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PEEC News:

PEEC is hosting an informative presentation on forest and fire ecology in Northern New Mexico with Program Manager Gabe Kohler of the Forest Stewards Guild Southwest Office.

This talk titled “Using Fire as a Tool: Forest and Fire Resilience in Northern New Mexico”, taking place 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, will provide participants with a foundational understanding of forest and fire ecology, the historical role of fire in dry forest systems, and outlook on the use of prescribed and wildland fire in the coming years.

Kohler has a passion for the human dimensions of natural resource management and aims to strengthen the connection between rural communities and the surrounding forestland. With a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Lewis and Clark College and an M.S. in Forest Ecosystems and Society from Oregon State University College of Forestry, he is a highly knowledgeable and experienced expert in the field.

As a Type II wildland firefighter with years of experience with prescribed fire in Northern New Mexico,  Kohler brings a wealth of practical knowledge. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into fire ecology and learn about the responsible use of prescribed fire as a management tool. Register now to secure your spot and join us for this engaging presentation.

For more information about this event and registration, visit the following link, Using Fire as a Tool: Forest and Fire Resilience in Northern New Mexico, and for other PEEC programs, visit peecnature.org/events, email kristen@peecnature.org, or call (505).662.0460.

About PEEC:

PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.