How can cities protect and restore biodiversity while growing sustainably? In this episode of Renaturing for Resilience, host Stewart Monti speaks with Lori Hennings, Senior Natural Resource Scientist at Oregon Metro, about the critical role of habitat connectivity, land conservation, and climate resilience in urban planning.Lori shares insights from over two decades of ecological planning, covering: How habitat corridors support urban wildlife and climate adaptation The role of Oregon’s Urban Growth Boundary in balancing development and conservation Strategies for integrating green infrastructure and ecological networks into city planning Why environmental justice must be central to nature-based resilienceThis episode explores how regional planning can safeguard biodiversity, protect communities, and ensure cities thrive in a changing climate.

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