Forest Urbanism

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Foreshortened perspective looking up the trunk of a massive oak tree, with a green canopy overhead.
The beloved large oak tree adjacent to the School of Architecture's Campbell Hall provides a shaded space for respite, study, classes, and meetings. Photo: Tom Daly

Forest Urbanism
Symposium
Fri, Nov 6, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Campbell 153
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Explore the role of trees in shaping healthier, more resilient cities through conversations on health and wellbeing, urban heat mitigation, and the ecological and economic benefits of conserving mature trees. 

Schedule

Registration, Coffee + Light Breakfast
8:30 AM

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Welcome + Opening Remarks
9 AM

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Towards Ethical Tree Care: A Conversation with the Tree Guru Who Discourages Cutting Down Trees
9:15 AM

Join a moderated conversation featuring Basil Camu, author of From Wasteland to Wonder, and Tim Beatley, Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities, Department of Urban + Environmental Planning, UVA; Executive Director, Biophilic Cities and Center for Forest Urbanism. 

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Portrait of Basil Camu standing in a field of tall golden grasses
Basil Camu
Author, From Wasteland to Wonder
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Tim Beatley
Tim Beatley
UVA Professor of Urban + Environmental Planning
   
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Center for Forest Urbanism Fellows Research Presentations
10:30 AM

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Protect the Roots! Tree Protection During Construction?
11:30 AM

Join Paul Josey, Principal of Wolf Josey Landscape Architects for a presentation on tree protection during construction.

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Headshot of a man named Paul Josey standing outside.
Paul Josey, PLA, ASLA
Principal, Wolf Josey Landscape Architects
     
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Closing Remarks
12:15 PM


Presented by the School of Architecture’s Center for Forest Urbanism and Charlottesville ReLeaf during Charlottesville Tree Week.


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