Length
30 minutes
Track
Urban Forestry
Audience
Introductory
Type
Concurrent
Urban trees aid in stormwater mitigation. The value of this ecosystem service exceeds $30 million in some cities. However, are all trees created equal in their ability to intercept and infiltrate precipitation? This talk will explore which structural characteristics make select tree species ideal for use in urban stormwater management.
Speaker(s)
Asia Dowtin, Assistant Professor of Urban Forestry, Michigan State University, Department of Forestry
Fun Fact: Although I’m currently rooted in urban forestry instruction (pun completely intended), as a part of my first few experiences as an educator, I taught introductory Spanish to middle school students back home on Long Island.