Forests as Climate Solutions

Date/Time
Date(s) - Sep 14th, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Proforestation, Land Conservation and
Climate-Smart Forestry Practices

Learn about the important role our forests play in maintaining a livable world and what we can do to protect this important resource. This panel and Q&A will share perspectives from foresters, researchers, and our own Executive Director, Sally Loomis!

This program is supported by the Ashfield Energy Committee, the Mission and Social Justice Committee of the Ashfield First Congregational Church (UCC) and the Citizens Climate Lobby.

COST: Free
AGES: Adult
RSVP: None

Presenters

William Moomaw | Professor Emeritus of International Environmental Policy at the Fletcher School, Tufts University, and Distinguished Visiting Scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center
Mary Wigmore | Wigmore Forest Management
Dicken Crane | Board Chair, Woodlands Partnership
Sally Loomis | Executive Director, Hilltown Land Trust

Accessibility

Audio: TBD.
Bathrooms: Bathrooms are on the lower level, accessed by elevator or stairs. The women’s room has two stalls, one of which is accessible. The men’s room has one stall, which is accessible.
Fragrances: TBD.
Parking: One accessible spot in front of Town Hall. Additional spots are available at the fie station next door, with overflow parking at the church across the street.
Seating: TBD, likely wooden benches or folding chairs.
Steps and barriers: Barrier free. The upper floor of Town Hall is accessed by an outdoor ramp and two indoor elevators, or by a flight of stairs.
Surfaces: Wooden floors with no rugs in major traffic areas.