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About this episode

In her presentation, Ms. Truman-Madriaga will address many of our critical issues through the lens of urban forestry. In Hawaii, as in other tropical islands, the Urban and Community Forest is situated in the densely populated areas between the forest reserves in the mountains, the recreation zone at our beaches, and the highy productive and protective reef zone. The Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Council suggest IslandAbility as the overarching theme for the urban portion of the Hawaii SWARS. Using the national 2008 Farm Bill objectives of Conserve Working Forests, Protect Forests from Harm, and Enhance Public Benefits from Trees and Forests, the Urban Forestry Committee has identified key GIS layers for Hawaii and other tropical islands addressing tourism, economics, land use zoning, development and recreation for visitors and residents; canopy cover, open spaces, and impervious surfaces; climate change, coastal tree and heat islands; culture, education, quality of life, social environments, and livability; and research, inventories, best management practices and education.

• Release Date

  Aug 5, 2009

• Runtime

  11:43