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Don’t Move Firewood: Limit the Spread of Invasive Pests 

The sale and transport of firewood increases as temperatures drop across the United States, but promotional efforts by the “Don’t Move Firewood” campaign are also up and running again. The “Don’t Move Firewood” campaign is an outreach partnership managed by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The overarching goal of the campaign is to protect trees and forests across North America from invasive insects and diseases that can travel in or on contaminated firewood. While seemingly harmless, moving firewood can enable the easy movement of destructive forest and agricultural pests. When firewood is moved from one area to another, the invasive emerald ash borer, spongy moth, Asian longhorned beetle, and spotted lanternfly often “hitchhike” to destroy crops, infect more trees and sometimes even entire forests. As such, it is important to buy local firewood. The “Don’t Move Firewood” campaign maintains a local firewood map and other resources. Click here to access dontmovefirewood.org.

New Guidebook Offers Roadmap for Real-World Problem-Solving in University Programs 

Real-world problem solving in university education programs is rare. A new book, entitled “The Guidebook for the Engaged University”, aims to increase the level of problem-solving in academia by providing a comprehensive roadmap for administrators, faculty and students who want to make their institutions more welcoming to engaged research. The Book is published by Beyond the Academy, an international network of sustainability researchers committed to making universities friendlier places to do interdisciplinary research with real-world impact. In the Southeast, the University of Georgia (UGA)’s Integrative Conservation Ph.D. program (ICON) is an example of this kind of teaching, where students work across disciplines to tackle environmental issues as they relate to our society. Nate Nibbelink, professor, and associate dean for research at the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, has helped develop the program and advises Warnell graduate students in it. He said the collaboration among five UGA units and academic departments is what gives its students a unique experience compared with a program housed in one school or college. “The Guidebook for the Engaged University” is available for free online. Click here to learn about UGA’s ICON program. Click here to access the Guidebook. 

Looking Back at Clean Water Act Amendments with SGSF 

The Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) recently released an article titled “Half a Century Since the Clean Water Act Amendments: The Success Story of Forestry Best Management Practices in the Southeast”. The Clean Water Act (CWA) was established in 1972 and has included a series of amendments since then, enabling the protection and restoration of water bodies. The law also benefits water bodies associated with agriculture and forestry practices. The SGSF article discusses various amendments made to the CWA and how it has helped to shape Best Management Practices (BMPs) in forestry. Click here to read the full article. 

Registration Open for Certified Arborist Prep Course and Review 

Registration is now open for the Certified Arborist Prep Course and Review. This course is hosted by the NC Urban Forest Council, NC Cooperative Extension, and the Southern Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). During this two-day course, participants will receive professional instruction to improve their technical competency as an arborist in the tree care industry. The course can be taken to prepare for the ISA Certified Arborist Exam or as a refresher for those with an existing certification. ISA and NC pesticide CEUs will be available. The course will be held December 14-15 in Greensboro, NC. Click here to learn more. 

2023 Georgia Climate Conference: Call for Ideas 

The 2023 Georgia Climate Conference was recently announced. The Georgia Climate Conference aims to support and accelerate Georgia’s efforts to take practical steps to minimize the risks and maximize the opportunities associated with a changing climate. The conference will bring together attendees representing multiple sectors and areas of expertise to collaborate, raise awareness of work across the state, highlight progress, and identify opportunities to do more. Currently, conference organizers are seeking ideas (sessions, presentations, posters, or other ideas). Topics may include, but are not limited to: building readiness for climate impacts (adaptation/resilience), reducing emissions (mitigation), climate research, climate solutions, and/or climate communication. Ideas must be submitted by October 31st. The conference will take place May 15-17 in Athens, GA. Click here to learn more. 

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USFWS Declines ESA Protections for Eastern Population of Gopher Tortoise; Species is Recovering 

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently declined Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for the eastern population of Gopher Tortoises, finding that the western population is a threatened species, but the eastern population is not. The decision reaffirms a prior listing of the western population under the ESA, but its definitive denial of a proposal to list the population in Southeastern states like Florida and Georgia is a backtrack from an earlier determination that those tortoises were a candidate for federal protections. The USFWS stated that “despite the historical and current loss of habitat with the open pine conditions required by the gopher tortoise, sufficient quality and quantity of habitat remains to provide adequate resiliency to contribute to the viability of the species.” There are 149,152 gopher tortoises across the range of the species, with 47 percent of the population living in Florida and 45 percent in Georgia. Click here to read the full USFWS press release.

Dibaginjigaadeg Anishinaabe Ezhitwaad: A Tribal Climate Adaptation Menu 

Many climate adaptation planning tools fail to address the unique needs, values, and cultures of indigenous communities. Dibaginjigaadeg Anishinaabe Ezhitwaad: A Tribal Climate Adaptation Menu (TAM) provides a framework to integrate indigenous and traditional knowledge, culture, language, and history into the climate adaptation planning process. TAM was created by multiple organizations, including the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, the United States Forest Service (USFS), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Climate Hubs. TAM is designed to be compatible with climate adaptation planning processes, such as the Adaptation Workbook published in the Forest Adaptation Resources guidebook. This resource may be useful to bridge communication barriers for non-tribal persons or organizations interested in indigenous approaches to adaptation and the needs and values of diverse tribal communities. Click here to access the full menu. 

October 12th Designated as National Loggers Day 

October 12th was recently designated as National Loggers Day, an act that has been recognized by President Biden. Loggers supply the renewable resources that the forest products industry (paper, lumber, biomass, etc.) requires to produce the products that people need, use, and depend on. That is why they were deemed essential and continued working through the pandemic. Click here to read the news release from the American Loggers Council. 

NOAA Releases 2022-23 Winter Weather Forecast 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released their 2022-23 winter weather forecast. La Nina has returned for the third year in a row, resulting in warmer temperatures for most of the United States. Starting in December 2022 through February 2023, NOAA also predicts drier-than-average conditions across the South with wetter-than-average conditions for areas of the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, northern Rockies, and Pacific Northwest. These conditions can have considerable implications for agencies or landowners practicing prescribed fire or wildland fire management in those regions. Click here to access the full forecast. 

Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry Release Agroforestry Manual 

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) recently released a new agroforestry manual, entitled “Agroforestry: A Primer”. CIFOR-ICRAF is a research institution which delivers actionable evidence and solutions to transform the way land and renewable resources are used, and how food is produced. This agroforestry manual is a guide to agroforestry principles and concepts, and how to use them effectively. It is intended for anyone interested in agroforestry across the world. Contents include the components of agroforestry systems, management of trees, and case studies. Both foresters and landowners may be interested in this manual. Click here to access Agroforestry: A Primer. 

Mechanized Logging Program Graduates Sixth Class 

Maine’s only Mechanized Logging Program recently graduated its sixth class. Students in the 12-week program spent this summer harvesting timber at the site, gaining hands-on logging experience and benefiting from the guidance of veteran logging instructors for a unique educational experience. The program was created in 2017 thanks to a partnership between the Maine Community College System, the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine and industry partners. Supported by the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, students pay no tuition or fees, and the program provides all required personal protective equipment. One million dollars in dedicated federal funding has been secured to expand the program in 2023 and 2024 and add Commercial Driver’s License instruction to train the next generation of timber haulers. Maine’s loggers are a vital part of the state’s forest products sector, which is worth an estimated $7.7 billion annually. Click here to read more. 

Informing Wildland Fire Response Planning Using Historical Data with USFS RMRS 

The United States Forest Service (USFS) Rocky Mountain Research Center (RMRS), as part of their Science You Can Use series, recently published an article titled “Looking to the Past to Plan for Future Wildfire Response”. The article highlights how the USFS and other agencies can inform future wildland fire response planning by looking at historical resource use and request data. Personnel and equipment are especially important resources. There is limited availability of crews, and the availability of non-federal personnel and equipment is not always guaranteed. Characterizing where personnel and equipment are coming from, both geographically and by managing agency, may help fire managers project how to fill future resource needs. While this article is geared towards managers in the Rocky Mountain region, others may find it beneficial. Click here to access the article. 

New Integrity Council for Voluntary Forest Carbon Markets 

The new Integrity Council for the Voluntary Forest Carbon Market has recently formed with the purpose of raising the standards for quality forest carbon offsets in the voluntary market space. The Integrity Council is an international, independent governance body. Currently, the Integrity Council has 22 Board Members, representing all key stakeholder groups including carbon market experts, finance professionals, indigenous peoples, academia, and others. There is currently no requirement in the voluntary forest carbon offset market that credits be registered on an official carbon registry to be sold. A high-integrity voluntary carbon market is a key complementary tool to reduce and remove emissions above and beyond what would otherwise be possible and to channel finance towards climate resilient development. Click here to learn more about the Integrity Council. 

Forest History Society Webinar: Robin Hood, Timber Poaching & More 

Timber theft has been labeled “a problem in every national forest” because there is a strong market for poached old-growth timber and redwood burls, which enter our homes in the form of firewood, furniture, and building materials. But while poaching contributes to a lucrative trade, it’s also an ancient crime that’s deeply rooted in the identity of those that live and work in forests. In her new book Tree Thieves: Crime and Survival in North America's Woods, Lyndsie Bourgon explores the social and economic drivers behind timber poaching in the Pacific Northwest. On October 31st, Bourgon will discuss how she utilized oral history practices to investigate a nationwide logger protest in 1978. This webinar has been approved for 1 hour of CFE credit from the Society of American Foresters (SAF). The webinar will take place on October 31st at 2:00 PM EST. Click here to learn more. 

SCIENCEx: Forests Webinar Series 

The United States Forest Service (USFS) SCIENCEx webinar series will begin soon. SCIENCEx is a monthly series of five webinars presented in one week. Each month has a different theme. The theme for November is forests, and the series intends to brings together scientists and land management experts from across the USFS and beyond to explore the latest updates in forestry. A limited number of continuing education credits will be available from The Wildlife Society (TWS). Five webinars are planned: Silviculture for the present and future (Nov 14), Forests and climate change (Nov 15), Innovations in forest research (Nov 16), Urban forestry, community, and wood utilization (Nov 17), and Invasion and outbreaks in forests (Nov 18). All webinars will take place at 2:00 PM EST. Click here to learn more about the SCIENCEx series. 

2022-23 Forests + Climate Learning Exchange Webinar Series  

The 2022-2023 Forests + Climate Learning Exchange Series (LES), co-hosted by the Forest Carbon and Climate Program (FCCP) and the Society of American Foresters (SAF), invites academics, practitioners, policymakers, and other experts to present innovative and important research, projects, and strategies relating to forest carbon. The series aims to develop and expand forest stakeholder knowledge and perspectives on forest carbon science, management, and strategy. Beginning on October 12th, these webinars will take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM EST. Recordings will be made available following each webinar. The November webinar is titled “Assessing landscape-scale, climate-smart forest management strategies: is it possible?” and will take place on November 2nd. Click here to learn more.  

The Right Seedling for Reforestation in the West: USFS Webinar  

The United States Forest Service (USFS) Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) has announced another webinar as part of their Science for Managers series. This webinar is entitled “The Right Seedling for Reforestation: Success, Partners, and Policy”. Designed for land managers, this webinar will cover topics such as forest regeneration, climate change, and Indigenous Knowledge exchange in the West. Short science presentations will highlight how climate impacts different genotypes and planting methods regeneration following fire and forest treatments plus considerations and tools for reforestation. Discussion and Q&A during this session will facilitate information exchange between scientists and managers. The webinar will take place November 9th at 1:00 PM EST. Click here to learn more. 

TNC's National Wildfire Resilience Public Opinion Research Briefing 

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) invites interested individuals to attend National Wildfire Resilience Public Opinion Research Briefing. This is a virtual meeting and will be held on Zoom. The meeting will focus on a bipartisan research team, who will present the findings of a recently conducted national poll and focus groups on wildfire resilience in key communities throughout the United States. The research includes messaging recommendations and gauges the public's concern for wildfire and support of potential solutions. The webinar will include time for questions. The meeting will take place on November 2nd at 12:00 PM EST. Anyone interested in wildfire resilience and wildfire research is encouraged to attend. Click here to learn more or register. 

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Southern Risk Management Education Center Educational Funding, Including Xmas & Specialty Trees   

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.  

North America Biochar Industry and Stakeholder Assessment RFP 

As part of efforts to expand biochar production and markets on behalf of the United States Forest Service (USFS), US Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) and the US Biochar Initiative (USBI), the Endowment has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an industry survey and needs assessment. The goal is to hire an external consultant to conduct the survey and needs assessment. The consultant is encouraged to be creative and propose a scope of work that will include a survey of existing industry status, evaluation of potential markets, current product development status, including a needs assessment developed through engagement with a broad range of stakeholders. The target date for completion of this work is July 2023. Proposals may be submitted by government agencies, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit companies and consultants. The proposal and all attachments should be submitted via the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities grantee portal by November 18, 2022. Award(s) will be made by late December 2022 with final deliverables expected by late July 2023. Click here to access the RFP. 

USDA Extends Application Deadline for Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers 

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it will extend the deadline for stakeholder organizations to submit applications for innovative projects that help increase underserved producers’ access to land, capital, and markets. Projects should be innovative and help move underserved producers move from surviving to thriving. Projects must focus on strengthening land access with at least one of the following related areas of concern: access to capital that affect the ability to acquire or use land; market access concerns that affect the ability to access land; or a combination of one or more of land, capital, and market access concerns. This includes forestry projects that address land access. Eligible applicants include government entities, Native American Tribal organizations, not-for-profit educational institutions, and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Funding will be provided across four funding tiers: national (up to 40 million), mid-sized (up to 15 million), regional (up to 8.5 million), and local/state/territorial (up to 2.5 million). The new deadline for applications is Nov. 18, 2022. Click here to learn more.  

USFS Regional Regeneration Nursery Specialist 

The United States Forest Service (USFS) Southern Region is seeking a Regional Regeneration Nursery Specialist. The incumbent advises state, industrial, tribal, and private forest/plant nursery managers, and growers on a variety of topics relating to production and deployment of native plants for reforestation and restoration. This position can be remote within n 275 miles driving distance/road miles of the Regional Office in Atlanta, GA. Applications will be accepted until November 7th. Click here to learn more. 

USFS Wood & Biomass Utilization Program Managers/Specialists 

The United States Forest Service (USFS) is hiring multiple 120-day detail and permanent-full time Wood & Biomass Utilization Program Managers/Specialists. Positions are available in multiple regions, including the Southwest, Intermountain, Pacific Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Washington. constraints. Responses to the outreach notice will be used to determine how the permanent vacancy announcement will be advertised, such as grade level(s) or whether the announcement will be open to non-federal applicants. Responses are due by November 1st. Those interested should contact Chris Fischer at Christopher.fischer@usda.gov or through the USFS outreach database.  

VDOF Multiple Area Forester Positions 

The Virigina Department of Forestry (VDOF) is seeking three Area Foresters in the following regions: Amherst County (James River District), Cumberland County (James River District), and Halifax County (Southern Rivers District). Both the James River District and the Southern Rivers District includes a mix of suburban and rural areas requiring team members to provide a wide range of forestry assistance to landowners. This position will be responsible for implementing the Department’s Forest management program at the local level. These duties include providing professional assistance in natural resources management and protection, land use planning, forestland conservation, urban and community forestry, watershed and riparian forest management, conservation education, and forest health. These positions will remain open until suitable candidates have been found. Click here to learn more. 

VDOF District Forester 

The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) is seeking a full-time, permanent District Forester. This position will cover the Blackwater District of southeastern Virigina. This District Forester will supervise and manage nine field staff in Southeastern Virginia while promoting the agency mission and strategic goals. This position will include a mix of office and field time, often working closely with VDOF staff to provide developmental guidance. Within 6 months of hire, the chosen candidate must reside within the VDOF Blackwater district. This position is home based and part of the agency’s mobile workforce. Take home state vehicle is provided. There is no end date for this position. Click here to learn more. 

The City of Asheville, NC is seeking qualified applicants for the position of urban forester. Under general direction, the selected hire will lead the development and implementation of the citywide urban forestry program, including establishing, revising, implementing and enforcing policy, urban forest master planning and more. Applications will begin to be reviewed Nov. 14, 2022. For more information or to apply, click here.

MSU Assistant/Associate Professor of Forest Health/Silviculture 

Mississippi State University (MSU) is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Forest Health/Silviculture. The successful candidate will participate in the university’s statewide forestry Extension and research program in the specialized areas of silviculture, forest health, and related subjects. The successful candidate will be also be expected to develop a regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized Extension program- both applied research and outreach- in silviculture and/or forest health. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position. The position is located in Starkville, MS. This position will remain open until filled. Click here to learn more. 

Clemson PhD Assistantship in Longleaf Pine Forest Ecohydrology 

The O’Halloran Lab in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University is seeking a PhD student. This is a grant-funded, three-year PhD assistantship. It includes both a tuition waiver and yearly salary. The student will use state of the art technology to study how the restoration of the iconic longleaf pine forests of the Southeastern United States could be managed to mitigate the effects of human induced climate change. The student will start in the spring or summer of 2023. Application reviews will begin on November 1st. 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.  

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. 

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.  

Wildland and Prescribed Fire Training for Veterans and First Responders 

America’s Heroes Enjoying Recreation Outdoors (AHERO), in partnership with Tall Timbers, Alabama Extension, and other agencies, will soon host a training event exclusively for veterans and first responders. The camp will provide 30 participants with training in wildland fire and prescribed burn management, while also connecting them with like-minded individuals, giving them a sense of purpose and a chance to assist with conservation in Alabama. Veterans and first responders interested in working with wildland or prescribed fire are encouraged to attend. Those interested should click here. 

Certified Arborist Prep Course and Review 

Registration is now open for the Certified Arborist Prep Course and Review. This course is hosted by the NC Urban Forest Council, NC Cooperative Extension, and the Southern Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). ISA and NC pesticide CEUs will be available. The course will be held December 14-15 in Greensboro, NC. Click here to learn more. 

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.  

Central Florida Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting 

The 2022 Central Florida Prescribed Fire Council meeting was recently announced. This year’s meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person activities taking place in Kissimmee, FL. The meeting is intended for anyone who uses, or is interested in using, prescribed fire in central Florida. Attend either in person or virtually to receive Florida Certified Burn Manager and/or Society of American Foresters Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) credit. The meeting will take place on December 16th. Click here to learn more or 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.  

The 2023 Georgia Climate Conference was recently announced. The Georgia Climate Conference aims to support and accelerate Georgia’s efforts to take practical steps to minimize the risks and maximize the opportunities associated with a changing climate. The conference will bring together attendees representing multiple sectors and areas of expertise to collaborate, raise awareness of work across the state, highlight progress, and identify opportunities to do more. The conference will take place May 15-17 in Athens, GA. Click here to learn more. 

Forest History Society Webinar: Robin Hood, Timber Poaching & More 

Timber theft has been labeled “a problem in every national forest” because there is a strong market for poached old-growth timber and redwood burls, which enter our homes in the form of firewood, furniture, and building materials. But while poaching contributes to a lucrative trade, it’s also an ancient crime that’s deeply rooted in the identity of those that live and work in forests. In her new book Tree Thieves: Crime and Survival in North America's Woods, Lyndsie Bourgon explores the social and economic drivers behind timber poaching in the Pacific Northwest. On October 31st, Bourgon will discuss how she utilized oral history practices to investigate a nationwide logger protest in 1978. This webinar has been approved for 1 hour of CFE credit from the Society of American Foresters (SAF). The webinar will take place on October 31st at 2:00 PM EST. Click here to learn more. 

2022-23 Forests + Climate Learning Exchange Webinar Series 

The 2022-2023 Forests + Climate Learning Exchange Series (LES), co-hosted by the Forest Carbon and Climate Program (FCCP) and the Society of American Foresters (SAF), invites academics, practitioners, policymakers, and other experts to present innovative and important research, projects, and strategies relating to forest carbon. The series aims to develop and expand forest stakeholder knowledge and perspectives on forest carbon science, management, and strategy. Beginning on October 12th, these webinars will take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM EST. Recordings will be made available following each webinar. The November webinar is titled “Assessing landscape-scale, climate-smart forest management strategies: is it possible?” and will take place on November 2nd. Click here to learn more. 

TNC's National Wildfire Resilience Public Opinion Research Briefing 

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) invites interested individuals to attend National Wildfire Resilience Public Opinion Research Briefing. This is a virtual meeting and will be held on Zoom. The meeting will focus on a bipartisan research team, who will present the findings of a recently conducted national poll and focus groups on wildfire resilience in key communities throughout the United States. The research includes messaging recommendations and gauges the public's concern for wildfire and support of potential solutions. The webinar will include time for questions. The meeting will take place on November 2nd at 12:00 PM EST. Anyone interested in wildfire resilience and wildfire research is encouraged to attend. Click here to learn more or register. 

The Right Seedling for Reforestation in the West: USFS Webinar 

The United States Forest Service (USFS) Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) has announced another webinar as part of their Science for Managers series. This webinar is entitled “The Right Seedling for Reforestation: Success, Partners, and Policy”. Designed for land managers, this webinar will cover topics such as forest regeneration, climate change, and Indigenous Knowledge exchange in the West. Short science presentations will highlight how climate impacts different genotypes and planting methods regeneration following fire and forest treatments plus considerations and tools for reforestation. Discussion and Q&A during this session will facilitate information exchange between scientists and managers. The webinar will take place November 9th at 1:00 PM EST. Click here to learn more. 

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