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The University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources Outreach offers continuing education courses on logging and timber transportation in June and October 2023, respectively. A logging cost analysis course will be held on June 13, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This course covers the principles and applications of logging cost analysis techniques from the perspective of wood suppliers, procurement foresters, and independent logging businesses. The timber transportation course titled “Log Trucking Solutions: Cost, Safety, and Technology” will be held at the Georgia Forestry Commission office on October 6th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in Forsyth, GA. Find registration deadlines, fees, and information on other continuing education courses on Warnell’s continuing education page here.

Texas A&M Forest Service (TXFS) is hosting a free virtual training on May 16, 2023, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Central Time (CT) titled “Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives!” Join this virtual training to learn how to give an inspirational and persuasive presentation on getting others to use trees and forests to improve human health. Training includes an introductory presentation (customizable to your organization, needs, and audiences), a full, accompanying script to help you introduce others to Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives, and access to one of the nation’s leading communications coaching companies. For any questions, contact Linda Moon at lmoon@tfs.tamu.edu. To register for the training, click here.

Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension has published a new Extension publication detailing how simple video game-style simulators can be used for logger training. Logging requires using expensive equipment that requires extensive training, however, simple video game-style simulators offer opportunities for learning about logging and some basic training. Lear. Another publication by MSU Extension details the costs associated with transporting timber from the stump to the mill, and how log truck drivers are paid. The publication titled “How Do Log Truck Drivers Receive Payment?” describes the main methods used for calculating the amount due to log truck drivers including payments by the load, per ton mile, as a percentage of revenue, per ton or board foot, salary, and more. Learning how these costs are calculated helps forest landowners and forestry professionals better understand the factors that impact the amount of remuneration received. To learn more about simulator logger training, click here. To access the publication on timber transportation, click here.

Texas A&M AgriLife Agrilife Extension is offering a self-guided online course designed for ranchers and landowners who want to learn about prescribed burning. The course modules include introduction videos, web pages with valuable information, and supplemental resources. By the end of the course, participants will be able to evaluate fuels, describe fire behavior, plan a prescribed burn, identify proper equipment and safety techniques, mitigate smoke impacts, understand relevant Texas laws and regulations, and evaluate potential burn sites. After completing the course, participants can schedule an exam and field component to apply for a Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager (CIPBM) license from the Texas Department of Agriculture. Click here to sign up today!

The University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources Outreach is hosting a two-day online workshop on shortleaf pine on Aug.15-16, 2023. Though shortleaf pine has the largest native range of the four major southern pine species, it has not been paid enough attention in comparison to other southern pines in terms of management efforts and research. The course curriculum includes the historical shortleaf pine range, current distribution, potential for natural regeneration, prescribed fire and shortleaf pine regeneration, the establishment of shortleaf pine & hardwood mixed vegetation, and managing shortleaf pine mixed vegetation. To register for the shortleaf pine training, click here.

The United States Forest Service (USFS) released a new story map that tracks prescribed burns that were conducted across the South. The interactive story map shows the planned, ongoing, and completed prescribed fire operations conducted on National Forest Land across the southern region of the United States. Each burn is mapped out, and details about the burn including the specific National Forest and ranger district, burn status, date, and acres burned can be found by selecting the locations. This online app can be helpful for foresters, natural resource planners, and forest landowners to learn if nearby areas were burned. To access the Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker, click here.

North Florida Prescribed Burn Association (NF PBA) is currently seeking applicants for scholarships in the amount of $500 to attend the Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Training Course in person. The North Florida PBA is a strong advocate for prescribed fire as a land management tool that benefits the safety of the public, the environment, and the economy of the State of Florida. This course is offered by the Florida Forest Service from December 2023 – February 2024 (training calendar link). The application will be available on the NF-PBA website, and any questions should be directed to NF-PBA Board Member, Bob Jenkins at atbccjenkins@bellsouth.net. Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2023, for consideration.

University of Florida Institute of Forestry and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) Extension released a guide for homeowners on ‘firescaping’ using Firewise plants and defensible space. The publication includes a plant list useful for UF/IFAS Extension agents, nursery personnel, landscape architects, urban foresters, or other professionals looking to use firewise plants in the wildland-urban interface areas. Creating defensible space generally includes vertical and horizontal separation of plants surrounding a home. Any landscape bed next to a house should consist of sparse, low-growing ground cover separated from the home by gravel or stones with no flammable landscaping materials in contact with the home. To find the guide, click here.

USFS Housing Report 2023 Released

United States Forest Service (USFS) and Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension recently released the 2023 Housing Report. The Housing Report depicts the national scenario of the housing sector. As the housing industry is directly dependent on forest products, the scenarios and projections regarding the housing industry indicate the immediate forest business conditions in the United States. To access the current and past housing reports, click here  

FORISK, a forest business consultant, is hosting an online applied forest finance class on May 16, 2023, from 10:00 am-5:00 pm ET. This course details the step-by-step financial analysis required to answer critical investment and forest management questions. This training is designed for forestry consultants and investment analysts, timberland owners and investors, and anyone else who needs to understand the identification, valuation, and ranking of timber-dependent and forest-related investments. To register for this course, click here. For any questions, contact Pamela Smith

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and Tall Timbers, a land conservancy research center, are jointly hosting a Festival on May 20 at the Jubilee Orchards in Tallahassee, FL to promote healthy farming and foods, and healthy lands and climate. The festival will showcase a variety of land management practices, soil enhancement advancements that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a demonstration of Forest School- where young children are exposed to nature, and more. The daylong event starts at 8:00 am and ends at 5 pm and will include a prescribed burn, blueberry picking, hay and pony rides, as well as music, and food. To learn more about the Jubilee Orchard Festival click here. For further information contact at bud@Jubileeorchards.com or pkleinhenz@talltimbers.org.

Wildland Fire Leadership Council released Wildland Fire Management Strategy Addendum Update

The Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) has released the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Addendum Update following a year-long review of the 2014 strategy framework. The Update includes identifying new drivers impacting the wildland fire management system and provides new guidance for stakeholders addressing today’s wildfire challenges. This refresh comes at a pivotal moment as Federal agencies, states, tribes, and the private sector all ramp up work together to meet the challenge of the wildfire crisis. Building on the strong foundation of the original strategy and synthesizing key learning from the last nine years, this update elevates critical issues like climate change and environmental justice. It defines key challenges that are not limited to one agency or organization. To learn more about the update to wildfire management strategy, click here.

The United States Forest Service (USFS) Forest Products Lab and WoodWorks co-sponsored the 3rd Mass Timber Research Needs Workshop held in September 2022. This workshop included invitations to a diverse group of people with expertise in mass timber, in particular cross-laminated timber, to discuss and prioritize the research needed to move the mass timber industry forward in North America. Attended by more than 130 design professionals, researchers, manufacturers, industry leaders, and government employees, the workshop resulted in a list of 100+ research needs that were condensed into common themes. The report “Research Needs Assessment for the Mass Timber Industry: Proceedings of the 3rd North American Mass Timber Research Needs Workshop” summarizes the common themes and research priorities that were generated in the workshop. To access the proceedings, click here.

The California Soil Resource Lab at the University of California, Davis, and the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC-ANR) in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) recently developed an interactive soil mapping website. This interactive map allows the exploration of a variety of soil properties throughout the continental United States. The data shown were obtained by aggregating current USDA-NCSS Soil Survey Geographic Database (SSURGO) data back-filled with State Soil Geographic (STATSGO) where SSURGO is not available at the necessary detail level. This data aggregation technique results in maps that may not match the original data at any given point, but it is intended to depict regional trends in soil properties at the statewide scale. To access the soil mapping site, click here.

Google’s free online “Tree Canopy tool” maps urban tree cover and can be used for nearly 350 cities worldwide, up from only 14 in previous years. The tool aims to help cities “understand their current tree coverage and better plan urban forestry initiatives,” according to Google’s blog post. The Tree Canopy is part of a suite of tools called “Environmental Insights Explorer,” which also includes tools for estimating the solar energy potential of buildings and greenhouse gas estimates in an area. Early users of the tools have found it useful for connecting community members to easily accessible and understandable data. The Chicago Department of Public Health has used it to identify areas where more trees are needed for residents and to focus outreach efforts. The company plans to expand the tool to thousands of cities this year. To learn more about the tool, click here.

The American Wood Council (AWC) has created the first online “Wood Sourcing Tool” that verifies where wood was sourced from based on a product’s mill grade stamp or region. The tool can provide confirmation that the timber was sustainably produced and harvested. The tool classifies the source of the wood product in one of three categories: non-controversial, responsible, and certified. Sustainable forestry refers to timber production without net annual change in forest cover. The web-based tool can be accessed here. 

The Applied Climate Science Lab at the University of California, Merced with technical support from the Climate Impact Research Consortium (CIRC), Regional Integrated Science and Assessment (RISA), National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, US Department of Agriculture Northwest Climate Hub, developed a web-based “Climate Toolbox” with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Southeast Regional Climate Hub. The Climate Toolbox website is a collection of web tools for visualizing past and projected climate and hydrology of the contiguous United States. There are four application pages that cover topics related to agriculture, climate, fire, and water. On the agriculture page, there are links to 18 tools that include a Climate Mapper, a Future Cold Hardiness tool, and Future Crop Suitability. These tools can help producers plan for future climatic conditions at their locations, zones, and future growing conditions for a location. The Climate page has different tools to provide data on climate change such as Data Download, Future Boxplot, and Future Climate Analogs. The Fire page has 15 tools including Future Vegetation and Future Climate Dashboard. The Water page tools include Historical Water Watcher and Future Climate Dashboard. In addition to looking at longer-term trends, the Climate Toolbox also provides information on sub-seasonal forecasts, historical drought timelines, and graphs of daily weather and forecasts for a location. The climate toolbox can be accessed here.

Pennsylvania State University Extension Service is hosting an “Advanced Tree Climbing School: Stationary Rope Systems” on May 23, 24, & 25, 2023 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET at Norristown, PW. The course will focus on the use of specialized equipment such as ascenders, hitch-based systems, mechanical devices, and the associated work positioning systems for Stationary Rope Systems (SRS) applications and the techniques utilized for SRS climbing in Arboricultural Operations. Tree Climbers, physically fit arborists, and past tree climbing school attendees with one year’s experience can participate in this training course. Preregistration is required for attending the training! To learn more about the training or register, click here.

The Southern Fire Exchange (SFE) is hosting a webinar about forest operations and supply chain engineering related to fuel treatment on May 11, at 1 pm ET. Join this webinar to learn more about the results of US Forest Service research and development studies that focused on understanding industrial supply chains linked to fuel treatment. Register for the webinar here.

SCIENCEx  Planning for Forests of the Future

The United States Forest Service Research and Development (US FS R&D) SCIENCEx webinar series unites scientists and land management experts from across USFS and beyond. Collectively, the Resources Planning Act Assessment and the National Report on Sustainable Forests provide foundational science to everything from National Forest planning efforts and State Forest Action plans to international collaborations. The 2023 forest science week is May 15-19. During this week, webinars will be hosted on individual themes on each of the five days. The theme for the first day of the Forest Science Week is “Forest Resources and Disturbance”, “Forest Products and Water Resources”, “Rangeland Resources and Biodiversity”,” Land Resources and Outdoor Recreation” and “Land Resources and Outdoor Recreation”.  For more on the SCIENCEx webinar series or to view the archives, visit the SCIENCEx webinar page.

The Southern Fire Exchange (SFE) is hosting a webinar that will provide an overview of a new web-based tool, BurnPro3D, that is intended to be used for prescribed burn planning. The webinar, hosted May 17, at 1 pm ET will also include information on opportunities to beta test this tool. Register for the webinar here.

Penn State University (PSU) Extension is hosting a free virtual workshop on May 18, 2023, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET ideal for Homeowners, Landowners, Business owners, and Local officials. The presentation will focus on the importance of having solar ordinances and Examples of recently adopted regulations will also be shared. The participants are expected to extend their knowledge of exclusion areas, type of use, Setback, Screening, Access, Decommissioning, and other considerations for large-scale solar installation. To learn more about this event, click here,  by May 17, 2023. 

The North Carolina Forest Service and the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters are hosting a webinar on May 30, at 1:00 pm ET titled “North Carolina Forest Health Update”. This webinar is being offered as a service to the forestry community by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters. It will consist of a summary of major forest health occurrences throughout the state from the previous year as detailed in North Carolina’s annual Forest Health Highlights Report. Forest impacts described include native and non-native invasive pests as well as abiotic factors. A presentation with both the North Carolina Forest Service Forest Health Program will make a regional and statewide perspective. To learn more about the webinar, click here.

The University of Florida/IFAS Extension is hosting a series of webinars on hurricane preparation and recovery. The first webinar focuses on "Casualty Loss Tax Deductions and Determining your Basis," and will be held June 1st at 2:00 pm ET. Register here. The second webinar in the series focuses on "Preparing for the Storm," and will be held June 15th at 2:00 pm ET. Registration can be found here. The final webinar in the series covers USDA Disaster Recovery Assistance Programs and will be held on June 22nd. Register for this webinar here.

The April issue of the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar was held on April 25. The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center (SRCC), the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service. Southeast Climate Webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. The resource persons from SRCC, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center, the University of Georgia, and the United State Geological Service Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center presented on climate overview, water resources overview, and agriculture impact update and impact of warming on the precipitation in their April webinar. The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. The recording of the April webinar can be found here. To register for the upcoming May webinar, click here.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Center for Large Landscape Conservation, members of the Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership, and dozens of other climate and conservation experts have convened to explore ways to enhance the climate resiliency of the Appalachian Trail landscape over the last two years. These conversations have culminated in a report released in 2022, "Conserving an Intact and Enduring Appalachian Landscape: Designing a Corridor in Response to Climate Change." A webinar will be aired on May 24, 2023, at 2 pm ET on how a Maryland land trust and regional partnership is using this report to create a local action plan for landscape connectivity. To learn more or register for this webinar, click here.

Texas A & M extension AgriLife extension is hosting a webinar on algal bloom as part of its Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management (RWFM) webinar series on June 1, 2023. This online training program will focus on all things related to algae and cyanobacteria. The course will cover how to identify the main groups of algae, from micro to macro forms, as well as cyanobacteria and other harmful algal blooms. Alga taxa will be identified, and the biology and how that plays a role in the pond's ecosystem and management will be discussed. Specific management strategies, including mechanical, biological, and chemical options, when applicable, will be covered for each grouping. Finally, the importance of correctly calculating copper by using the label for effective control and treatment timing of algal bloom. Attendees can earn 1 TDA GEN CEU! Register Here

Join an online learning session jointly hosted by the Florida Director of Government Affairs, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the present and future of the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) on May 17, 2023, ET. USDA Farm Service Agency Program Specialist, Emily Horsley will provide a brief background and history of the USDA Farm Service Agency and a high-level overview of the EFRP which is designed to provide payments to nonindustrial private forest landowners after their land is destroyed after a natural disaster. Craig will provide an update on FLA’s involvement in helping shape EFRP as it is in its present form and the ways they are working with Congress to make important changes to the program. To learn more or register click here.

Department of Defense (DOD) is going to host a webinar to assist with Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Challenge process on Wednesday, May 10, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET. The primary focus of the 2024 REPI Challenge is on advancing efforts that preserve key mission capabilities of strategic importance to the DOD and enhance installation and range resilience to climate change and severe weather events (e.g., drought, increased wildfires, thawing permafrost). This year’s REPI Challenge process will occur in the new REPI Challenge Online Portal. Applicants seeking to submit a REPI Challenge pre-proposal must create a user account in the Online Portal and submit their pre-proposal online. A user account request form can be found on the login page of the Online Portal. Pre-proposals for the Fiscal Year 2024 REPI Challenge are due on Monday, June 12, 2023, by 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Questions on the REPI Challenge Online Portal can be directed to Amy Caramanica at amy.h.caramanica.ctr@mail.mil and Matt Stovall at matthew.k.stovall3.ctr@mail.mil . To join the webinar or for more information, visit the webinar page.

Pennsylvania State University Extension is hosting a virtual training on hiring and retention for Farmers, Farm owners, Managers and leaders, Employers, Supervisors and aspiring supervisors, Team members, Human resource managers, and Recruiters on June 6, 2023. The participants will discover more about leadership and the different leadership styles, tips to improve your leadership styles, Strategies to effectively communicate your leadership style, how to communicate more effectively through the different aspects of communication, and Practical strategies for applying them in your workplace. To learn more or register for the webinar, click here.

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The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is soliciting proposals from nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and organizations, and universities seeking funds for projects that directly benefit America’s National Forests and Grasslands under its Matching Awards Program (MAP). MAP pairs federal funds 1:1 cash provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) with non-federal dollars raised by award recipients, multiplying the resources available to benefit the National Forest System. Nonfederal cash funds need to be directly received by the applicant organization. In-kind contributions are ineligible for use as a match. Award recipients must expend a match for the completion of the same project within the NFF grant performance period. An informational webinar was held on April 25. Application Deadline is June 7, 2023, at 11:59 pm MDT. To learn more about NFF MAP funding, click here.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) specifically for planning proposals from project participants such as Tribal Nation and Tribal College and University (TCU) representatives, local community members, Indigenous researchers, and/or cultural knowledge holders focused on catalyzing innovative and inclusive wildland fire science through collaboration amongst diverse stakeholders and rights holders. A planning proposal is a type of proposal used to support initial conceptualization, planning, and collaboration activities that aim to formulate new and sound plans for large-scale projects in current and emerging research areas for future submission to an NSF program. The 2021 Wildfire and the Biosphere Innovation Lab generated creative strategies and new research collaborations aimed at improving understanding of different types and impacts of wildland fires over time, from the local to the global scale as well as five emergent themes. These themes are to assess the mechanisms underlying a variety of Earth's system feedbacks involving fire, to study fire across temporal and spatial scales, to improve the representation of fire in modeling and forecasting, to incorporate social dimensions into wildland fire science research, and to develop innovative and convergent education to generate the researchers and practitioners of the future. To learn more about the planning proposal or submission procedure, click here.

North Carolina (NC) Urban Forestry Council is accepting applications for the 2023 funding cycle for the “Legacy Tree Fund 2023,” which includes seven categories. Proposals need to be submitted under one or more of these categories: storm recovery planting, stormwater project, street tree planting, natural area planting, neighborhood planting, school projects, and Arbor Day events. The preferred projects in these categories are storm recovery, environmental justice issues (e.g., establishing tree canopy in areas historically devoid of trees), significant volunteer engagement, and meaningful environmental education. The deadline for proposals is May 31, 2023, at 5:00 pm. To learn more about the funding and application process click here.  

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service announced more than $1 billion in grants to increase equitable access to trees and green spaces in urban and community forests. The grant funding is available to community-based organizations, tribes, state and municipal governments, nonprofit partners, universities, and other eligible groups as they work to increase tree cover in urban spaces and boost equitable access to nature. Currently, more than 84% of Americans inhabit urban centers. Along with the open grant funding opportunity, the United States Forest Service (USFS) is spending up to $250 million for states and territories to further their competitive grant efforts to support urban communities through equitable access to trees and the benefits they provide. This funding is made possible through investments from the Inflation Reduction Act. Applications for the competitive grant opportunity are due by June 1, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST. For information on how to apply for federal Urban and Community Forestry grants, visit the Forest Service website. For more information on funding to states and territories, visit the state allocations webpage. To learn how to apply for state or territory-administered subgrants, contact the respective local state forestry agencies directly. Find more information about the USFS Urban and Community Forestry Program Home page here. Find more information about the Inflation Reduction Act and opportunities in this guidebook.  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s (AFRI) Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant program is now accepting applications. Applications must focus on approaches that promote transformational changes in the US food and agriculture system. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking creative applications for projects that will significantly improve the supply of affordable, safe, nutritious, and accessible agricultural products and foster the development of rural prosperity. This grant program closes Thursday, July 13, 2023. A Letter of Intent is a prerequisite for application submission. For more information or to apply, click here. 

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) have taken new initiatives to preserve land around military installations and improve access to outdoor recreation through a new Readiness and Recreation Initiative. The DOI’s National Park Service will provide $40 million in funding from unobligated Land and Water Conservation Fund (LCWF) balances to safeguard natural areas, protect water resources, preserve cultural heritage sites, and provide recreation opportunities for the public. The Department of Defense's Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program (REPI) will provide a matching $40 million in funds to support these projects. The departments will work with states to identify and support REPI projects that fit the desired criteria that include abilities to provide recreational opportunities without compromising military operations. States can apply for funding, which could support projects on public, private, state, or local lands, through a competitive process. To learn more about this initiative, click here. The deadline to apply for this request for proposals is August 21, 2023. To go directly to the grant application details, click here.

Mississippi State University (MSU) Department of Forestry has four open Extension faculty positions. Two are located on the Starkville campus, one is located near Starkville, and one is on the coast in Biloxi, MS. All four positions are full-time, 12-month, and tenure-track.

Individual job information can be accessed by clicking on the linked positions above. Detailed job descriptions, required qualifications, anticipated start dates, and application procedures are available on the university career website.

USDA is recruiting Biological Scientists/Physical Scientists for its Washington DC location. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the Biological Scientist (GS-0401). For the Physical Scientist (GS-1301), successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. For detailed job descriptions, required qualifications and application deadlines, click here.

Upcoming Events:  

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. 

May 16-18 | Tyler, Texas

The Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium, the Consortium of Appalachian Fire Managers and Scientists, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are hosting the 7th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference. The meeting will take place May 16-18 from 8 AM to 5 PM ET in Tyler, Texas. This event occurs once every three to five years, and more information will be provided at a later date. Click here to learn more.

May 24, 2023 | Leesville, SC

The Growing Our Future – Annual Forestry Meeting has become a staple of the forest management community. Every year experts from various fields of study are brought together to share their work and knowledge with professional foresters and landowners alike. To learn more, click here.

The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) is hosting the National Conference of Private Forest Landowners in Nashville, Tennessee on June 19-21. This event is structured as an opportunity to talk with other landowners with similar management ideas, questions, and concerns, and network with others. The conference includes all-day sessions, an awards lunch, and a Forest Family Business Transition Workshop. To learn more and register, click here.

This year’s GFA conference brings together the largest and most diverse gathering of forest stakeholders in Georgia including landowners, investors, professionals, and forest product manufacturers in the U.S. To learn more about the conference and stay up-to-date, click here.

The International Consortium of Environmental History Organizations (ICEHO) in partnership with the University of Oulu and Biodiverse Anthropocene (a program of the University of Oulu) is organizing this congress.  A call for papers will be open on May 15, 2023. The conference details, panel, and paper submission guidelines are available here.

The Southern Forest Products Association is arranging the Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO 2023 from August 23-25, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. The association members, exhibitors, and staff are waiting for this August industry gathering. The registration and stall booking will start in April 2023. To learn more about the Expo, click here.

The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) and two universities from Canada are organizing the conference. The conference organizers welcome abstracts on environmental health epidemiology, global public health issues related to greenspaces, mental and public health benefits of exposure to natural spaces, urban forestry, and more. Abstracts are due by April 30, 2023. To learn more about the conference, click here.

The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) Extension and Knowledge Exchange (EKE) is hosting a 2023 Working Party Meeting and Conference. To submit an abstract, click here. To access the IUFRO EKE page, click here.

The World Forum on Urban Forests (WFUF) is seeking presentation and poster abstracts for the second WFUF meeting. The 2022 WFUF meeting will cover three main themes: Healthy Cities, Inclusive-Cities, and Resilient Cities. The Forum is intended for a wide variety of participants, including foresters, urban planners, and policymakers. The Forum meeting will take place October 16-20 in Washington, D.C. Click here to learn more. 

The National Society of American Foresters (SAF) convention will be held October 25-28, in Sacramento, CA. The convention is a mix of presentations, lightning presentations, workshops, posters, and more. For more information, click here.

The European Institute of Planted Forests and partners are organizing the 5th International Congress on Planted Forests (ICPF) for Nov. 7-10, 2023, at the World Agroforestry (ICRAF) campus in Nairobi, Kenya. To learn more about the congress, click here.

The Association for Fire Ecology (AFE) in cooperation with the California Fire Science Consortium is hosting the 10th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress in Monterey, California on December 4-8, 2023. The event will include workshops, field trips, three full days of presentations, group discussions around the theme, and networking opportunities. To learn more about the fire congress, and abstract submissions, click here.

The University of Georgia and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources are inviting researchers and professionals in forestry and natural resource management to a conference devoted to issues and advances in the use of geographic information systems (GIS) and related mapping and spatial technologies. A call for presenters and posters is now available. Click here to learn more.

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