Globally, development and infrastructure are placing great pressure on urban ecosystems. In Quebec City, trees planted in new neighborhoods seem to present more survival and growth problems than those planted in old neighborhoods. In partnership with the City of Quebec and its goal to maintain and develop a healthy tree canopy, we examine planting habitats, soil management, and historical land use influences on tree growth and health in neighborhoods of different developmental ages.
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Student : In recruitment
Category : Master Advisor : Janani Sivarajah Co-advisor : Alison Munson Date : September 2023 |
The project's objective is to analyze to what extent constructed soils, from now on referred to as "technosol", contribute to increasing carbon storage in the soil and direct GHG emissions through substituting recycled materials. Working alongside our project partners, we conduct experiments and installations in the field to provide the best technosol recommendations for tree plantations and other uses in urban areas.
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Student : In recruitment
Category : Master Advisor : Janani Sivarajah Co-advisor : Alison Munson Date : January 2024 |
In this inter-city project in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec, we are monitoring urban road dust near tree pits (both trees and soils). Additionally, we examine the stress tolerance of different tree species, the inter- and intraspecific variation of trees, and the extent to which trees and their different components (e.g., bark, leaves) can capture or filter stresses pollutants in different tree height strata and serve as passive air pollution monitors and indicators of urban forest health. The results of this project will provide recommendations on tree species planting and better tree management near high traffic areas.
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Student : In recruitment
Category : PhD Advisor : Janani Sivarajah Co-advisor : Clare Wiseman Date : January2024 |