Creating liveable cities that support healthy communities, thriving economies, and sustainable environments is a critical and growing focus in cities around the world. A key mechanism to improving liveability is retaining and increasing the amount of green infrastructure cover in urban areas, particularly trees, which are known to have significant impacts on improved social, economic, and environmental health. Effectively increasing canopy cover and other green infrastructure in the face of increasing urban development and infill requires dedicated strategic planning and investment, as well as support from political, commercial, and community sectors. This presentation will discuss the importance of the urban forest for creating liveable cities and provide examples of best practice approaches.
Dr Jenni Garden's Bio Dr Jenni Garden specialises in urban ecology, landscape ecology, and climate change ecology. Her current projects with land managers and planners include: green infrastructure mapping, monitoring and valuation, development of strategic urban forest plans and strategies, biodiversity assessments, and development of management plans and community engagement.
In all work projects, Jenni strives to facilitate strategic decision-making underpinned by leading science and innovative solutions to create more liveable cities for people and the environment. Her greatest challenge is helping to strike a better balance between environmental, urban development, and social health and well-being requirements.
Date: Thursday, 25 July 2019
Time: 12:30pm presentation
Venue: HOTA, Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
