URBAN FOREST RETHINK: AN ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM APPROACH

NJ Shade Tree Federation 97th Annual Conference- October 2022: Synopsis: “Urban Forest Rethink: An Ecological System Approach” will present an overview of current problems and potential solutions in the urban forestry system and initiate a dialogue on utilizing urban forestry to make communities more livable under climate change. Discussion will include potential solutions to the ubiquitous problems of roots, wires, public perception, and private property. Lastly, a framework will be presented for assembling solutions that address systematic problems currently impeding urban forest functionality.