Species for Urban Tree Plantings in View of Global Climate Change – Francesco Ferrini, PhD, Professor of Arboriculture, University of Florence, Italy

Published: March 18, 2010, 8 p.m.

Regardless of your stance on climate change, the consideration of how specific tree species could be either adversely affected or more effective in a changing urban environment provides a thought-provoking forum. Dr. Ferrini discusses the evaluation of tree species that have been traditionally planted in urban settings in various parts of the world to determine which species may be more adaptable and beneficial in the event of climate change.