130 – What is a Healthy Forest?

with Nick Smith of Healthy forests healthy communities

In this episode I am joined by Nick Smith, the Executive Director of Healthy Forests Healthy Communities, a non profit dedicated to better management of our forests to prevent wildfires, increase carbon sequestration and enjoyment of our forest natural resources. We talk at length about what a healthy forest is and how we manage them to that end. Spoiler alert, we don't just leave them alone and logging is a major part of creating a healthy forest.  

A huge thanks to Nick for his time and expertise.  I really enjoyed this conversation and despite a lot of the negative things it does seem like we are heading in the right direction.  The public is more aware and more willing to consider approaches other than "just leave the forest alone".