Embracing the future for and with urban forests and trees. International Urban Tree Diversity Conference UTD5 Book of Abstracts

Resumen

As our cities face the pressing challenges of climate change, extreme weather events, increasing population growth, and urban densification, the role of urban forestry becomes increasingly vital. The 5th Urban Tree Diversity Conference (UTD5) aimed to help craft a vision for the future of urban forests by sharing innovations from a spectrum of scientific disciplines that seek to secure the health and resilience of our urban trees.

UTD5, building on the legacy from conferences in Alnarp/Malmo (Sweden), Melbourne (Australia), Vancouver (Canada), and St Petersburg (Florida, USA), offered an invaluable opportunity for urban forestry and arboriculture practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to come together and explore the future challenges and opportunities for our urban trees. By embracing emerging technologies, harnessing open data, and fostering citizen engagement, all in support of enhancing tree diversity, we can pave the way for greener and more resilient cities.

UTD5 was held in October 2024 in Madrid, Spain, where we welcomed 150 participants from 26 countries around the world to help craft a vision for the future of urban forests by sharing innovations from a spectrum of scientific disciplines that seek to secure the health and resilience of our urban trees. The program included 8 keynote speakers, 44 oral communications, 1 round table, 16 poster presentations, and 3 technical visits.

We truly think that UTD5 provided a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and shaping the future of urban forests and trees to benefit our cities and our communities. We are confident that this vital work will continue at UTD6, and we look forward to meeting you all there again!