The PA Highlands Coalition will host a December 10 webinar on What Is Nature Worth? Return On Environmental Studies And The Economic Value Of The Outdoors from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

How do we ensure that the value of nature is included in local planning decisions? Open space and natural resources support the municipal budget and contribute to the local economy, but these benefits are often overlooked when negotiating with landowners, policymakers, and the public.

Join John Rogers, President of Keystone Conservation Trust, and Jeanne Barrett Ortiz, Program Manager at Audubon PA to discuss their groundbreaking Return on Environment studies in the PA Highlands region.

This webinar will discuss the findings of the studies, as well as the ways in which this data can be incorporated into decision-making and marketing strategies.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Click Here to register or for more information.  Questions should be directed to Margaret Wilson, Mid-Atlantic Conservation Policy Manager, Appalachian Mountain Club, by calling 610-868-6903 or send email to: mwilson@outdoors.org.

For more information on Highlands programs and initiatives, visit the PA Highlands Coalition website.

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[Posted: Nov. 20, 2018]

11/26/2018