Lecturer Simon Fraser University SAF Working Group Officer Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Related to the sub-theme "Ways of Knowing the Forest and Forestry" this interactive discussion will explore Indigenous Knowledge, Wilderness, Forest Bathing/Shinrin Yoku and Old Growth as a cultural concept. Participants will be encouraged to disagree, and to share their own perspectives and experiences.
Organized by the SAF Philosophy and History Working Group.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about current trends, issues and topics related to how forests are understood in society.
Share knowledge about the various paradigms that affect how forests are known and valued.