Gregg Walker

Gregg Walker is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. His work focuses on environmental communication, public participation in policy, and collaborative approaches to natural resource management. He has extensive experience in conflict management and stakeholder engagement, particularly in contexts involving Indigenous communities and environmental justice.

Walker’s research integrates systems thinking and collaborative learning frameworks to address complex environmental challenges. His work spans local to global scales, including climate action, international investment risks, and treaty negotiations. He emphasizes trust-building among stakeholders and the application of discourse-based approaches to enhance decision-making processes.

His academic contributions include over 50 publications since 1983, with recent focus on frameworks for community-based collaboration and trust dynamics in resource management. He has advised on wildfire recovery planning and ecosystem-based management, advocating for inclusive, participatory processes.