Why do Boreal Forests Matter?

Ever marvel at the beauty of the Interior?s woodlands and wonder about the role they play in the global ecosystem? Join David Valentine and John Fox as they help to elucidate the importance of our forests both environmentally and economically. Topics to be discussed include timber resources, environmental and industrial pressures on boreal forests, and fires and the nutrient cycling that results. Profiles: David Valentine is an Associate Professor of Soil Science whose research focus has been on the role of soils in non-agricultural ecosystems in generating or consuming gases, especially methane, that control the earth?s climate. John Fox, an Associate Professor of Land Resources, specializes in the hydrological effects of land-use changes and the planning and decision making involved in forest management