National Forests in Our New Economy with Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl In-Person
Economies at local and national levels are in constant flux, creating opportunities for big thinkers and on-the-ground doers to prosper and innovate. Moreover, recent technological advances are changing the paradigm. And with the resurgent interest in domestic production through manufacturing, timber harvesting, mining, etc. we, as a nation, are being challenged to think in new ways about what natural spaces and public lands mean to us.
Join Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl, President & CEO of the National Forest Foundation, for an overview of the history of public lands followed by a closer look at the challenges facing National Forests and how partners like the National Forest Foundation are tackling these challenges through innovation, scalable solutions and community engagement. This talk will explore how partnerships and collaboration with communities can build a future where forests are healthy and resilient, and where forests are engines for sustainable local economic activity.
Registration recommended to join us in person.
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- Date:
- Monday, July 14, 2025
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall
- Campus:
- The Community Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Lectures & Conversations
Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Forest Foundation, the congressionally chartered partner of the US Forest Service. Prior to joining the NFF, Dieter held leadership positions at the National Park Foundation, the National Parks Conservation Association, the American Museum of Natural History, and the San Diego Museum of Art. Hailing from Austria and having lived in Brazil, Chile, and Austria before coming to the United States, Dieter values diversity in views and perspectives. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in History and Economics from Brandeis University.