Kenneth J. LeRoy

Urban forestry management in Philadelphia - USA

Among the broached subtopics, there will be the following:

• Trees   and   vegetation   as   essential,   dynamic   components   of  the   urban environment;
• Study of parks and other natural areas in urban planning;
• Appropriate species selection of residential and street tree plantings;
• Ideal percentage of canopy cover in urban areas;
• Diversifying species selection to avoid monocultures;
• Prevention of insects and diseases;
• Preparation of areas to be afforested;
• Crown pruning;
• Conflicts between tree roots and houses and buildings infrastructure;
• Managing tree hazards;
• Municipal planning and general procedures related to urban reforestation;
• Celebration of plants, people and public and private areas.