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Conservation Conversations #1Community Forestry in Alaska: Global Ideas, Local Opportunities
Presentation will start at 6pm. Arrive early to grab a beverage and a seat!
Humans have interacted with trees and forests for millennia, yet the formal study of urban forestry is relatively recent, dating back to the 1960s. And although our first Arbor Day was celebrated in 1966, Alaska's Community Forestry Program got its start much later, when the Alaska Department of Natural Resources joined national efforts via the Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service in 1991. Let's take a look at historical milestones and foundational programs that shaped where we are today, while exploring new frontiers in current research - specifically shifting the focus from traditional management to the social, psychological, and physiological benefits of trees and urban forests.
Our speaker, Maria D’Agostino, is a Community Forester/Consulting Arborist who delights in sharing the art and science of connecting people, places, and trees.
Join us this winter for a free, educational speaker series exploring the natural history, science, and stewardship of Southcentral Alaska. Each talk highlights themes that inform and support Great Land Trust’s mission to conserve the lands and waters essential to our Alaskan way of life.
Come learn, connect, and be inspired to steward our shared lands!
Save the date for more in this series later this winter:
January 13 - Frozen Forays: Skating & Science in the Palmer Hay Flats with Hannah Brewster & Luc Mehl
February 18 - Hemisphere Hoppers: Alaska's Amazing Shorebirds with Arin Underwood
March 10 - What's Bugging Our Trees? A Forest Health Roundup with Jason Moan
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King Street Brewing Company, 9101 King St, Anchorage, AK 99515-1927, United States
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