Michael Volk

Research Associate Professor

mikevolk@ufl.edu 352-294-1494

Gainesville FL UNITED STATES
College of Design, Construction and Planning

Michael Volk’s work is focused on a variety of topics related to climate change and resilient design.

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Biography

Michael Volk’s work is focused on a variety of topics related to climate change and resilient design, including applied research with conservation partners throughout Florida on land use, regional conservation planning, urban green infrastructure and the impacts of sea level rise on natural resources and coastal communities.

Areas of Expertise

Regional Conservation Planning

Adaptive Planning and Design

Landscape Architecture

Adaptive Conservation

Cultural Landscapes

Coastal Resiliency

Sea Level Rise

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Articles

Educating future landscape professionals about climate change and climate-wise design: current status, priorities, and information needs

Landscape Research

Michael Volk, et al.

2021-08-01

While climate change is increasingly being viewed as one of the most critical issues affecting the landscape design and horticultural industries today, research indicates that many current professionals feel unprepared to address climate change issues in their practice. This paper summarises a survey of faculty and students in post-secondary horticulture and landscape architecture/design programmes within the United States about existing practices of educating students (future professionals) about climate change.