Local Engagement (IMAGE) University of Maryland Baltimore County Caption Maggie Holland, associate professor of geography and environmental systems at UMBC, conducts a focus group with farmers in Ecuador as part of her forest conservation research. This kind of local engagement is critical for creating forest restoration solutions that will be long-lasting and meet community needs and improve livelihoods, while also combating climate change and preserving biodiversity. Credit Courtesy Maggie Holland Usage Restrictions include caption License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.