Webinar: The Clarksville-NASA DEVELOP Partnership

Please join us Thursday, August 21 for a free webinar brought to you by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC) and the UT Residential and Community Forestry Workgroup!

The Clarksville-NASA DEVELOP Partnership: Turning Earth Observations into Urban Forestry Action
Thursday, August 21, 2025
11 a.m. Central / 12 p.m. Eastern

Preview
Clarksville, TN is experiencing rapid urban tree canopy loss due to development pressure, putting the city at greater risk of flooding, rising temperatures, and declining environmental quality. This webinar will highlight two NASA DEVELOP projects that used Earth Observation data to assess the impact of canopy loss on stormwater management and urban heat island intensity. Fellows from the DEVELOP team will present their methods and findings, and Clarksville’s City Forester will share how the data is being used to inform public outreach, strengthen advocacy efforts, and guide local urban forestry planning and policy. Join us to explore how science and local action can work together to build a more resilient urban forest.

Speakers:
DEVELOP Participants

This presentation is led by participants in NASA’s DEVELOP program, which applies Earth Observations data to help communities address real-world environmental challenges. DEVELOP teams work on 10-week research projects, gaining hands-on experience with Earth observations while building skills in science communication and geospatial analysis.

Kathrine Killebrew
Urban Forester
City of Clarksville

Kathrine Killebrew is the City Forester for Clarksville, TN, a role she has held for nearly 12 years. In this position, she leads the City’s Forestry Division, which manages and protects trees on all city-owned properties with a focus on long-term urban forest health and sustainability. She has helped Clarksville stay Tree City USA certified for 35 years and has been awarded the Tree City Growth Award for 19 years. Kathrine is an ISA Certified Arborist and holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Sustainability from Lipscomb University. and she is also a past President of the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. From 2016 to current, she has also served as an adjunct professor at Austin Peay State University, teaching Physical Geography. Her work reflects a deep commitment to using science, education, and advocacy to grow a resilient urban forest for future generations.

Continuing Education (Pending Approval):
1-CEU ISA Certified Arborist
1-CFE SAF Certified Forester and Certified Urban & Community Forester