Denman Forestry Issues Series presents:

Spring 2007

Trust and Transition: Perspectives on Native American Forestry

April 30, 2007, 1-5 p.m.
NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture
College of Forest Resources
University of Washington

Attendance at the recording session is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required.  Contact Ellen Matheny for information.

Program Agenda

Introduction – Bruce Bare, Dean, College of Forest Resources

Moderator – Meredith Parker, Makah Nation

Session 1: National Overview of Tribal Forestry

“Forests and Native Communities ” Nolan Colegrove, Sr.

“BIA-Tribal Partnerships in Indian Forest Management" John Vitello

“Independent Assessment of Indian Forests and Forestry” Jerry Franklin

Session 2: Opportunities and Challenges for Native American Forestry

“A Portrait of our Lands” Guy Capoeman

“Cooperative Forest Management: Tribal Partnerships” John Waconda

"Forestry and Small Reservations in Western Washington” Terry Williams

Session 3: Forest Health and Bioenergy

“Balancing Forest Ecosystems and Tribal Economies” Phil Rigdon

“Advancing Forest Health” Randy Friedlander

“Tribal Bioenergy Development: Megawatts to Forest Health” Cal Mukumoto

Panel Discussion

Speakers

Guy Capoeman, Vice President, Quinault Nation

Nolan Colegrove, Sr., President, Intertribal Timber Council

Jerry Franklin, Professor of Forest Ecology, UW College of Forest Resources

Randy Friedlander, Administrative Forester, Colville Reservation

Cal Mukumoto, Manager, Warm Springs Biomass LLC, Mukumoto Enterprises

Phil Rigdon , Deputy Director, Natural Resources, Yakama Nation

John Vitello, Senior Forester, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington, DC

John Waconda, Regional Forester, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southwest Region

Terry Williams, Commissioner of Fisheries and Natural Resources, Tulalip Tribes

The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity in education regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

The Denman Programs are made possible through support provided by the Denman Endowment for Student Excellence in Forest Resources

Co-organized by

College of Forest Resources Educational Outreach

Olympic Natural Resources Center