The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and Parks & Leisure Australia held a seminar “Green Infrastructure – focus on streetscapes” it was sponsored by Andreasens Green Nursery on the 2nd of May 2019.
Speakers included:
NSW Government Architect Landscape Architect Barbara Schaffer talked about 2 new documents that are to be released for our open space design. The documents are “Open Space for Recreation”, and “Urban Tree Canopy”. Barbara referred to a new impetus by the NSW Government on public spaces.
Robert Griffith talked on Knauf Urbanscape technology with specific information on providing green infrastructure on buildings. He discussed how green roofs and green walls and will reduce energy consumption by providing canopy. Spaces for tree planting are limited and roofs provide a huge area that in many countries are planted out for cooling, storm water management and biodiversity. http://www.green-urbanscape.com/
Macquarie University talked about their new knowledge base WHICH PLANT WHERE . A unique source of knowledge will be available for suitable plants for all Australian climates. Climate change was included to show what changes are to be expected.
Ben Gooden from City Green showed how to grow excellent trees in our streets to improve canopy.
The commissioner for open space and parklands Fiona Morrison to discussed grants that have been provided for tree planting around Sydney.
Tim Carroll from Andreasens Green nursery gave a great summary of street tree species suitable for various Sydney climates.
Overall it is great to see that our industry is learning from leaders in their field.