By Tanu Henry, Antonio Ray Harvey and Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media
The California Forestry Association held its annual conference on February 26-27 at the Kimpton Hotel in Sacramento.
A key highlight was a conversation with Randy Moore, the 20th Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. Managing over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands, Moore leads a workforce of over 31,000 employees dedicated to sustainable forestry practices.
Moore emphasized the critical role of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in managing the nation’s woodlands.
“As stewards of our nation’s precious woodlands, collaboration and knowledge-sharing are paramount. Participating in Calforests’ annual conference provides a vital platform for dialogue, where we can align efforts, exchange insights, and advance sustainable forestry practices,” he said.
The discussions at the conference facilitated alignment of efforts among stakeholders, and exchange of insights to advance sustainable forestry practices.
Chief Moore also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to broaden the forestry sector’s reach to traditionally underrepresented communities in California.
“Together, we can strengthen our resolve to safeguard forests for future generations. Moreover, this conference serves as a vital platform to broaden the audiences and reach of the forestry sector to the state’s traditionally underrepresented communities, ensuring that all Californians know that they have a stake in our collective mission of forest conservation and management,” Moore added.
