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John Lieber

works for the City of Toronto and consults privately. He is an ISA Certified Arborist and a LEED AP (BD + C) with a certificate in Urban Forestry and a diploma in Ecosystem Management. He has worked for organizations in all sectors including Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, City of Hamilton, Greenbelt Foundation, Dillon Consulting, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and now City of Toronto and Jungle Capital Consulting. He is currently working on the City of Toronto's Parkland Strategy, a 20-year plan to guide and enhance Toronto's Parkland. His consulting helps developers secure incentives, permits and higher value properties by incorporating natural features into development designs.
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Urban Ecology: A Bright Future for Sustainable Cities

People often think of urban landscapes as concrete dystopias, but the future may reside in cities that can sustain both people and nature.
December 14, 2018
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John Lieber
People often think of urban landscapes as concrete dystopias, but the future may reside in cities that can sustain both people and nature.

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