Penn State Extension is hosting an April 23 webinar on the Importance Of Tree Equity Amidst Changing Community Climates from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Municipal planning, socioeconomic factors, and geographic environmental vulnerability are key determinants of a community's livability.

Various types of exposure become evident within community functions.

Join the webinar to explore how forestry can offer practical solutions to address the challenges faced by individuals and neighborhoods in our community.

Who is this for?

-- Municipal managers, foresters, and arborists

-- Others interested in helping improve environmental conditions for challenged persons and neighborhoods

What will you learn?

-- Discover how practical community forestry initiatives can alleviate the impacts of high-heat microclimates and decrease stormwater runoff

-- Explore how the provision of public landscapes can equitably mitigate various climatic challenges

The webinar is being presented in partnership with the US Forest Service, State and Private Forestry; Pennsylvania DCNR, Bureau of Forestry; and Pennsylvania TreeVitalize Program, Pennsylvania Community Trees.

Click Here to register and for more information.

For more educational opportunities, visit the Penn State Extension website.

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[Posted: March 21, 2024]

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