An estimated 155,000 folks visit our local McDonald Dunn Forest each year, and most of those visits are for recreation. But Oregon State University’s College of Forestry also offers world class research and education in these forests, and that means a balancing act that is both complex and ever changing. Now, the college will also have management responsibilities in Oregon’s Elliott State Forest, too.
Just how all that juggling happens, and what the future holds for both the McDonald Dunn and Elliott forests will be the subject of our next CitySpeak Forum. We’ll delve into the full scope of questions – research and education, wildfire, economics, forestry careers, and of course, plans for future trails and trailheads, as well as whatever our audience wants to ask.
On hand to field questions:
- Tom DeLuca, Dean of the Oregon State University College of Forestry
- Katy Kavanagh, Associate Dean, leads Elliott involvement
- Holly Ober, Associate Dean, leads Mac-Dunn planning
- Prof. Stephen Fitzgerald, Extension Specialist and College of Forestry Research Forest Director
- Ken McCall, member of both the Department of State Lands Elliott Advisory Committee and the College of Forestry’s Research Advisory Committee
Slated for Tuesday, June 7
Starting at 6:30 p.m., the forum is a unique opportunity to ask College of Forestry leaders everything you’ve always wanted to know about the university’s forests, and maybe, get a heads-up on future recreational opportunities. Of course, you’re also welcome to just listen in for the conversation. As always, generous time is allotted for questions from the public.
Moderators are City Club President Steven J. Schultz and Advocate Assistant Editor Emilie Ratcliff.
How to Access CitySpeak Forums
Live on The Advocate’s website or Facebook page, and other social media. If you can’t make the live event, the video will be available on The Advocate’s website and social media pages.
How to Get a Question Submitted
Viewers can submit questions before and during the forum. You can email cityspeak@corvallisadvocate.com, message us on social media, or just post your question on one of the social media posts of the event.
CitySpeak forums are free to the public, and are co-presented by City Club of Corvallis and The Corvallis Advocate. Sponsors include Peak Sports and First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op.
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