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.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the major risks to natural areas associated with climate change and develop strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Recognize effective forest management and community engagement strategies for reducing the risk of wildfires.
- Outline a prioritization scheme for natural area management projects based on climate-driven wildfire risk and other factors.
- Discuss cross-jurisdictional and partnership frameworks for managing natural areas and promoting resilient communities.
- Discuss urban natural areas and their role in mitigating the impacts of climate change.
