May 2011
(Vol. 1, No. 1) (ver versión en español en formato *.pdf)
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From
the editor
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Welcome to the first issue of the Urban and Peri-urban Forestry
newsletter from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
(FAO).
The aim of the newsletter is to be a tribune for all actors promoting
Urban and Peri-Urban Forestry (UPF). The objectives are to share
information on an international basis and facilitate the exchange of good
practice. The Newsletter will be issued every two months and available in
English, French and Spanish.
To receive further issues of this newsletter, you are invited to
subscribe to this newsletter by sending an email to FO-UPF-newsletter@fao.org with
the subject: SUBSCRIBE UPF Newsletter
- your email address.
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News
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The first Monday of October is World Habitat Day (UN-Habitat), hence
in the framework of the International Year of Forests, October 2011 will be
dedicated to “Urban Forestry”. This is a good
opportunity to put urban issues high on the forestry agenda and to promote
urban forestry in your region, country or city and to link with
international efforts.
The FAO Communicators
Toolkit is now available in multiple languages to assist in designing
activities related to the International Year of Forests 2011.
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FAO
& Urban Forestry
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UPF
Guidelines Development Update
FAO has initiated this year the development of Guidelines for Policy and Decision Makers promoting
Urban and Peri-Urban Forestry to be published by July
2012. These guidelines are being targeted at meeting the needs of Policy and
Decision makers at the city and country executive level and should respond to
key issues common to various regions and stakeholders. They will
focus on strategic planning issues related to ecosystem services, governance,
land-use, climate change and poverty.
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A Concept
Note for the development of the UPF Guidelines as been prepared to
inform on the process and mobilize partnership and resources. Cities,
countries, institutions and experts interested to participate can contact Michelle Gauthier, Forest Conservation
Team, in charge of the FAO Urban and Peri-urban Forestry Programme.
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Food for
the Cities
The FAO “Food for the Cities” multi-disciplinary
initiative brings together the various departments and decentralized
offices of FAO to address the challenges of food and agriculture in
an urbanizing world to achieve food and nutrition security,
particularly for the poorest households. It promotes a food system approach
centered on cities including the management of natural resources, with
strengthened urban-rural linkages.
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Greening N’Djamena,
Chad
In Chad, FAO and the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources is
implementing a project entitled “ Support to the formulation of a
strategy and action plan of urban and peri-urban forestry for N’Djamena”. The
18-month project that will end in September 2011 has facilitated the dialogue
between the various institutions involved and basic studies in order to build
a common green vision for their city. The project has given special attention
to the land use issue and the demand and supply of wood energy for the city.
For more information, contact Djimramadji Alrari, Forestry Officer in the
Forestry Department and National Project Coordinator.
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Sharing
knowledge and experiences
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Metropolis
Commission 1 Training Session “Cities and Climate Change”
The Commission 1 - Eco-Region of Metropolis held a training
session “Cities and Climate Change” in Paris, France, on 15-17 December 2010.
The meeting hosted participants from many cities (Addis Ababa, Brazzaville,
Brussels, Caracas, Cotonou, Dakar, Ile-de-France, Moscow, Porto Alegre, Pune,
São Paolo) as well as international institutions. Organized by the Institute
of Planning and Urbanism, it emphasized practical aspects and experiences,
with a special technical visit organized by Mayor Patrick Jarry, from the
city of Nanterre. The
10th Metropolis World Congress “Cities in transition” will be held from
23 to 26 November 2011 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Chilean laws on urban arboriculture are old. Back in 1931, Article 12
of the Forests Act mandates towns to "establish lineal plantations
and tree groups in or next to urban centres". The
National Forestry Corporation (CONAF), the Forestry Institute (INFOR) and the
Chilean universities that teach Forestry Engineering are responsible for the
management of the roles and forestry activities indicated in the same law, as
far as arboriculture or forestry for urban settings is concerned. There are
still many gaps to be covered in order to secure the development and
conservation of urban trees.
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Publications
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Urban and Peri-urban Forestry Working Paper 4
The English version will be available soon.
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Urban Forestry and Urban Greening is a refereed,
international journal aimed at presenting high-quality research with urban
and peri-urban woody and non-woody vegetation and its use, planning, design,
establishment and management as its main topics. The journal welcomes
fundamental and applied research papers, as well as review papers and short
communications.
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Upcoming
events
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FAO is holding an International Workshop: “Developing Guidelines for
Decision and Policy Makers: Trees and Forests for Healthy Cities”. The
workshop will present its results to the 14th European Forum
for Urban Forestry in Glasgow on 1 June 2011.
The theme is Urban
forestry: making the connections through green networks. Although a
European event it has increasingly become a major international symposium
with attendees from many regions.
2nd World
Congress on Cities and Adaptation to Climate Change, 3-5 June
2011 in Bonn, Germany
The themes and sub-themes of Resilient Cities
2011 have been designed in order to cover the key notions of adaptation to
climate and urban resilience.Register now and be part of the international
platform on urban adaptation to climate change that will shape the future of
cities!
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Opportunities
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Michelle Gauthier
Forestry Officer, FAO
FO-UPF-newsletter@fao.org
http://km.fao.org/urbanforestry/
The FAO Forestry Department helps nations manage
their forests in a sustainable way. It includes trees and forests found in
and around cities.
YOUR INSTITUTION OR ORGANIZATION CAN CONTRIBUTE
TO THIS NEWSLETTER
TO PROMOTE EVENTS, ADVIRTISE A NEW PUBLICATION
AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES.
Opportunity for training: Urban Forestry &
Urban Greening Course Announcement
The course, “Planning and development of urban green space”, will be
led by professor Cecil Konijnendijk at the University of Copenhagen from
September 5 to November 4, 2011. Please contact Cecil Konijnendijkfrom
more information.
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Call for contribution: Photographic library
Photographs can replace a thousand words. The FAO Programme on Urban
Forestry is seeking voluntary contributions to the Urban Forestry Photo
Database. Photos should be sent directly to Urban Forestry Programme and should be
provided with the following information: name of photographer, location/site,
subject/description, date and authorization for FAO use. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more details.
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Contact
information
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