Lorien Nesbitt

My research focuses on urban forestry and socio-ecological interactions in cities, with an emphasis on environmental justice, human health, well-being, and climate change. Current research projects include (1) the relationship between greenness exposure and public health in cities, with a focus climate change adaptation; 2) urban forest governance systems that promote resilience and equity; 3) smart technologies and their applications in urban forestry; and 4) environmental justice in urban environments. In the realm of environmental justice, my current research is particularly concerned with understanding the nature and dynamics of green gentrification, i.e., the physical or psychological displacement of residents due to local greening activities. Link to my faculty profile: https://forestry.ubc.ca/faculty-profile/lorien-nesbitt/