Urban forestry isn’t an oxymoron

Urban forestry isn’t an oxymoron

Posted On September 8, 2022

The phrase “urban forest” sounds like an oxymoron. But for Beau Brodbeck, it makes perfect sense. One needs only visit city parks in any number of metropolitan areas, or drive down Government Street in my hometown of Mobile, Alabama, to see the value of trees in an urban setting. The canopy formed by Mobile’s live oaks over the city’s main east-west thoroughfare creates a signature effect that leaves an impression. Commercial or residential, trees typically add value to a property — and not just aesthetic value. As an Auburn University Extension Specialist focused on urban forestry, Brodbeck’s job is to… Read More

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