Over 80% of the population of Britain lives in an urban area. By 2030 the climate of London will be similar to that of Barcelona. How can we think about greening our city in the face of the challenges ahead? And how do we centre care and equity for our human and non-human neighbours while we do so? 

 

The discussion will include the role of planting street trees to address the climate crises, street tree projects, tree selection and whether to plant with native or non-native species, the ecology of exotic species and the relationship between green infrastructure and gentrification. 

 

Speakers: Oli Back, Poppy George, Dr Mark Spencer and Russell Miller. 

 

When: Tuesday 12 March 2024; 6.30pm – 8.00pm

 

Where: Online talk

 

Further info.: register for your place here on the SLBI website. Donations only.  

 

About the South London Botanical Institute: 

A vital community learning space focused on plants, people and civic participation, and dedicated to creating learning and research opportunities that embolden curiosity and participation in some of the most pressing environmental, cultural and social issues of our time. The SLBI has been at the forefront of interesting people in south London and beyond in plants, fungi and other organisms classified as plants at the time of its foundation in 1910.

For upcoming events at the SLBI including tree walks, talks and identification sessions please visit the events page on the SLBI website