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With extreme heat events hitting Canadian cities this summer, urban forests offer crucial relief. Yet, not all city residents have access to shady, cool streets or the other benefits that trees provide. Join us for a three-part webinar series where you'll learn about tree equity, explore how mapping the issue can drive positive change, and discover how to prioritize equity in your tree planting projects. This series aims to inspire action across Canada, empowering you to be part of the solution.
Webinar 1: An Introduction to Tree Equity
Date: August 28, 2024 1-2 pm ET
Speaker #1: Christine Earnshaw, Tree Canada
Speaker #2: Sharmeena Lalloo & Erin Whittingham, Nature Canada
Studies show that trees are not spread out evenly throughout municipalities. Instead, they are often found more in high income or mostly white neighbourhoods. Considering the numerous health, economic, social, and environmental benefits of our urban canopy, this poses considerable risks to people who are often already marginalized. Tree equity hopes to address this issue. |
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Webinar 2: Mapping the Urban Forest: Tools for Bringing the Canopy to All
Date: September 4, 1-2 pm ET
Speaker #1: Saadiq Mohiuddin, Calgary Climate Hub
Speaker #2: Connie Pinto, City of Toronto
Tree equity is relatively new in Canada, however, community groups and municipalities are already on the path of working towards an equitable urban forest by mapping the issue in their cities. Tree equity maps are powerful tools used to visualize and analyze the distribution of tree canopy cover in relation to race and socioeconomic factors across different neighbourhoods, often revealing disparities in access to the urban forest. |
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Webinar 3: Equitable Approaches to Urban Tree Planting
Date: September 11, 1-2pm ET
Speaker #1: Peter Croal & Patricia Stirbys, National Healing Forest Initiative
Speaker #2: Becca Robinson & Aaron Boonstra, Reep Green Solutions
Let's put theory into action! When planning new planting projects, focus on underserved neighborhoods to make sure trees are more equitably spread across your community. |
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