Adaptive Urban Forestry to Mitigate Climate Change Effects

Adaptive Urban Forestry to Mitigate Climate Change Effects

This theme focuses on how urban forestry practices can be adjusted and optimized to address the challenges posed by climate change in cities. Adaptive urban forestry involves selecting climate-resilient tree species, implementing flexible management practices, and integrating community input to enhance the capacity of urban forests to withstand heat stress, drought, pests, and storms.

By evolving urban forestry strategies, cities can reduce heat islands, improve air quality, manage stormwater, and support biodiversity, contributing significantly to climate mitigation and adaptation.

Example:
A city replaces vulnerable tree species with drought-tolerant natives and adjusts planting schedules based on climate projections, improving urban forest survival and ecosystem benefits under changing conditions.