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Forests as Climate Solutions

September 14, 2024

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

Location
Ashfield Town Hall


Proforestation, Land Conservation and
Climate-Smart Forestry Practices

A square graphic with faded tree canopies in the background. The text reads "Forests as climate solutions. Saturday, September 14th @ 1 pm Ashfield Town Hall. With William Moomaw, Mary Wigmore, Dicken Crane, and 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.

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.

Questions?

Email Alex Osterman, Ashfield Energy Committee: alexandraosterman@gmail.com

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