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APLD CA Greater Los Angeles District: Dr. Matt Ritter: California’s Urban Forests in a Changing Environment (3 CEUs)
UCLA Campus
405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PDT
Category: APLD Programs and Events
We bring the strength and beauty of the natural world into our urban landscapes by planting trees. Trees muffle noise, create wildlife habitats, mitigate pollution, conserve energy, and make urban living healthier and more peaceful. Dr. Ritter’s presentation will be a photographic exposé of the lives and stories of some of the fascinating trees featured in the recent second edition of his book “A Californian’s Guide to the Trees among Us,” a new natural history and identification guide to urban and suburban trees in California. He will also share recent research findings about the structure and function of California’s urban forest and its future. 

Climate change has and will continue to affect the state’s urban areas. Can we predict how urban tree species will respond to increasing temperature and variable precipitation? Ritter will discuss patterns and trends in tree selection and considerations for helping to ensure a healthy urban forest for California cities in a time of climate change and decreasing biodiversity. What should we consider when choosing a tree species for planting? Carbon sequestration potential, aesthetics, water use, provenance, and culture all play a role.

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