Our webinar
Title: The impact of urbanization on the global distribution of tree species
Time: May 20, 2022, Friday, 6:00-7:00 pm (Vancouver time) /May 21, 2022, Satureday, 9:00-10:00 am (GMT+8)
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Abstract:
Urbanization has impacted global biodiversity profoundly. Important habitats can be destroyed or degraded during the urbanization process. At the same time, exotic species can get into a region through intentional introduction or escape from urban areas. Using tree as an example, this study will explore how the joint force of these processes shapes the global distribution of tree species. The findings provide essential information for assessing the role of urbanization in global biodiversity conservation.
Biography of Prof. Dr. Jun Yang:
Professor Jun Yang leads the Urban Ecology group in the Department of Earth System Science at Tsinghua University, China. Dr. Yang earned his Ph.D. degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 2004. His current research focuses on urban biodiversity monitoring and conservation, methods for quantifying urban ecosystem services and the benefits to human wellbeing, and remote sensing techniques in urban ecosystem studies. With the combination of these investigations, he aims to understand the structure and functions of urban ecosystems for their sustainable management. Dr. Yang has published more than 100+ peer-reviewed publications. He serves as the associate editor of Urban Forestry & Urban Greening and as an editorial board member for Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, Frontier in Sustainable Cities, Biodiversity (China), Landscape Architecture (China), and China Urban Forestry. He is currently a member of the IUCN SSC Species Monitoring Specialist Group.
You can also find more information about Prof. Dr. Jun Yang at: https://www.dess.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/info/1090/1289.htm
