The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service will host a workshop to present information and gather feedback on a range of topics regarding the science and management pinyon and juniper ecosystems, particularly mature and old-growth forests.
The workshop will occur on May 8-9, 2024, at the Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, NV, 89431. This event is part of BLM's ongoing public comment period on pinyon and juniper woodlands, during which interested parties may also submit comments regarding management and conservation of pinyon and juniper ecosystems.
Topics for the workshop will include classifying the various pinyon and juniper systems and understanding their geographic and population dynamics, methods for assessing woodland conditions, values associated with old-growth pinyon and juniper woodlands, management objectives and effectiveness, and opportunities for increasing climate resilience. Participants will have opportunities to engage and interact on a range of topics.
To assist the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service with planning the workshop sessions, you may email questions here: blm_wo_forestry@blm.gov
To see more information about the project, please visit the project website here: www.blm.gov/workshop-management-and-conservation-pinyon-and-juniper-woodlands
For those traveling for the BLM and USFS Pinyon-Juniper Workshop, the Nugget Casino has provided a registration code to receive a discount for those who attend the workshop.
For anyone wishing to reserve a hotel room at the meeting venue, you can call the Nugget Casino Resort reservation line and provide the Group Code GBLMM24 to reserve a hotel room at a reduced cost.
You can also complete an online booking here: https://nuggetcasinoresort.book.pegsbe.com/promo?propertyCode=NCR&offerCode=GBLMM24
Please be sure to register for both days of the event if you will be attending on May 8 and May 9.
Please join us on Day 1 and make sure to register on the event page here: https://BLM-USFS-PJ-Workshop-Day1.eventbrite.com
