Sponsored by the Class of 2008 Reunion Committee

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Fire plays a vital role in many ecosystems across the southeast, especially in its forest lands. As Georgia is the #1 state in the country for forestry, fire is an important tool in maintaining the health and longevity of Georgia’s forests but is not without controversy. This presentation will focus on the critical role fire plays in southeastern forests while also highlighting how differences in forest management practices have led to the extreme wildland fires observed out west in recent years.

Nick DiLuzio is the Vice President of the Georgia Forestry Foundation. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the operations and programs of the Foundation, which is focused on ensuring the longevity of Georgia’s 22 million acres of working forests by maximizing Georgia’s working forests as a solution to our nation’s greatest challenges. Nick’s role includes overseeing the Foundation’s three programmatic areas (Education and Leadership, Environmental Sustainability, and Economic Competitiveness), leading the Foundation’s fundraising and development efforts, and engaging with stakeholders and partners across the state and the country. Nick received a Bachelors of Science in Biology from Davidson College and Masters degrees in Forestry and Environmental Management from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. He is also a Certified Forester and holds a Certificate in Geospatial Analysis from Duke University. Nick is a proud 2019 graduate of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL).