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New UBC degree focuses on climate-proofing cities

New UBC degree focuses on climate-proofing cities

With more than half the world’s population living in urban areas, cities need urban foresters who can deal with the unique challenges to help build sustainable, green communities.

Sep 24, 2015

For her doctoral research, Sara Barron will study how to balance natural forest environments with higher density housing in suburbs. Martin Dee Photograph

People need trees. Cities need forests.

Future Forests Fellowship winner Sara Barron will study the impact of nature on suburbia

Mar 6, 2013 - by Heather Amos

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