Gerald Torres

Professor Torres will discuss the significant federal laws (and a couple of cases) that have shaped the relationship between tribes and the federal government in the management of timber and forest resources.

Speaker Biography

As a pioneer in the field of environmental law, Torres has spent his career examining the intrinsic connections between the environment, agricultural and food systems, and social justice. His research into how race and ethnicity impact environmental policy has informed his teaching and practical experiences and has been influential in the emergence and evolution of the field of environmental justice.