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SGSF Blog Details Infrastructure Law’s Impacts on Forestry 

A recent blog post from the Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) details how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will impact Southern forests. The BIL devotes $1.5 billion to supporting state and private forests, primarily through state forestry agencies. This includes $40 million for state forestry agencies so that they may implement high-priority actions as defined by their respective State Forest Action Plans, and $1 billion for the creation of a new Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program (CWDG). This funding will benefit forests, foresters, and state forestry agencies across the United States. Click here to read the full article. 

ApSAF 2023 Call for Exhibitors, Sponsors 

The Appalachian Society of American Foresters (ApSAF) recently released a call for exhibitors and sponsored for the 2023 Winter ApSAF meeting. ApSAF is one of 31 regional entities that comprise the SAF. The winter meeting serves as a gathering for ApSAF members so that they may share regional science and technology updates, access continuing education opportunities, connect with other regional foresters, and more. The meeting will take place January 25-27 in Columbia, South Carolina. All foresters and natural resource professionals are encouraged to attend. Registration details will be available at a later date. Those interested in exhibiting at ApSAF should click here. Those interested in sponsoring ApSAF should click here. 

2022 UGA Longleaf Pine Establishment and Management Workshop 

The University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources Outreach (UGA) will soon host a Longleaf Pine Workshop. Participants will learn about everything longleaf pine related from seed source studies, prescribed fire, site preparation/herbaceous weed control, pine straw raking, issues with longleaf pine on old-field sites, stand fertilization, economics, and other topics.  The course has been approved for Society of American Foresters (SAF) credits, Ga Master Timber Harvester credits, GA Department of Agriculture Pesticide credits, and South Carolina pesticide credits. Foresters, natural resource professionals, and others interested in pine stand management are encouraged to attend. The registration deadline is September 27th and the workshop will take place October 11-12th in Statesboro, GA. Click here to learn more or register. 

UT Extension Releases New Back Porch Forestry Episodes 

The University of Tennessee (UT) Extension recently released two new episodes of Back Porch Forestry, their educational web-series for landowners and others interested in a nonformal approach to forestry. The first of these episodes is entitled “Forest Stand Delineation”. This 20-minute video explains the how’s and whys of forest stand delineation. The second episode is entitled “Attracting and Managing Wildlife Around the Home”. This 28-minute episode provides tips on attracting wildlife to your backyard in a safe, ethical manner, while also managing said wildlife appropriately. These two episodes are the latest in the series, which has over 25 educational videos available on the Back Porch Forestry YouTube channel. Click here to access the channel. 

NCSU Releases Pine Bark Beetle Factsheet 

North Carolina State University (NCSU) recently released a new factsheet highlighting the impacts of pine bark beetles on southern forests. There are several species of pine bark beetles, most of which attack pine trees that are already experiencing stressors such as drought or disease. These beetles feed on the inner bark of pine trees and can quickly result in the death of the tree. The most damaging of these beetles is believed to be the southern pine beetle, which is believed to have caused $900 million in damages in 1960-1990. However, NCSU stresses the importance of identifying your beetle infestation prior to implementing management efforts, as each species is managed differently. Click here to access the factsheet. 

New Publication on Climate Smart Forestry in the South from Auburn 

Researchers from Auburn University’s School of Forestry recently published an article titled “Climate Smart Forestry in the Southern United States”. Mr. Noah Shephard, and Drs. Lana Narine, Yucheng Peng, and Adam Maggard provide a broad overview of climate smart forestry by highlighting loblolly pine management. The paper connects increased carbon storage to traditional southern plantation practices and notes that forest products and forest product carbon will increase carbon storage above the stand-carbon baseline. Foresters and natural resource professionals may be interested in learning more. For more information on their findings, click here to access the article. 

USFS Chattahoochee-Oconee Forest Stakeholder Meeting 

The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest will soon host its first annual stakeholder meeting. This meeting will center around the Foothills Landscape Project (FLP) implementation. The FLP was proposed to create, restore, and maintain resilient ecosystems through a variety of active management techniques that address unique habitats, forest composition and structure, risks to forest health, resilience to climate change, forest successional diversity, aquatic and terrestrial wildlife habitat, communities at risk of wildfire, and sustainable recreation opportunities. It covers over 150,000 acres in Georgia. Those who work, recreate, or live near the Chattahoochee-Oconee Forest are encouraged to attend the stakeholder meeting. The meeting will take place October 13th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST, in Crandall, GA. A virtual attendance option will also be available. Click here to learn more. 

NC Offers Unique Training Program for Arborists 

Arborists in North Carolina and surrounding states now have the opportunity to register for a unique training and certificate program, offered through Alamance Community College. This program was developed in partnership with North Carolina State University (NCSU), the North Carolina Urban Forest Council, and Bartlett Tree Experts. Program participants will learn about pest management, tree climbing, equipment operation and maintenance, business communications, and other topics relating to arboriculture. The program is intended for those interested in employment in arboriculture, and current arborists seeking a refresher course. Coursework will begin on December 2nd and go through March 24th. Participants will meet every Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with most meetings being virtual. Click here to register or learn more. 

Blue Ridge Invasive Species Management Workshops 

The Blue Ridge Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) recently announced two virtual workshops and two in-person workshops. PRISM is a non-profit organization that works to reduce the negative impact of invasive plant species in the northern Blue Ridge Mountains. The virtual workshops are entitled “Identification of Invasive Plants in the Fall” (October 12th) and “Management & Control of Invasive Plants in the Fall” (October 13th). The first in-person workshop will take place on October 15th, in Charlottesville, VA. It will cover invasive plant identification and management techniques. The second workshop will take place on November 12th, also in Charlottesville. It will cover the identification and management of invasive vines during the winter. These workshops are intended for landowners, land managers, and others interested in invasive species removal in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Click here for additional information on all workshops. 

UGA Forestry Hosts Forest Carbon Landowner Workshop 

The University of Georgia (UGA) Warnell School of Forestry will soon host a workshop titled: “First Forest Carbon Landowner workshop: understanding basics of emerging forest carbon markets for income and mitigating climate change.” This in-person workshop will guide participants through the basics of forest carbon markets as a source in income, and forest carbon as a mechanism for climate change mitigation. Continuing education credits will be available from the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and Georgia Continuing Logger Education. Landowners, foresters, and natural resource professionals are encouraged to attend. The workshop will take place October 14th, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST, in Guyton, GA. Click here to learn more. 

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Six Forestry Projects including Southern States Receive Funding from USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Funding Pool  

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $2.8 billion across 70 projects in the first round of awarded grants. Of those funded projects, 11 include some component of forest products, or agroforestry and six of these include locations in the South. There are five other funded forestry projects that do not include any states from the South.  This funding comes from the Climate-Smart Commodities funding pool, which has multiple proposals ranging from $5 million to $100 million. Projects that are focused primarily on forestry and include states in the South are: 1. Engaging Family Forests to Improve Climate-Smart Commodities (lead by American Forest Foundation), 2. Expanding Agroforestry Production and Markets (lead by the Nature Conservancy) and 3. TRACT Program: Traceable Reforestation for America’s Carbon and Timber (lead by Oregon Climate Trust).  Two southern landgrant universities were the leads for projects that were combined agriculture and forestry, including the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative (lead by Texas A&M Agrilife) and Building Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities in South Carolina (lead by Clemson university). Click here for a list of projects that include forestry and/or states in the South. USDA is currently evaluating project proposals from the second Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding pool, which includes funding requests from $250,000 to $4,999,999. Projects from this second funding pool will emphasize the enrollment of small and/or underserved producers, and/or monitoring, reporting, and verification activities developed at minority-serving institutions. USDA expects to announce these selections later this fall. Click here to see a list of all 70 currently funded projects. 

USFS National Woodland Owner Survey: Feedback Requested 

The United States Forest Service (USFS) conducts the National Woodland Owner Survey (NWOS) as part of the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program. The NWOS collects information on the attitudes, behaviors, and other characteristics of the people and organizations that own America’s forests. Planning for the 2024-2028 iteration of the NWOS is currently underway. The USFS is seeking stakeholder input on this iteration of the NWOS via a survey. This survey will allow users to provide feedback on the NWOS in general as well as specific questions found within. Information from this questionnaire will be anonymous when shared with the NWOS staff and it will be used to adjust the survey modules for the 2024-2028 iteration. Landowners, foresters, natural resource professionals, and those with a vested interest in woodlands are encouraged to reply to the survey. If you have any questions, contact Sarah Butler (no relation to Brett Butler) at sbutler@eco.umass.edu. Click here to access the anonymous survey. 

USFS National Prescribed Fire Program Review Release 

The United States Forest Service (USFS) recently released a review of their national prescribed fire program. This review comes after USFS Chief Randy Moore temporarily paused prescribed burning in National Forest System lands. The USFS ignites an average of 4,500 prescribed fires each year, covering up to 1.3 million acres of land. In this program review, Chief Moore identifies seven immediate actions that will be taken to increase the safety and efficacy of prescribed burns. These actions include the standardization of ignition authorization briefings, having each Forest Service unit review all prescribed fire plans and associated complexity analyses to ensure they reflect current conditions prior to burning, and having burn bosses document whether all elements within the agency administrator’s authorization are still valid based on site conditions. Click here to access the full program review. 

NASF Announces Current and Lifetime Awardees 

The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) recently announced the awardees of the 2022 Current and Lifetime awards. These awardees are Laura Buntrock and Olivia Witthun of Wisconsin, Puni Jackson of Hawai'i, and Mark Bays of Oklahoma. Buntrock and Witthun received the Steve Sinclair Current Achievement Award for Urban and Community Forestry. Jackson received the Lisa Allen Current Achievement Award for Leadership. Bays received the Larry Kotchman Lifetime Achievement Award. Bays has been the Urban Forestry Coordinator for Oklahoma Forestry Services for 30 years.  These awards recognize excellence in state and private forestry and are awarded annually by the NASF Awards Committee. Click here to learn more. 

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Announces 2022 Grant Recipients 

The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) recently announced the recipients of their 2022 grants. The projects funded this year will help conserve more than 3,000 acres and protect ecologically sensitive bottomland hardwood forests in the Virginia-North Carolina coastal plains. Twenty-nine total projects were funded, covering roughly 33,000 acres of land. Recipients include the Viriginia Outdoors Foundation (acquisition of the 134 acre Turner Tract for working forests) and Ducks Unlimited (acquisition of 292 acres in North Carolina for conservation). Click here to access the full list of recipients. 

SAF Announces New Professional Credentials for Forestry Technicians & Urban Foresters 

The Society of American Foresters (SAF) recently announced that they will be offering two new professional credentials, beginning in 2023 and 2024: an urban and community forestry certification, and a certification for forest technicians. The SAF Certification Review Board (CRB)—the governing body of SAF’s certification program—will oversee the development of these credentials from eligibility criteria to maintenance requirements to professional standards. SAF will start accepting applications for the urban and community forestry credential by the end of 2023. By the end of 2024, the agency will begin accepting applications for the forest technician credential. Click here to learn more. 

New USFS Publication: Quantifying the Role of National Forest System and Other Forested Lands in Providing Surface Drinking Water Supply 

Researchers from the United States Forest Service (USFS) Southern Research Station (SRS) recently published a study titled “Quantifying the role of National Forest System and other forested lands in providing surface drinking water supply for the conterminous United States”. The USFS manages over 193 million acres of land, which plays a significant role in providing clean, fresh water for local ecosystems and economies. Approximately 125.5 million people, about 39 percent of the total population in the conterminous United States in 2017, derived >10 percent of their surface drinking water supply from USFS and other forested lands, with 83.1 million people receiving >50 percent of their surface drinking water supply from USFS and other forested lands. This study provides a systematic accounting of USFS and other forested lands for surface drinking water supply. These results can aid water resource and forest managers in developing integrated watershed management plans at a time when climate change, population growth, and land development threaten water supplies. Click here to access the full study. Access the summary publication here.  

USDA Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool 

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has many disaster assistance programs. However, not all programs are easy to find, and landowners may not know what programs are available to them. The USDA Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool is a way for landowners to find a program that is relevant to them. After answering a short series of questions about their damages and when they occurred, the tool will recommend relevant USDA assistance programs. Both landowners and natural resource professionals may find this tool beneficial. Click here to access the USDA Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool. 

NDA: Chronic Wasting Disease Difficult to Identify 

The National Deer Association (NDA) recently published a video highlighting how you can and cannot identify deer suffering from Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is a prion disease that affects deer across North America. Foresters, landowners, and natural resource professionals may encounter animals affected by CWD when working in a CWD zone. As such, it is important to be able to recognize the disease, and to report it to your state wildlife agency. CWD incubates for 1-2 years, so appearances of health in a deer are not conclusive. Click here to learn more and watch a video. 

Nominations Open for NASF Wildfire Mitigation Awards 

The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Awards. The Wildfire Mitigation Awards are the highest national honor one can receive for outstanding work and significant program impact in wildfire preparedness and mitigation. The program was established in 2014 in response to an overwhelming number of great wildfire mitigation program efforts happening throughout the United States. Awards will be presented at the Wildland Urban-Interface Conference in March 2023. Awards include the National Mitigation Hero, Wildfire Mitigation Legacy, and National Wildfire Mitigation. Nominations are due by November 11th. Click here for more information and guidelines. 

Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $37 Million to Improve Recreational Sites, Cabins on USFS Lands 

The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced that more than $37 million will be invested to improve recreational sites and cabins on national forests. This funding will be administered by the United States Forest Service (USFS) and includes $18 million each for recreational sites and then for cabins and historical buildings. This funding is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. During the pandemic, outdoor recreation on USFS lands rose drastically, increasing the need for infrastructure improvements. The bulk of the $18 million dollars for recreation cabins and historic buildings ($14.4 million) will be targeted towards Tongass and Chugach National Forests in Alaska. Click here to read the full press announcement. 

Wildland Fire Canada Conference 

Registration is open for the Wildland Fire Canada Conference (WFCC). WFCC is a biennial conference that brings together wildland fire management agencies, partners, and collaborators in Canada and around the world. Canada has a diversity of fire-prone environments that bring a unique perspective to wildland fire challenges and opportunities. The goal of WFCC is to provide a neutral forum where wildland fire scientists and other natural resource professionals can present and learn new information, network, and more. The conference will be held in Edmonton, Alberta from October 31 - November 4, 2022. Wildfire fire scientists, natural resource professionals, and students are encouraged to attend. Click here to learn more. 

GA SAF Pine Bark Beetles Webinar 

Join the Georgia chapter of the Society of American Foresters (SAF) for a Pine Bark Beetle Identification webinar. Participants will learn about the different pine bark beetles we have in Georgia, how to identify them and what the best management options for each species are. The webinar has been approved for 1.5 SAF CFEs and 1.5 MTH CLEs. The webinar will take place on October 6th at 11:00 AM EST. Advanced registration is not required. Click here to learn more. 

USFS Urban Forest Connections Webinar 

The United States Forest Service (USFS) Urban Forest Connections webinar series has now begun its fall miniseries, the subject of which is “Climate change resilience and adaptation”. The Forest Service Urban Forest Connections webinar series brings experts together to discuss the latest science, practice, and policy on urban forestry and the environment. In this webinar, David Maddox (founder of ‘The Nature of Cities’) and Edith de Guzman (University of California, Los Angeles) share stories, insights, and images of environmental art and science collaborations spanning people, trees, and landscapes from coast to coast and beyond. The webinar will take place October 12th at 1:00 PM EST. Click here to learn more about this and other upcoming webinars.

Ranching with Fire: The Spread of Pyrodiversity in Ranching Communities 

The National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced a webinar titled “Ranching with Fire: The Spread of Pyrodiversity in Ranching Communities”. Prescribed fire professionals will discuss the social and ecological factors that impact the utilization of prescribed fire across the Southern Great Plains (SGP) and the Central Rocky Mountains (CRM). Emphasis will be placed on comparing the SGP and CRM ranching communities that apply fire as a management tool and those who do not. They will also highlight educational strategies to improve the plausibility of prescribed fire’s application in ranching communities. Land managers and community members interested in using prescribed fire are encouraged to attempt. The webinar will take place October 12th at 2:00 PM EST. Click here to learn more. 

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USFS Community Wildlife Defense Grant 

The US Forest Service (USFS) recently announced the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program will make approximately $200 million available to communities in its first year. The selected projects will either develop or revise a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), or will implement wildlife risk reduction projects described within a CWPP. Local governments, non-profit organizations, tribes, state forestry agencies, or Alaska Native corporations may apply for a CWDG. CWDGs will support hazardous fuel reduction and community wildfire preparedness exclusively on non-federal lands. Applications are done by region; the Southern region applications are due October 7th. Click here to apply or learn more.  

RFP: EPA Technical Assistance Centers to Support Underserved Communities 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a request for proposals for the establishment of Environmental Justice (EJ) Thriving Community Technical Assistance Centers. The Centers will provide technical assistance, training, and capacity-building support to underserved communities with environmental justice concerns and their partners. They will also assist communities with navigating federal systems such as Grants.gov and SAM.gov, effectively managing and leveraging grant funding, and translation and interpretation services for limited English-speaking participants. This opportunity is available to public and private universities and colleges; public and private nonprofit institutions/organizations; and collaborating tribal governments. Awards will be issued as cooperative agreements and EPA will be substantially involved in the operation of the centers. $11 million in funding is being provided by the EPA. Applications are due on October 4, 2022. Click here to learn more. 

AIM Wildfire Risk Reduction Fall 2022 Grants RFP 

The Action, Implementation, and Mitigation (AIM) program, hosted by Coalitions and Collaborative Inc. (COCO), is now accepting applications for their Fall 2022 grant cycle. COCO funds organizations across the country with a focus on programs and projects that increase communities’ ability to overcome barriers to successful community wildfire mitigation, multiplies the efforts, achieves quantifiable outcomes, supports equitable and inclusive community wildfire mitigation programs across the fence, and supports place-based solutions. The Fall 2022 AIM grant is open to organizations working to advance wildfire risk reduction. Funded projects will also work to advance wildfire risk reduction. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposal fits into the larger community wildfire strategy, including coordination with federal partners on nearby public lands. Applicants must contribute a 100% match (cash or in-kind match is eligible). Award funding may range from $10,000 – $75,000. Grants are contracted for a period of one year. Eligible applicants must have a nonprofit 501c3 status, or have a nonprofit or local government sponsor. Applicants must apply by October 31st. Contracts are expected to be finalized in January 2023 and all organizations can expect to begin project spending upon contract completion. Click here to learn more. 

Louisiana Announces Another Round of Relief for Logging Industry 

Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder recently announced the launch of a second round of the Louisiana Loggers Relief Grant Program. Louisiana's logging industry was heavily impacted by COVID-19. The Loggers Relief Grant Program aims to relieve the economic strain caused by the pandemic by distributing first-come, first-serve grants of up to $25,000. Companies who received grants during the first round of funding are no longer eligible. The deadline to apply is October 31st. Click here to learn more. 

Southern Risk Management Education Center Educational Funding 

The Southern Risk Management Education Center recently announced a competitive funding opportunity for educational projects designed to help agricultural producers improve their economic viability through targeted risk management strategies. This includes producers of specialty trees, such as nut trees or Christmas trees. Project proposals should address any of the five areas of risk: production, marketing, financial, legal, or human. The Southern Center will consider applications in two categories: 1) 18-month Education Projects (awards of up to $50,000) to be conducted between April 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024, and 2) Exploratory Projects (awards of up to $5,000) to support planning, development, and piloting efforts that could lead to a future educational project to be conducted between March 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023. Funding will not exceed $50,000. Eligible applicants include land-grant universities, Cooperative Extension, and qualified public or private groups. Projects must be based in the southern region of the United States. All applications for funding must be submitted by November 17th. Click here to learn more. 

Deputy Director of Georgia Forestry Commission 

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is seeking a Deputy Director. This is a full-time, permanent position. The successful candidate will oversee and evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of department activities: review and revise policies, procedures, plans and programs, and serve as second in command to the agency director providing leadership to direct reports and agency staff. This position can be located anywhere in GA where there is a GFC office or in Macon, GA. Applications must be submitted by October 11th. Click here to learn more. 

TDF State Forest Forester  

The Tennessee Department of Forestry (TDF) is currently seeking to hire a Forester 2. The incumbent will implement management activities on the Natchez Trace State Forest. This is a full-time position located in Henderson County, TN. Click here to learn more about the position. 

Alabama A&M Assistant Professor of Forest Ecosystems 

Alabama A&M University is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of Forest Ecosystems. This is a nine-month appointment tenure track, half academic half research, with additional three-month summer research employment. Initial research funding will be available. The incumbent will perform a variety of duties including teaching and forest ecosystems research.  This position is located in Huntsville, AL. It will remain open until filled. Click here to learn more or apply. 

University of Maryland Extension Forest Stewardship/Logger Educator Position 

The University of Maryland (UMD) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking to hire an Extension Forest Stewardship/Logger Educator. This is a full-time, 12-month contractual position, with benefits and potential for annual renewal. The focus of the position will be to develop and implement woodland stewardship programs for private woodland owners, natural resource professionals and manage and implement the Maryland/Delaware Master Logger program in cooperation with partner organizations and the Master Logger Steering Committee. This position is located in College Park, MD. Applications should be submitted by October 21st. Click here to learn more. 

NCFS Service Forester 

The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is seeking to hire a Service Forester. This is a permanent, full-time position. The Service Forester provides professional oversight and expertise in the forest management program to multiple counties. The incumbent will work closely with private forest landowners to provide technical advice, write management plans, and more. This position is located in Jackson County, NC. Applications will be accepted until October 11th. Click here to learn more. 

Upcoming Events:  

Prairie View A&M University (PVAM) is hosting the Sustainable Forestry and African American and Retention Program (SFLR) Outreach Workshops. During these workshops, forestry, agriculture, and laws experts will discuss how sustainable forestry can become a multi-generational source of revenue for landowners and how landowners can navigate matters related to heirs’ property. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will also discuss technical and financial assistance available to landowners through the USDA. Workshops will be held on the second Thursday of every month at 2 PM – 5 PM EST. Click here to register. Click here to view all upcoming events from PVAM.  

Prairie View A&M University (PVAM) is hosting the Sustainable Forestry and African American and Retention Program (SFLR) Legal Clinics. These clinics will offer legal education to help landowners with estate planning, wills, trust agreements, title clearing, and more. Clinic will be held on June 30th, August 25th, October 27th, and December 15th from 2 PM – 4 PM EST. Click here to register. Click here to view all upcoming events from PVAM.  

The Alliance of Natural Resource Outreach and Service Programs (ANROSP) is joining the University of California Naturalist Statewide Conference in Tahoe City, CA from October 7-9th. There is a travel scholarship fund to support ANROSP members who may wish to participate in the conference this year. Click here to register. 

Blue Ridge Invasive Species Management Workshops 

The Blue Ridge Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) recently announced two virtual workshops and two in-person workshops. The virtual workshops are entitled “Identification of Invasive Plants in the Fall” (October 12th) and “Management & Control of Invasive Plants in the Fall” (October 13th). The first in-person workshop will take place on October 15th, in Charlottesville, VA. It will cover invasive plant identification and management techniques. The second workshop will take place on November 12th, also in Charlottesville. Click here for additional information on all workshops. 

2022 UGA Longleaf Pine Establishment and Management Workshop 

The University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources Outreach (UGA) will soon host a Longleaf Pine Workshop. The course has been approved for Society of American Foresters (SAF) credits, Ga Master Timber Harvester credits, GA Department of Agriculture Pesticide credits, and South Carolina pesticide credits. The registration deadline is September 27th and the workshop will take place October 11-12th in Statesboro, GA. Click here to learn more or register. 

UGA Forestry Hosts Forest Carbon Landowner Workshop 

The University of Georgia (UGA) Warnell School of Forestry will soon host a workshop titled: “First Forest Carbon Landowner workshop: understanding basics of emerging forest carbon markets for income and mitigating climate change." Continuing education credits will be available from the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and Georgia Continuing Logger Education. The workshop will take place October 14th, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST, in Guyton, GA. Click here to learn more. 

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia (UGA) is hosting three workshops titled “The Landowner Series: Women in Forestry”. The third workshop will focus on federal forest incentives. Click here to register.

The Professional Agricultural Workers Conference (PAWC) is a forum held at Tuskegee University for anyone who is associated with the agricultural industry. Farmers, government representatives, and land-grant faculty or staff are encouraged to attend, engage with others in the field, and explore the latest developments in agriculture and outreach. Click here to register.  

February 23-24, 2023 | Brunswick, GA

A national event to bring together women professionals and women landowners to hear various topics to enlighten women to be engaged with their land. This symposium is for new, beginning, and experienced women landowners. There will be plenary speaker, breakout sessions, and a social reception. Click here to register.  

GA SAF Pine Bark Beetles Webinar 

Join the Georgia chapter of the Society of American Foresters (SAF) for a Pine Bark Beetle Identification webinar. Participants will learn about the different pine bark beetles we have in Georgia, how to identify them and what the best management options for each species are. The webinar has been approved for 1.5 SAF CFEs and 1.5 MTH CLEs. The webinar will take place on October 6th at 11:00 AM EST. Advanced registration is not required. Click here to learn more. 

USFS Urban Forest Connections Webinar 

The United States Forest Service (USFS) Urban Forest Connections webinar series has now begun its fall miniseries, the subject of which is “Climate change resilience and adaptation”. The Forest Service Urban Forest Connections webinar series brings experts together to discuss the latest science, practice, and policy on urban forestry and the environment. In this webinar, David Maddox (founder of ‘The Nature of Cities’) and Edith de Guzman (University of California, Los Angeles) share stories, insights, and images of environmental art and science collaborations spanning people, trees, and landscapes from coast to coast and beyond. The webinar will take place October 12th at 1:00 PM EST. Click here to learn more about this and other upcoming webinars. 

Ranching with Fire: The Spread of Pyrodiversity in Ranching Communities 

The National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced a webinar titled “Ranching with Fire: The Spread of Pyrodiversity in Ranching Communities”. Prescribed fire professionals will discuss the social and ecological factors that impact the utilization of prescribed fire across the Southern Great Plains (SGP) and the Central Rocky Mountains (CRM). Emphasis will be placed on comparing the SGP and CRM ranching communities that apply fire as a management tool and those who do not. They will also highlight educational strategies to improve the plausibility of prescribed fire’s application in ranching communities. Land managers and community members interested in using prescribed fire are encouraged to attempt. The webinar will take place October 12th at 2:00 PM EST. Click here to learn more. 

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