The conference was hosted by the ICF on behalf of a partnership of organisations from both within the greenspace sector, the Forestry Commission included, and from those who interact with urban environment professionals such as the Royal Institute of Town Planners, Royal Institute of British Architects and Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Speakers from across the world advised on topics such as urban regeneration and how urban trees can improve lives, add value to property and be successfully integrated into the built environment.  It was a rare opportunity for forward-thinking professionals in the built environment to come and state what resources they need from specialists in the natural environment field.

Commenting on the Proceedings of the Trees, People and the Built Environment Conference, its Chair, Dr Mark Johnston, Research Fellow of Arboriculture and Urban Forestry at Myerscough College, said:

"As a record of cutting-edge research and innovative practice about urban trees, I'm confident that these conference proceedings will be widely read for many years to come and that the readership will include both natural and built environment specialists.

"This collection of over 20 papers includes ground-breaking contributions from leading research scientists and practitioners from around the world which also gives this publication a significant international appeal. We are very grateful to the Forestry Commission for all its help in producing such an important record of the conference."

The Proceedings of the Trees, People and the Built Environment Conference is set to become a legacy of this landmark event and the on-going drive to build greatercross-industry understanding and foster closer working relationships within the urban environment sector.

The Proceedings can be downloaded from the ICF website: They are also available to download from the Forestry Commission Library.