Our Common Ground Lecture by John Leshy (Recording)
Author and Professor John Leshy discusses his new book, Our Common Ground: A History of America’s Public Lands on Ocotober 25th, 2022.
Professor Leshy’s talk highlights the main themes of this history and lessons it offers for dealing with contemporary challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and the dramatic increase in visitation.
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