First Wednesdays, Public

First Wednesday: “Rural America is a Big Deal” with Whitney Kimball Coe

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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]Whitney Kimball Coe, coordinator of the National Rural Assembly, shows that although rural communities are hurting, they also hold a wealth of solutions for a nation struggling to fuel its economy, feed a hungry planet, and take on global issues like climate change. Recorded 3/4/20.[/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Ilsley Public Library

At the Ilsley, Public

At The Ilsley: “Carbon Friendly Forest” with Professor William Keeton

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[/ezcol_1third]How can forests be more “carbon friendly” in the face of climate change? Learn about the role of forests in keeping carbon out of the atmosphere, how carbon markets work, and the possibilities for Vermont landowners to participate in these markets.

UVM Professor of Forest Ecology, Bill Keeton directs the Carbon Dynamics Laboratory and is a Fellow in the Gund Institute for Environment. His research focuses on forest dynamics, riparian ecology, forest carbon, old-growth forests, and sustainable forest management. He holds a B.S. in Natural Resources, a Masters in Conservation Biology and Policy, and a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology.

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Producer: Ilsley Public Library

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