The City of Sacramento recently updated its tree ordinance. Kevin Hocker, City of Sacramento Urban forest Manager will discuss the ordinance process, considerations and outcomes. Anticipated highlights of this discussion include updated rules for removal of trees, including privately owned heritage trees; higher fines for tree scofflaws; tree care in parks;, pest disease management and much more.

Dr. Wolf’s work is based on the principles of environmental psychology, and studies explore the human dimensions of open space, urban forestry and natural systems. This discussion will address the psycho-social benefits of peoples' experiences of urban nature, and how public perceptions and values can be integrated into planning and management of urban open spaces.

The California Urban Forest Council, Sacramento Region Chapter 2016/2017 Learn at Lunch Series provides advanced educational opportunities for urban forestry professionals and the public. Learn at lunch presentations are provided every two months. Sessions are free. ISA CEU’s are requested for each session. Lunch is not provided. Please bring your own.

Presenters: Corrie Lindsay, PLA, ISA Jim Schubert, ASLA, ISA The California Urban Forest Council, Sacramento Region Chapter “Learn at Lunch” series provides advanced educational opportunities for urban forestry professionals and the public. Learn at lunch presentations are provided every two months. Sessions are free. ISA CEU’s are requested for each session. Lunch is not provided. […]

Speaker: Alison Berry, PhD, College of Biological Science, UC Davis Dr. Berry will present research and findings on tree roots in levees, and also provide updates on new approaches to inventorying trees on levees. The California Urban Forest Council, Sacramento Region Chapter “Learn at Lunch” series provides advanced educational opportunities for urban forestry professionals and […]

Speaker: Greg McPherson, PhD, Research Forester, US Forest Service Urban forestry can be an elegant strategy for increasing tree canopy, managing stormwater and capturing carbon. Selecting trees to provide these services requires science-based information on the relative performance of different species over time within the context of a changing climate. This presentation combines new research […]

Bill Sullivan, Professor and Head of Landscape Architecture University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Professor Sullivans research has demonstrated that regular contact with urban green infrastructure—places with trees, grass, rain gardens, and the like—has profound, positive impacts for individuals and communities. These urban green spaces need not be large or pristine to convey a variety of […]