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26 Wednesday, March 15, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon SPEAKER: STA hosts speakers in Bjarne Holm series Continued from page 3 Asked to define “sustain- ability,” he replied that he sees it “as a lens through which we can evaluate alternative actions, wherein decisions reflect an attempt to balance social and economic values with the capacity of ecosys- tems to absorb impacts with- out declining ecosystem struc- ture and function.” In the context of recreation, he says, that means taking into consideration the full range of social and economic val- ues associated with trails and other recreational opportuni- ties in the ecosystems where those activities occur. As senior natural resources instructor, Shinderman teaches OSU courses ranging from endangered species ecology to rangeland ecosystem manage- ment. He created and directs the Human and Ecosystem Resilience and Sustainability (HERS) Lab at OSU-Cas- cades, which works with the National Park Service on park management. STA Board Secretary Chuck Humphreys had quite a bit to say about Shinder- man’s upcoming visit to Sis- ters: “Matt was a key speaker at the Central Oregon Sustain- able Trails Summit organized by the U.S. Forest Service last year. He opened my eyes to the complexity of ensur- ing that trails are socially, environmentally, and eco- nomically sustainable and Year-round FIREWOOD SALES — Kindling — — — SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS 541-410-4509 SistersForestProducts.com Male & female guides on staff ! Customized, private lessons. Come see us at the shop for free maps and insiders’ info on the best spots to fi nd fi sh! to the challenge of aligning our near-term expectations for trails with their long-term sustainability.” Humphreys sees Shinder- man’s field as something that cuts to the heart of Sisters trails. “Matt is someone who has thought long and deeply about the sustainability of trails on public lands, and his many insights can help inform our own dialogue on what trails to build and where to build them,” he said. “I think Matt’s presentation on the sustainability of trails at the Central Oregon Trails Sus- tainability Summit last year was one of the most interest- ing discussions I’ve heard. He tackles the complexity of trails on public lands head on and encourages all of us to do the same. His framework can help us improve our dialogue on trails around Sisters.” A principal question that Shinderman poses, and hopes to answer through his work at OSU-Cascades and dis- cussions like next week’s upcoming forum, is “What are the important values and benefits to consider, and what limits might be imposed by ecological values?” In addition to the courses he teaches, Shinderman’s scholarly interests include sustainability in brewery and vineyard settings, ecological assessment of urban land- scapes, ecological restoration, and species adaptation to cli- mate change. He received his doctorate from Colorado State University where he studied ecosystem management at the wildland/urban interface, and his master’s degree is from Utah State University where he studied restoration of degraded sagebrush com- munities. His undergraduate work was at James Madison University in Virginia, where he earned double degrees in health science and environ- mental studies. The HERS Lab at OSU Cascades is a trans-disciplin- ary unit focused on triple-bot- tom-line approaches to human community development and ecosystem management. Under the HERS umbrella, he is working with the National Park Service to develop a Park Studies Unit at the OSU Cascades Campus, which will serve as a nexus for research, management recommenda- tions, and curricula related to management of U.S. national parks. The STA’s speaker series on environment and recre- ation is offered quarterly. Next week’s program is the thirteenth in the series, which has been named “The Bjarne Holm Memorial Speaker Series,” in memory of the late founder of the popular series. These free public presenta- tions are designed to promote outdoor public recreation and education in Sisters Country. This event will be held on Thursday, March 23, in the Sisters Camp Sherman Fire Station Community Hall in downtown Sisters at 355 S. Elm St. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the formal program will begin at 7 p.m. The pro- gram is free and open to the public. Snacks and refresh- ments will be provided. The Sisters Trails Alliance is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit community orga- nization dedicated to the planning, constructing and PHOTO PROVIDED Matthew Shinderman will speak next week on trails sustainability. maintenance of walking, hik- ing, cycling, and equestrian trails in Sisters Country. The STA believes that trails are an indispensable ingredi- ent for the quality of life and economic vibrancy in Sis- ters Country. Volunteer help and new members are always welcome. For more information about STA, performing vol- unteer work on trails, or other outdoor related projects visit www.sisterstrails.org or call 541-719-8822. SpringIntoCulture Encore of “The Tempest” Sunday, March 19 3 p.m. Royal Ballet “Sleeping Beauty” Storm Damage?! 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