PANEL:
The panelists will delve into the intricate relationship between forest management practices and carbon sequestration, emphasizing the role of forests and vegetation in the carbon cycle and their sensitivity to disturbance. A special focus will be given to the production and application of biochar as a tool for mitigating climate change, given the abundant opportunity to convert waste biomass from forest operations into a useful product for remediation and carbon sequestration. Through a blended discussion of relevant scientific research, experiences, and management practices, the panel will provide attendees with a multifaceted overview of how sustainable forest management can enhance carbon sequestration, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and improve the environment.  

Presenters  
Forests  and the global carbon cycle. Derek Pierson, USDA Forest Service  
What we know about carbon and forest management. Carlos Rodriguez Franco.  USDA Forest Service  
Slash pile fate: decomposition, burning, or biochar? Debbie Dumroese. USDA Forest Service.