Webinar recording: Urban forestry for every community

Please note: This webinar recording includes English captions only and does not contain English audio.

Urban forests are critical for a resilient, healthy and equitable community. Communities of all sizes can be the champions of change in urban forestry. Whether you are starting from scratch or reshaping existing plans, it is critical to learn what a robust urban forest management program entails and how this may vary depending on community size. 

Learn from a panel of experts in environment, forest and climate energy as they discuss what makes a robust urban forest management program and how to get started. From policies to protect existing trees to strategies for planting and growing new trees in areas that need them most, this webinar will provide practical insights on how small and large municipalities are advancing their urban forest priorities.

Speakers:  

• Lauren Clark, Climate and Energy Program Manager, Town of Mahone Bay
• Simon Wilmot, Forest and Environmental Officer, City of Charlottetown
• Alexandre Fichon, Analyste en environnement, Ville de Longueuil

This webinar is well suited for:

• Municipal elected officials
• Urban forestry practitioners  
• Parks and recreation staff
• Planners
• Asset management staff
• Climate change / sustainability staff 

This webinar was created in partnership by Tree Canada and FCM’s Green Municipal Fund for the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, which is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada.