Healthy forests are essential to clean water, resilient communities, thriving rural economies, and a healthy environment. Mounting stressors, such as invasive species, pests, disease, and a changing climate, are threatening our forests. Even when stressed, a healthy forest is more likely to provide environmental and social benefits – so how can we manage our forests to maximize their resilience?

We discussed the latest recommendations from a Chesapeake Bay Science and Technical Advisory Committee workshop for keeping forests healthy for people, wildlife, and future generations.

Speakers:

• Katie Brownson (US Forest Service)
• Craig Highfield (Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay)
• Matt Hurd (MD Department of Natural Resources Forest Service)
• Jon Geyer (PA Department of Agriculture)