134 Symposium--Urban Soils: Properties, Problems and Needs: I

S06 Soil & Water Management & Conservation

Monday, October 17, 2011: 8:00 AM-12:10 PM

Henry Gonzalez Convention Center, Room 217D

Organizers:

John Sloan , Jacqueline Aitkenhead-Peterson , Theodore Hartsig and Richard Pouyat

Presider:

Jacqueline Aitkenhead-Peterson

8:00 AM

Introductory Remarks

8:05 AM

134-1

Spatial Characteristics, Properties and Problems Associated with Urban Soils: A Case History of Demolition Sites In Detroit, Michigan.

Jeffrey L. Howard, Wayne State University

Recorded Presentation Audio File

8:30 AM

134-2

Chemical and Biological Characteristics of Remnant Soils Along Urbanization Gradients.

Richard Pouyat, USDA Forest Service

Recorded Presentation Audio File

8:55 AM

134-3

Carbon Sequestration and Nutrient Cycling In Urban Soils.

Rattan Lal, Ohio State University

Recorded Presentation Audio File

9:20 AM

134-4

Ecosystem Services of Urban Soil Biota.

Katalin Szlavecz, John Hopkins University

Recorded Presentation Audio File

9:45 AM

134-5

Direct and Indirect Effects of Urbanization On Soil Ecological Processes: Implications for Restoration.

Sharon Hall, Arizona State University

Recorded Presentation Audio File

10:10 AM

Break

10:25 AM

134-6

Managing Soil Resources for Urban Restoration and Greening Projects.

John Sloan, Texas A&M University; Theodore Hartsig, Olsson Associates

Recorded Presentation Audio File

10:50 AM

134-7

Green Roof Soils: New Prospects for Biodiversity.

Bruce Dvorak, Texas A&M University

Recorded Presentation Audio File

11:15 AM

134-8

Urban Soil Variability: How Can We Improve Soil and Site Management to Support Tree Growth?.

Julia Bartens, Virginia Tech

Recorded Presentation Audio File

11:40 AM

134-9

The Critical Aspects of Working with Urban Soils: A Landscape Architects Perspective.

James Urban, Urban Trees + Soils

Recorded Presentation Audio File

12:05 PM

Concluding Remarks

12:10 PM

Adjourn

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