Technical session information

How do we define mature and old-growth forests? How do we place clear policy parameters around a system that is in a state of constant change and operates on cycles of decades or centuries? Is forest management a natural or unnatural phenomena, and how does our understanding of human history influence this question? We hear from three speakers on philosophical, historical, and cultural considerations for how we approach these questions and their influence on science and policy.

Is this technical session for you?

These recordings are intended for students and professionals in forestry interested in federal forest policy, defining and conserving mature and old-growth forests, tribal forestry and traditional ecological knowledge, and climate-informed forestry broadly.

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Pricing

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Recording access 

The archived recording of this technical session is available through June 20, 2025. Registrants will be informed if this changes.

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Recording duration

This technical session recording is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of viewing this recording, you will be able to:

1. Define mature and old-growth forests.

2. Describe policy parameters for a system that is in a constant state of change operating on long-term cycles.

3. Explain the role of human history influences of deciphering forest management as either a natural or unnatural phenomena.

Rubric

Successful completion of this learning product is measured by watching the entire technical session recording and completing the evaluation.

Evaluation

Participant feedback is appreciated to help us continually improve ForestEd offerings for future programming. Evaluations must be completed to receive CFEs.

CFEs

Upon successful completion of this learning product, you will earn 1.0 CFEs in Category 1. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).

Certificate

Upon successful completion of viewing this recording and filling out its evaluation, participants may download and print a certificate verifying completion of this learning product and earning SAF CFEs.

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