[CANUFNET] Urban Tree Species Selection

[Jeremy Gye]

Hi Stephen,
Here in Victoria, British Columbia, I am aware of some post-graduate
research being done on this topic by a Parks Department staff member--Mike
Leskiew (sp?)--of the City of Langford with supervision from Dr. Richard
Hebda, a reknowned botanist and climate change expert.  The research focuses
on selection of tree species from the perspective of anticipated climate
change influences.

I think you have posted a valuable query for the rest of us and look forward
to the network's responses.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Gye
Consultant in Urban Forestry and Arboriculture

-----Original Message-----
From: canufnet-bounces at list.web.net [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net]
On Behalf Of Stephen Cushing
Sent: December-01-08 4:44 PM
To: Canadian Urban Forest Network
Subject: [CANUFNET] Urban Tree Species Selection

Hello everyone, 

I am doing research on urban tree species selection, based on environmental
stresses.   I am trying to find examples of municipalities or organizations
that have developed, use selection criteria, or follow a defined process in
selecting urban trees. Other than providing lists of trees to choose from,
most municipal websites and documents do not outline how urban foresters are
selecting the trees they do. 

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. 

Cheers,
Stephen Cushing
MLA Candidate 2009.