Forest Futures Salon - Stewarding Our Collective Home - Working in the Woods: Jobs in Forests, Fire, and Wood Innovation

Restoring health to Sierra forests is a big job. This salon highlights what kinds of careers are available in a growing forest economy – from fire mitigation to forestry to making wood and biomass into innovative products. Our speakers discuss not only emerging career pathways, but also what forest-based work could mean for a diversified and resilient local economy. For those looking to call the forest their office, those interested in supporting the workforce of tomorrow, or those who want to explore economic pathways towards a stronger Tahoe Truckee – join us in a conversation about win-win solutions for local jobs and our forests. Speakers: Courtney Cagle, Foundation for California Community Colleges | Kristin York, Sierra Business Council | Lydell Wyatt, Washoe Tribe of CA / NV | Melissa Mohler, Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships