Developing a regional approach to urban forest monitoring and reporting

Urban forests do not conform to municipal or watershed boundaries and many of the threats they face like climate change impacts and invasive species need to be addressed at a regional or larger scale. Taking a regional approach to urban forest monitoring could be of benefit to achieving the sustainability objectives of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and its municipal partners. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is developing a framework to understand and incorporate the multiple dimensions of urban forest monitoring across the region and to address gaps in current monitoring programs.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sandy Smith

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Partner:

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Vaughan, ON)

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Toronto

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