Join us on Thursday, April 11th at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom for the next installment of our Conservation Talk Series! We will be joined by Kevin Bott, Founder and Senior Forester with KAGEY Forestry, for "Wildfire in Whitman County: Are Fuel Reduction Projects Really Necessary?"
Are you concerned about wildfire resiliency as we head into the warmer months? Join us to learn about important wildfire mitigation measures that can be implemented in Whitman County. This presentation will provide an overview of situational risk assessment factors to consider, risk mitigation practices that you can implement, and important insurance considerations for wildfire mitigation practices. Along the way, we will discuss programs available to residents and dispel myths about fire in agricultural regions.
Unable to join us for this presentation? The recording will be posted here a week after the presentation.
About our speaker: Kevin Bott is the Founder and Senior Forester with KAGEY Forestry. He is a lifelong Washington resident and has spent over forty years in the forestry and natural resources fields, including two decades of service with the U.S. Forest Service. He has dedicated the last eighteen years to private consulting to assist landowners with managing their woodlands, forests, and ownerships no matter the size. Kevin is a member of the Association of Consulting Foresters, a member of the Inland Power Community Foundation Board of Directors, and a Technical Service Provider for the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in WA, ID, and OR.