The Bauman Institute at the University of Leeds are hosting an event, 'Guardians of the Forest: Where do Trees Stand Now?', to explore the legal, political and justice issues around trees. The session will discuss forest governance, eco-political debates, forest culture and tree knowledge. The event marks the launch of the Guardians of the Forests global...
Ever wondered what benefits trees provide to the city? Seen the recent University of Leeds Campus I-Tree report and want to know more? Join researchers Dr Cat Scott, Hazel Mooney and Anna Gugan for the first LEAF lecture of 2020. The team will be presenting the findings of their recent report, celebrating the benefits that trees...
This webinar is part of the Great Debate series at the virtual European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2020. Several recent reports produced by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) discuss the role of forests in the climate system. The IPCC Special Report on 1.5 degrees speaks of the potential of forests to take up...
The Future Prospects of Public Parks Dr Anna Barker will discuss research undertaken on the future prospects of public parks, exploring what tomorrow’s green spaces might look like and whether charitable giving could help to support the funding of parks in the context of local authority budget cuts. For more information please contact H.Mooney@leeds.ac.uk *This...
Public parks have been vital features of our cities since the nineteenth century, providing benefits to people, communities and the environment. But what are their prospects and what’s important to you about their future management? Find out about how Leeds parks have changed through time at this free exhibition based on research by the University...
Do you spend enough time in nature? Can you identify different species of plants? Join us for a 1 hour workshop, which includes a tour around the university campus, to become more connected to the environment around you! Learn about the array of plant species that can be found around campus whilst contributing to academic...
Do you spend enough time in nature? Can you identify different species of plants? Join us for a 1 hour workshop, which includes a tour around the university campus, to become more connected to the environment around you! Learn about the array of plant species that can be found around campus whilst contributing to academic...
On Friday 8th March, the University of Leeds is hosting a seminar from Professor Ralph Keeling of UC San Diego. The land biosphere is acting as a significant brake on the rise in atmospheric CO2 by absorbing carbon. Historically, the existence of this land sink came as a bit of a surprise. Here Ralph Keeling...
The University of Leeds is hosting a symposium on Climate – Leaf Chemistry Interactions as part of a White Rose Consortium project between the Universities of Leeds, York and Sheffield. The symposium aims to bring together researchers, museum curators and industry to discuss and share ideas on all aspects of leaf chemistry and climate. This...