Increasing in their popularity and flexibility, what are these emerging options for land management?

Landowners are looking to the future with a measure of uncertainty about how their land will be managed. Many landowners and land management agencies are concerned about sustainable management plans that are ecologically sound. Others are looking into strategies that will allow them to continue their working forests while meeting forest regulations.

Two emerging strategies that address these issues are conservation easements and land trusts. Definitions of these management methods vary according to the organization or institution promoting them. Invited speakers from private organizations, and academics will explore and educate on this subject.

More reading on this subject at:
The Oregonian
American Farm Bureau

Program Agenda
(click on speaker name for more information)

1:05 PM - 1:10 PM
Welcome - Bruce Bare, Acting Dean, University of Washington, College of Forest Resources.

1:10 PM - 1:20 PM
Understanding Conservation Easements and Land Trusts, Setting the Stage. James K. Agee, Professor of Forest Ecology, University of Washington.

1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Conserving Forest Landscapes in Washington. David Rolph, The Nature Conservancy

1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
Overview of Threats to Private Forests and How Conservation Easements Can Help Address Them. Constance Best, Pacific Land Trust

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Investment Oriented Forestland Owners and their Approach to Conservation Easements.
Jim Nicol, Investment Strategies, Forest Systems, Inc.

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
A Non-profit, Local Effort. Gene Duvernoy, Cascade Land Conservancy

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Refreshment Break

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Full panel discussion and audience Q&A moderated by Jerry F. Franklin, Professor of Ecosystem Analysis, University of Washington.

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Summary & wrap-up by James K. Agee

The purpose of the Denman Forestry Issues Series is to provide information and discussion on timely forestry and natural resources issues. As with all the activities associated with an academic setting, the ultimate goal is to inform and educate students, faculty, staff and the public. These programs are made possible through support provided by the Denman Endowment.

Previous program topics:
Nov. 2000 Forest Certification
Feb 2001 Sustainable Yield on Trust Lands
May 2001 Washington's Forest Regulations

Future program topics:
Apr. 2002 Conflict & Collaboration in Forestry

About the Denman Forestry Issues Series

You are Invited to Participate

The program will take place at the University of Washington College of Forest Resources, 207 Anderson Hall (click for map). Attendance to the program is free and no RSVP is required. Please note that Anderson Hall is not an ADA approved facility and has no elevators or ramps.

If you are unable to attend this program, but wish to have input, please send your comments / questions on this topic to Patricia Gomez, 206-543-7183 or via email to cfrevent@u.washington.edu

The speakers will be asked to respond to your comments and we will direct this feedback to you after the event.

University of Washington TV to Record the Program

This program will be recorded by the University of Washington's UWTV in digital format that will be broadcast on the UWTV in March of 2002. Check this web page for dates and times: http://www.washington.edu/uwtv/description.html

Planning Committee

The following University of Washington College of Forest Resources faculty and staff contributed to the planning and execution of this event:

Dr. James K. Agee, Professor, Ecosystem Sciences
Dr. Jerry F. Franklin, Professor of Ecosystem Analysis
Kelley M. Duffield, Director of Outreach
Dr. Bob Edmonds, Associate Dean, Professor
Patricia Gomez, Extension & Outreach Program Coordinator
Linda Kaye, Director of Development
Dr. Don Hanley, Professor, WSU Extension Forestry
Dr. Sarah Reichard, Assistant Professor
Dr. David Thorud, Dean Emeritus
Chris Redner & Al Ross, University of Washington TV

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