Southern Region Council on Forest Engineering 2007 Meeting
WHAT:Southern Region Council on Forest Engineering MeetingHeld in conjunction with In-Woods Expo 2007 April, 26-28, 2007
WHERE:
The Austin
305 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901
A block of rooms with an April 10, 2007 deadline has been reserved in FRA’s name at a special FRA Meeting rate of $78.00 per night plus tax. Call toll-free at 800-844-7275 for reservations. Please identify yourself with the group code Forest Resources Association in order to receive the applicable room rate.
Additional Rooms are available at the following Hot Springs hotels. Ask for special In-Woods Expo 2007 room rates.
The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa Clarion Resort on the Lake
239 Central Avenue 4813 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901 Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
Phone: 800-643-1502 Phone: 800-432-5145
Comfort Inn & Suites Embassy Suites Hotel
3627 Central Avenue 400 Convention Boulevard
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913 Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901
Phone: 877-682-4442 Phone: 800-362-2779
PROGRAM
OVERVIEW:
Thursday, April 26
Registration 7:30 AM
Breakfast (provided) 8:00 AM
COFE Meeting 9:00 AM
Lunch (on your own) 12:00 PM
COFE Meeting (continued) 1:30 PM
Adjourn 5:00 PM
MEETING COST: |
Before April 10, 2007 |
After April 10, 2007 |
Southern Region COFE Meeting Registration (includes buffet breakfast) |
$ 45.00 |
$ 60.00 |
DETAILED PROGRAM
SOUTHERN REGION COUNCIL ON FOREST ENGINEERING
2007 MEETING
Thursday, April 26
Registration
7:30 AM
Breakfast (provided)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Keynote Speaker - Pete Celone, President, Perforex Forest Services. Double Shifting in the Southeast: Trials and Tribulations of Implementation – 2 Years Later
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Aspects of Multi-Shifting (WSRI project)
Dana Mitchell, US Forest Service, Auburn, AL
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Georgia Logging Survey 1987-2007
Shawn Baker, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Non-commercial Approaches to Forest Fuel Reduction: Productivity, Costs, and Fire Behavior
Chad Bolding, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
The Forest Community Responses to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Salvage Requires Gimmicks and Preparation
Cornelis F. de Hoop, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch (on your own)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Harvesting Understory Biomass in a First-Thinning Slash Pine Plantation in the Upper Coastal Plains of Georgia
Michael D. Westbrook Jr., University of Georgia, Athens, GA
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Implementation of Residue Chippers on Harvesting Operations
Jaspreet Aulakh, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Small Scale Harvesting Systems for Biomass Production
Brandon O’Neal, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Depreciation Functions for Forestry Equipment for Improved Economic Analysis
Jason Thompson, US Forest Service, Auburn, AL
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Improving Access on Southern Forest Roads with Chemical Stabilizers–Long-Term Results
John Klepac, US Forest Service, Auburn, AL
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
Break
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Value Recovery and Product Sorting in the Southeastern United States: A Comparison of Conventional and Modified Tree-Length Systems
Amanda K. Hamsley, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Machine Tracking with GPS in Mountainous Terrain
Owen Michels, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM
Diameter Sensor for a Feller-Buncher
Tim McDonald, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM
Harvesting Challenges in Brazil
Fernando Seixas, Visiting Scientist, U.S. Forest Service, Auburn, AL
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Adjourn
5:00 PM
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend!
For more information, contact:
Tom Gallagher, Auburn University, 3425 Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Bldg., Auburn University, AL 36849
Phone: 334-844-1095; Fax: 334-844-1084; Email: tgallagher@auburn.edu
or
Jason Cutshall, FRA Southcentral Region, 1898 Pointe Drive, Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: 662-323-1744; Fax: 662-323-1744; Email: jcutshall@woodcom.com
MEETING REGISTRATION FORM
SOUTHERN REGION COFE 2007 MEETING
APRIL 26, 2007
To take advantage of the Discount Registration Rate, please Forest Resources Association
complete and mail or fax this form no later than April 10, 2007 to: 1898 Pointe Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
Fax: 662-323-1744
Please complete a form for each meeting attendee. (Print name as you prefer it printed on your name badge.)
Name Phone
Company
Address
City State Zip
MEETING REGISTRATION |
Before April 10, 2007 |
After April 10, 2007 |
Southern Region COFE Meeting Registration (includes buffet breakfast) |
$ 45.00 |
$ 60.00 |
Total Enclosed $
or
Total to be paid at Meeting $
Please make checks payable to Forest Resources Association Inc.
Credit Card Payment: American Express Visa MasterCard
Name as it appears on your card:
Account #: Expiration Date:
Signature:
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation by April 17 – full refund
Cancellation after April 17 – no refund
Pre-registered no-shows – full fee billing and no refund
