Advance the Health, Productivity, and Sustainability of America’s Forests – An Interactive Discussion With the National Association of University Forest Resources Programs
Speaker(s): Zhu Ning, Southern University & A&M College (Moderator); Robert Wagner, Purdue University; Kathleen Kavanagh, Oregon State University; Andrew Storer, Michigan Technological University; Todd Petty, Clemson University; and Hans Williams, Stephen F. Austin State University
Description: The National Association of University Forest Resources Programs (NAUFRP) represents 80 of our nation's most prestigious universities and their respective scientists, educators, and extension specialists. A panel consists of the NAUFRP president, national committee chairs, and regional chairs will engage audiences to participate in dynamic discussions focusing on national issues related to forestry legislations and appropriations, education policies, professional standard, diversity and inclusive natural resources education, culturally responsive teaching in forestry, U.S. forest and forest products research & development capacity and needed to address threats and capture opportunities, extension program delivery and the Family Forest Education Program Awards, international issues, education of students from other countries, and collaboration among organizations.

SAF CFE: 1.5 Category 1
ESA CEU: 0.375