-11am
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Session Description:
Each year local governments spend millions of dollars repairing sidewalks and curbs damaged by trees. Scientists use field measurements to predict the size of trunk flare diameters and to create updated planting width recommendations for trees near hardscape. In this presentation, you will learn about this research and how to use updated recommendations to reduce conflict between trees and ground-level infrastructure.
Speaker:
Deborah Hilbert, University of Florida Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
Cornucopia in the City: Growing Urban Agriculture with Trees
Thursday, February 18th @ 10am-11am
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Session Description:
Growing food in urban and peri-urban areas can be an important component in our nation’s agricultural production portfolio. Urban agriculture can provide a local source of fresh healthy food, create jobs, promote physical activity, increase community connections, create biologically diverse habitats, and enhance resiliency. Accomplishing these interrelated goals can be enhanced by incorporating trees and shrubs into the fabric of urban and peri-urban agriculture.
Speaker:
Gary Bentrup
Research Landscape Architect
Forest Service
USDA National Agroforestry Center
Thursday, February 18th @ 10am-11am
[VIEW A RECORDING OF THIS SESSION HERE]
Session Description:
Growing food in urban and peri-urban areas can be an important component in our nation’s agricultural production portfolio. Urban agriculture can provide a local source of fresh healthy food, create jobs, promote physical activity, increase community connections, create biologically diverse habitats, and enhance resiliency. Accomplishing these interrelated goals can be enhanced by incorporating trees and shrubs into the fabric of urban and peri-urban agriculture.
Speaker:
Gary Bentrup
Research Landscape Architect
Forest Service
USDA National Agroforestry Center