By Mark Kinver http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18674808 Leaves are getting narrower on some plant species as a result of changes to the climate, a study has suggested. A team of Australian researchers studies specimens from the wild and from herbarium collections stretching back more than 120 years. Analysis of the herbarium samples found […]
Climate Change
The Community Solutions in a Changing Climate Symposium hosted in May 2013 by the Association of Canadian Educational Resources (ACER), Carolinian Canada, and the Ontario Urban Forest Council brought together students, ENGOs, engaged citizens and scientists together to share data and address climate change issues. Enjoy a few pictures from […]
Community Solutions in a Changing Climate Symposium – In Pictures
http://nickpavlov.com/high-park-3/economics-of-torontos-tree-canopy-big-trees-big-bucks/January 28th 2013 On January 16th, the city budget was passed – with a few amendments that directly impacted our neighbourhood. The first was of course, the 6 month reprieve for the Runnymede Fire Station. Excellent! And a one time grant for the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation which has been […]
Economics of Toronto’s Tree Canopy: Big Trees; Big Bucks.
Study: Drought Pushing World’s Trees to Their Limits November 21, 2012 – News Release Most of the world’s trees – including rainforest species – live close to their “safety threshold” for coping with water stress, leaving them vulnerable to effects of droughts caused by climate change. That’s the finding of a […]
How will trees adapt?
If you haven’t already done so please don’t miss our Summary of the 2011 Conference Spreading Roots in partnership with Toronto Botanical Gardens. This will take you to the presentation links for speakers whose presentations have been made available. *******************