North Carolina State University Extension Forestry has recently developed a research-based educational initiative entitled "NC Woody Biomass: Natures Renewable Energy!"

Individual papers, photo album, and streaming video of most presentations may be viewed on the symposium web page: www.familyforestrysymposium.wsu.edu

By industry people for industry is how the Georgia Research Institute and University of Georgia's Center of Continuing Education are promoting the "From Forest to Finished Products" Conference and Expo.

The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) honored families and distinguished members of the forestry community during the 2009 National Forest Landowners Conference, May 27 to 29, in Amelia Island, Florida.

January 31, 2007. Washington, D.C. The Administration's Farm Bill proposal can be found at the following web site: http://www.usda.gov/documents/07finalfbp.pdf . The conservation programs are listed in Title II, Research is Title VII, Forestry Title VIII

Pulling Together: Cooperation to Combat Invasive Plants - An exciting program of presentations and workshops will address invasive plant identification, risk assessment,ecosystem impacts, and educational opportunities – and, of course, the latest in management strategies. The program willhave morning lectures from nationally recognized speakers followed by concurrent sessions. The afternoon will offerworkshops and field trips. Volunteer poster presentations are invited and will be on display throughout the program withauthors present to discuss their work during the poster session and reception.The Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council is a regional 501(c)3 organization dedicated to controlling invasiveplants and restoring natural ecosystems. SE-EPPC welcomes participation by all land agencies, organizations, industries,and individuals, all working together to forge a solution.

The 2008 NE U&M Meeting will be held June 2 - 5, 2008 in Blacksburg, VA.

The U.S. Forest Service Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) will host a 2-day workshop, Remaining Competitive in Hardwood Components Production, April 20-21 in Princeton, WV.

PRINCETON, WVa—The U.S. Forest Service’s Wood Education and Resource Center is overseeing development of an online Training Information Exchange System. This system will help individuals from primary and secondary wood products industries locate continuing education training opportunities, such as workshops and short courses that meet search criteria. System users can either search for available training opportunities in the database or use the e-mail notification system to be automatically informed of appropriate workshops and short courses.

The Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) is accepting applications for cost-share demonstration projects that assist the WERC in meeting its mission of facilitating interaction and information exchange with the forest products industry that will enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region.