Join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for a webinar Nov 19 on biodiversity strategies for resilient urban forests.
Whether your municipality is starting to develop an urban forestry plan or looking to strengthen existing projects, this webinar will help you integrate biodiversity-focused practices into your work that improve the resilience of your urban forests and enhance the well-being of your community.
Join FCM to hear from a panel of experts, municipal leaders and community partners as they share case studies and best practices related to biodiverse urban forests.
By attending this webinar, you will:

This webinar is well suited for Canadian communities of all sizes, including:
Municipal staff working in urban forestry, climate adaptation, environment, urban planning, community development, or parks and recreation.
Staff from small and mid-sized municipalities, or those without dedicated urban forestry or environment teams.
Municipal partners such as local organizations, NGOs, and community groups involved in tree planting or ecological restoration.
Elected officials and municipal decision-makers interested in enhancing community resilience and biodiversity.
Environmental consultants and practitioners supporting municipalities in developing or implementing urban forestry plans and projects.

Speakers:
Kate Landry, Senior Manager, Community Action, WWF-Canada
Keanen Jewett, Aboriculture Foreman, City of Fredericton
Sharon MacGougan, President, Garden City Conservation Society

1 ISA CEU has been applied for.

See details and register online for free here.

This webinar is being offered jointly with WWF Canada Opens in a new tab. through the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) initiative. GCCC learning opportunities are delivered in partnership through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Tree Canada Opens in a new tab. and funded by the Government of Canada.