Presented at the 2025 International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Annual Conference in Christchurch, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury’s (UC) Professor Morgenroth was awarded the L.C. Chadwick Award for Arboricultural Research, recognising his impact and outstanding contributions to the field of urban forestry.
Professor Morgenroth’s research focuses on the stresses faced by urban trees and the critical roles they play in making cities healthier, more sustainable, and more enjoyable places to live. He has published more than 80 peer-reviewed papers on topics such as tree root growth, urban forest structure, and the use of lidar and remote sensing to monitor city trees.
“It’s a privilege to have our research recognised in this way. Urban trees are essential infrastructure for liveable cities, and I’m proud to contribute to the science that helps communities value and protect them,” Professor Morgenroth says.
A deputy coordinator of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) Urban Forestry group, Professor Morgenroth has also chaired the ISA’s Science and Research Committee and served as associate editor for leading international journals. In Aotearoa New Zealand, he advises government agencies to ensure research informs urban forest management best practice.
The International Society of Arboriculture, based in Atlanta, Georgia, promotes the importance of arboriculture worldwide and provides the only internationally recognised certification programme for arborists.
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