Forest Ecology, Restoration and Defensible Space w/Ryen Hezler
January 3rd, 11 AM-3 PM
This event is part of the Olympic Peninsula Fire Ecology series, a 6 month exploration of the role of fire on the landscape around the Salish Sea - hosted by scientists, firefighters, ecologists, foresters and cultural burners, including site visits, film screenings, and hands on activities.
Join Ryen Hezler of Jefferson County Land Trust for a guided walk and conversation about forest restoration and resilience. This talk will cover some basics about tree identification and forest ecology, as we discuss the current situation of the second-growth forests across the Olympic peninsula and strategies we can use to increase forest resilience and lower wildfire risk.
Accessibility
We will be meandering slowly over unpaved trail during this walk
Instructor Bio
Ryan Hezler is a former wildland firefighter who works as the manager of the Chimacum Ridge Community Forest.
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