Ecosystem Management in Towns and Cities
Webinar Details
When:
Jan 29, 2020 10:00 am US/Eastern
Length: 01:00 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Jason Gordon, Assistant Professor of Community Forestry, University of Georgia (UGA) Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
- Holly Campbell, Public Service Assistant, UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
Virtual Event Format:
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This webinar will introduce extension agents to concepts of urban ecology, which addresses the intricate relationship between humans and urban trees, air, water, soil, wildlife, and more.
Credit: Christian Ledwell
The world has become increasingly urban with roughly half the population living in an urban area. This has resulted in tremendous shifts in land use resulting in changes to rural and natural ecosystems and the development of urban ecosystems. This webinar will introduce extension agents to concepts of urban ecology, which addresses the intricate relationship between humans and urban trees, air, water, soil, wildlife, and more. For example, research has shown that urban trees reduce crime and improve our health and well-being, as well as helping ameliorate stormwater challenges. Urban ecology is an important concept to understand when working with client groups who have an interest in environmental issues, such as 4-H, Master Gardeners, and others.
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