ST. LAWRENCE EASTERN LAKE ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
Numerous studies have demonstrated that trees benefit the environment, human health and wellness, and the social, economic, and aesthetic aspects of our communities. Overall, there are an estimated 5.5 billion trees (39.4% tree cover) in urban communities nationally. Each of these communities having many components that must be considered to maintain their urban forests.
Our Urban Forest Sustainability Initiative guide is designed to help our communities sustain their urban forests by encouraging the following strategies: increased tree species diversity, planting climate-adaptable trees, implementing proper pest management, planting the right trees in the right places, and considering native trees when increasing diversity in your urban forests. Taking these steps enhances the resiliency of our urban forests against invasive pests and climate change.
The following municipalities participated in the Urban Forest Sustainability Initiative.
Urban forests provide immense beauty for our cities and many benefits for people and nature. Invasive tree pests and climate change threaten the health of our urban forests.
This webinar focuses on a step by step approach that municipal leaders can take to make their urban forests more sustainable in the wake of invasive pests and climate change. An overview of the SLELO PRISM Urban Forest Sustainability Initiative and available resources are provided.
Presenters:
Robert Smith- SLELO PRISM
Megan Pistolese- SLELO PRISM
Program Director Brittney Rogers brittney.rogers@tnc.org
Education, Outreach, & Communications Coordinator Megan Pistolese-Shaw megan.pistolese@tnc.org
Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator Robert Smith robert.l.smith@tnc.org
Aquatic Restoration & Resiliency Coordinator
Adrien Owens Adrien.Owens@tnc.org
Conservation & GIS Analyst Carolyn Koestner carolyn.koestner@tnc.org
During this time the best way to contact our team is via email.
