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This presentation outlines essential strategies and insights for fostering environmental justice through collaboration and engagement with communities. It profiles key natural resource professionals, including Tamberly Conway from the U.S. Forest Service and James Ford from the National Network of Forest Practitioners, showcasing their approaches to outreach. Key tips for building relationships emphasize the importance of local partnerships, community presence, and understanding demographic shifts while promoting fairness and equity in environmental initiatives. Various case studies illustrate the importance of community involvement in environmental justice efforts.
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Outline • Introduction • Reaching Out: Profiles of Natural Resource Professionals • Key Tips for Building Relationships with Communities • Summary
Introduction • Examples of Environmental Justice • Love Canal, NY • Warren County,NC • Facets of Environmental Justice
Reaching Out: Profiles of Natural Resource Professionals • Tamberly Conway, U.S. Forest Service
Reaching Out: Profiles of Natural Resource Professionals • James Ford, National Network of Forest Practitioners
Reaching Out: Profiles of Natural Resource Professionals • Daniel Westcot, Natural Resource Conservation Service
Key Tips for Building Relationships with Communities • Use local partners • Use ambassadors
Key Tips for Building Relationships with Communities • Establish a presence in communities • Be aware of changing demographics • Don’t ignore gaps or problems in outreach
Summary • Promote fairness and equity • Including new and old voices • Overcome cultural and language communication barriers is demanding/challenging work