Urban Forestry in a Changing Climate
Speaker(s): Zhu Ning, Southern University & A&M College (Moderator); Janette Thompson, Iowa State University; Thomas Worthley, University of Connecticut; Rachelle Hedges, University of California Berkeley; and Mysha Clarke, University of Florida
Description: This session highlights 5 institutions' urban forestry programs that conduct cross-boundary work in the forestry and natural resources profession. The 5 - member panel will share knowledge on recent research related to urban forest/forest ecosystems, convey strategies for urban forest/forest management with special consideration of climate change mitigation, report on efforts to communicate urban forest/forest science to the public, and explain how urban forestry/forestry discipline can bridge society and ecosystems.

SAF CFE: 1.5 Category 1
ESA CEU: 0.375