Rethinking the Value of Forests: From Timber to Water, Education and Health

As complex problems like climate change, water scarcity and inequality blur the lines of traditional sectors, we have the chance to change the way we think about and manage forests. Some cities are already embracing forests as part of their water infrastructure, making investments that diversify forest revenues and improve drinking water quality. Emerging research shows even more provocative possibilities for forests, suggesting they may increase test scores, improve health, or even prevent death. Dr. Heather Tallis will explore how these new insights might change the way we value and manage forests.

Speaker: Dr. Heather Tallis, Acting Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy