SREF & Partners Release New Guidebook for Prescribed Burning in the South

A team of forestry Extension professionals from Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF), North Carolina State University (NCSU), University of Georgia (UGA), Auburn University, The Nature Conservancy, Piedmont Council, and the Alachua Conservation Trust have recently released the “Guidebook for Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region.” Whether someone started burning when they were very young, or they’ve never held a drip torch, the "Guidebook” is designed to help burners of all experience levels set and meet their goals. Written by a team of Forestry Extension professionals from across the South and reviewed by nearly 50 prescribed burning experts, Extension personnel, state forestry agency personnel, and fire scientists, this 200+ page, the full-color book presents fire concepts in an easy-to-read manner. The many diagrams and pictures found throughout the book illustrate and simplify fire concepts from wind direction to atmospheric conditions, firing techniques, and more. This Guidebook proceeds step-by-step through the processes involved in planning, preparing for, and conducting a prescribed burn on your land. The Guidebook’s four action chapters (Getting Started, Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating) start with checklists full of action items followed by detailed information on each item. The Guidebook’s four informational chapters provide more details about key prescribed burning concepts including weather, smoke management, fuel, and fire behavior. This guidebook is a great new tool in the prescribed burning arsenal. The Guidebook is available as a PDF here. Printed, spiral-bound copies will be available for purchase soon through UGA Extension Publications. If you would like to be notified when the printed copies are available, please click here. If you have any questions about the Guidebook, please contact Leslie Boby. 

SGSF Creates New Reducing Wildfire Risk Resource WebPage

The southern region of the United States is home to three of the top four states in the nation with the most wildland urban interface territory. As wildfires currently burn in Louisiana, the Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) has created a new web page that focuses on resources for “Reducing Wildfire Risk.” Resources include access to a wildfire risk assessment tool which can be used by the general public to identify the wildfire risk within the general vicinity of a selected location. Information can also be found about Community Wildfire Protection Plans, which can help guide community decisions and prioritize actions to decrease wildfire hazards. Prescribed fire is an excellent tool to reduce wildfire risk and there are links to learn more. Other programs that are highlighted on this webpage include Firewise USA (a program that teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire), the Fire Adapted Communities program (a framework for community wildfire resilience), and Ready, Set, Go!, a program that seeks to engage the residents they serve in wildland fire community risk reduction. Check out these resources here. 

Pine Straw Production - Stand Management and Economics Course

The University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources Outreach Program is hosting a workshop titled “Pine Straw Production-Stand Management and Economics” on September 12-13 in Bullock County, GA for foresters, land managers, forest landowners, pine straw contractors, and others interested in effectively managing a pine stand for pine straw. The course will cover everything related to pine straw production such as pine straw yields by species, site quality, land-use history, and basal area; the effect of pine straw raking and how it relates to soil moisture status, nutrient cycling, and stand growth; and techniques to maximize pine straw production. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to make effective silvicultural and economical decisions for managing pine straw production in loblolly, slash, and longleaf stands. Early registration before September 1, includes a slight discount. More information, the agenda, and registration can be found here. More upcoming courses offered by the Warnell Outreach Program can be found here.

Tennessee Urban Forestry Program Plantation to Improve City Landscapes

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry Urban Forestry Program has developed the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) community tree plantation program to increase and improve the urban tree populations throughout the state. Healthy, structurally sound urban trees help to achieve a healthy community by conserving energy, helping prevent water pollution and soil erosion, beautifying spaces, and increasing property value. This is a cost-share program to assist city authorities, local government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and community volunteer tree groups with purchasing and planting trees. Half of the cost of the trees, shipping, contracted planting, mulch irrigation devices, tree labels, and acknowledgment signs are covered by this program. The focus of this program is on planting trees on public property, rights-of-ways, and non-profit land with public access. To learn more about the TAEP program, click here. 

VA DOF Co-Hosts 2023 Mature Tree Care Workshop

The Virginia Department of Forestry (VA DOF), Trees Virginia, Virginia’s Urban Forest Council in partnership with Waynesboro Parks and Recreation, and the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture are hosting the 2023 Waynesboro Tree Care Workshop on September 15 in Fredericksburg, VA, for tree care professionals and arborists. Participants will learn about the role of mature trees in urban environments along with their historical and cultural significance, and how to plan and manage urban trees to maximize the ecological and social benefits in an urban setting. Topics covered include the story of the Oklahoma Survivor Tree, lessons on caring for “high profile” trees, mitigation techniques for mature tree care, and more. More information and registration can be found here. In addition, Trees Virginia and others will be hosting the 2023 Tree Steward Symposium from September 22-23 in Fredericksburg, VA as well. Topics covered include updates on the Tree Steward Manual, tracking volunteer hours, interaction with local governments, training ideas, and more. To learn more about the symposium, scholarship, and registration process, click here.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Publishes Fact Sheet on Best Brush Management Practices in Great Plains Grasslands

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has recently published an article on brush management conservation standards and which method is best for grasslands in the Great Plains. The current standards for brush management are focused on ways to create a desired plant community through removal, reduction, or manipulation through mechanical, chemical, burning, or biological methods. The article dives deeper into why management standards need to be changed as well as why the removal of species that cause large-scale state transitions is being recommended. This fact sheet was created to help landowners and agencies decide how to best approach the management of their grasslands and to describe the overall impact it can have on the ecosystem and local community. To read more or to access the full fact sheet, click here. 

NCSU to Lead $10M Initiative to Decarbonize Forest Products Industry

Researchers from North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) Department of Forest Biomaterials has been chosen to lead a public-private research initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the forest products industry. The initiative is part of the Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute (EPIXC), which is a multi-institutional partnership focused on supporting the expanded use of clean electricity for heating during the process of preparing materials for manufacturing and is funded by the US Department of Energy. Forest products are one of the six industrial sectors (others are iron, steel, chemicals, petroleum, food and beverages, and cement) that collectively make up more than 30% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the US due to fossil fuel-driven process heating. The goal of this project is to decarbonize using electrification and the acceleration of energy efficiency improvements. The researchers plan to investigate the impact of implementing clean electric power systems and efficient heating technologies on the carbon intensity of packaging products, tissue and hygiene, and wood products. More information about this project can be found here.

FireGeneration Collaborative Reimagining Fire Culture

The FireGeneration Collaborative (FireGen), is a “diverse group of emerging leaders in the wildland fire space, supported by people with expertise in fire management, policy and environmental justice.” The collaboration was developed and supported in part by Wonder Labs through a “Reimaging 2025: Living with Fire Design Challenge” Award. FireGen focuses on developing collaboration between young people and decision-makers and its mission is to “reimagine and transform fire culture, community governance access, and equitable solutions by centering Indigenous leadership and diverse young generations.” Bradley Massey, a current forestry student at Alabama A&M University, is a co-founder of FireGen and its current education coordinator. As a guest author for the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network blog, Massey shared about how his childhood interest in the outdoors led to earning an education in forestry at one of the few Historically Black Colleges and Universities with a forestry program and his path toward focusing on fire and leadership. His interest in prescribed fires began with an invitation to participate in a prescribed burn where he was bitten by the “fire bug,” and continued with opportunities from the Alabama A&M Fire Dawgs and a fire-themed student congress. Read about Massey’s journey here. Find information on the here and their 2023 annual report here.  

Clemson Extension Details How Forests Protect Water in Recent Article

Clemson Extension Forestry and Wildlife recently posted an article detailing the importance of water in the state of South Carolina and how forests are detrimental to preserving this resource. In South Carolina, outdoor recreation, including water sports, is an important contributor to the economy. On top of that, the state’s growing population relies on access to drinkable water that comes from surface and groundwater. This article describes how forests protect water sources and related threats to the water supply. To find out more about the impact of forests on our water resources, click here.

Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources Hosts Course on Log Trucking Solutions: Cost, Safety, and Technology

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is hosting a course that covers the challenges and opportunities in the timber transport sector with a focus on trends, recent research, tools to improve efficiency, safety, and the profitability of timber transportation. Course instructors will cover transportation challenges along with trucking safety, trends in log truck insurance premiums, and opportunities to reduce liability risk. This course will take place on October 5 at the Hampton Inn by Holton in Forsyth, GA. This course is best suited for foresters, wood buyers, suppliers, logging business owners, and anyone involved in wood procurement, timber harvesting, and timber transportation. For questions, contact Dr. James Johnson. More information and registration can be found here.

VT Forestry Releases May 2023 National Housing Report

Virginia Tech University Forestry has recently released the May 2023 housing report. The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, the Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the US Forest Service. The reports are intended to help individuals gauge present and future activity in the housing market. These reports contain data such as new housing starts, existing home sales, and construction spending, and feature analyses on the overall economic impact of the housing market. There are two sections available, the full report can be accessed here. The report on economic conditions can be accessed here. Previous reports are archived here.

SGSF Policy Updates & Blog At-a-Glance

The Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) recently updated their blog on four different programs. Tim Foley, the Policy Director for SGSF, states “The House and Senate have both released proposed funding bills for Interior and Environment title, which include the USDA Forest Service.” The House and Senate have different proposed funding bills varying from increases, decreases, and flat funding from the House and flat funding from the Senate. A summary of priority appropriations is included in the article. Another update is for the Community Wildlife Defense Grants offered by the USDA Forest Service for the second year to assist at-risk communities – including Tribal communities, non-profits, state forestry agencies, and Alaska Native Corporations – as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This is an opportunity to continue the success after last year’s successful round to fund projects in the south. Another update about the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership proposal solicitation was posted. The US Forest Service and the Natural Resource Conservation Service are requesting proposals. This is a tool for increasing collaboration among federal agencies, states, tribes, and private partners to target investments for addressing landscape-scale priorities. A final update involved the Forest Legacy Program as the USDA announced a $188 million investment to conserve forest land across the country. The funding will support 34 projects to conserve more than 245,000 acres of working forests critical to rural economies in 22 states and one island territory. More about these programs and their updates can be read on the blog here. 

Help Promote the New “Reforestation Directory” to Providers of Seed, Nursery, Planting, and Post-planting Services & Products 

A team of forestry organizations including The Nature Conservancy, Southern Regional Extension Forestry, American Forests, the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute, the New Mexico Forestry Division, New Mexico Highlands University, and the United States Forest Service (USFS) Reforestation, Nurseries and Genetic Resources (RNGR) program have partnered to create a new “reforestation directory” on the RNGR website. This Directory was designed as an expansion of the existing USFS National Nursery and Seed Directory on the RNGR website and will include providers of seed, nursery, planting, and post-planting services and products. Help is needed to promote and share the new reforestation directory with these businesses to add to the directory and expand access to these services and products. The Directory will help individuals specifically focused on reforestation and large-scale conservation projects reach the products and services that they need, and help businesses expand their customer base, if desired. Providers of these services and products can add their businesses to the Reforestation Directory by clicking here. 

Real American Hardwood Coalition Expands Hardwood Ad Campaign

The Real American Hardwood Coalition has recently launched their Build Your World advertising campaign in partnership with Magnolia Network. The goal of this campaign is to promote Real American Hardwood flooring, cabinetry, furniture, and millwork. This campaign is designed to run through the end of January 2024. The campaign will run on the Magnolia Network channel, as well as on Magnolia and Discovery+ digital streaming platforms. Find out more about the ad campaign here. 

USFS Cross-Boundary Multi-Organizational Partnership Focused on Preventing Future Wildfires in CO & NM

The United States Forest Service (USFS) in partnership with the Forest Stewards Guild, the Mountain Studies Institute, and other partners developed the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP). The goal of the CFLRP, which is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is to reduce the likelihood of future wildfires, pre-plan for potential post-fire impacts to develop a culture of shared responsibility. CFLRP’s activities include reaching out to, educating, and training community members across state boundaries from the headwaters of the Rio Grande and San Juan Rivers in Colorado to the Rio Chama Valley in New Mexico. Local organizations and community members are involved in the various program activities, including plans to increase the pace and scale of restoration of the publicly-owned and privately-owned forests. To learn more about the CFLRP, click here.

Advancing Mass Timber Construction 2023 Conference

WoodWorks in partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is hosting the Advancing Mass Timber Construction 2023 conference on September 11-13, 2023, in Atlanta, GA to help new and experienced members from across the supply chain uncover the latest innovations and best practices in mass timber project delivery. The conference is planned for a wide range of participants including timber manufacturers/fabricators, contractors, tradesmen, architects & structural engineering firms, clients, software, and tool & solution providers. Conference day 1 programs include “Forecasting the Future of Mass Timber Supply & Demand to Stay Competitive & Set Your Organization up for Success” and “Organization up for Success Building Durability into CLT & Mass Timber Structures” by WoodWorks and Nisus Corp experts, as well as panel discussions such as “Overcoming Insurance Challenges in Mass Timber Projects 2.0” and many more. Days 2 and 3 are similarly eventful. The complete event guide and registration can be found here. 

Natl Hardwood Lumber Association Annual Convention Open for Registration

The National Hardwood Lumber Association has recently released the schedule for the 2023 convention, which will be held October 4-6 in Louisville, Kentucky. This year, they will be celebrating 125 years of service to the hardwood lumber industry. This convention will provide industry-specific education, dynamic speakers, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities that span across every sector of the hardwood lumber industry. Registration is now open and more information about the convention can be found here.

USFS 2020 Resource Planning Act Assessment Report Now Available

The United States Forest Service (USFS) recently released the "2020 Resources Planning Act (RPA) Assessment," which summarizes findings about the status, trends, and projected future of the nation's forests and rangelands and the renewable resources that they provide. This report is the sixth report that was prepared by the mandate of the 1974 Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act. The 2020 RPA Assessment specializes on the effects of both socioeconomic and climatic change on the US land base, disturbance, forests, forest product markets, rangelands, water, biodiversity, and outdoor recreation. Some of the key findings of the assessment are that development will continue to “threaten the integrity of forest and rangeland ecosystems,” and that “land management and adoption of conservation measures can reduce pressure on natural resources,” and more. Differing assumptions about population and economic growth, land use change, and global climate change from 2020 to 2070 largely influence the outlook for US renewable resources. To learn more about RPA Assessment, which includes an executive summary, key findings, and the full report click here.

USFS Announces $150 Million Available from the IRA to Support Underserved & Small Acreage Forest Landowners in Emerging Markets

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is making $150 million from the IRA available to support participation of underserved and small acreage forest landowners in emerging markets for climate mitigation and forest resilience. The application package has been published on Grants.gov (Opportunity #USDA-FS-2023-IRA-FLS-01). They will accept Track A proposals (from $2 million to $25 million) from eligible entities for the next 60 days and Track B (less than $2 million) anytime in the next 12 months. Please note that individuals are not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To access this funding opportunity, visit Grants.gov. For more information, including a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document that will be updated regularly, please visit the website.

The Forest Service will host application assistance webinars to discuss this specific funding opportunity and answer questions from eligible entities. We encourage grant writers, program managers, and financial managers to attend.

• Tracks A & B Application Assistance Webinar: Wednesday, September 6, 3-4pm EDT. Register here for 9/6 Webinar on Tracks A and B
• Tribal Application Assistance Webinar: Thursday, September 7, 3-4pm EDT. Invited participants: Tribes and Tribal organizations. Register here for 9/7 Tribal Webinar
• FAQ and Track C Application Assistance Webinar: Friday, September 8, 3-4pm EDT. Register here for 9/8 FAQ/Track C Webinar

USDA Announces $188M Investment in Forestry Legacy Program

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Legacy Program (FLP)will invest $188 million dollars towards conserving some of the nation's most economically and ecologically significant forestlands. The FLP, administered by the US Forest Service (USFS) in coordination with state forestry agencies, protects environmentally significant forest areas that are otherwise threatened by conversion to non-forest use. By helping to prevent the loss and fragmentation of working forests, the program encourages sustainable forest management and supports sustainable markets for forest products. The FLP has two funding sources, Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) allocated by Congress and funding that has been made available through the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As a result, there are now two separate annual application cycles for LWCF and IRA funding. To learn more about the FLP program and access the funding announcements click here. For a complete list of fiscal year 2023 projects, or to learn how states can apply for fiscal year 2024 funding, click here. 

Joint Chief’s Landscape Restoration Proposal Solicitation 2024

This year the Joint Chief’s solicitation was released as a National Bulletin. Joint Chief projects are a great opportunity for NRCS, Forest Service National Forests, state forestry agencies, and conservation districts to collaborate at a landscape level, across public and private forests, to reduce wildfire risk, improve water quality, and/or wildlife habitat. Please, find attached the national bulletin. Joint Chief proposals are due September 5. Programs will be hosting informational solicitation webinars in the coming weeks. Please reach out to Matthew Vandersande with questions or to discuss potential projects.

SFI Announces 2023 Community Grants to Promote Forest-Focused Collaboration

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative has recently announced the 2023 community grants to support local communities. The 16 new grants represent a record-breaking number of projects supported and more than $215,000 in total funding. These grants are used to support local communities’ understanding of the value and benefits of sustainably managed forests. The grants are awarded to collaborative community-based projects, activities, or events that support SFI’s efforts to connect communities to forests. More information about the grants can be found here. 

NIHHIS FY2024 Funding Opportunity

The Climate Program Office (CPO) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in partnership with the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and the Department of Commerce is seeking applications for two individual competitions in FY24 to set up two new National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) Centers of Excellence. Letters of intent are due on Monday, August 14 at 5 p.m. ET. Full applications are due on October 16 at 5 p.m. ET. To learn more about this funding opportunity, and application procedure, click here.

USFS Seeking Applications Under CWDG Program Second Round 

The United States Forest Service (USFS) under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for funding through Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program (second round) from the units of local governments, Native tribes, non-profit organizations, state forestry agencies, and Alaska native corporations. The program is authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and prioritizes at-risk communities in an area identified as having high or very high wildfire hazard potential, are low-income or have been impacted by a severe disaster that affects the risk of wildfire. The program provides funding to communities for two primary purposes: to develop and revise Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) and implement projects described in a CWPP that is less than ten years old. To apply, follow the instructions in the Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and use the grant opportunity number specific to your notice by finding the specific NOFO here. The interested parties are encouraged to visit the CWDG Dashboard for more information and links on the datasets used to determine whether the community is eligible or gets priority for this funding. Applicants must register on the System for Award Management which will generate a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Creating a SAM registration may take several weeks or more to complete. Therefore, ensure application for SAM registration is done promptly. There are several webinars to assist the application process. Register for the relevant webinar by visiting the CWDG program at the USDA website. Webinar recordings will be made available soon after the webinars for those unable to attend one of the live offerings, check back on this website for more information. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm Eastern time on October 31, 2023. To learn more about this funding opportunity, click here.

Assistant Professor of Forest Management and Forestry Extension – University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

The University of Arkansas Research & Extension is searching for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Forest Management and Forestry Extension in their Division of Agriculture. This is a faculty, non-tenure position. This role is expected to liaise with public and private forest organizations to provide Arkansas with research-based programs that meet the needs of the state. They will report to the Director of Forest Resources Center and will partner with research and teaching faculty at the college. A minimum of a Ph.D. in a natural resource-related field with at least one degree in forestry or forest management is required. This position was posted on August 14. More information and the application can be accessed here.



Agent Forester (Tenure Track) - University of Maryland Extension

The University of Maryland College of Agriculture & Natural Resources is seeking applications for a 12-month full-time faculty tenure track agent position for its extension program based in Keedysville, Maryland. The Forest Management Specialist serves statewide and provides leadership for educational program development, delivery, and evaluation on a variety of forestry and natural resources topics for stakeholders such as woodland owners, professional natural resource managers, policymakers, conservation groups, and others. The Specialist will report to the Assistant Director and Program Leader of the Environmental and Natural Resource Program. A master’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, or a closely related field is required; however, a Ph.D. degree is preferred for this position. For full consideration, apply before September 5, 2023. To find detailed job descriptions, qualifications, and application procedures, click here.

Assistant Professor of Forest Biometrics - Univ. of Georgia, Warnell School of Forestry & Nat. Res.

The University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is seeking applications for a full-time nine-month tenure track assistant professor of Forest Biometrics position based in Athens, GA where the main campus of the state flagship university is located. The job responsibilities include research (45%), teaching (50%), and professional service (5%). This position will focus on the use of contemporary and advanced forest biometric methods to quantify and improve forest management through modeling, with an emphasis on pine plantations in the southern US. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in forest biometrics, forestry, or a closely related field with a strong research background in statistics and quantitative modeling as well as forest growth and yield modeling, biometric sampling and estimation that relates to forest dynamics. Review of applications will begin on September 8, 2023. All applicants MUST apply online through UGAJobs. The starting date is preferably January 1, 2024 but cannot be later than August 1, 2024. For additional information contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Bronson Bullock. The University of Georgia is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities. To learn more about the job description, qualifications, and application procedure, click here.

Forest Economist I – Texas A&M Forest Service

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a full-time Forest Economist I as part of their Department of Forest Economics and Resource Analysis in College Station, TX. This position will be a part of an integrated team that works to deliver tools and information to support the agency’s mission of ensuring the state's trees, forests and related natural resources are protected and sustained for the benefit of all Texans. Some responsibilities include analyzing Forest Inventory Analysis and other forest resource data, collecting and providing data on the key elements of the timberland property tax formula, monitoring the forest products market and publishing bi-mnothy and annual reports, and more. This position is primarily office-based, but some fieldwork can be expected. A Masters in Forestry or closely related natural resource field and a proficiency in analyzing FIA data and other forest resource data is required. This job was posted on August 11. The application can be found here.



Wood Utilization & Marketing Specialist – Texas A&M Forest Service

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a full-time Wood Utilization and Marketing Specialist as part of their Forest Analytics Department in Lufkin, Texas. This position will be a part of an integrated team that works to deliver tools and information to support the agency’s mission of ensuring the state's trees, forests and related natural resources are protected and sustained for the benefit of all Texans. This position is primarily office-based, but some fieldwork can be expected. Some job responsibilities include maintaining working relationships with wood-using industries and consumers, coordinating and administering annual timber harvest and production surveys, conducting training programs, and more. An undergraduate degree in forestry with three years of experience is required. This position was posted on August 11. More information and the application can be found here. 

Forestry Extension Instructor – University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is looking for a full-time, non-tenure Forest Extension Instructor to be based in Monticello as part of the Department of Forest Resources. Job responsibilities include the production of extension publications on forestry and natural resources, maintaining consistent social media presence, performance of demonstrations to support educational programs, and liaising with public and private forest organizations to provide Arkansas with research-based programs that meet the needs of the state. A minimum qualification of a Master's degree in a natural resource-related field with at least one degree in forestry is required. This job was posted on August 15. More information and the application can be found here.  

Open Extension Faculty Positions at Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University (MSU) Department of Forestry has two faculty positions open and will accept applications until they are filled. Both positions are full-time, 12-month, tenure-track, and located on the Starkville campus:

1. Assistant Professor (Forest Resource Economics)
2. Assistant/Associate Professor (Forest Ecosystem Productivity Extension)

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.

FIA Staff Forester I - Texas A&M Forest Service (Two positions)

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking applications for two full-time permanent FIA Staff Forester I positions for Lufkin, TX, and Henderson, TX locations. The Forester will serve as a forest survey crew leader and be responsible for the survey program in the assigned region. The duties include investigating land ownership in the tax office, contacting landowners, locating field plots, collecting and transmitting forest survey data, and achieving production goals. The work experience and skills requirement include strong dendrology and vegetation inventory knowledge and must have sound communication, organization, and documentation skills. A bachelor’s degree in forestry with an emphasis in Forest Management or a closely related degree program is required. The position also requires outdoor fieldwork and exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain, and temperature extremes. The successful candidate must have a valid Texas driver's license and maintain good physical fitness. To learn more about the position based in Lufkin, TX click here, and for the position at Henderson, TX here.

Staff Forester/Woodland Ecologist I - Urban & Community Forestry

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a full-time Staff Forester/Woodland Ecologist I - Urban & Community Forestry for its Alpine, TX location. The candidate needs to be a highly motivated, detail-oriented team member with a passion for community forestry and arboriculture. The Staff Forester / Woodland Ecologist will provide leadership to municipalities, non-profits, planning groups, and other community forestry stakeholders in the West Texas/Trans-Pecos region to help build sustainable programs that ensure healthy trees and forests. This job may require exposure to adverse weather conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain, and temperature extremes as well as frequent job stress from various project deadlines, frequent travel, and long hours. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in forestry, horticulture, or other related fields. Two or more years of experience in urban forestry, land management, conservation, or hydrology is a preferred qualification. For a detailed job description, qualifications, and application procedure, click here.

FIA Analyst- USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station

(Two positions)

USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program is seeking applications for two permanent positions in its Analysis Team. The FIA Analyst serves in a Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Work Unit which is one of four FIA Units across the country. The job role includes designing and implementing cutting-edge forest and vegetation reporting on FIA’s inventory with huge potential for innovation. To learn more about the job roles and responsibility, qualifications to apply and application procedure, click here to access the job circular.

National Agroforestry Center Technical Assistance & Science Delivery Fellow

The National Agroforestry Center is advertising for a full-time Technical Assistance and Science Delivery Fellow. Funding is available for two years and candidates need a PhD or Masters degree. Collaborate with the National Agroforestry Center Technical Assistance and Outreach team to aggregate existing training materials related to the establishment and management of agroforestry practices, including presentations, webinars, publications, tools, and other resources; Develop new agroforestry training resources to address gaps related to establishing agroforestry practices through USDA programs, managing agroforestry systems using the best available science, and other key topics.·  Interact with partners at other state and federal agencies, universities, non-profits, and other organizations working to advance training for technical assistance providers to share resources and leverage complementary training efforts.·  Provide virtual training opportunities and respond to technical assistance requests from natural resource professionals. Application Deadline is September 15, 3:00 pm ET. Click here for more information or to apply.

State Forest Action Plan Coordinator – The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a State Forest Action Plan Coordinator to oversee the implementation of goals and strategies identified in the Tennessee Forest Action Plan. This position will be focused in East Tennessee and will be a shared position with the Tennessee Division of Forestry, with funding provided by the USFS and Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Some responsibilities include developing an accomplishment tracking mechanism for external and internal use, organizing collaborative meetings with key stakeholders, outreach and education, and contributing as a co-author to the Forest Action Plan for future updates and rewrites. Other key responsibilities include potential natural disaster event rehabilitation technical assistance planning for Sevier County communities in and around Wears Valley as well as accomplishment reporting and other administrative duties. A BA/BS and 5 years of experience in natural resource management or related field is required. To find more information or to apply, click here. 

Reforestation Forester (2 Positions) – Sierra Pacific Industries

Sierra Pacific Industries is looking to hire two individuals as Reforestation Foresters with one position based in Sonora, CA and the other in Camino, CA. Some responsibilities include the implementation of the district reforestation program to establish and manage conifer plantations, preparation and administration of contracts for reforestation activities, and the inspections of reforestation projects. A bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, or related fields in preferred. A California Pest Control Advisors (PCS) license and pesticide California pesticide regulation is also preferred. Both positions were posted on August 23. For more information about the positions, click here for the Sonora position and here for the Camino position.

Area Foresters (2 Positions) – Virginia Department of Forestry

The Virginia Department of Forestry is looking to hire two field foresters in the DOF Five Forks District with a focus in Brunswick County. Foresters will spend most of their time in the woods providing professional forestry assistance and advice to Virginia's forest landowners to support the DOF mission of protecting and developing healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians. Some responsibilities include assisting forest landowners with management, evaluating forestland and harvested sites, promoting and assisting with the development of riparian buffer projects, and more. There is no minimum education or experience required. To learn more about these positions, click here.

Supervisory Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist – EPA Region 8

The EPA is looking to hire for their Supervisory Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist position in Region 8 located in Denver, CO. This position is office-centered with partial work-from-home flexibilities. Some duties include planning and organizing activities of the organizational unit, exercising supervisory personnel management responsibilities, and serving as a technical advisor to the second-level supervisor. There are several requirements that need to be met to be a qualified candidate. More details about the requirements, job position, and application can be found here.