With David Schmitt. Urban forests are forests for people. They are dynamic green infrastructure that provides cities with environmental, economic and social benefits. Kitchener’s Strategic Plan (2015-2018) laid the groundwork to develop a sustainable urban forest program, including creating a long-term urban forest strategy for the private and public urban forest. This talk introduces Kitchener’s urban forest through discussion about the city’s tree canopy, street & park trees, natural areas, and the issues and challenges facing the urban forest, and how citizens can help.
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