Exploring Environmental Issues: Taking a Closer Look at Forest Science in CA
Learn about forest science from the experts! Secondary educators and community college faculty are invited to join us for one or more of these exceptional workshops offered by Project Learning Tree (PLT). Come meet the researchers and take home PLT’s curriculum materials on the topics explored.
June 25, 2012 – U.C. Berkeley’s Blodgett Forest Research Station Georgetown, CA (forestry.berkeley.edu) Topics covered: • Researchonforestsustainabilitywithafocusonfireecologyandforestmanagementstrategies• MeetRobYork,BlodgettForestResearchManager,andotherstaff• IntroductiontoPLT’sFocusonForests:ForestEcologyandGlobalConnections:Forestsofthe
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June 26, 2012 – USDA Forest Service Institute of Forest Genetics Placerville, CA (www.fs.fed.us/psw/locations/placerville) Topics covered:• Introductiontoresearchonforestgeneticsandbiotechnologyapplications• MeetDr.ValerieHipkins,DirectoroftheNationalForestGeneticsLab,andstaff• IntroductiontoPLTExploringEnvironmentalIssues:FocusonRiskandtheBiotechnology
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June 28, 2012 –Big Gun Conservation Bank Site nearForesthill,CA(www.wesmitigation.com)Topics covered:• Introductiontoconservationandrestorationecologywithafocusonissuesaffectingbiodiversity• MeetMarkYoung,WesterveltEcologicalServicesRestorationDesignManager• PLTmodules:ExploringEnvironmentalIssues–BiodiversityandPlacesWeLive
Important information: A refundable deposit (upon completion of the workshop) of $25 persessionrequireduponregistration.ContinuingEducationUnitsalsoavailable.Lunchisprovided.Workshopswillrunfrom9am–4pm.
To register or for more details, contact Kay Antunez, 916/653-7958 or [email protected]
PLT is an environmental education program sponsored by the CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. For more information go to www.plt.org.
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