Webinar: Adapting to Climate Change in the Western National Forests Speakers: Natalie Little, Jessica Halofsky, Dave Peterson Date: January 26, 2016 Time: 12 pm - 1 pm (MT)
No registration is required for this FREE webinar! This webinar is good for 1 CEU from the following organizations: - International Society of Arboriculutre - Society of American Foresters Summary: The U.S. Forest Service is leading several partnerships focused on (1) assessing the effects of climate change on natural resources, (2) developing adaptation options to reduce negative effects, and (3) implementing climate-smart resource management and planning in national forests. These partnerships have learned that building resilience to extreme weather and increased ecological disturbance will be the primary challenge for managing water, fish, vegetation, and infrastructure throughout the 21st century. The Intermountain Adaptation Partnership--currently underway in public lands in Utah, Nevada, and southern Idaho--will provide an assessment of climate change vulnerability and adaptation strategies to guide resource management across this diverse biogeographic region. Additional information can be found at http://adaptationpartners.org. Natalie Little is the Forest Service Intermountain Regional Sustainability and Climate Change Coordinator and works out of the Regional Office in Ogden, Utah. Jessica Halofsky is a research ecologist with the University of Washington and is affiliated with Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station. Dave Peterson is a Senior Research Biologist with the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station. Click HERE <https://forestry.usu.edu/htm/events/eventID=35395&#calendarTop> for more details. How to Enter the Webinar: 1. Plan to enter the webinar a few minutes early to enter CEU information and answer survey questions. 2. Click on the web link provided for the session: https://connect.usu.edu/r4gkpheabbj/ "Chrome" web browser is not recommended. 3. Enter as a guest – or enter your name. 4. You should be taken to the presentation screen and have access to the audio. You are encouraged to participate and ask questions in the chat pod in the lower left corner. This webinar is sponsored by USU Forestry Extension, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, & State Lands. Want to remain informed about future webinars and CEU credit-earning opportunities? Register for our newsletter <https://forestry.usu.edu/htm/subscribe> – we send (*max*.) 2 emails / month!
