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From February to December, the featured Free PDH of the Month will be the webinars offered as part of the Biodiversity Climate Action Webinar Series.
A free webinar series for ASLA Members hosted by the ASLA Biodiversity and Climate Action Committee.
For more than a year, the ASLA Biodiversity and Climate Action Committee has been leading the implementation of the ASLA Climate Action Plan. Join climate action leaders for a 9-part webinar series to share collaborative research and knowledge to advance the goals of decarbonization and biodiversity protection.
This series is designed to expand knowledge within the profession to achieve the Climate Action Plan Vision for 2040 – All landscape architecture projects will simultaneously:
- Achieve zero embodied and operational emissions and increase carbon sequestration
- Provide significant economic benefits in the form of measurable ecosystem services, health co-benefits, sequestration, and green jobs
- Address climate injustices, empower communities, and increase equitable distribution of climate investments
- Restore ecosystems and protect, conserve, and enhance biodiversity.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12/16/2024 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Restoring ecosystems within our communities offers valuable lessons in how vibrant and adaptive landscapes strengthen our civic fabric. Diverse yet engaging regenerative landscapes in the public realm restore ecological function and address the myriad opportunities for meeting biodiversity and resilience goals in changing climate conditions.
This presentation is a live rebroadcast of the education session "Restoring to What? Addressing Biodiversity in the Era of Climate Change - 1.25 PDH (LA CES/HSW)" originally delivered at the ASLA 2024 Conference on Landscape Architecture. Please note that individuals who attended the live session at ASLA 2024 or have previously viewed the recorded session, which is available in our Online Learning library, are not eligible to receive credit for participating in this rebroadcast.
Restoring ecosystems within our communities offers valuable lessons in how vibrant and adaptive landscapes strengthen our civic fabric. Diverse yet engaging regenerative landscapes in the public realm restore ecological function and address the myriad opportunities for meeting biodiversity and resilience goals in changing climate conditions.
Learning objectives:
- Dive into a variety of ecological restoration examples that highlight how biodiversity is reintroduced in the public realm, identifying creative and engaging approaches to expand habitat connectivity and ecological function.
- Learn restoration planting design, management, and monitoring strategies that increase climate resilience and protect biodiversity while supporting community well-being.
- Examine and discuss strategies for engaging in strategic partnerships that support long-term research efforts as part of the design process.
- Learn about and share resources that support a deeper understanding of climate change's role in the design decision-making process.
Photo: The Wharf's Floating Wetlands, Washington, DC / image: Biohabitats Inc.
Jennifer Dowdell, ASLA
Practice Leader: Landscape Ecology, Planning, & Design
Biohabitats Inc.
Jennifer Dowdell (Practice Leader at Biohabitats Inc.) For over 20 years Jennifer has worked at the interface of ecology, landscape architecture, & conservation planning leading projects ranging from regional greenways to state and national parks, institutional and educational campuses, and citywide ecological networks merging landscape ecology, climate resilience, and equity strategies with regenerative design. Her practice engages principles of systems-ecology, resilience planning, and environmental justice, facilitating dialogue on socio-ecological narratives that engage nature in design. Jennifer has contributed written pieces to publications including Landscape Architecture Magazine, PLACES Journal, theEarthIssue#4, and The Landscape Approach: From Local Communities to Territorial Systems.
Martha Eberle, ASLA, PLA
Senior Associate + Raleigh Office Director
Andropogon Associates
As a Senior Associate and the Raleigh Office Director at Andropogon, Martha works with both public and private sector clients to develop creative design solutions rooted in ecology and community. She has worked on award-winning projects throughout the United States and beyond, ranging from large-scale coastal resiliency and brownfield restoration efforts to small-scale urban interventions tailored to community character. In addition to her experience as a landscape architect, Martha draws from past positions as an anthropological researcher, horticulturalist, and public servant working to help small towns develop meaningful cultural spaces. She received her MLA degree from NC State University.
Claudia West, ASLA
Principal
Phyto Studio LLC
Claudia West is a leading voice in the emerging field of ecological planting design. Known for her passionate advocacy of plant-driven design, Claudia is a widely sought out speaker and consultant who applies the technologies of plant systems to bring essential natural functions back into our cities. She has worked on all sides of the green industry—as a designer, a grower, installer, and land manager—grounding her innovative work in pragmatic solutions that address the realities of our urbanizing world. She is the co-author of the critically acclaimed book, Planting in a Post-Wild World, and co-founder of Phyto Studio.
Maria Landoni, ASLA (Moderator)
Landscape Architect
Sur Landscape Architecture
Maria Landoni is a licensed landscape architect with over fifteen years of experience, including extensive work in the fields of urban design, horticulture and planning. She brings a unique, culturally informed aesthetic, having grown up and studied in both The Patagonia and Buenos Aires, Argentina, and having lived and worked in the U.S. for over 20 years. Maria is driven to resolve complex design challenges without losing sight of the social and physical milieu in which a landscape resides. Maria has led numerous prominent projects ranging from civic and tech campuses and botanical gardens to urban gardens and pastoral landscapes.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 12/03/2024
Thoughtfully break down physical and social barriers to create a welcoming atmosphere and ensure parks intentionally support the developmental benefits of inclusive, intergenerational play! Research findings and new data offer unique insights to demonstrate the positive impact of designing outdoor destinations to address the diverse needs of the whole child, the whole environment, and the whole community.
Sponsored by PlayCore
Thoughtfully break down physical and social barriers to create a welcoming atmosphere and ensure parks intentionally support the developmental benefits of inclusive, intergenerational play! Research findings and new data offer unique insights to demonstrate the positive impact of designing outdoor destinations to address the diverse needs of the whole child, the whole environment, and the whole community.
Learning objectives:
- Define playground terminology to clarify the differences between accessible design, universal design, inclusion, and the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design.
- List at least 3 evidence-based design best practices that thoughtfully meet the physical, social-emotional, sensory, cognitive, and communicative needs of all children, including those with disabilities in playground settings.
- Summarize the positive benefits and impact that inclusive play destinations have on community health and wellness.
- Identify key steps to successfully advocate for inclusive play and recreation destinations.
Hosted by ASLA's Children's Outdoor Environments Professional Practice Network (PPN)
Photo: McCandless Park in Milpitas, California / image: © 2024 PatrickSchneiderPhoto.com courtesy of PlayCore
Keith Christensen, Ph.D, ASLA
Department Head and Associate Professor
Utah State University
Dr. Christensen earned a master’s degree in landscape architecture and doctorate in disability studies. He is well-known for his research based on understanding disability through a social constructivist perspective as the limiting of opportunities to take part in community life because of physical and social barriers. Keith's research emphasizes inclusive design and planning practices which support participation in community through the removal of environmental barriers to social access, rather than the regulatory aspects of site-specific design.
Jennie Sumrell, M. Ed. (Moderator)
Community Outreach Director
PlayCore
Jennie worked in the field of childhood development and exceptional learning for nearly fifteen years. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Learning from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a master’s certificate in Adaptive & Assistive Technology from the University of Miami, and a Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jennie has presented as a guest lecturer at universities and has presented at over 200 regional, state, national, and international conferences and play symposiums on a variety of topics surrounding inclusion, the developmental benefits of play, and aligning evidence-based research to creating high quality outdoor play and learning environments.
Jennie joined PlayCore in 2008, and serves as the Community Outreach Director within PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research and Education to support research with our scholar network, create best practice programs to support play and recreation initiatives, provide continuing education through a variety of professional development events, and assist communities in advocating for environments which support the diverse needs of society. Deeply passionate about inclusive, multigenerational play, Jennie utilizes her expertise and personal experiences as a teacher to positively impact the development of innovative play and recreation destinations that focus on community health and wellness.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Recorded On: 11/13/2024
Experts from the ASLA LARE Prep Committee provided their professional experience and insight into the exams. Please note there were technical difficulties with the sound roughly between the 9:30 - 13:30 minute mark.
Industry experts will answer questions about the exams. Benefit from their professional experience and insights as seasoned instructors to address any uncertainties you may have about the new exams. Please note there were technical difficulties with the sound roughly between the 9:30 - 13:30 minute mark.
Madeline Steigerwald, ASLA, PLA
Landscape Architect, Jr. Project Manager
Dix Hite + Partners
Madeline is a former Akronite living in Orlando, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture degree with a French minor from The Ohio State University in 2010. After the recession, she found her way back to landscape architecture with a position at Nimrod Long & Associates in Birmingham, Alabama. She gained experience in both public and private work then obtained licensure in June 2017. Later that year, Madeline joined Dix.Hite + Partners where her current project focus includes campus, roadway and streetscape design, multi-family developments, residential design, community hardscape and landscape renovations, and exterior building color studies.
Jeff Holzer, PLA
Landscape Architect
Kimley-Horn
Jeff Holzer is a licensed Landscape Architect in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector for Kimley-Horn and Associates. Jeff has 7 years of experience with a practice in active and passive parks, playgrounds, streetscapes, school/universities, and athletic fields. As Kimley-Horn's only CPSI, Jeff has advised on over 70 playgrounds across 19 states. Jeff volunteers on the LARE Prep committee for ASLA, and the REC TALK committee for the National Recreation and Park Association. In 2020, Jeff won the ANOVA sponsored napkin sketch design competition with a sketch and essay entitled Inclusive Playgrounds for All.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 11/13/2024
Clear and effective communication is essential for both leadership and the success of any organization. Whether written or verbal, messages to employees should be clear, relevant, and articulate to ensure productive daily operations. Join the PuzzleHR Leadership & Development team as they guide you through top tips and best practices for mastering effective communication.
Clear and effective communication is essential for both leadership and the success of any organization. Whether written or verbal, messages to employees should be clear, relevant, and articulate to ensure productive daily operations. Join the PuzzleHR L&D team as they guide you through top tips and best practices for mastering effective communication.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of course participants will be able to:
- Communicate efficiently: This objective will empower participants to streamline their communication processes, ensuring that their interactions are both productive and impactful, leading to more effective collaboration and understanding.
- Properly convey your message: Mastering this objective will emphasize the importance of delivering messages in a way that resonates with the audience, ensuring that the key points are clearly understood and reducing the risk of miscommunication.
- Adapt to different communication styles: By achieving this objective, participants will gain the ability to recognize and adjust to various communication preferences, enhancing their ability to connect with diverse groups and fostering more inclusive and effective dialogue.
- Craft messages that are clear, concise, and to the point: This objective highlights the value of clarity and brevity in communication, enabling participants to convey their ideas more persuasively and efficiently, thus capturing the attention and comprehension of their audience.
Rebecca Burbridge
Founder and Vice President of Customer Success
PuzzleHR
Rebecca is a co-founder of Puzzle and serves as Vice President of Customer Success with over 30 years of broad experience helping businesses achieve their goals through strategic management of their human capital. She most recently served for 14 years with Paychex, Inc. in senior leadership roles within their ASO/PEO, Retirement Planning and Payroll divisions. She has a track record of demonstrated leadership through developing national award-winning teams and consultants. Rebecca brings a wealth of client-centric human capital experience across recruiting and HR Consulting, which positions Puzzle to respond to our clients’ need for strategic HR solutions.
Heidi Hernandez
Learning & Development Consultant
PuzzleHR
As a SHRM-certified professional, I possess a solid foundation of knowledge in HR (Human Resources) practices and principles. I have over 17 years of experience in Human Capital Management from account management to sales. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to train and develop individuals on my team. This ignited my passion for people development, and I have loved every minute of it!
During the earliest years of my career, I worked for the largest privately held talent management firm, The Allegis Group, to identify top-level talent. For me, this taught me the foundations of professionalism, a strong work ethic, striving for excellence, and crushing goals!
Following my time with The Allegis Group, I spent 10 years working for Paychex, one of America’s Most Admired Companies. While at Paychex, I managed overly complex client accounts within the Professional Employment (PEO) division. Looking for a new challenge within Paychex, I shifted my focus toward becoming a sales representative and succeeded admirably. Consistently ranking among the top 15% of sales reps nationwide, I gained invaluable insight into what clients prioritize and how to respond to their needs.
My background in both operations and sales has provided me with valuable insight into what clients prioritize and how to meet their needs. This has broadened my understanding of the motivations and mindsets of sales and service professionals.
In 2020, I was approached by PuzzleHR to help assist in establishing a successful client onboarding experience for our new clients. The goal was to ensure a stellar first experience with our service divisions. Shortly thereafter, I joined the Learning & Development Team. My primary goal is to build and facilitate training programs; programs that foster the development of important skills such as emotional intelligence, a growth mindset, effective leadership in times of change, the ability to set clear expectations, and professional mentoring. I take tremendous pride in providing people with the skills and knowledge they need to reach their full potential!
My career has been marked by excellence and drive within each role I have held.
Derek Higgs
Learning Consultant / Certified in Emotional Intelligence
PuzzleHR
Derek is a dedicated advocate for personal and professional development, bringing with him years of leadership development experience. After spending over 25 years in the corporate world, he found his calling in helping others reach their full potential and launched his own company. Derek's role extends beyond a career—it's a passion and vocation, inspired by the belief that one should love what they do. As a certified coach, trainer, and speaker, he empowers individuals to broaden their horizons and achieve their goals. Leveraging his extensive experience, Derek provides valuable insights, strategies, and tools for effective leadership. He believes the answers lie within us, aiding clients in navigating their inner selves to uncover these solutions. Encouraging a commitment to exploration and embracing change, Derek views the transformative journey as an ever-evolving process.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/29/2024
Invasive species and climate change are interacting to exacerbate negative impacts on native ecosystems. This talk will discuss several research projects aimed at informing proactive invasive species management in light of climate change, focusing specifically on managing the introduction of invasive plants through horticulture.
Invasive species and climate change are interacting to exacerbate negative impacts on native ecosystems. This talk will discuss several research projects aimed at informing proactive invasive species management in light of climate change, focusing specifically on managing the introduction of invasive plants through horticulture. Our current policy framework for addressing the issue of range expansion of invasive plants is insufficient, with a clear need for better regional coordination. Strategies for addressing this will be discussed, using examples from invasive species networks in the Northeast U.S. Case studies will include the Native Plant Trust's habitat management in Concord, MA, to protect a rare violet threatened by the continued presence and spread of glossy buckthorn.
Learning objectives:
- Gain a better understanding of how invasive species and climate change are interacting to exacerbate negative impacts on native ecosystems.
- Glean insights from current research on invasive species management, specifically on managing the introduction of invasive plants through horticulture.
- Learn strategies for counteracting the range expansion of invasive plants.
Hosted by the ASLA Sustainable Design & Development Professional Practice Network (PPN)
Image credit: courtesy of Evelyn Beaury
Evelyn Beaury
Assistant Curator
New York Botanical Garden
Evelyn Beaury is a global change ecologist specializing in the biogeography of invasive plants, climate change and land-use change. She received her PhD from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and conducted Postdoctoral research at Princeton University. Evelyn recently started a permanent position as an Assistant Curator at the New York Botanical Garden.
Erik Sechler
Ecological Programs Coordinator/Ecologist
Native Plant Trust
Erik Sechler has worked as Ecological Programs Coordinator for Native Plant Trust for six years. Prior to being at Native Plant Trust, Erik has worked for the Trustees and NY and PA Natural Heritage Programs as a staff ecologist/ecological information specialist and has a MS in Conservation Biology from Antioch NE University.
CeCe Haydock, ASLA, PLA, SITES AP, LEED AP, WEDG (Moderator)
CeCe Haydock, ASLA, PLA, SITES AP, LEED AP, WEDG, is a licensed New York landscape architect WBE and has practiced in the public as well as the private sector. She is an officer for ASLA’s Sustainable Design & Development Professional Practice Network (PPN), a trustee of the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay, NY, a member of the International Council of the Preservation Society of Newport County, and a visiting lecturer at the New York Botanical Garden.
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/09/2024
The challenge of finding space for the massive amount of renewable energy needed is daunting, but landscape design can help. This panel will present case studies of cutting-edge renewable energy landscapes from Europe, as well as ongoing U.S. explorations of opportunities for landscape design within the renewable energy transition.
The challenge of finding space for the massive amount of renewable energy needed is daunting, but landscape design can help. This panel will present case studies of cutting-edge renewable energy landscapes from Europe, as well as ongoing U.S. explorations of opportunities for landscape design within the renewable energy transition.
Learning objectives:
- Identify the opportunities and challenges associated with the energy transition.
- Gain insights from European best practices on landscape architects' contributions to design for energy landscapes at multiple scales.
- Explore avenues for educational and professional collaboration with National Laboratories and the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Analyze the role of landscape architects in accelerating the energy transition through design.
Nicholas Pevzner
Assistant Professor
University of Pennsylvania
Nicholas Pevzner is an assistant professor in landscape architecture at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design, and a Faculty Fellow at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at Penn. Nick’s research focuses on energy landscapes, urban ecology, and climate policy. He studies the role of design in infrastructure planning for the clean energy transition, and the impact of energy systems on culturally contested landscapes. His work investigates the impacts of climate policy on physical built environment, on cultural attitudes, and on its implications for spatial justice, while seeking opportunities for design to accelerate decarbonization across sectors.
Yekang Ko, PhD, Affil. ASLA
Associate Professor / Senior Scientist
University of Oregon / Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Yekang Ko is an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Oregon and a Senior Scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Specializing in sustainable energy landscapes and climate action planning, she directs the Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Hub at APRU. Co-founder of the Landscape for Humanity Lab, her efforts in environmental justice through design have earned her multiple awards, including the CELA Faculty Excellence Awards in Service Learning (2024) and Research (2020). Ko earned her Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning from UC Berkeley in 2012.
Jasper Hugtenburg
Landscape Architect
H+N+S Landscape Architects
Jasper Hugtenburg is a senior landscape architect and physical geographer with over 20 years of professional experience, currently working as a project leader for H+N+S Landscape Architects in the Netherlands. His work focusses primarily on regional scale sustainable development plans and strategies. Topics include the energy transition, flood and draught protection and nature inclusive design.
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/09/2024
Become a policy influencer! Learn to identify and collaborate with key legislators, empowering yourself to shape landscape architecture policies. Position yourself as a valuable resource with insights into protecting health, safety, welfare, and the environment. This session educates and empowers you to become an effective advocate.
Become a policy influencer! Learn to identify and collaborate with key legislators, empowering yourself to shape landscape architecture policies. Position yourself as a valuable resource with insights into protecting health, safety, welfare, and the environment. This session educates and empowers you to become an effective advocate.
Learning objectives:
- Learn effective strategies for advocating for the profession with legislators, government agencies, and the public. Find out why this is critical to protecting public health, safety, and welfare.
- Become an influential constituent by learning how to identify and work with key policy makers and legislators in order to achieve the desired policy outcome.
- Learn how to become a "resource" to policy makers by growing their knowledge of a landscape architect practitioner's ability to protect HSW and the built and natural environment.
- Understand how ASLA empowers you to be an effective advocate for our profession.
Jay Gehler, FASLA, PLA
Senior Landscape Architect
Coleman Company Inc
Jay, a landscape architect with Coleman Company, has over 20 years of advocacy experience at all levels of government and has been instrumental in advancing public recognition and understanding of the profession with policymakers. Jay will highlight the necessity of educating and advocating to policy makers to protect public health, safety, and welfare through licensure of landscape architects. Jay will share tools and resources and use examples of his own experiences in both Wisconsin and Georgia working with state legislators to defend licensure and fight for the right to practice.
Doug Boyer, ASLA, PLA
Associate Principal
EDGE
Doug Boyer, an associate principal at EDGE, has led numerous Ohio Chapter advocacy efforts to defend licensure and improve the understanding and profile of the profession within the State. Whether it be meeting with Ohio’s federal and state lawmakers, policy officials at the Ohio Department of Transportation, or regulators at the Ohio Board of Building Standards, Doug will share how he’s successfully carried the message of landscape architects, as licensed design professionals, in order to grow opportunities for landscape architects to lead projects around the state and the nation.
Janene Jackson
Partner
Holland & Knight
Janene, an attorney and partner with Holland & Knight LLP, works as a lobbyist for the Potomac Chapter of the ASLA. Janene’s wisdom and counsel was crucial to enacting a practice act in the District of Columbia in 2017 and in the Chapter’s recent efforts to eliminate the sales tax on landscape architectural services. Janene will share her insights and guidance on the importance of developing relationships with policy makers at all levels, and on navigating the legislative and regulatory aspects of local government.
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/09/2024
Latta Place is a historic house and plantation, formerly a home to enslaved people and currently a heritage site within the Mecklenburg County, NC, park system. We will explore the community-driven process to restore the site and recenter its dominant narrative. Lessons for working on complex sites will be shared.
Latta Place is a historic house and plantation, formerly a home to enslaved people and currently a heritage site within the Mecklenburg County, NC, park system. We will explore the community-driven process to restore the site and recenter its dominant narrative. Lessons for working on complex sites will be shared.
Learning objectives:
- Understand processes for inventorying, analyzing, and assessing landmarked sites, including historical research, digital scans, and more.
- Learn about new tactics for community engagement related to complex historic sites and how feedback gathered can inform design.
- Explore representation and storytelling techniques used to present and collectively evaluate potential futures.
- Walk away with more knowledge about how sites with painful pasts can be acknowledged and addressed by landscape architects.
Kofi Boone, FASLA
Professor
NC State University
Kofi Boone, FASLA is a professor of landscape architecture and environmental planning at NC State University. His work is in the overlap between landscape architecture and environmental justice with specializations in democratic design and interpreting cultural landscapes. He leads the Just Communities Lab. Along with M. Elen Deming, Kofi is co-editor of Empty Pedestals: Countering Confederate Narratives Through Public Design, forthcoming from LSU Press.Gina Ford, FASLA
Principal and Co-Founder
Agency Landscape + Planning
Focused on making the public realm more equitable and just, Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) is a non-profit design and community development organization that works in disinvested places around the world, collaborating with communities that have been excluded, harmed, or marginalized by traditional design.
Darneka Waters, ASLA
Planner
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Darneka Waters is a Park Planner for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, responsible for capital planning and development coordination, public engagement, and master plan implementation for parks, greenways, nature preserves, and more. As an emerging professional and alumna of NC State University, she is known for her participation in industry and community-based organizations. Currently, she is a Black Landscape Architects Network (BlackLAN) Board member and regularly volunteers within the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Before joining Mecklenburg County, Waters worked on numerous urban design and planning projects as a Landscape Designer at an interdisciplinary firm in Charlotte, NC.
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/09/2024
Planting design brings the opportunity to create beautiful, inspiring spaces, but also the responsibility to consider the impact of plant selection on long-term maintenance, climate change, and ecosystem health. This session highlights strategies available to professionals facing issues of climate adaptation, shifting cultural values, and complex species interactions.
Planting design brings the opportunity to create beautiful, inspiring spaces, but also the responsibility to consider the impact of plant selection on long-term maintenance, climate change, and ecosystem health. This session highlights strategies available to professionals facing issues of climate adaptation, shifting cultural values, and complex species interactions.
Learning objectives:
- Articulate the intersectionality of health, ecosystem, and economic impacts of invasive plant species.
- Define the evolving role of the nursery trade and landscape architects in bridging the gap between regulation and good practice.
- Describe strategies for invasive species management using a native planting approach.
- Manage invasive species using lessons learned from the field.
Barbara Barnes, ASLA, LEED AP
Ecosystem Restoration Section Leader
HDR Inc
For over twenty years Barbara has worked as a landscape architect, with an emphasis on urban landscapes and ecosystem restoration. Barbara is passionate about the intersection of landscape architecture and planting design and has spoken across the country on the topic. She was HDR’s project manager for the Federal Highway Administration’s “Invasive Species Impacts on Transportation Infrastructure”. The report documented case studies from across the country, which included cost data where available, highlighting the significant impacts invasive species have on transportation infrastructure, life cycle costs, and long-term operations.
Michael Spina, ASLA, PLA
Senior Landscape Architect
HDR
Michael is a professional landscape architect with 15 years of professional experience in ecological design. He works with project teams to develop and implement design and planning strategies that enhance ecosystem structure and function. His primary focus is on coastal climate resilience adaptation, ecological restoration, and green infrastructure, paying particular attention to waterfront access, conservation of biodiversity, and habitat opportunities.
Fran Chismar
Sultan of Sales
Pinelands Nursery
Meet Fran Chismar. Fran has over 35 years of Nursery experience - 17 of which focused in the field of restoration serving as Sultan of Sales for Pinelands Nursery in Columbus, NJ. Fran is knowledgeable in the field of native plants and their use in restoration, reforestation, and mitigation. Fran has had speaking engagements for such organizations as The Native Plant Society of NJ, Xfinity Sustainability Week, Ecological Landscape Alliance, Society of Ecological Restoration, and Wild Ones.. Fran is also Co-Host of The Native Plants, Healthy Planet Podcast which is consistently ranked as a Top 20 Podcast on Apple Podcast.
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