Urban forests are collections of trees in cities, towns, and suburbs, and the characteristics of these sylvan landscapes form over decades to centuries. Lara’s presentation will explore how Philadelphia’s urban forest got its current patterns of tree canopy cover and species composition, including the legacies of tree and park advocates, post-industrial population loss and associated disinvestment and mis-investment, as well as the enduring influence of city foresters, real estate developers, and the nursery trade. As we look to the future with ambitious management goals around canopy increases and species diversification, what lessons can we learn from the historical legacies in our inherited landscapes?
Speaker: Lara Roman
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Urban forests are collections of trees in cities, towns, and suburbs, and the characteristics of these sylvan landscapes form over decades to centuries. Lara’s presentation will explore how Philadelphia’s urban forest got its current patterns of tree canopy cover and species composition, including the legacies of tree and park advocates, post-industrial population loss and associated disinvestment and mis-investment, as well as the enduring influence of city foresters, real estate developers, and the nursery trade. As we look to the future with ambitious management goals around canopy increases and species diversification, what lessons can we learn from the historical legacies in our inherited landscapes?