Coast Redwood Science Symposium—2016: Past Successes and Future Directions

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The Coast Redwood Forests in a Changing California Science Symposium was held June 21-23, 2011, at UC Santa Cruz. Participants included graduate-level students, university forestry faculty, land managers, conservation groups, public agencies, and land trust members. 75 oral presentations showcased over 2 days, Ecology (15); Silviculture and Restoration (11); Watershed and Physical Processes (22); Wildlife, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology (10); Forest Health (10); Economics and Policy (6 ); Monitoring (7). In addition, almost 40 posters were displayed. There is no more iconic tree or more closely watched forest ecosystem than coast redwood. With its limited range and high value, the coast redwood forest is a microcosm of many of the emerging science and management issues facing today’s forested landscapes. As new information is collected and new management approaches and treatments tried, it is critical that policies and strategies guiding use and management within the redwood region be reviewed and updated based on objective scientific information. With changes in California’s demographic makeup, land ownership, and the regional economy, great interest has developed in areas such as forest sustainability and restoration, watershed assessment, fish and wildlife habitat conditions, and new silvicultural strategies. This symposium is part of a continuing effort to promote the development and communication of scientific findings to inform management and policy decisions. The symposium includes plenary speakers, concurrent sessions, a poster session, reception, and field trip opportunities to view and explore the North Coast.

Coast Redwood Science Symposium—2016: Past Successes and Future Directions

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