This panel dialogue will discuss managing urban natural areas to protect them from fire and other threats. Panelists will focus on creating resilient communities and landscapes, sharing strategies for reducing the risk of wildfires through forest management and community engagement, and exploring the vital role that natural areas play in mitigating the impacts of climate change in urban landscapes.
Speakers
Shelly Miller
Supervisor, Ecological Services and GIS Teams, Eugene Parks and Open Space
Sarah Kevorkian
Project Manager, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA)
Rachel Felice
City Nature Manager, Portland Parks & Recreation
Jeffrey Clark
Senior Manager of Applied Climate Research, Natural Areas Conservancy