A presentation by Julie Evans- Program Director, Northern Forest Center

There are an estimated in 400,000 acres of town-owned land in northern New England. This presentation will address their history, their potential, and how these locally controlled conservation lands provide ecological, economic, and social benefits.

Speaker Bio: Julie Renaud Evans is a Program Director at the Northern Forest Center, where she has worked since 2009. Julie was part of the team that originated the Community Forest model and is a national leader in helping communities and non-profits acquire and manage Community Forests to provide a sustainable flow of ecologic, economic, and social benefits. Julie uses her skills as a forester and former community planner to prepare and coach residents for their roles as permanent stewards for many Community Forests in the region. Julie earned both her M.A. in Environmental Education and B.S. in Forest Management from the University of New Hampshire.