May Research Lecture: Urban Forest Benefits and Values
“Urban Forest Benefits and Values”
A presentation from the students at Texas Christian University
The Texas Christian University Department of Environmental and Sustainable Sciences has joined forces with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden this spring for an on-site Service Learning in Environmental Science and Sustainability (ENSC 40970) collaboration. The class, composed of undergraduate Environmental Science majors, is led by Dr. Brendan Lavy and meets every Friday from 9am-12pm in the South Woods on campus. FWBG-facilitated lectures have included Jared Hall, City of Fort Worth Natural Resource Specialist, Seth Hamby, Director of Living Collections, FWBG, and Andrew Loyd, Bartlett Tree Experts, PhD Plant Pathologist/Southwest Region.
Problem: Many cities are experiencing a decline in green spaces due to increased urbanization, leading to environmental and social challenges. Understanding the benefits and values of urban forests is essential to promote sustainable urban development. The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) seeks to explore and highlight the critical roles of its urban forest in enhancing biodiversity, improving air quality, and fostering community well-being. However, there is a pressing need to increase public awareness and encourage community participation in preserving and expanding urban forests, ensuring that their benefits accrue to current and future generations. This presentation will highlight the ecosystem services of trees under BRIT’s care at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.
This is a free hybrid seminar. Please join us in person in the Commons of the BRIT Building or virtually via the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82755024484.
About the Research Lecture Series
The BRIT Research Lecture Series is designed to create community wide conversation about a diverse range of important and rapidly developing topics. This series gives scientists and speakers a forum for sharing the most current information about their areas of expertise and allows the public to interact with leading members of the local, national, and international scientific community. Read more at fwbg.org/events/lecture-series.
May Research Lecture: Urban Forest Benefits and Values
“Urban Forest Benefits and Values”
A presentation from the students at Texas Christian University
The Texas Christian University Department of Environmental and Sustainable Sciences has joined forces with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden this spring for an on-site Service Learning in Environmental Science and Sustainability (ENSC 40970) collaboration. The class, composed of undergraduate Environmental Science majors, is led by Dr. Brendan Lavy and meets every Friday from 9am-12pm in the South Woods on campus. FWBG-facilitated lectures have included Jared Hall, City of Fort Worth Natural Resource Specialist, Seth Hamby, Director of Living Collections, FWBG, and Andrew Loyd, Bartlett Tree Experts, PhD Plant Pathologist/Southwest Region.
Problem: Many cities are experiencing a decline in green spaces due to increased urbanization, leading to environmental and social challenges. Understanding the benefits and values of urban forests is essential to promote sustainable urban development. The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) seeks to explore and highlight the critical roles of its urban forest in enhancing biodiversity, improving air quality, and fostering community well-being. However, there is a pressing need to increase public awareness and encourage community participation in preserving and expanding urban forests, ensuring that their benefits accrue to current and future generations. This presentation will highlight the ecosystem services of trees under BRIT’s care at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.
This is a free hybrid seminar. Please join us in person in the Commons of the BRIT Building or virtually via the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82755024484.
About the Research Lecture Series
The BRIT Research Lecture Series is designed to create community wide conversation about a diverse range of important and rapidly developing topics. This series gives scientists and speakers a forum for sharing the most current information about their areas of expertise and allows the public to interact with leading members of the local, national, and international scientific community. Read more at fwbg.org/events/lecture-series.
