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CityScapes. Dave Riddell PhD BEd March 30, 2007. Our cities. 66% of world population by 2050. Forest cover. Fredericton is 68% forested. Much is allocated for development, particularly in headwaters of our local streams. Helps prevent soil erosion. Regulates air and water temperatures.
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CityScapes • Dave Riddell PhD BEd • March 30, 2007
Our cities • 66% of world population by 2050
Forest cover • Fredericton is 68% forested. • Much is allocated for development, particularly in headwaters of our local streams. • Helps prevent soil erosion. • Regulates air and water temperatures. • Reduces risks of local flooding.
What is CityScapes? • Partnership with City of Fredericton, community representatives, and local schools. • Goals: “[...] to encourage individual property owners to manage their land in support of forest cover, wildlife habitat, riparian zone buffers and biodiversity, and to protect or improve water quality, flow, and fish habitat in streams flowing through Fredericton.”
Project elements: Community forestry activities Wetland construction and conservation Planting native wildflower gardens
CityScapes • Project locations
CityScapes • Project locations
Potential projects: • Wetland • Tree Nursery and Native Plant Garden • Active Gardening Plot • Outdoor Theatre • Meditation Area • Wildlife Observatory
CityScapes • Project locations