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Join us for an insightful lunchtime discussion on post-fire recovery efforts and urban forest resilience in Los Angeles County. Our featured speakers, Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Dr. Carl Norlen and Dr. Christopher Shogren, will share updates from their ongoing research at the Los Angeles Urban Research Station. Their talk will explore:

• Post-fire impacts on urban tree canopy
• Early findings from forest-level recovery studies
• Preliminary observations on individual tree and species responses to fire
• Opportunities for adaptive management and community resilience

This session will offer valuable insight for urban foresters, arborists, planners, and municipal staff working in fire-prone regions.

About the Speakers:

Dr. Francisco Escobedo is a Research Urban Forester with the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station. His work focuses on urban forest management, green infrastructure, and how environmental and socioeconomic factors influence tree canopy dynamics in cities. With a PhD from the University of Florida and over two decades of experience, Dr. Escobedo’s research has helped shape urban forestry practices across the Americas.

Dr. Christopher Shogren is a Tree and Landscape Specialist with the University of California Cooperative Extension. His research focuses on tree physiology, species performance under stress, and post-disturbance recovery in urban environments. With a PhD from the University of California, Davis, Dr. Shogren works closely with communities and agencies to develop practical, science-based solutions for resilient landscapes in a changing climate.

Dr. Carl Norlen is a physical scientist at the US Geological Survey whose work explores how climate change affects ecosystems and society.  With a PhD in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine and a background in education and college access, Dr. Norlen is committed to making science actionable through inclusive, community-driven partnerships.

Del Mar Blvd Parking Garage Entrance to Crown Room

251 S. Lake Ave. Suite 100, Pasadena, CA 91101                       

Height Clearance 6’8”

Enter Parking Garage off Del Mar Blvd., make an immediate right or left and go up ramp to levels G2 – G6. Park in any unreserved/unmarked space on levels G2-G6.

Directions to the Crown Room from Parking Structure:

1. Follow signs to “Elevators to Plaza Level” in northeast corner.
2. Take elevator to Level 1.  Make a right off the elevator and continue to enter Building 251 lobby. All Gathering Rooms are to the left. Enter through the double glass doors and Crown Room is the large conference room off the main kitchen.
3. Take stairs down to Level 1. Make a right through the single blue door and continue straight ahead to enter Building 251 lobby. All Gathering Rooms are to the left. Enter through the double glass doors and Crown Room is the large conference room off the main kitchen area.