Urban Trees Research Conference 2–3 April 2014 University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK
Edited by Mark Johnston and Glynn Percival Conference
Hosted by The Institute of Chartered Foresters on behalf of the TPBE II Steering Group Proceedings
Sponsored by Forest Research and GreenBlue Urban
Abstract
These proceedings from the 2014 Trees People and the Built Environment II (TPBEII) conference, a major international urban tree research event, mark a milestone in the development of our urban forests and green infrastructure. Some of the key themes covered in the publication include the environmental, economic and social benefits of urban trees and woodland, featuring research and case studies from around the world. The TPBEII publication contains papers from leading international academics in the fields of urban forestry, greenspace design and sustainability. These include Prof Roland Ennos, Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Hull, Prof Herbert Girardet, Co-Founder of The World Future Council, and Dr Kathleen Wolf, Research Social Scientist, University of Washington. There are also many other contributions from British and overseas researchers and expert practitioners.
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