Climate change and associated drought, forest health and wildland fire risks are emerging as an existential threat to Oregon’s forests, and therefore a challenge to our profession and how we educate the next generation of foresters and natural resources professionals. Dr. Bailey will present recent published information on the potential for both climate mitigation and climate adaptation, which is a wonderful win-win for active forest management. Tree/forest survival is a key component to long-term carbon storage and climate mitigation, as well as sustaining forest resources and economies in general. Increased survival is easily and consistently achieved with proactive fuels management in our forests. The challenge is to recognize the emerging threat, break out of the dominant preservation mindset, and get this work done.

When:              Monday, Feb 12, 5:30 social time, 6:00 dinner ($25), 6:30 program

Where:            Mount Hood Community College, Town & Gown Room

Speaker:          John Bailey, Professor of Silviculture and Fire Management, Oregon State University

Please RSVP to Melinda Olson at 503-224-8046 or melinda@forestry.org by Wednesday 02/07/2024

All foresters and their guests are invited regardless of SAF membership!

CFE credits available for program. For more information, please contact Robert Deal at: robertdeal1701@outlook.com