The Urban Forest of Tomorrow: Strategies for a Changing Environment
Thursday June 14th and Friday June 15th
University of Toronto – Mississauga Campus
Over this two-day conference, leading experts from three continents will guide participants through the challenges and opportunities that environmental changes pose for our urban forests, while focusing on preparing for the future.
Seven international and two local Toronto speakers will showcase new improvements and advances in species selection, planting methods, engineering solutions and the latest in tree conservation approaches. Join us for a unique series of lectures set amongst the spectacular facilities and forests at the University of Toronto’s Mississauga Campus.
This educational event is open to all including arborists, landscape architects, urban foresters and planners, ecologists, and anyone with a passion for learning about the latest research and advancements for the future of trees in urban landscapes.
Online Registration is now closed. To attaend this event please contact us at info@ufis.ca or 905-274-1022
Attention ISA Arborists, 13.5 ISA CEUs available
Attention OAA Architects, Structured Learning Certificates available
Attention OALA Landscape Architects, this event qualifies for continuing education credit
Featured Speakers Include;
Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk van den Bosch — University of British Columbia
Janet McKay — Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests
Henrik Sjöman — Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
David Callow — City of Melbourne, Australia
Dr. Peter Del Tredici — MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Keith Sacre — Barcham Trees, United Kingdom
Joris Voeten — Urban Roofscapes, The Netherlands
Meaghan Eastwood — Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Ted Green MBE — Ancient Tree Forum President, United Kingdom
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