Advance the health, productivity, and sustainability of America’s forests - an interactive discussion with the National Association of University Forest Resources Programs.

Friday, October 27, 2023

8:00am - 9:30am PST

Location: A3

CFE 1.5 / ISA CEU 1.5 / ESA CEU .375

Panelist(s)

Kathleen Kavanagh, PhD

Associate Dean
Oregon State University
Andrew Storer

Dean, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Michigan Technological University
Robert G. Wagner, PhD

Professor of Silviculture and Forest Ecology
Purdue University
Kennebunkport, Maine, United States
Todd Petty

Chair
Clemson University
Hans Williams, PhD

Dean and Professor of Forestry
Stephen F. Austin State University

Moderator(s)

Zhu H. Ning, Ph.D.

Department Chair
Southern University & A&M College
SAF Working Group Officer
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

The National Association of University Forest Resources Programs (NAUFRP) represents 80 of our nation’s most prestigious universities and their respective scientists, educators, and extension specialists. A panel consists of the NAUFRP president, national committee chairs, and regional chairs will engage audiences to participate in dynamic discussions focusing on national issues related to forestry legislations and appropriations, education policies, professional standard, diversity and inclusive natural resources education, culturally responsive teaching in forestry, U.S. forest and forest products research & development capacity and needed to address threats and capture opportunities, extension program delivery and the Family Forest Education Program Awards, international issues, education of students from other countries, and collaboration among organizations.

Learning Objectives:

To address national issues in developing future leaders, creating intellectual capacity, securing financial investments, and advancing cutting-edge technology to sustain forest resources.
To build network and make connection among educators, professional managers, scientists, conservation leaders, policy makers, landowners, and forest users to jointly address diverse ecological and human challenges.
To promote cultural diversity and inclusion practices that ensure the future natural resource workforce and perspectives reflect the diversity of the Nation’s people and values.