2023 California County Planning Commissioners' Association Conference

A worldwide research project was done in the places around the world where people lived the longest and were the healthiest. The results showed four core lifestyle values that impact longevity the most: Move Naturally, Right Outlook, Eat Wisely, and Connect. The Blue Zones is teaching us how these core philosophies can be incorporated into our communities through planning processes, as well as into our own lives. Presented by Kristi Conforti, Public Policy Advocate, BZP Tuolumne County & Cathy Parker, Director, Wellbeing, Adventist Health Sonora and BZP Local Sponsor.

Dave Ruby, Tuolumne County Planning Manager, presents a training course for current and prospective planning commissioners.

CEO David Schmidt "We make our products out of the wood others throw away, like scrap from forest waste, forest thinning, and wildfire mitigation projects. The result is wood that not only helps preserve our forests, but helps preserve jobs in our rural community.”

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources University of California Cooperative Extension - Cindy Chen The presentation will provide an overview of current research progress of renewable bio products and wood products. The presentation will also discuss opportunities for community and economic development in these sectors while reaching the state’s long-term goals of wildfire fuel reduction.