Agency Insights: Collaboration and Access in Outdoor Recreation

Explore the agency perspective on facilitated recreation and its role in public land management with insights from Kristin Kahler of the U.S. Forest Service. This session delves into the importance of collaboration between land management agencies and outdoor facilitators to ensure safe, equitable, and high-quality visitor experiences. Gain a deeper understanding of how partnerships support access to outdoor spaces, mitigate challenges such as overcrowding, and promote stewardship and sustainability. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for working effectively with agencies to strengthen outdoor programming and enhance public access to natural spaces.

Speaker

• Kristin Kahler, USFS