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

Version 1 : Received: 15 May 2022 / Approved: 16 May 2022 / Online: 16 May 2022 (10:38:21 CEST)

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Hilbert, D.R.; Koeser, A.K.; Andreu, M.; Clarke, M.; Hansen, G.; Roman, L.A.; Thetford, M. Expanding Urban Tree Species Diversity in Florida (USA): Challenges and Opportunities for Practitioners. Society & Natural Resources 2023, 1–18, doi:10.1080/08941920.2023.2175285. Hilbert, D.R.; Koeser, A.K.; Andreu, M.; Clarke, M.; Hansen, G.; Roman, L.A.; Thetford, M. Expanding Urban Tree Species Diversity in Florida (USA): Challenges and Opportunities for Practitioners. Society & Natural Resources 2023, 1–18, doi:10.1080/08941920.2023.2175285.

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.

Keywords

city trees; landscape design; nursery production; urban greenspace

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy

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