Date: Friday, 14 February | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Murdoch University, Perth
Local Government: $190 | Non-Local Government: $210
Following a sold-out event in 2023, we are excited to announce that WALGA’s Urban Forest Conference is back for 2025 and taking place on:
Held biannually, the conference brings together the greatest minds from Local Government, Government agencies and other key service providers to focus on strategies that solidify the future of the State’s urban canopy. In today's challenging climate, it is critical collaborate our efforts and work toward building healthy urban forests with diverse, pest—and climate-resistant landscapes to enhance the livability of our communities.
Freya Thomas - Senior Urban Forester, City Of Melbourne
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We welcome highly-regarded Senior Urban Planner, City of Melbourne - Freya Thomas, to the stage as our Keynote Speaker.
Freya’s focus is undertaking the strategic planning of the urban forest in Melbourne; a project guided by the Urban Forest Strategy (2012) with implementation informed by the Urban Forest Precinct Plans (under renewal) and supported by the Tree Policy (2021).
The objective of this address will be to critically reflect on the progress achieved and challenges which have arisen, such as increases in urban density. Freya will share learnings we can take away regarding urban forest management and its future.
Walk away from UFC 2025 with tools and insights on how to engage with communities to drive the success of your own local government’s urban development with access to these invaluable insights from an experienced astute peer.
Program outline
This year's content is aimed at Raising Resilience. With that in mind, the program has been designed to touch on all facets of urban forestry management such as:
- Future Proofing with data on species selection and key priorities to consider
- Tree retention through planning with direction on design and implementation
- Designing resilient developments with considerations around biodiversity
- Cooling urban spaces and how to drive effect through designing and developing urban canopies
- Citizen activation with ideas and support on urban greening and preventing negative health impacts
Coming up
A full list of speakers and program itinerary will be released soon. Make sure you register to receive the updates.
