A symposium for property owners
Learn how to build climate resilience in your forest

Maintaining healthy, resilient forests in a changing climate is a major challenge that property owners face. The Puget Sound area has seen extensive die-offs of mature trees, especially western redcedar, due to heat and drought stress. New tree plantings struggle to survive through their first summer. Secondary insect pests are increasing due to climate stress. At the Forests and Climate Change Symposium, you will learn from a panel of experts about what is happening, what to expect in the future in the Puget Sound Region, and practical steps you can take to improve the health and resilience of your forest.

Topics include

• What is changing, why it is changing, and what future projections indicate.
• The impact of climate change on wildfire risk in the Puget Sound area.
• Pest, pathogen, and other tree health concerns with a warmer, drier climate.
• Potential benefits and risks of assisted migration, and the best strategies for success.

Registration fees
Individual registration: $20
Household registration (2-4 adults): $30
Box lunches are available for $15 each (or you can bring your own)

For questions about this event or to request accommodation, please contact Sarah Stewart at 425-738-0103 or sarah.stewart1@wsu.edu at least three weeks prior to the event.

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