Concurrent Education Session

SUN-D05: Federal to Local, Making Tree Equity a Reality

Sunday, October 6, 2024

3:45pm – 5:00pm ET

Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 147AB

1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AICP, ISA, NY/HSW, FL

Lead Speaker(s)

Gaylan D. Williams, ASLA, PLA, LEED AP (he/him/his)

Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, Wisconsin

Session Guide

Speaker(s)

Quintaniay Holifield, PhD

Assistant Director (Acting), Urban & Community Forestry Program
USDA Forest Service
Washington, District of Columbia
Stephen A. Sanchez, ASLA

Principal
HGOR Landscape Architects
Atlanta, Georgia

The Forest Service is committed to growing America’s urban forests. Cities need more trees and canopy coverage to ensure residents receive essential ecological services equitably. This presentation delves into urban forestry and tree equity, highlighting how federal efforts lead to effective local strategies and the critical role landscape architects play.

Learning Outcomes:

Be introduced to tree equity and ways to build resilient communities.
Recognize federal goals, initiatives, and associated funding opportunities regarding urban forestry.
Gain a practical understanding of urban forestry best practices for community engagement, design, and implementation.
Understand the Inflation Reduction Act and its impact on urban forestry and landscape architecture.