America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell to Air June 15 on Georgia Public Broadcasting
The first episode in the entertaining and educational television series celebrating our national forests and featuring Georgia-native Chuck Leavell will air on Georgia Public Television on Thursday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Chuck Leavell is a forestry advocate and conservationist who also happens to be the keyboardist and musical director for the Rolling Stones. As host, Chuck serves as the on-camera guide, travelling across the country to interview people who are passionate about the gifts we get from our woods and exploring creative solutions to complex problems impacting this important natural resource.
“The search for solutions to the problems of sustainable growth, climate change, and energy conservation is increasingly inspiring thought leaders to look at one of America’s finest resources – our forests”, said America’s Forests host, Chuck Leavell. “Whether for building or for recreation, it is clear that our forests are good for the economy and for the spirit.”
The pilot episode airing on GPB on June 15 features the state of Oregon, including the trend toward building skyscrapers with cross laminated timber in Portland, fire mitigation with the help of mountain bikers in Bend, and habitat restoration in the Siuslaw National Forest.
“Public and private partners across the country are working hand in hand to both care for and to create sustainable solutions using wood from our forests” said Bruce Ward, president of Choose Outdoors. “We are proud to help tell these stories to educate and inspire citizens to become every day champions.”
The next episode will shine the spotlight on Colorado and filming will begin summer of 2017. The series is produced by Choose Outdoors and 42 Degrees North Media and is made possible with support from the U.S. Forest Service, Neiman Enterprises and Vaagen Brothers, along with the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.
For more information, visit www.americasforestswithchuckleavell.com, follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or contact Executive Producer and President of Choose Outdoors, Bruce Ward at bruceward1@gmail.com or 303- 917-1476.
