Analysing Timing and Causes of Individual Tree Loss after Land Development Insi... TREE Fund Webinar 

Dr. Susan Day and Laura Grant present, "Analysing Timing and Causes of Individual Tree Loss after Land Development Insights for Urban Forest Management" for TREE Fund Webinar Series on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
This research and presentation was funded through TREE Fund's John Z. Duling Grant Program, www.treefund.org/researchgrants
Several studies have observed patterns of urban tree canopy loss, with construction being a common source. Despite implementation of tree protection bylaws, tree canopy continues to decline due to construction activities, long after construction is completed. In this study, we focused on the City of Surrey, in British Columbia, Canada to determine if trees protected during construction activities were still present post-construction. We propose strategies for municipalities to review their tree protection ordinances and assess their efficacy.