1. Presentation 1.3:
Why Focus on the WUI?

2. Outline
Introduction
Reasons for getting involved
Summary

3. Introduction
There are many reasons why natural resource professionals should focus on the WUI.
Why are you here? Create a list of your own reasons to add to the following slides.

4. Changes in the South –- land use, population, demographics – are affecting the ability of natural resource professionals to manage forests and other natural areas

5. Natural resource professionals have the opportunity to help maximize ecosystem goods and services

6. Resource professionals can also help minimize the risks associated with urbanization

7. Resource professionals can provide science-based information about the potential natural resource consequences of land-use decisions.

8. Interface and urban constituencies will have the greatest influence on national and state policies affecting natural resources and their management

9. Summary
The South is undergoing tremendous change and resource professionals have the opportunity to garner support and influence for policies that support natural resource management and conservation.

10. Credits Photos: Slides 4, 5, 8: Larry Korhnak
Slide 7: Annie Hermansen-Baez