{"id":12733,"date":"2016-11-01T20:54:02","date_gmt":"2016-11-01T20:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sds.parsons.edu\/urban\/?p=12733"},"modified":"2016-11-01T20:54:02","modified_gmt":"2016-11-01T20:54:02","slug":"urban-forestry-lessons-learned-challenges-and-opportunities-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parsons.edu\/urban\/2016\/11\/01\/urban-forestry-lessons-learned-challenges-and-opportunities-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Forestry: Lessons learned, Challenges and Opportunities Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Urban alumni Renae Reynolds is one of the organizers of <strong>Urban Forestry: Lessons learned, Challenges and Opportunities Ahead!<\/strong> You can register for this amazing event <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/urban-forestry-lessons-learned-challenges-and-opportunities-ahead-tickets-28887920548?aff=es2\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>More information on the event:<\/p>\n<p>Join us on November 9th at Cornell Architecture Art Planning from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, for a presentation from author Jill Jonnes, and panel discussion with expert voices in American forestry; Fiona Watt, NYC Parks| Todd Forrest, US Forest Service| Joseph Gittelman, ALB Expert<\/p>\n<p><b>Jill Jonnes<\/b>,\u00a0author of\u00a0<em>Eiffel\u2019s Tower<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Conquering Gotham<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Empires of Light<\/em>, and\u00a0<em>South Bronx Rising<\/em>, will read a\u00a0selection from her new title,\u00a0<em>Urban Forests: A Natural History of Trees and People in the American Cityscape<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><b>URBAN FORESTS<\/b>\u00a0is a celebration of urban trees and the Americans\u2014presidents, plant explorers, visionaries, citizen activists, scientists, nurserymen, and tree nerds\u2014whose arboreal passions have shaped and ornamented the nation&#8217;s cities, from Jefferson&#8217;s day to the present. The book also examines the character of American urban forests and the effect that tree-rich landscaping might have on commerce, crime, and human well-being. As we wrestle with how to repair the damage we have wrought on nature, and how to slow climate change, how can insights drawn from researchers at the U.S Forest Service and others agencies offer innovative solutions?<\/p>\n<p>Following the discussion there will be a reception with food, drink and more conversation. Jill\u2019s book will also be available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by<\/p>\n<p>Cornell Architecture Art Planning<\/p>\n<p>26Broadway New York, NY 10004<\/p>\n<p>20th Floor<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please bring your ID and Event Ticket<\/p>\n<p>We recommend that you arrive at least 15 minutes early for sign-up and seating.<\/p>\n<p>Any Questions? email:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:UFS@parks.nyc.gov\">UFS@parks.nyc.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><em>Science of the Living City<\/em><\/b>\u00a0is a program of the\u00a0<b><em>NYC Urban Field Station<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Urban alumni Renae Reynolds is one of the organizers of Urban Forestry: Lessons learned, Challenges and Opportunities Ahead! You can register for this amazing event here! 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