The Southern Regional Extension of Forestry

Issue 169: Week of March 4th, 2024

Recent News

Regional News

• EPA Releases new Particulate Matter 2.5 Air Quality Standards Which May Create Challenges for Prescribed Burning
• Virginia Cooperative Extension Hosts “Tree Syrup” School
• Georgia Forests & Water Forum
• Florida SAF/UF SFFGS Spring Symposium: "From the Ground Up"
• Virginia Tech Hosts Drone Training Workshops
• The UVA Sawmilling Repurposes Fallen Urban Trees
• PBA Offers Landowners Resources to Conduct Prescribed Burns

National News

• Forestry Workforce Inclusion Council Launches New Website to Share Resources
• Savanna Institute Releases a Free Interactive Agroforestry Leasing Guide
• New Web Application Tracks Carbon Stored in Harvested Wood Products
• USFS Announces New Investments to Confront Wildfire Crises
• UMD Opens Spring 2024 Registration for “The Woods in Your Backyard” Online Course
• NDA’s Guides to Prescribed Burning

Webinars

Access previously listed webinars here.

• Black Abolitionists in the 1800's Adirondacks
• Fuels Treatment Effectiveness
• PennState Extension Hiring and Retention: Onboarding and Mentoring Employees
• North Carolina Forest Product Markets
• PennState Extension Backyard Stream Repair Series
• PennState Extension Ukraine Series
• SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series
• Guide to Herbicide Application Windows During a Southern Pine Rotation to Improve Productivity
• SAF Forest Pollinators Webinar Series
• Getting the Most out of Cover Crops - Lessons Learned from Delayed Termination Strategies Such as Planting Green and Roller Crimping on NJ Farms

Funding Opportunities

• Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Focus Fund Project Request for Applications
• USDA Announces New Forest Landowner Support Funding for Tribes

Job Opportunities

• Extension Field Specialist, Urban Forestry and Ecology – Univ. New Hampshire
• Extension Specialist/Assistant or Associate Professor of Sustainable Biomaterial Marketing – VA Tech
• Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources Regional Extension Agent – AL Extension
• Assistant/Associate Professor of Quantitative Forest Science – NC State Univ.
• Forest Health Specialist – TN Dept. of Agriculture
• Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Law and Policy
• Assistant or Associate Professor - Invasive Species
• Hilliard Endowed Professor of Sustainable Forestry

EPA Releases new Particulate Matter 2.5 Air Quality Standards Which May Create Challenges for Prescribed Burning

In a recent newsletter edition of the Driptorch Digest, they summarized the recent updates to the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) have been released. The new standards for annual PM2.5 set a lower threshold of 9 micrograms per cubic meter, down from the previous standard of 12. There are many questions still to be answered, but this is expected to create new challenges to implementing prescribed fire in the region like making fewer burn days available. However, the EPA has been working closely with the prescribed fire community and has committed to continuing that work. The Driptorch Digest will continue to share any upcoming new tools and resources that the EPA plans to develop for prescribed burners, guidance on the use of the EPA's exceptional events process for prescribed fire, and best practices for ensuring that your area stays within attainment as the new standards are implemented. In the meantime, burners should continue to follow their state's Smoke Management Plan and/or basic smoke management practices. A factsheet on the EPA’s implementation of this rule can be found here.

Virginia Cooperative Extension Hosts “Tree Syrup” School

Virginia Cooperative Extension will be hosting a program for beginners and experienced producers interested in making their own tree syrup. The two-day workshop includes pre-workshop tours and field activities. The Tree Syrup school will include learning about what trees to tap, how to boil and bottle it and how to store and sell the syrup. The workshop will be held in St. Paul, Virginia, November 17-18. Registration has not opened yet, but to find more information, click here.

Georgia Forests & Water Forum (April 30 – May 1 Forsyth, GA)

Join the Southeastern Partnership for forests and Water, Georgia Forestry Foundation, Longleaf Alliance, University of Georgia’s School of Law and more, to learn about Georgia forestry and water quality. Learn about efforts to ensure healthy forested watersheds, examine specific concerns of forest/water stakeholders and learn about successful forest/water partnerships within states and watersheds. Click here to register.

Florida SAF/UF SFFGS Spring Symposium: "From the Ground Up" (April 16-17 Gainesville, FL)

The University of Florida / IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences and the Florida Division Society of American Foresters (SAF) are hosting their spring symposium, “From the Ground UP,” on April 16-17, 2024, in Gainesville, FL. Join them to explore restoration and reforestation techniques for various land management objectives. Click here to learn more and register for this symposium.

Virginia Tech Hosts Drone Training Workshops

Virginia Tech will be hosting a series of workshops on using drones throughout the year including two-day virtual workshops that can help participants prepare for their remote pilot certification. These two-day virtual workshops are being offered April 16-17, June 18-19, August 20-21, December 2-3, 2024, and January 6-7, 2025. Participants need to only attend one two-day workshop. Find out more about these workshops here. VirginiaTech will also host a 3-day in-person, hands on workshop “Mapping with Drones: Drone Discovery” workshop in Blacksburg, VA May 20-22. This introductory workshop will provide an overview of the workflows and duties associated with creating maps from drone images. More information and registration information for this workshop can be found here. These workshops are appropriate for Extension agents, private industry, natural resource professionals, planning professionals, realtors and more.

UVA Sawmilling Repurposes Fallen Urban Trees

University of Virginia (UVA) Sawmilling is putting fallen urban trees to good use by processing them into milled wood, lumber, and slabs. The focus of their group is research, building, materials and living trees. endeavor began in 2019 when the co-founder Andrew Spears, who was then a Master of Landscape Architecture student, attended a guest lecture on wood identification at UVA. The discussion eventually led to the unused logs piled on a nearby hill, inspiring Spears to apply for the funding needed to construct a wood kiln for milling. The group engages students in hands-on fabrication workshops, hosts sawmilling demonstrations for local high schools, assists with community urban wood reclamation and utilization, as well as creating a network for urban wood use. Future plans include piloting the use of an urban wood tracking software, and building a developing a tree nursery. Today, the processed materials serve UVA students and community by providing wood for material research, student projects, and enhancing campus spaces. By providing access to high-quality lumber, UVA Sawmilling aims to eliminate the financial barriers preventing students' projects and research. Slabs can be purchased on their website. For more information, click here.

PBA Offers Landowners Resources to Conduct Prescribed Burns

The Southwest Georgia Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) unites landowners and various organizations with the common goal of sharing knowledge, resources, and equipment to conduct prescribed fires. Through collaborative efforts, members of this association gain access to PBA’s extensive network, workshops, and specialized equipment necessary for controlled burns. Due to centuries of fire suppression, much of Georgia’s forests have become overgrown. Given that 93% of Georgia’s land is privately owned, the active involvement of these landowners is crucial to being able to burn the acreage needed to keep Georgia’s land healthy. PBA plays a vital role in addressing this challenge, ensuring the health and vitality of Georgia's forests for the present as well as future generations. To learn more about becoming a PBA member and the services this association can offer, click here.

Forestry Workforce Inclusion Council Launches New Website to Share Resources

The Inclusion Council was created in 2022 by the U.S. Endowment for Forests and Communities to foster inclusive workplaces, empower sustainable practices, and drive an equitable future in the forests and wood products sector. Their goal is to transform the forestry landscape by championing diversity, sustainability, and collaboration. Their first steps are to develop and complete a National Action Plan for accomplishing this transformation by conducting research and launching a survey to better understand workforce challenges and other barriers within the sector. They will also be hosting a series of Learning Labs to share best practices from forestry industry leaders and building a Community of Practice for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) advocates, practitioners and champions to strengthen the sector workforce. To learn more check out their website here, or subscribe to their newsletter here.

Savanna Institute Releases a Free Interactive Agroforestry Leasing Guide

The Savanna Institute has recently released an interactive guide for designing a long-term agroforestry lease. These leases, lasting 3 years or longer, integrate trees and shrubs with traditional crop and livestock farming to promote both environmental and economic benefits. Based in the Midwest, Savanna Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing diverse, perennial agroecosystems through research, education, and outreach efforts. As part of this mission, the institute has put together this informative guide, which discusses legal tips, cost-benefit analyses, selecting a landowner to lease from, lease lengths, and much more. If you are considering cultivating tree crops, securing long-term access to land is essential for maximizing returns on your investment. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to plan your long-term lease. To download a free PDF of the guide, click here. 

New Web Application Tracks Carbon Stored in Harvested Wood Products

The Securing Northeast Forest Carbon Program recently released a web application that tracks the carbon stored in harvested wood products in the US Northeast. The goal of this app is to provide foresters with an estimate of the longevity of their processed wood products. This app requires four pieces of information: forest type, wood product type, volume units, and volume harvested. Data is shown through the use of graphs and half-life of products in use, defined as the time required for a product to be reduced to half of its initial value. To access the app, click here. To learn more about the Securing Northeast Forest Carbon Program, click here.

UMD Opens Spring 2024 Registration for “The Woods in Your Backyard” Online Course

The University of Maryland (UMD) Extension's Woodland Stewardship Education program has now opened registration for their upcoming spring 2024 session of "The Woods in Your Backyard" online course. Running from April 8 to June 17, 2024, this self-directed, non-credit course offers a comprehensive ten-week learning experience for small-acreage property owners in the mid-Atlantic region seeking to expand their woodland properties. The main concepts emphasized are: (1) conversion from lawn to woodland, (2) principles of succession, (3) principles of forestry, (4) property mapping & inventory, and (5) creating a project timetable. It reinforces these important concepts using various methods such as interactive exercises, quizzes, short videos, and more. For a fee of $95.00, participants gain access to all course materials and resources needed for a fulfilling learning experience. It is hosted on a cloud-based learning management system called Canvas, which is equally accessible on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. For more information and registration, click here.

USFS Announces New Investments to Confront Wildfire Crises

2024 is year three of the US Forest Service ‘s (USFS) 10-year plan to address wildland fire crises in the country's most vulnerable areas. As a continuation of their efforts the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $500 million to expand work on the USFS’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy. An additional $100 million will be allocated to a collaborative effort with tribes, communities, and partners as part of new agency-established program, the “Collaborative Wildfire Risk Reduction Program.” The goal of these programs is to address wildfire risks to critical infrastructure, protect communities, and make forests more resilient. Last year the Forest Service treated over 4.3 million acres of hazardous fuels, including nearly two million acres of prescribed burning on National Forest lands. To learn more about this investment, click here. To gain more in-depth knowledge about the USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, click here.

NDA’s Guides to Prescribed Burning

The National Deer Association has an abundance of informative materials on employing prescribed fire for effective deer management. These resources detail the benefits of controlled burns, offering insights into when and how to conduct them, and how they can enhance your deer hunting experience on your property or hunting grounds. They provide valuable guidance on preparing, planning, and managing fire, ensuring that readers will be well-prepared to undertake this practice safely and successfully. Additionally, the association's Deer Season 365 podcast has several episodes discussing the details of prescribed burning. From practical tips to real-life experiences, these episodes provide an enriching perspective on integrating controlled burns into deer habitat management. For those interested in accessing these resources, click here.

Woodland Stewards Series: Silvopasture Producers Share their Stories and Answer Questions: A Panel Discussion

USDA Forest Service Funding Opportunity for Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Climate Mitigation or Forest Resilience

PennState Extension Backyard Stream Repair Series

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

PennState Extension Backyard Stream Repair Series

Generation NEXT Legacy Planning

During Forest Fire Driven by War, attendees will learn about how the war in Ukraine is driving an unprecedented wave of forest fires. Learn about how Ukrainians are responding to these fires, how forest fires are found in a warzone, and how those fires are impacting the land and people they scorch. Participants will hear from Ukrainian foresters, researchers, and other experts. Learn and register here. 

Amy Godine, an independent scholar and writer, discusses the rich history of Black Americans who forged a path through the wilderness to secure a better future for their families and advocate for their civil liberties. To register for this webinar, click here.

PennState Extension Backyard Stream Repair Series

PennState Extension Backyard Stream Repair Series

Pine stands play an important economic role across the southeastern US and are responsible for bringing in tens of billions of dollars every year through timber and pulpwood products. The use of herbicides is one way to increase productivity by managing competition from herbaceous species and promoting desired species. But what specific herbicide should be used, when should they be used, and how do you use herbicides properly for the most effective outcome in pine stands? In this webinar, Dr. David Clabo is going to answer all this and more as he covers herbicide use in pine stands from site preparation through midrotation. CEU credits available. Register here. 

Attendees will learn what humanitarian demining is, how it is conducted, and the efforts currently underway in Ukraine. The fighting in Ukraine has left behind hundreds of thousands of anti-personnel mines, anti-vehicle mines, and unexploded or abandoned munitions that did not explode on impact. A third of the country is contaminated. These dangerous remnants of war not only threaten the lives of civilians but also obstruct humanitarian efforts, hamper reconstruction, and prevent resource managers from accessing their fields and forests. Participants will hear demining experts from the HALO Trust and Fondation Suisse de Déminage (FSD). Learn more and register here. 

During this wildfire crisis strategy-focused webinar, a panel of fuel management experts and researchers will share what they know about the effectiveness of treatments. This webinar is hosted by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station. To register click here.

Pursuing Complementary Resilience Funding Opportunities

Penn State Extension is hosting a webinar for participants to learn how effective hiring and onboarding processes can help your organization thrive. Find the right new hires who feel valued and better understand their role. To register, click here.

This webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Science and Technology. Join them for this webinar during which they will discuss what has worked and what hasn’t from New Jersey farmer perspectives as they trialed extending their cover crop growing season and managing bigger cover crop biomass. Hear outcomes including paired study results, farmer testimonials, and case studies. NRCS New Jersey will also discuss the development of a planting green scenario which is available for cost-share payments to farmers. Join the webinar here.

Join this webinar sponsored by the North Carolina Tree Farm Program  where a North Carolina State University Extension Specialist will discuss the recently changing timber markets in North Carolina that have impact woodland owner’s ability to sell their wood. You’ll learn about the current status of North Carolina’s timber markets, future markets, new products, and market trends that may impact your forest management decisions. Register and join here.

SAF Forest Pollinators Webinar Series: The Role of Managed Conifer Forests in Supporting Native Bee Communities in the Pacific Northwest

PennState Extension Ukraine Series: Linking Humanitarian Mine Action and Environmental Issues

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center (SERCC), the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), and the NOAA National Weather Service. Learn more and register for this webinar here.

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

PennState Extension Ukraine Series: War in the Red Forest: Forestry in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

PennState Extension Ukraine Series: Shells in the Canopy: Impact on Forest Users and Managers in Ukraine

The first module of this series will introduce concepts of population genetics to learn how genes are distributed across the landscape for forest trees. Add this webinar to your calendar here.

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

PennState Extension Ukraine Series: Fish, Water, and Wetlands through the War

This is the second module of the Tree Improvement 101 series. This module will dig deeper into selection, including forward vs backwards selection. It will look different types of genetic effects with a deep dive into additive genetic variation, as well a exploring how heritability is calculated and interpreted for breeding programs. Add this webinar to your calendar here.

2024 REPI Report to Congress

Dr. Bud Mayfield (Research Entomologist – US Forest Service) will discuss laurel wilt and give an update on recent developments in disease spread, impact, and management. Add this webinar to your calendar here.

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

SAF Forest Pollinators Webinar Series: How Forest Restoration Diversifies Pollination Networks Across Multiple Systems

PennState Extension Ukraine Series: Shelterbelts: A Forest that Protects the Environment, the Future, and Soldiers

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

PennState Extension Ukraine Series: Forest and the Frontlines

PennState Extension Ukraine Series: The Future of the Forests in Ukraine: A Discussion

SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series: How Anatomical Features Create Design Featur

SAF Forest Pollinators Webinar Series: The Role of Management in Structuring Pollinator Communities of Forested Landscapes in the Eastern United States

SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series: Marketing and Advertising your Urban Wood Operation and Opportunities

SAF Forest Pollinator Webinar Series: Effects of Landscape Context, Tree Composition, and Fires History on Forest Pollinator Diversity across the Southeastern United States

SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series: Different Materials to Incorporate into Urban Wood

SAF Forest Pollinator Webinar Series: Pollinators in the Woods? The Place of Wild Bees in a Changing Forested Landscape

2024 Designation Cycle Sentinel Landscapes Spotlight

SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series: Second Life of an Urban Tree - Work Competitively in Collaboration

SAF Forest Pollinator Webinar Series: Restoring Bee Communities in Harvested Forests

SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series: Urban Wood and Climate

SAF Forest Pollinator Webinar Series: Bringing Forest Ecology to Bumble Bee Conservation

AICUZ and REPI Partnerships for Enhanced Land Protection

SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series: Funding, Grants, and Investors

Navigating Military Readiness Through Responsible Project Execution

SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series: USRW Standards

USDA Announces 2024 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USDA FS) recently released a notice of funding opportunity under the Urban and Community Forestry Program (U&CF). This is the only program dedicated to the urban forest program in the federal government. The program works in partnership with State and local forestry agencies, non-profit and tribal organizations, and institutions of higher education to restore, sustain, and manage more than 140 million acres of urban and community forest lands for the benefit of communities across the United States. The Forest Service is seeking proposals to address the National Ten Year Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan (2016-2026) Goals 4 and 5. Goal 4 is to increase the biodiversity, health, and resilience of trees in urban and community forests. Goal 5 is to support the use of more locally grown, regionally adapted, insect and pest-resistant, and diverse native or sire-appropriate species. Proposals are to be received by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on March 21, 2024. The Action Plan can be accessed here. The full notice of funding opportunity and application can be found here.

USDA Announces New Forest Landowner Support Funding for Tribes

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently announced that the Forest Service will have at least $20 million from the Inflation Reduction Act available to federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native corporations and villages. The goal of this funding is to help recipients overcome barriers to accessing private markets for forest resilience or climate mitigation. Eligible applicants are federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native corporations and villages, and tribal organizations as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S. Code § 5304). Tribal leaders who are interested in this opportunity are encouraged to attend a live webinar on March 6, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 pm EST. Advanced registration is required for this webinar. Eligible applicants may each submit one proposal request for up to $20 million. Proposals are due by August 21, 2024. Learn more and apply here. To register for the webinar, click here.

Extension Specialist/Assistant or Associate Professor of Sustainable Biomaterial Marketing – VA Tech

The Department of Sustainable Biomaterials (SBIO) at Virginia Tech (VA Tech) invites applications for an Extension Specialist in Sustainable Biomaterial Marketing in Blacksburg, VA. This is a tenure-track, 9-month appointment with extension and research responsibilities. The department's program focuses on developing future leaders in the sustainable utilization of forest-based and other renewable natural materials. The successful candidate will advance the outreach and engagement mission of the department and the Land Grant system by providing readily available, research-based programs and educational resources to improve the lives of individuals, families, businesses, and communities. Applications will be reviewed March 11, 2024. Learn more and apply here.

Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources Regional Extension Agent – AL Extension

Alabama Extension is hiring a Regional Extension Agent to serve in the East Central Alabama Region. This position is a 100% Extension assignment covering eleven counties. The Agent will be housed in the northern portion of this region, in a County Extension office in the region this position serves. The Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Regional Extension Agent will serve as the primary Extension educator for forestry, wildlife, and natural resources in the assigned eight-county region. This includes responding to requests for forestry, wildlife, and natural resources-related technical information from throughout the region. Learn more and apply here.

Assistant or Associate Professor - Invasive Species

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech seeks applicants for a 9-month research (70%) and extension (30%) tenure-track position for an Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of invasive species research. The focus of this position is to an innovative program on research and management of invasive plants, plant pathogens, and arthropods to minimize the threats they pose to terrestrial and aquatic habitats. The successful candidate is expected to develop a fully funded program with the various associations and agencies. They may be expected to guest lecture or develop a course associated with this position. The candidate will be a member of Virginia Tech’s Invasive Destination Area, an initiative to develop solutions to the global problem of invasive species. This position is part of a cluster hire that includes faculty in environmental law and public policy, technology development, predictive modeling, and research and extension. The candidate must have a PhD in invasive species-related fields, including biology, ecology, weed science, entomology, plant pathology, or a related discipline. The deadline to apply is April 8, 2024. Learn more and apply here.

Associate Director for Auburn University/AL Cooperative Extension System

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) is seeking an outstanding leader for the position of Associate Director. This is a full-time administrative position based in Auburn, Alabama. The appointment can be considered, as appropriate, as a tenure-track position for the selected candidate. It is preferred that the candidate hold tenure at the Professor rank. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024. Learn more and apply here.

Extension Field Specialist, Urban Forestry and Ecology – Univ. New Hampshire

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Cooperative Extension Natural Resources is seeking to hire an Extension Field Specialist in Urban and Forestry Ecology to be based at the Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension office in Goffstown, NH. This position leads UNH Extension’s educational, technical, and volunteer programming in urban forestry and ecology. The Extension field specialist in urban forestry and ecology will engage community leaders and volunteers in training and projects related to tree planting, pruning, care and maintenance, community tree inventory and arboriculture, and enhancing ecosystem services provided by urban and community trees and forests. Learn more about the position and apply here.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Quantitative Forest Science – NC State Univ.

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University (NCSU) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of quantitative forest science. This is a tenure-track, 9-month appointment with 45% research, 45% teaching, and 10% service. Applicants must have a commitment to teaching and mentoring students on a range of topics relating to natural resource measurements, including biostatistics, LiDAR and other new digital tools, and assessment of ecosystem services. The successful candidate will teach established courses to undergraduate students, develop an internationally recognized research program, and participate in extracurricular activities. The candidate must have a doctoral degree in forestry or a related field. Learn more and apply here.

Forest Health Specialist – TN Dept. of Agriculture

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is seeking a Forest Health Specialist to work within the Forest Health and Sustainability Unit. They will serve as the division technical expert for forest insects, diseases, and invasive plants statewide. The candidate hired for this position will be responsible for: (1) planning forest health program operations, including securing grant funding, (2) conducting forest health surveys, (3) working with state agencies, federal partners, and non-government organizations, and (4) supervising crew leaders who oversee forest health programs. Learn more and apply here.

Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Law and Policy

The School of Public & International Affairs at Virginia Tech invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Law and Policy. This is a 9-month research, teaching, and service tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate’s responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in environmental law, environmental policy, science-policy interactions, and invasive species law, policy, and management. The candidate will be a member of Virginia Tech’s Invasive Destination Area, an initiative to develop solutions to the global problem of invasive species. This position is part of a cluster hire that includes faculty in environmental law and public policy, technology development, predictive modeling, and research and extension. The candidate must have a PhD in public policy, law, or a related discipline. The deadline to apply is March 15th, 2024. Learn more and apply here.

Southern Missouri TREX

Green Schools Conference

Heirs Property Summit

The National Deer Association (NDA) is hosting an event to celebrate the Southeast deer rut. Come hear from NDA CEO Nick Pinizzotto about what’s going on in the organization. Southeast Whitetails’ own Mark Haslam will be educating us on quality deer management. The day would not be complete without hearing from NDA Founder Joe Hamilton. Registration deadline for the event is March 1. Buy tickets and learn more here. 

2024 Forest Farming Conference

2024 International Society of Forest Resource Economics Symposium (ISFRE)

USFS FIA User Group Meeting

Heirs Property Summit

Longleaf Partnership Council Spring Meeting

National Conferene on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER)

JCEP Public Issues Leadership Development Conference

2024 AI in Agriculture and Natural Resources Conference

7th International Fire Behavior and Fuel Conference

Alabama Forest Owners' Association Annual Meeting

Biennial Conference of University Education in Natural Resources

Join the Georgia Forestry Foundation to learn about Georgia forestry and water quality communities. Learn about efforts to ensure healthy Georgian forested watersheds. By fostering strong partnerships, collaboration, funding, and taking decisive actions, safe, reliable drinking water can continue to be provided to Georgians. Click here to register.

2024 ANREP Biennial National Conference

Heirs Property Summit

Project Learning Tree, Project WET, and Project WILD are coming together to host a joint conference. The conference focuses on providing professional development for environmental education leaders, who collectively train thousands of educators annually with an estimated reach of over 2.5 million students each year. All professional development leaders are invited for a week filled with experiential learning, inspiring speakers, and opportunities to connect with individuals passionate about environmental education. Learn more about the joint conference here. 

This is an opportunity to learn about how to place and match stands and blinds according to surrounding food, cover, topography, wind and other factors, as well as how to access those locations to minimize hunting pressure. Participants will receive advice from the University of Tennessee’s Dr. Craig Harper and NDA’s own Kip Adams and Ben Westfall on how to design your own hunting property. Participants should bring a map of their hunting property to receive custom recommendations from course instructors. Learn more about the course and register online here. 

ACF - National Conference - Florida's Forest: Fire & Rain

Heirs Property Summit

Great Plains Fire Summit 2024

The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) is hosting its 2024 annual conference in partnership with the Montana Invasive Species Council. This year’s theme will highlight the foundations needed to implement management strategies that work, partnerships that impact diverse geographies, and policy and funding successes that can be tailored to fit your landscape. Learn more and register here.

International Conference on Chemicals and Products from Renewable Carbon

ACES: A Community on Ecosystem Services

38th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO