OREGON'S ANCIENT FORESTS
- Tue, Sep 10, 2019 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
- Mountaineers Books
- The Mountaineers
- iCal
Register to attend, and you could win a copy of the book!
Dripping coastal forests of giant Douglas-firs, high desert groves of massive ponderosa pines, and lush mixed conifer forests surrounding jagged Cascade peaks—Oregon’s ancient forests are vital to our state's future, for clean water, climate change mitigation, wildlife, recreation, and so much more. Chandra LeGue, Western Oregon Field Coordinator for Oregon Wild, has published just the guide to help you get to know and love these incredible places—Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide.
In this online presentation, Chandra will talk about some of the fundamentals of these forests—what exactly is an ancient forest, what types exist in Oregon, where they are, who manages them, why so few still survive, and what threats they continue to face. She'll also highlight a variety of the hiking experiences found in different regions of Oregon, covering natural history, human history, and flora and fauna, so you come away with a better understanding of these complex ecosystems and their extraordinary value, and inspired to get out exploring!
The presentation will run about 30 minutes, followed by a 30 minute question and answer period. Register today, even if you can’t attend on September 10, and we’ll send you a recording of the event a day or two afterward. Plus, when you register you’ll automatically be entered to win one of three free copies of Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Chandra LeGue is proud to engage in work protecting and restoring the forests and wildlands of Oregon, her adopted home state. Chandra has worked for Oregon Wild since 2003; she promotes policies that protect and restore Oregon’s forests. She has led dozens of hikes in the Eugene area for Oregon Wild supporters, and working on this book has given her a great excuse to explore forests farther from home.
Thank you to our co-sponsors for this event:
- Oregon Wild is a nonprofit on a mission to protect and restore Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and waters as an enduring legacy for future generations. Founded in 1974, Oregon Wild is the state’s oldest and largest group dedicated to conserving Oregon’s public lands and the wildlife that call them home. Protecting ancient forests is a key part of Oregon Wild history and its future, and the group works to inspire and empower forest lovers through outdoor excursions, advocacy training, and educational programs. Visit www.oregonwild.org to find out how you can help keep Oregon wild.
- Outdoor Project strives to inspire outdoor experiences, and thereby appreciation of the natural world around us, and to create a platform that transforms inspiration into real and fun adventures. Learn more at www.outdoorproject.com.
- The Greater Hells Canyon Council's mission is to connect, protect, and restore the wild lands, waters, native species and habitats of the Greater Hells Canyon Region, ensuring a legacy of healthy ecosystems for future generations. Learn more at www.hellscanyon.org.
- The Great Old Broads for Wilderness is a national grassroots organization, led by women, that engages and inspires activism to preserve and protect wilderness and wild lands. The Willamette Valley Broadband is the local chapter for the Corvallis and Eugene, Oregon area. Visit www.greatoldbroads.org/directory-of-broadbands/oregon-willamette-valley-broadband to get involved.
- Adventure Scientists equips partners with data collected from the outdoors that are crucial to unlocking solutions to environmental issues. Want to help the forests while you explore them? Apply to join Adventure Scientists' Timber Tracking project! You'll get trained to collect small samples from key species, which will help the U.S. Forest Service to combat illegal logging. Learn more and volunteer at adventurescientists.org/timber.
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