This is the third in our series, starring Trillium and Port Orford Cedar!
The fate of two of the Klamath-Siskiyou's special species, Port Orford cedar and western trillium, each threatened by the way in which people have impacted the region. Port Orford cedar, an endemic conifer, continues to be threatened by an introduced disease, while trillium – a seemingly common plant of the forest understory – appears to be impacted by a changing climate.

Our guest speaker is Erik Jules, PhD and Professor of Biology at Humboldt State University 

Erik has been conducting field research in the Klamath-Siskiyou region for the past 28 years on a wide variety of ecological problems, including Port Orford cedar root rot disease, the effects of logging and climate change on plant diversity, and the role of fire in Darlingtonia fens. He lives in Arcata, California with his wife and two sons, and they enjoy spending their time hiking, biking, and skiing in the amazing Klamath-Siskiyou region.

The second speaker is KS Wild's very own Alexi Lovechio, National Forest Organizer
Alexi will talk about clean water, recreational opportunities and wildlife, focusing on the importance of the Klamath Siskiyou national forests.

Alexi earned a BS in Environmental Studies from Keene State College in New Hampshire and has worked with various land management agencies. Before joining KS Wild, Alexi worked for three years with the Forest Service, conducting vegetation surveys.