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Sustainability Seminar - What Cities can learn from Trees: Lessons in Urban Ecomimicry with Dr. Nathan Phillips

Monday, October 12, 2020 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Science and Mathematics

Nathan Phillips, Boston University, presents this week's seminar. Attend in person, or watch on Zoom.

About Dr. Phillips

Nathan Phillips is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environment at BU, studying ecology and land-climate interactions in wilderness and cities

About the Seminar

Tree physiologists use a vernacular that translates amazingly well as a lens for understanding the structure, function, and sustainability of cities. Concepts of tree architecture such as efficiency, safety, vulnerability and their tradeoffs find parallels in our urban water, energy and food networks. In this talk I will compare and contrast the world of trees with that of cities and explore how urban planners and policymakers can learn from trees how to build more resilient and sustainable cities.

Register for Zoom here.

Location: Center for Environmental and Life Sciences - 120 AND Online - Zoom
Fees: This event is free and students, faculty, staff and alumni. Registration for Zoom is required and can be found at the link above.
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