Urban Forestry

3 credits · Graduate

Our class introduces foundational concepts of urban ecology with the emphasis on urban trees and their social and ecological implications. We will explore different aspects of urban forest ecological functioning, benefits and disservices, practical issues related to their management, planning, and design, and social and environmental justice aspects of urban trees. We will investigate these topics through a diverse array of activities including in-class discussions, readings, reflections, presentations and outdoor tree walks.