Enablers of Success for Urban Forests as Nature-based Solutions

Bringing together practitioners, community leaders, and researchers to discuss factors that enable successfully implemented forest and tree-related nature-based solutions

The Challenge

Forest and tree-based nature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognized as an important approach for addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and people’s well-being. However, there is still limited understanding of how successful NbS evolve over time, what enables their successful implementation, and how their long-term benefits can be measured and communicated.

The Conservation Solution

This workshop brought together practitioners, community leaders, and researchers to discuss five case studies of successfully implemented forest and tree-related NbS in Ontario, Canada. Throughout the workshop, participants explored the development pathways of successful projects, identified critical turning points, and reflected on lessons that can inform future NbS implementation across Canada and beyond.

Research Findings

Outreach & Publications

Stay tuned for upcoming outputs!