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Subject: Workshop
Description: As Spring comes into the Wiregrass Region, your plants, shrubs and trees will once again come under attack from diseases and insects. Be ready to recognize the warning signs and know how to prevent and manage impacts from costly diseases and insects. This three hour workshop will focus on the native diseases and insects currently affecting landscape and urban forestry, as well as potential new invasive threats. Please contact the Dale County Extension Office at (334) 774-2329 to register for this program.
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Description: Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity. Course Content: Tree Biology and Mechanics Tree Inspection and Assessment Data Analysis and Risk Categorization Risk Reporting TRAQ Exam
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Subject: Webinar
Description: Herbicides are an important tool in both forest and wildlife management in the south and particularly in southern pine management. The common practice of heavy chemical site prep prescriptions in forest management may not be appropriate in stands where restoration and wildlife habitat is the objective. The webinar will address herbicide uses in longleaf restoration with a focus on minimizing the impact herbicides have on a healthy and diverse groundcover, including the fine fuels and plants that are beneficial to bobwhite quail, whitetail deer and the wild turkey.
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Subject: Workshop
Description: Cost is $25
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Description: The purpose of this meeting is to gather state agency forestry leaders from across the South in one place to share information, make decisions and enact plans of action regarding leadership in sustaining the economic, environmental and social benefits of the South’s forests, and work to identify and address existing and emerging issues and challenges that are important to southern forests and citizens.
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Description: The purpose of this meeting is to gather state agency forestry leaders from across the South in one place to share information, make decisions and enact plans of action regarding leadership in sustaining the economic, environmental and social benefits of the South’s forests, and work to identify and address existing and emerging issues and challenges that are important to southern forests and citizens.
Subject: Course
Description: This short course will provide practical knowledge about how lumber is effectively kiln dried and scientific background on related wood properties and processes. It will have value for the beginner as well as experienced kiln operators and with supervisors, sales, and marketing personnel. Instruction, by university faculty and industry experts, will be both in the classroom and through hands-on lab exercises using our 1000 BF steam heated dry kiln
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Description: The purpose of this meeting is to gather state agency forestry leaders from across the South in one place to share information, make decisions and enact plans of action regarding leadership in sustaining the economic, environmental and social benefits of the South’s forests, and work to identify and address existing and emerging issues and challenges that are important to southern forests and citizens.
Subject: Course
Description: This short course will provide practical knowledge about how lumber is effectively kiln dried and scientific background on related wood properties and processes. It will have value for the beginner as well as experienced kiln operators and with supervisors, sales, and marketing personnel. Instruction, by university faculty and industry experts, will be both in the classroom and through hands-on lab exercises using our 1000 BF steam heated dry kiln
Subject: Workshop
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Subject: Meeting
Description: We will take a tractor ride tour of the farm and hear about the latest reserach in vegetable crops. Participants will be able to engage with research scientists and learn about the newest technologies in vegetable crop production. The tour will start on the Clemson research farm. There will be a break for lunch and then a tour of the USDA fields. Pesticide Credits will be offered for attending.
Subject: Workshop
Description: Florida residents and public land managers are invited to come out to the UF/IFAS Extension Bay County to learn more about invasive air potato and the air potato leaf beetle and pick up a supply of beetles for use on their properties. Preregistration is required.
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Description: Hosted by the Croatan Chapter of SAF. The meeting topic is alternative land uses that impact forest landowners (solar, wind, farmland conversion, mitigation, recreation). Wednesday for the executive meetings, Thursday for the big meeting, and Friday for the tour(s).
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Description: The purpose of this meeting is to gather state agency forestry leaders from across the South in one place to share information, make decisions and enact plans of action regarding leadership in sustaining the economic, environmental and social benefits of the South’s forests, and work to identify and address existing and emerging issues and challenges that are important to southern forests and citizens.
Subject: Course
Description: This short course will provide practical knowledge about how lumber is effectively kiln dried and scientific background on related wood properties and processes. It will have value for the beginner as well as experienced kiln operators and with supervisors, sales, and marketing personnel. Instruction, by university faculty and industry experts, will be both in the classroom and through hands-on lab exercises using our 1000 BF steam heated dry kiln
Subject: Workshop
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Description: Hosted by the Croatan Chapter of SAF. The meeting topic is alternative land uses that impact forest landowners (solar, wind, farmland conversion, mitigation, recreation). Wednesday for the executive meetings, Thursday for the big meeting, and Friday for the tour(s).
Subject: Workshop
Description: Join us for a fun class on what is bugging your garden. From insects to the microscopic world of disease, learn how to identify and manage common pests in your landscape
Subject: Workshop
Description: This one day workshop covers the important business topics needed to operate a small firewood and/or sawmill business. The format is to cover firewood and sawmill business with a combination of classroom discussions and equipment demonstrations on a firewood processor and a portable sawmill.
Topics to cover involve sourcing logs, grading logs and lumber, firewood processors, small sawmills, air and kiln drying, sawblades, business management and marketing.
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Description: Hosted by the Croatan Chapter of SAF. The meeting topic is alternative land uses that impact forest landowners (solar, wind, farmland conversion, mitigation, recreation). Wednesday for the executive meetings, Thursday for the big meeting, and Friday for the tour(s).
Subject: Conference
Description: The 2018 ACF National Conference will be held at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. With 4 pre-conference classes, a technical session lineup, and fully loaded field tour, the 2018 ACF National Conference is a must for owners, managers and employees seeking new skills in managing and running a successful forestry consulting business.
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Subject: Conference
Description: The 2018 ACF National Conference will be held at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. With 4 pre-conference classes, a technical session lineup, and fully loaded field tour, the 2018 ACF National Conference is a must for owners, managers and employees seeking new skills in managing and running a successful forestry consulting business.
Subject: Meeting
Description: Attendees will be treated to a host of activities, including educational exhibits and presentations on agroforestry, container gardens, horticulture, livestock, urban markets, vegetable production, hydroponics, and wind tunnels. Other activities will include crop tasting, health expo, farmers’ market, farm tour, kids’ fun zone, and festival games.
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Subject: Conference
Description: The 2018 ACF National Conference will be held at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. With 4 pre-conference classes, a technical session lineup, and fully loaded field tour, the 2018 ACF National Conference is a must for owners, managers and employees seeking new skills in managing and running a successful forestry consulting business.
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Subject: Conference
Description: The 2018 ACF National Conference will be held at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. With 4 pre-conference classes, a technical session lineup, and fully loaded field tour, the 2018 ACF National Conference is a must for owners, managers and employees seeking new skills in managing and running a successful forestry consulting business.
Subject: Convention
Description: An unforgettable conference awaits you here at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort, perfectly located in picturesque Fort Myers, FL, just a short distance away from the famed beaches of Sanibel Island.
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Description: Thirteen years later, we will be revisiting air quality by looking at Virginia's regulatory framework and discussing recent research on the link between air quality and urban trees. We will also discuss the air quality challenges of urbanized areas and efforts underway, through targeted tree planting, as a localized tool to combat air pollution.
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Subject: Conference
Description: The 2018 ACF National Conference will be held at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. With 4 pre-conference classes, a technical session lineup, and fully loaded field tour, the 2018 ACF National Conference is a must for owners, managers and employees seeking new skills in managing and running a successful forestry consulting business.
Subject: Convention
Description: An unforgettable conference awaits you here at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort, perfectly located in picturesque Fort Myers, FL, just a short distance away from the famed beaches of Sanibel Island.
Subject: Workshop
Description: This course will cover both principles and applications of logging cost
analysis techniques from the perspective of wood dealers, procurement
foresters, and independent logging contractors. Course content will focus on
methods for evaluating historic production and cost records within the
context of the evolving wood supply chain. Spreadsheet models will be
reviewed and provided to participants for hands-on training involving
modifications necessary to assess and simulate a range of harvesting
systems, techniques, and equipment mix variations. Upon completion of this
course, participants should be well-equipped to better evaluate logging costs
using a range of techniques.
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Description: Firefighter Type 1 is a suggested National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) training course designed for individuals with wildland fire experience and currently qualified as a FFT2 desiring to be qualified as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) in the National Interagency Incident Management System: Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1).
Subject: Webinar
Description: The success of community forests relies on good management by municipal staff, volunteer groups, and tree boards framed around well-written ordinances. This presentation will explore how these components promote a healthy community forest, as well as how Extension educators can assist communities in the process.
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Subject: Convention
Description: An unforgettable conference awaits you here at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort, perfectly located in picturesque Fort Myers, FL, just a short distance away from the famed beaches of Sanibel Island.
Subject: Workshop
Description: This course will cover both principles and applications of logging cost
analysis techniques from the perspective of wood dealers, procurement
foresters, and independent logging contractors. Course content will focus on
methods for evaluating historic production and cost records within the
context of the evolving wood supply chain. Spreadsheet models will be
reviewed and provided to participants for hands-on training involving
modifications necessary to assess and simulate a range of harvesting
systems, techniques, and equipment mix variations. Upon completion of this
course, participants should be well-equipped to better evaluate logging costs
using a range of techniques.
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Subject: Conference
Description: The conference will connect farmers, ranchers and landowners to agricultural resource professionals at the federal, state, university, community-based, and private sector level. Successful producer outreach occurs when producers are open to new information and to new methods of receiving information, and resource professionals are committed to continuous efforts to engage producers in a respectful manner wherever they may be.
Subject: Forum
Description: Mass Timber is increasingly being pursued as a cost-effective design solution. Architecture, Engineering and Construction professionals will discuss the latest innovations in mass timber building design, including cross laminated timber (CLT). Topics to be discussed will include resourcing the timber material, structural design processes, strength considerations, and detailing for cost efficiency, sustainability, and constructability. Recent case studies and opportunities to implement CLT in the design process will also be discussed. Select mass timber projects will be highlighted to demonstrate successful applications using mass timber. After the presentation, please join us on McCrory Construction’s rooftop patio for light food and beverages.
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Subject: Conference
Description: The conference will connect farmers, ranchers and landowners to agricultural resource professionals at the federal, state, university, community-based, and private sector level. Successful producer outreach occurs when producers are open to new information and to new methods of receiving information, and resource professionals are committed to continuous efforts to engage producers in a respectful manner wherever they may be.
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Subject: Workshop
Description: This workshop is a two day educational and networking event to provide the firewood processing industry the latest knowledge on processing, kiln drying and marketing of firewood.
Subject: Workshop
Description: Learn to use a Key to identify trees and also what natives are good selections for the landscape.
Subject: Workshop
Description: Learn to use a Key to identify trees and also what natives are good selections for the landscape
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Subject: Workshop
Description: This workshop is a two day educational and networking event to provide the firewood processing industry the latest knowledge on processing, kiln drying and marketing of firewood.
Subject: Workshop
Description: Learn to use a Key to identify trees and also what natives are good selections for the landscape.
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Description: Trees provide significant benefits to our homes and communities, but they may also become liabilities when they fall or break apart, causing property damage, personal injuries, and power outages. Learn how to inspect trees by identifying 7 of the most common structural tree defects that often result in failures.
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Subject: Conference
Description: Save the date for the 2018 National Conference of Forest Landowners. Hotel accommodations are available. More information is coming soon!
Subject: Workshop
Description: Hear Dr. Brian Nerrie and Dr. David Crosby from Virginia State University speak about fish populations, water quality, weed ID and control and the implementation of reproduction seines. This is an outdoor event.
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Subject: Conference
Description: Save the date for the 2018 National Conference of Forest Landowners. Hotel accommodations are available. More information is coming soon!
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Subject: Conference
Description: Save the date for the 2018 National Conference of Forest Landowners. Hotel accommodations are available. More information is coming soon!
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Subject: Conference
Description: Save the date for the 2018 National Conference of Forest Landowners. Hotel accommodations are available. More information is coming soon!
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Landscape and Urban Forestry Workshop: Diseases and Insects You Should Know About