J Shell is joined by Dave Werntz, Science and Conservation Director for Conservation Northwest. Dave is a forest ecologist long involved in Pacific Northwest conservation efforts. Originally introduced to the wilderness in the northern Great Lakes region, Dave quickly recognized the global importance of large wild landscapes and their remnant populations of lynx, grizzly bears, and wolves in Washington’s Cascade Mountains. He is also an expert at calling spotted owls. Dave has a Master’s Degree in Forest Ecology and Ecosystems Analysis from the University of Washington. He has been at Conservation Northwest since 1994.

J and Dave discuss national forests and wildlife protection in the state of Washington.