Licensed Forester, Credentialed Teacher, Writer Communications Chair, Cal SAF Sacramento, California, United States
California's national forests blanket 20% of the Golden State and contain approximately half of its productive timberland. Their ecological condition is deteriorating due to unnaturally hot wildfires and subsequent type conversions. The author will share his unique perspective on why this is happening and how foresters can reclaim social license.
Learning Objectives:
reflect upon an award-winning California forester's unique historical and contemporary perspective on the rapidly declining ecological health of seasonally dry forests in the Golden State and elsewhere in the West.
consider the potential for dedicated foresters and allied natural resource professionals to regain public trust and consent to implement active management to preserve, maintain and restore federal public lands in California and the West.
