March 21, 2018 at 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)/ 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco)
Trees, Cities, and Human Health:
A Webinar to Celebrate the International Day of Forests
Featuring: Dr. Kathleen Wolf
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
We are pleased to invite you to join us for a webinar featuring Dr. Kathleen Wolf, a leading researcher and voice in the area of human dimensions of urban ecosystems. Dr. Wolf’s professional mission is to discover, understand and communicate human behavior and benefits, as people experience nature in cities and towns. She has also worked professionally as a landscape architect and as an environmental planner.
This webinar will celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Forests. This designated day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. The theme for 2018 is Forests and Sustainable Cities.
A number of Latino-led organizations are honored to host this opportunity to share these important messages and outcomes with a network of diverse audiences nationwide.
WHAT: Trees, Cities, and Human Health: A Webinar to Celebrate the International Day of Forests
WHO: Dr Kathleen Wolf , Research Social Scientist, University of Washington, College of the Environment School of Environmental and Forest Sciences & Associate at the Pacific Northwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service
WHEN: March 21, 2018 at 3:00 PM ET/ 12:00 PM PT
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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US: +16468769923,,770814806# or +16699006833,,770814806#
Or Telephone:
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US: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 740 3766
Webinar ID: 770 814 806
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The US Forest Service Limited English Proficiency Program also recently collaborated with Dr. Wolf and The Nature Conservancy to translate “Nature’s Riches: The Health and Financial Benefits of Nearby Nature” in Spanish and Arabic.
Spanish: https://www.dropbox.com/s/
About Dr. Kathleen Wolf
In her own words:
“As a research scientist I investigate people’s perceptions and behaviors with regard to urban landscapes. Based on professional experiences early in my career – as an urban forester in South Florida and a landscape architect in the Midwest – I became interested in how natural environments influence peoples’ attitudes, values and actions.
My research of the human dimensions of open space, urban forestry and natural systems includes:
1. Public preferences and perceptions regarding urban public landscapes
2. Costs, benefits and perceptions of urban forestry in retail and commercial districts
3. Nearby nature experiences and human health response
4. Health and wellness benefits associated with youth participation in urban greening work
5. Effective integration of science and policy through technology transfer
Both qualitative methods (e.g. focused interviews and content analysis) and quantitative methods (e.g. public surveys and economic data) are empirical tools I use to assess and evaluate public perceptions and responses.
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