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

New study designed to document the extent, cause and potential implications of accelerated changes in forest industry ownership in the southern region from 2002-2004.

The Forest Restoration Information Service is being developed by the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) with support from the UK Forestry Commission, DFID and the School of H.M. King William III and H.M. Queen Emma of the Netherlands Foundation in collaboration with a range of NGOs.

Forests this year in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Puerto Rico all sustained damage from either hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan or Jeanne.

The LSU AgCenter will be hosting the third Louisiana Natural Resources Symposium on July 16-17, 2009 at the Lod Cook Conference Center and Hotel on the campus of Louisiana State University.

The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council has released the 2007 Challenge Cost-Share (CCS) Request for Pre-Proposals (RFP) - Urban Forestry Project Funding Opportunity. Pre-proposals are due by Wednesday, September 6. The RFP may be found at the Council's website: http://www.treelink.org/nucfac.

The book is titled "Thinking Like a Manager: Reflections on Wildlife Management." The format of the book -- a brief, fictional novel that follows six characters having a discussion about management concepts -- makes it ideal as a centerpiece for small group discussions. Though examples are wildlife-related, the management considerations illustrated (e.g., human values, limits and capacity, scale, decision making, and integration) are generic, and relevant in a fisheries or forestry context, according to the authors.

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.

Remember, the deadline for abstract submission is August 31st, 2005. Go to the conference web site at http://www.ANREP2006.org for submission details. Please pass this e-mail along to anyone who might be interested.

The 50th Anniversary Meeting of the Southern Forest Insect Work Conference will be held at the Buccaneer Beach Resort on Jekyll Island, Georgia from July 23-26, 2007.