WEBINAR / Protecting the Forests We Can’t Replace

Join us for Protecting the Forests We Can’t Replace featuring Ross Reid, ecologist, filmmaker, and the creative force behind Nerdy About Nature, whose insightful perspective on old growth timbers will change the way you view and specify timber.

This talk will be followed by a Q+A with Abodo® Founder and Managing Director, Daniel Gudsell. A natural innovator and longstanding advocate for protecting old growth, ancient forests – for over 20 years Daniel has led the charge in New Growth™ Feature Timbers.

• UK and Europe / Wednesday 18 June, 10am (BST) – register here
• US and Canada / Wednesday 18 June, 2pm (PDT) – register here
• NZ and Australia / Wednesday 18 June, 12pm (NZT), 10am (AEST) – register here

Webinar overview:

Ross will explore the deep interconnection between humans and natural ecosystems, highlighting that we are not separate from nature, but very much a part of it. With this understanding comes a shared responsibility to care for and protect our environments in ways that support both ecological health and human wellbeing.

Focusing on the power of individual action, particularly within the built environment, emphasising how thoughtful architectural decisions can create meaningful, far-reaching impacts.

Learning outcomes:

• Forests, and especially old growth native and ancient forests, are an are an important part of the earth's climatic function and lifecycles, and must be stewarded appropriately.
• Humans are part of these ecosystems, not apart from them, and have a responsibility to take care of them in ways that benefit all.
• Each person can influence and create change in their own world, which ripples outward - architectural decisions can be impactful when considering the big picture.
• A new appreciation and awe for forests, leaving you empowered to be able to create change through your decision-making.

Ross Reid | Founder | Nerdy About Nature

Ross Reid manages a social-ecological education project called Nerdy About Nature, which began as a way of documenting and sharing observations and fun facts about the natural world. Blending the perception of a naturalist with philosophy and humor, he aims to make your next venture into the outdoors more enjoyable!

He strongly believes that the more people know and understand about the world around us, the more fun they'll have out enjoying it. That they too can fall in love with it, and we can all work together creating a better world for future generations.

Daniel Gudsell | Managing Director and Founder | Abodo

Daniel Gudsell is the founding Director of the New Zealand-based and family-owned company; Abodo Wood. In an industry where many exterior timbers are harvested from unsustainable old growth forests, for over 20 years Daniel has led a movement toward sustainable innovation, crafting feature timbers that are beautiful, high performing and protect forests that are irreplaceable.

As a member of the International Research Group of Wood Preservation (IRG-WP) Daniel relates to the world’s greatest minds in wood technology and has led much of the company’s new market development and product design.

Abodo educational content is recognised under the following competencies and credited through Teulo CPD platform or Teulo Talks.

• AIA: Health, Safety and Welfare. Australian CPD: 1 CPD - Design and Environmental Sustainability - PC26, PC28, PC34, Ethics and Responsibility - PC3, PC5. Sustainable Design – Site and Environmental Considerations.
• NZRAB: Design – Environmental and Social Responsibility. 10 CPD - Core Professional Development.
• AIBC: Core Sustainability and Design and Construction.
• ARB: Core Competency Environmental Sustainability.
• AACA: Sustainable Design – Site and Environmental Considerations.