Theme 2 : Long-term impacts of development on urban soils

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The second research theme is concerned with understanding the long-term impacts on urban soils related to human anthropogenic activities. Here, we evaluate and design innovative practices in new plantations, prioritizing adequate space for tree growth. Furthermore, we want to characterize the factors affecting the survival of new plantations to improve them, by focusing on soil substrates and healthy development of roots. Finally, we explore using urban soils as a climate change mitigation tool.

Maguire Project : Monitoring of different tree pit designs and installations on urban tree survival and growth

In partnership with the City of Quebec, the CRAUM will take advantage of the new development of Maguire Avenue, which has been redeveloped into a friendly green street. Planting 94 urban trees was thought out upstream to integrate a research site to develop and evaluate new structural planting pits. Structural tree pits are important for the growth and survival of urban trees, and this site will allow us, among other things, to study the long-term effects of different pit and soil designs. This integrated approach, therefore, offers a golden research opportunity while improving the quality of urban life.
Student : Dominic Bartolacci
Professional : Claudelle Bourque
Category: Master
Advisor : Janani Sivarajah
Date : 2023 - ...

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