Urban greeners' resource hub

Arboriculture Australia™ is the peak national body for professional tree workers, arborists, tree managers, urban forestry workers and utility vegetation managers across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

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The Urban Forest Community of Practice is an informal network of interested and passionate individuals either working in or wanting to learn more about the discipline of urban forestry in Australia.

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A platform for collaboratively and scientifically colelcting data to gain insight and protect Australia's birds.

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Cities With Nature is a unique initiative that recognises and enhances the value of nature in and around cities across the world. It provides a shared platform for cities and their partners to engage and connect, working with shared commitment towards a more sustainable urban world.

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Clearwater is a capacity building program, recognised for its role in providing programs that equip the water industry with the skills, knowledge and networks to drive the implementation of Integrated Water Management (IWM) practices. The Clearwater website provides access to training, case studies, research papers and publications, fact sheets, tools, guidelines and strategy.

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Council Arboriculture Victoria is committed to freely exchanging knowledge and information that benefits the arboriculture industry. They provide resources to support best practice arboriculture across the public and private realms. Their resources include guidelines and tools to aid tree assessment and reporting for development projects.

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This Guide is a Treasury Policy and Guidelines paper that sets out how to undertake cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for NSW government initiatives. It also describes the role of CBA in supporting evidence-informed decision making and provides guidance for practitioners.

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The Hort Frontiers Green Cities Fund brings together a range of partners to research and demonstrate the benefits of increased urban greening. With the Australian urban population increasing, and the health benefits of green space becoming clearer, urban developers and governments are becoming increasingly interested in creating greener communities. However, the impact of green space on a range of aspects (for example, perinatal health outcomes and hospital admissions) needs further research. The Green Cities Fund aims to help uncover science-based answers to these questions, helping inform urban development business decisions.

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Through research, technology, and education, the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) promotes the professional practice of arboriculture and fosters a greater worldwide awareness of the benefits of trees.

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Infill development is the single largest provider of new housing in Greater Adelaide, with a projected net annual increase of approximately 2500 residential dwellings. This report provides an overview of the policy implemented in the Planning and Design Code to improve residential infill and the benefits supported by evidence-based research.

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Smart Green Cities is a collaborative hub connecting industry, government, researchers and community to create liveable urban environments by inspiring change through evidence-based problem solving.

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Sustainable Gardening Australia (SGA) is a not-for-profit social organisation dedicated to achieving a healthy biodiverse planet and vibrant, sustainable communities. It is a registered charity. Its principal purposes are to: 1. encourage, educate and enable home and professional gardeners to adopt sustainable gardening practices to protect or enhance the natural environment or a significant aspect of it; and 2. provide information or education, or carry on research about, the natural environment or a significant aspect of it.

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