Resource Guide
This guide focuses on the unique climate challenges facing Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, providing tools and insights tailored to our region. We have created this Resource Guide to connect landscape architecture professionals with vital knowledge and tools to address the climate crisis through mitigation and adaptation strategies.
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An Oregon-specific look at current and future climate conditions.
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Explore fire ecology, safe design, and fire as a tool.
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Climate-forward plant selection, supporting thriving habitats.
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Carbon-conscious products and materials to reduce emissions.
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Strategies for designing inclusive, adaptive human communities.
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Tools for reducing and measuring carbon in design practices.
Books that Inspire Us
Whether you're just getting started or looking for deeper insights, these reads will inform, inspire, and maybe even spark some lively discussions. Check back often as we continue to update this list with new recommendations!
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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer explores Indigenous wisdom, science, and the deep reciprocity between humans and nature.
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Drawdown by Paul Hawken presents a comprehensive plan to reverse global warming through 100 actionable solutions that harness nature and innovation.
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Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard reveals the intricate relationships within forests, especially what is going on beneath the soil surface, highlighting the vital role of cooperation within plant communities.
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Mini Forest Revolution by Akira Miyawaki and Chris Lewis advocates for the restoration of urban spaces through the creation of dense, diverse mini-forests that enhance biodiversity and combat climate change.
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Regeneration by Paul Hawken explores strategies for restoring ecosystems and building resilience through sustainable practices, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action against climate change.
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Tending the Wild by M. Kat Anderson examines Indigenous land stewardship practices in California, highlighting traditional ecological knowledge and the importance of nurturing native ecosystems.
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The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben reveals the complex social networks and communication methods of trees, showcasing their interdependence and the vibrant life within forests.
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The Light Eaters is a deep immersion into the drama of green life and the complexity of this wild and awe-inspiring world that challenges our very understanding of agency, consciousness, and intelligence. In looking closely, we see that plants, rather than imitate human intelligence, have perhaps formed a parallel system. (harperacademic.com)
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What If We Get It Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson presents a hopeful vision for the future of our planet, emphasizing the power of collaboration, community, and bold action to combat climate change and create a sustainable world.