Is Ecosystem Function Considered, Defined And Managed Adequately In Your Urban Forestry Strategy?
Matthew Daniel
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Matthew Daniel
Soil Health Advocate - PHC Arboriculturist - Soil and Photosynthesis Applied Science Services
A recent study in Nature journal outlines the importance of soil health. Take note...the word urgent is being used more often these days.
Given that a major fraction of invertebrates lives below the ground, and considering their significant functional role, biodiversity monitoring urgently needs to include soil organisms and functions.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-07916-1#ref-CR10
Urban Tree lover, youth advocate - urban forester.
5 年Having a document with teeth that is popular enough to be endorsed by council sometimes means picking battles. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on must haves in urban forest strategies. For us ensuring mechanisms to protect trees on public and private property was our biggest driver.