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31. Urban Forestry with Andrew Almas

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Welcome to the start of Season 4 of the Have You Ever Podcast. 

Today's guest is Andrew Almas, and we discuss Urban Forestry. 

Andrew is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the UBC Faculty of Forestry in Urban Forestry. He is involved in many aspects of the undergraduate program including teaching or co-teaching Greening the City, Urban Forest Inventory and Assessment, and Introduction to Urban Forest Design. His love of trees stems from multiple sources, including growing up next to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario. Eventually this interest led to summer jobs and later a career in urban forestry. He has been involved with various aspects of urban forestry in both professional and academic contexts, including working as an urban forester for the Town of Oakville, Ontario, and later as an environmental consultant. His educational background includes an undergrad in Geography, post-graduate diploma in Environmental Management, a course-based masters in Environment and Sustainability, and a PhD in Urban Forestry. His past research interests explored the role of native species and other urban forest issues on municipal planning and resident attitudes, actions, and knowledge. He encourages his current students to seek guidance on cultivating their own urban forestry interests and future career paths.

Episode Highlights:

  • We learn about why trees are important for human life, including the health benefits of healing from nature.
  • We discuss what decisions go into deciding what species of trees should be planted in a urban area
  • We learn about canopy cover, and how it can help urban areas plan for future growth of trees.

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