Greg Felsen, Accessible Education Specialist for Colorado State University speaks to the need for youth involvement and emphasized training programs during the forest health symposium, Friday, April 12. Pueblo Community College Southwest and Colorado State University Extension hosted the symposium at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango, Colo.

A panel discussion with forestry, education and industry professionals and breakout sessions to discuss workforce opportunities and wildfire mitigation took place Friday, April 12 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango, Colo. PCC Southwest also shared information about its new wildland fire mitigation programs.