LEWIS & CLARK LAW — This spring, student groups and a law center hosted two leaders in Northwest forest management to discuss the challenges faced by catastrophic wildfires and their perspectives on key fire prevention strategies. The event was an opportunity for Lewis & Clark students to hear from resource users, who are often on the opposite side of environmental conflicts. Tim Vredenburg, Director of Forest Management for the Cow Creek band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians described indigenous practices employed by one of the Northwest’s leading tribes. Dan Tomasheki, Vice President of Resources for Sierra Pacific Industries explained the technology and strategies employed by timber companies to reduce wildfire risks.