FREE WEBINAR: Why we all need a little forestry: How understanding forests can help conservation

[Emily Uhrig]

Join us at the Center for Wildlife Studies for our Wildlife Wednesday webinar on February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm Eastern Time.

Presentation Summary:

The field of wildlife ecology grew from a foundation of forestry, but these disciplines have seemingly been in conflict ever since. Many issues related to the conservation of individual species or entire ecosystems can trace their roots to our interactions with forests. Overharvesting, homogenization, conversion, deforestation, and a simple lack of knowledge and differing values have caused immeasurable changes relative to the unmanaged forest systems that have been replaced.  However, just like all individuals working in forestry benefit from training in wildlife issues and wildlife ecology, all terrestrial researchers and conservationists would benefit from more forestry education. This webinar will highlight how many of the tools and techniques, used every day in forestry, can be critical for other fields. Additionally, attendees will see that an understanding of how forest ecosystems work and how they are managed (both well and poorly), can help us all speak a common language, and that forestry can be an important tool for research, monitoring, restoration, and conservation.

Presenter: Dr. Jonathan Martin; Forestry Scientist and Instructor, Center for Wildlife Studies.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER: https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/martin-presentation

Can't join us live? Watch the recording later on the CWS YouTube channel!

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	Emily J. Uhrig, PhD Director of Education  Center for Wildlife Studies
Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to deliver specialized education and conduct science and outreach that advance wildlife conservation.