[CANUFNET] News from IUFRO Urban Forestry

[Adrina Bardekjian]

Dear all,

For your interest, I’m forwarding IUFRO’s Urban Forestry Update which houses a collection of recent conference proceedings in urban forestry.

Best,

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Adrina Bardekjian, MFC, PhD
Program Manager, Urban Forestry | Gestionnaire des programmes en foresterie urbaine
Tree Canada/Arbres Canada
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IUFRO Urban Forestry Update, July 28, 2015
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CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
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[http://img-ak.verticalresponse.com/media/d/3/6/d364414868/0681b10216/93fc026c52/library/IFLA_52nd_LOGO_rect_70%204.jpg]Proceedings: History of the Future
The Proceedings of the 52nd World Congress of the International Federation of Landscape Architects “History of the Future” (10-12 June 2015, St. Petersburg, Russia) which comprise selected peer-reviewed abstracts in English and Russian and full peer-reviewed papers is now available via the web -

Please visit https://ru.scribd.com/doc/270375967/52nd-IFLA-Word-Congress-2015-Proceedings <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UrbanNaturalResource/0681b10216/c3fb7cd14f/3500096788>

This Congress had a tremendous success and attracted 1257 participants from 74 countries.

It is also possible to find this link on the 52 IFLA Congress webpage http://ifla2015.com/en/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UrbanNaturalResource/0681b10216/c3fb7cd14f/ddee6644e9> The Proceedings are free to view and download.

The Editors of the Proceedings were: Maria Ignatieva, Nigel Thorne, Elena Golosova, Per Berg, Per Hedfors, Tuula Eriksson and Diane Menzies. Ulla Berglund, Per Berg (together with M.Ignatieva, M.Granvik, P.Hedfors and D. Bergquist), Fredrik Eriksson (together with T. Eriksson and M.Ignatieva) and Erik Skärbäck and Petra Thorpet.
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[http://img-ak.verticalresponse.com/media/d/3/6/d364414868/0681b10216/08fb01e283/library/trees%20and%20built%20environment%20logo.jpg]Proceedings: A Milestone for Research on Urban Trees and Green Infrastructure
Proceedings from the 2014 Trees People and the Built Environment II (TPBEII) Conference, the international urban tree research event, have been published, marking a milestone in the development of our urban forests and green infrastructure. Some of the key themes covered in the publication include the environmental, economic and social benefits of urban trees and woodland, featuring research and case studies from around the world.

The TPBEII publication contains papers from leading international academics in the fields of urban forestry, greenspace design and sustainability. These include Prof Roland Ennos, Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Hull, Prof Herbert Girardet, Co-Founder of The World Future Council, and Dr. Kathleen Wolf, Research Social Scientist, University of Washington.

A sample of the topics covered in this publication are:

Creating Regenerative Cities (H Girardet)
Million Trees Los Angeles: Carbon Dioxide Sink or Source? (E G McPherson, A Kendall and S Albers)
Planting ‘Post-Conflict’ Landscapes: Urban Trees in Peacebuilding and Reconstruction (L D Shimada and M Johnston)
Invest From the Ground Up! The Benefits and Economics of City Trees and Greening (K L Wolf)
How Useful are Urban Trees? The Lessons of the Manchester Research Project (R Ennos, D Armson and M A Rahman)

Hosted by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) on behalf of the Conference Steering Group of over 20 partner organizations, TPBEII was a two-day urban trees event that took place 2-3 April 2014, at the University of Birmingham. The event attracted over 400 delegates, providing a forum for collaboration between the wide range of different sectors involved with greenspace design, construction and management.

The TPBEII proceedings have been published by the conference host, ICF. Visit http://www.charteredforesters.org/tpbeii-proceedings/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UrbanNaturalResource/0681b10216/c3fb7cd14f/c76cae30b5> to download a copy, or www.lulu.com<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UrbanNaturalResource/0681b10216/c3fb7cd14f/56777ec7d6>, where printed copies can be purchased.

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[http://img-ak.verticalresponse.com/media/d/3/6/d364414868/0681b10216/5a7e28e8db/library/gren%20surge.gif]Green Surge - Green Infrastructure and Urban Biodiversity for Sustainable Urban Development and the Green Economy
Green Infrastructure Planning and Governance in Europe

The GREEN SURGE project is a collaborative project between 24 partners in 11 countries. It is funded by the European Commission Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). Within the first project year of GREEN SURGE we studied the planning and governance of urban green space in Europe. In 2014, researchers collected data and interviewed city officials in 20 European cities and drafted a city portrait for each of these cities.


To view the complete report on the fiest 20 cities that have been studied, please Click Here<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UrbanNaturalResource/0681b10216/c3fb7cd14f/6fd840018b/newsletter=1&newsletter_id=3957&sid=f1d0a66744abe1e4136159d5168558d3>.
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Breathe Easy: Urban Forests for Human Health
Webcast Replay Available
[http://img-ak.verticalresponse.com/media/d/3/6/d364414868/0681b10216/215a15c484/library/actrees.jpg]A webcast, presented by the Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees), featuring Dr. David Nowak, US Forest Service, which outlined recent studies that yield powerful data linking healthy urban forests to lower human mortality rates.

Beyond traditional public health benefits, these findings show residents living in U.S. counties with better canopy coverage live longer—and healthier. As American cities continue to lose about 4 million trees annually, community groups are fueling new tree initiatives based on this research to set the ‘Greenprint’ for sustainable, livable communities.

This new research out of the Northern Research Station of the USDA Forest service shows clear links between greater canopy coverage forests and improved air quality. For the residents living near these trees, this leads to lower mortality rates and better overall health.
To view the webcast, Click Here<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UrbanNaturalResource/0681b10216/c3fb7cd14f/2b8e556bf4/utm_source=Alliance+for+Community+Trees+Contacts+List&utm_campaign=dba91642fd-Treebune_News_14_Dec_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_35dd42c65f-dba91642fd-31362361>
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Lecturer in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Department of Environmental Conservation


The Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (http://eco.umass.edu/) seeks applications for a full-time (9-month academic-year) non-tenure-track appointment as Lecturer in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry. The initial appointment will be for two years but is renewable based on performance and program need.

The position will emphasize undergraduate teaching, utilizing active learning strategies. Candidates should care deeply about undergraduate education in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, and be a teacher, mentor, and scientist whose interests are broad and support the pedagogy that allows students to gain the ability to analyze and solve problems.
Teaching responsibilities include four to five courses annually.  Of these, some will be classes in the current Arboriculture & Urban Forestry curriculum (http://eco.umass.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate-programs/natural-resources-conservation/urban-forestry-arboriculture-concentration/) as well as a new course(s) in their field of specialization to complement the curriculum.

APPLICATION:  Earliest start date is January 17, 2016.  Review of applications will begin August 31, 2015.  The position will remain open until filled.  Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and extension goals, and the names, addresses and contact information of three references.  Materials must be submitted online to:
http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=61903

FULL ANNOUNCEMENT:
To view the full position description, please visit http://goo.gl/hYCxft

Specific questions about this search can be directed to: Dr. Brian Kane, Chair (bkane at eco.umass.edu<mailto:bkane at eco.umass.edu>)
Two PhD opportunities in Urban Trees and Ecohydrology - University of Melbourne - DEADLINE JULY 31, 2015

2 x PhD projects: Ecohydrology of Trees in the Urban Landscape

University of Melbourne

Location: Burnley campus, Melbourne, Victoria

Salary etc: Two PhD projects with $7k top up scholarships (equivalent to $32.9k per annum)

We are seeking two highly motivated PhD students for a new ARC Industry Linkage project to be conducted at the Burnley campus and in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. This project will improve urban stormwater management by identifying suitable tree species for ‘water sensitive urban design’ systems based on their tolerance of drought and flexible capacity for high water use and nutrient uptake. The project relies on strong industry and government collaboration and is supported by the flagship ‘Greening the West’ program. Project partners include Melbourne Water, City West Water and the Nursery and Garden Industry Australia. The research program that these students will contribute to seeks to establish the drought resilience as well as the water and nutrient uptake capacity of a wide range of current and potential urban street trees. The ecohydrological properties and thresholds that these students determine will then be used to model the potential runoff water quality improvements that different tree species and WSUD installations can provide under existing and future rainfall and nutrient load scenarios. We are looking for highly motivated graduate students with strong academic records. You will have completed a four-year undergraduate degree or Masters degree (H1). Other research experience, publications and relevant will be considered favourably. Please submit an Expression of Interest (deadline 31 July 2015). Please send your Expressions of Interest by email to sjlive at unimelb.edu.au<mailto:sjlive at unimelb.edu.au> including: a one page letter of research motivation, a curriculum vitae most recent degree transcripts Selected students will then be encouraged to apply for a Melbourne Postgraduate Scholarship (APA. MRS or IPRS) through The University of Melbourne. The PhD projects will run for 3 years with full operational funding support, commencing January 2016. Expression of Interest deadline is Friday 31 July 2015.

FULL ANNOUNCEMENT:
To view the full position description, please visit www.NRMJobs.com<http://NRMJobs.com>.au
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Research Fellow Position Announcement
[http://img-ak.verticalresponse.com/media/d/3/6/d364414868/0681b10216/3243173598/library/nordrgio.gif]Nordregio wishes to appoint a new Research Fellow with special focus on Innovation & Entrepreneurship. For position announcement, please visit http://www.nordregio.se/Metameny/Career/Research-Fellow/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UrbanNaturalResource/0681b10216/c3fb7cd14f/d3355c0f1a>
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Other IUFRO Urban Forestry News
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IUFRO Urban Forestry Section Online Directory
The new online IUFRO Urban Forestry Section Directory is now available via the web.  Please take a look at the Directory and see what you think.
The Directory can be accessed at http://www.itreetools.org/iufro/index.php

[http://img-ak.verticalresponse.com/media/d/3/6/d364414868/0681b10216/1a67f9555e/library/iufro%20website%20.jpg]In this release, your name, contact information and area of interest may, or may not, be included in the directory database. If you can, we ask that you go to the online directory and search for your name and information, and check it for accuracy. You can access the Member Directory at http://www.itreetools.org/iufro/index.php

PLEASE CHECK YOUR INFORMATION IN THE DIRECTORY

IF YOU ARE LISTED AND INFORMATION IN INCORRECT - Please visit http://goo.gl/p7vlA and resubmit your directory information.

IF YOU ARE NOT LISTED IN THE DIRECTORY - Please click the button at the bottom of the IUFRO Member Directory page, or visit http://www.itreetools.org/iufro/participate.php, to add your information.

IF YOU ARE LISTED AND INFORMATION IS CORRECT - You are all set to start using the Directory.

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Visit the IUFRO Urban Forestry Section Blog
Please visit the IUFRO Urban Forestry Section Blog, and keep current on the latest news from researchers around the world.  You can also sign up to receive timely notices of conferences, requests for presentations and other important information.  Please visit http://www.unri.org/iufro


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Adrina Bardekjian, MFC, PhD
Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University
Urban Forestry Researcher, Writer and Educator
Totten Fellow, USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, New York City Urban Field Station
UVR Working Group, Shade Policy Committee, Toronto Cancer Prevention Coalition
Board of Directors, Ontario Urban Forest Council
www.adrina.ca<http://www.adrina.ca/>


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