Presenter: Asia Dowtin, PhD, MSU Assistant Professor of Urban Forestry What is urban forestry? Why is increasing biodiversity of urban forests a goal? Whether you're a devoted lover of trees or newly wondering about trees in your neighborhood, you will leave this talk armed with new information and a passion for urban trees. In this talk, Dowtin explores Michigan's urban forests using the Tree Diversity Reporting Index, a powerful tool designed to assess biodiversity. Discover insights into how well Michigan municipalities report urban forest biodiversity, the current state of biodiversity in our urban landscapes, and guidance on how to incorporate increased biodiversity into urban forest management plans.  All Michigan Master Gardeners were invited to this free webinar series. Once registered, you may enjoy the benefit of viewing the previously recorded webinars and access to all future webinars and subsequent recordings. Each session counts as 1 hour of education requirements. For more information and FREE registration, click here.