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Expanding Urban Tree Species Diversity in Florida (USA): Challenges and Opportunities for Practitioners

Authors :
Deborah R. Hilbert
Andrew K. Koeser
Michael Andreu
Mysha Clarke
Gail Hansen
Lara A. Roman
Mack Thetford
Source :
Society & Natural Resources. :1-18
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Informa UK Limited, 2023.

Abstract

While many practitioners and experts understand the risks associated with low urban tree diversity, they often lack the ability to rectify issues they encounter on their own. The current system of tree production and procurement is complex – shaped by market pressures, nursery and site constraints, local governance, and differing professional objectives among those who grow, specify, and plant trees. To understand this complexity as well as constraints to- and opportunities for increasing urban tree diversity, we conducted a series of focus groups comprised of nursery growers, landscape architects, and urban foresters. Our results highlight a significant list of considerations and constraints to diversity (both shared among green industries and some specific to growers or purchasers). More importantly, in discussing our findings we outline actionable strategies for increasing urban tree diversity.

Details

ISSN :
15210723 and 08941920
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Society & Natural Resources
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....25e87c41b0e9ca158edb45957e01330a
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2023.2175285