Today’s Challenges & Tomorrow’s Solutions for Arizona’s Forests
Arizona forests make up 27% of the state. They provide the headwaters for Arizona’s streams and contribute to Arizona’s diverse economy – historically through logging and today through recreation. Today’s forests are challenged by unhealthy conditions and an extended fire season due to climate change. This results in uncharacteristically severe wildfires. Solutions to our forest challenges include changes to policy at the local and national levels, partnerships with private industry, monetizing carbon offsets, as well as support from corporations and municipalities.
Moderator
Oliver Adams
Vice President Operations & Culture, Mother Road Brewing Co.
Amy Waltz
Director of Science Delivery, Ecological Restoration Institute, Northern Arizona University
Carina Bracer
Director of Conservation Finance and Natural Climate Solutions, National Forest Foundation
Elvy Barton
Forest Health Management Principal, Salt River Project
