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2021 WSI Summer Series

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WSI Summer Series

Thank you for attending the WSI Summer Series in 2021. All sessions have been recorded and are available at the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards’ YouTube channel.

 

June 9, 2021

Wilderness and the Appalachian Trail

Presenters: John Campbell and Stephen Eren

Wilderness and the Appalachian Trail have a long, connected history.  During this session, we’ll review some of that history, explore current management intersections, and look forward to what the future may hold.

 

June 23, 2021

Tools to Build Partnerships for Public Lands

Presenters: Kelly Balcarczyk, Leanna Joyner, Leandra Taylor, Jaina Reed Thompson

During this session, we will discuss basic tools for building successful partnerships on public lands. After this session, participants will have foundational knowledge on how to attract and maintain traditional and non-traditional partners and how to move a partnership through the partnership lifestyle.

 

July 7, 2021

Introduction to the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute and Connections to the Southern Region

Presenters: Jason Taylor, Teresa Hollingsworth, Chris Armatas, Kathy Zeller

This session provides an introduction to the interagency Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute, with a focus on research and other Wilderness stewardship resources relevant to the Southern Region. Following a presentation by staff members from the Institute, there will be a discussion about potential ways to work with the Institute in the future.

 

July 21, 2021

Popular Wilderness Areas – Management Challenges and Potential Solutions

Presenters: Lisa Jennings, Alex Schlueter, Katy Nelson

Wilderness areas have become increasingly popular since the Wilderness Act of 1964 was passed. This popularity has created opportunities to engage new visitors and management challenges. Our panel of presenters will discuss issues they are experiencing in the popular wildernesses they manage, and discuss the challenges and successes of the solutions they have implemented.

 

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