Bridging the Gap: Communication for Forestry Professionals

Thursday, September 19, 2024

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM MST

Location: Embassy Suites, Canyon Maple B

Moderator(s)

Rae Tamblyn, n/a

Associate Director #forestproud
Society of American Foresters
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Speaker(s)

Dana Coelho, ISA Certified Arborist (RM-7854A), TRAQ (she/her/hers)

National Program Manager, Urban & Community Forestry
USDA Forest Service
Lakewood, Colorado, United States
NS

Nick Smith
BG

Brita Goldstein
TW

Tiffany Wilson

Quick overview: This panel is for forestry professionals who seek to enhance their communication skills and engage with non-expert audiences effectively.

Topics in brief: Understanding Your Audience, Communicating Complex Topics Simply, and Building Effective Communication Channels:

Learning Objectives:

Increased awareness and understanding of effective marketing and communication strategies within the forestry industry.
Enhanced ability for forestry professionals to communicate complex topics in a clear, accessible manner.
Strengthened relationships between forestry professionals and diverse stakeholders through improved engagement and communication.