The Southern Regional Extension of Forestry

Issue 170: Week of March 26th, 2024

Recent News

Regional News

• Printed Copies of the Guidebook For Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region Now Available for Sale 
• New Forest Carbon and Climate Adaptation Educational Course for Southeast Starting Soon
• UT Launches New Firewood Bank
• Ark-La-Tex Wildlife Forum 
• KY Forestry Works Rolls Out Forestry, Logging & Wood Industry High School Curriculum
• NCSU Extension Discusses More Power Poles, More Problems
• New Paper Comparing Economics of Solar vs. Pine Plantations Released
• Join the Prairie Project: Help Research & Share Latest Science to Combat Woody Plant Encroachment

National News

• Excellence in Extension Engagement Award- JCEP
• DOE Publishes 2023 Billion Ton Report
• Good Fire II Report: Current Barriers to the Expansion of Cultural & Prescribed Fire in the US & Recommended Solutions
• Weigh in on Carbon Markets in Dovetail Survey
• Society of American Foresters and Association of Consulting Foresters Launch Second Edition of Introduction to Consulting Forestry

Webinars

Access previously listed webinars here.

• Climate change in the Northern Great Plains: 5 Key Messages from the 5th National Climate Assessment (FFACCTS Webinar)
• Tune Up Your Tree Farm Inspector Skills
• Domestic and Global Hardwood Market Update
• Tree Improvement 101 - Module 3: Breeding Designs and Genetic Gain in Tree Improvement Programs
• Applying Wood-Based Biochar to Reduce Nutrient Leaching and Results from Biochar Application at a CT Vegetable Farm
• Tree Improvement 101 - Module 4: Employing Tree Improvement Concepts for Resistance Breeding

Funding Opportunities

• NFWF’s America the Beautiful Challenge Landscape RFP
• USDA Announces New Forest Landowner Support Funding for Tribes

Job Opportunities

• Southern Fire Exchange Outreach Specialist
• Asst. Professor and Extension Specialist NCSU Dept of Forest Biomaterials
• Associate Director- Alabama Cooperative Extension System
• Assistant Professor of Practice in Urban Forestry, Oregon State University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program and College of Forestry
• Virginia Department of Forestry Hiring Multiple Positions
• Communications & Outreach Unit Leader- Tennessee Division of Forestry
• Foresters I and III- Tennessee Division of Forestry, Multiple Locations
• Extension Field Specialist, Urban Forestry and Ecology – Univ. New Hampshire
• 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 - Invasive Species
• Hilliard Endowed Professor of Sustainable Forestry

Printed Copies of the Guidebook For Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region Now Available for Sale

The Guidebook for Prescribed Burning is now available in a printed, spiral-bound copy through the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension store. Prices encompass book cost, tax, shipping, and handling and were priced to cover costs. There are discounts for purchasing multiple copies as well. Access the pdf copy and a link to the UGA Extension store here. In addition, diagrams, images, and other visual items from the Guidebook can be found in powerpoint slides for easy access for anyone presenting information about prescribed fire. The powerpoint is not a presentation- but rather a collection of the diagrams, images, etc., so that they can be easily added to another presentation, or printed materials, along with the citation for each item. To access the powerpoint presentation, email Leslie Boby, lboby@sref.info. Lastly, if there are any issues with accessing printed copies of the Guidebook or challenges with cost, or for those organizations who may want to print their own copies of the Guidebook, please contact Dr. Boby for further discussion.

New Forest Carbon and Climate Adaptation Educational Course for Southeast Starting Soon

Michigan State University’s Forest Carbon and Climate Program (FCCP) has recently launched its new forest carbon and climate adaptation courses for different US regions including the southeast. These short online learning experiences are designed to take learners beyond the basics of forest carbon science by providing an in-depth analysis of trends, challenges, and opportunities for a chosen US region: Pacific Northwest US, Northeast US, or Southeast US. This course starts May 9th and extends three months. Learn more and register for the course here.

UT Launches New Firewood Bank

University of Tennessee (UT) Extension, Forest Resources, students in the forestry club and volunteers from the community have recently launched a new firewood bank. The firewood bank will work with local food banks to identify people who need firewood and deliver it to them for free. The firewood bank is being started with the assistance of the Alliance for Green Heat which has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to develop firewood banks across the country. To read more about the firewood bank, click here.

Ark-La-Tex Wildlife Forum

In the tradition of the Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum, Louisiana State University (LSU) Extension is planning to hold a Wildlife Forum on April 26, 2024 at the Red River Research Station in Bossier City. The meeting is targeted towards landowners and others interested in wildlife and habitat management. Topics include feral hog control, spring food plots, USDA programs and cost-share opportunities and more. Registrations can be mailed in prior to April 19th or through this Eventbrite link. Find the agenda and more information here.

KY Forestry Works Rolls Out Forestry, Logging & Wood Industry High School Curriculum

Forestry Works of Kentucky, has introduced a new high school forestry, logging, and wood industry curriculum statewide recently. Forestry Works is a collaborative effort between the Forestry Workforce Training Institute and various partners within the forest industry to develop a pipeline of qualified workers for the nation’s forestry and forest products manufacturing industries. Forestry Works can be found in seven states in the South and Minnesota. As part of this new curriculum, there will be a series of teacher training programs offered. The first teacher training will be April 30th, in Lexington, KY. The one-day training includes coverage of the modules and how to teach them. To sign up for the training, click here. To find out more, contact Bob Bauer, bob@kfia.org.

NCSU Extension Discusses More Power Poles, More Problems

Dr. Robert Bardon, Associate Dean for Extension and North Carolina State University (NCSU) Professor, was featured in a recent North Carolina podcast episode about the current utility pole shortage. Interviewers took a trip with Dr. Bardon to Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest and chatted about the growing need for bigger and better pine trees that produce utility poles in response to the expanded energy grid. Listen to the podcast episode here. 

New Paper Comparing Economics of Solar vs. Pine Plantations Released

In a recent journal article in Trees, Forests and People, loblolly pine plantations are compared economically with solar power in Southern Georgia. Overall, solar power generation is increasing in Georgia and across the United States, and many family forest landowners have the potential to opt for solar power generation in lieu of forestry. Large solar power systems are more profitable than loblolly pine plantations, which poses risks of loss of forestland. While solar power may be very profitable for landowners, there is a need to consider the environmental consequences of this land conversion, as many ecosystem services are lost during this conversion. To read this paper, click here.

Join the Prairie Project: Help Research & Share Latest Science to Combat Woody Plant Encroachment

The Prairie Project, which is a federally-funded research project focused on researching and sharing the latest science to combat the issues caused by doing woody plant encroachment is inviting participants to join! Participants will join educators, researchers, universities, extension agents, ranchers and the public who will contribute to expanding student’s knowledge of prescribed fire, multi-species grazing, and pyric herbivory for the maintainance and sustainability of grassland ecosystems. As part of the Prairie Project, participants will attend monthly online meetings in order to discuss challenges, learn from colleagues, get updated on research and more. Participants may also work with graduate students to help collect data using an app, or join ranch tours over the 2024 field season and more. Each participant is granted $1,500 worth of travel funds/supplies. Those interested in participating in the project can email kwaller1@angelo.edu, or call 817-996-8991. For more information on the Prairie Project, click here.

Excellence in Extension Engagement Award- JCEP

The Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) has recently announced its “Excellence in Extension Engagement” Award. This award recognizes high quality, evidence-based Extension work that has documented outstanding outcomes and impacts with clientele and strengthens the Extension profession. The selection committee considers individual or team applicants that document an engagement program that is local needs driven, grounded in scholarly practice, has adequate program evaluation, adoption beyond the initial audience, strengthens professionals within or across states, and shows innovation that brings something new to Extension professionals. The first place receives a $750 award, and will be an invited speaker at the Extension Leadership Conference and more. Honorable mentions receive $250 award and also waived registration fee for the Extension Leadership Conference. Applications are due May 31. To find out more, click here.

DOE Publishes 2023 Billion Ton Report

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technology Office’s (BETO) 2023 Billion-Ton report (BT23) is the 4th in a series of assessments of potential biomass resources available in the United States. BT23 explores these resources in terms of quantity, price, geographical density and distribution, and market maturity. Resource quantities in this report are limited by specified economic and environmental sustainability constraints. To find out more about this report, click here.

Good Fire II Report: Current Barriers to the Expansion of Cultural & Prescribed Fire in the US & Recommended Solutions

Recently, a new report titled “Good Fire II: Current Barriers to the Expansion of Cultural and Prescribed Fire Use in the United States and Recommended Solutions,” was released. This report builds on themes and content from the Good Fire I report which summarized the legal and policy underpinnings of barriers to expanding the scope of cultural burning and prescribed fire use in California and recommendations. In this second report, the recommendations are scaled up to call for transformational change at the state and federal lands and provide a roadmap to re-evaluating the relationship between humans, fire, and the systems that steward them. Good Fire II follows the release of the Biden Wildfire Mitigation and Management Commission’s final report and is intended to serve as a supplement to the Commission Report. In addition, the Good Fire II report is intended to be used as a tool for implementing the commission’s recommendations in a way that protects and respects tribal sovereignty and leadership. Check it out here.

Weigh in on Carbon Markets in Dovetail Survey

Dovetail Partners has launched a new survey, “Exploring the Potential Effects of an Expanding Forest Carbon Market in the United States,” which seeks input on strengths, weaknesses, and anticipated outcomes from forest carbon markets, as well as insight into where additional information is needed to support informed decision making. The survey is open to anyone with insight and opinions into the effects of forest carbon markets on working forests and the communities that rely on them in the United States. Results from the survey will be analyzed anonymously and used to determine what works well for forests and people, and what changes are needed to ensure all forest products, services, and values can continue to be available for current and future generations. The survey will take about 12 minutes to complete. Find out more about the project here and participate in the survey here.

Society of American Foresters and Association of Consulting Foresters Launch Second Edition of Introduction to Consulting Forestry

The Society of American Foresters (SAF) and the Association of Consulting Foresters (ACF) recently announced the release of the co-published second edition of Introduction to Consulting Forestry. The managing editor gathered a team of consulting foresters from around the country to create an informative resource that addresses the challenges and dynamics that professionals face today. This second edition includes emerging technologies, working with landowners of diverse backgrounds, and business management for a variety of differently sized and structured consulting firms. This collaborative effort to publish the second edition of Introduction to Consulting Forestry underscores the power of partnership by utilizing expertise from members of both organizations to produce a robust resource for both veteran and prospective consulting foresters.” Introduction to Consulting Forestry: Second Edition is now available for purchase from the SAF online store.

Southeast Monthly Webinar Series: U.S. Phenology Network and the 2024 Pollen Season

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 USDA Climate Hubs and Forest Service R&D would like to invite you to First Friday All Climate Change Talk for April 5, 2024. April’s topic is "Climate change in the Northern Great Plains: 5 Key Messages from the 5th National Climate Assessment”, presented by Jacqueline Ott from the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station.

The abstract can be viewed on the registration webpage.

Tree Improvement 101 - Module 1: Introduction to Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement

In this interactive webinar, Dave Halley and Bryan Hulka, both seasoned Tree Farm inspectors, will teach you how to properly fill out a Tree Farm inspection form and will provide specific guidance on each of the eight certification standards. As the N.C. Tree Farm Program begins assigning this year’s re-inspections, this is a timely webinar for trained inspectors who want additional support on how to produce inspection reports correctly the first time. To learn more and register, click here.

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

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

Tree Improvement 101 - Module 2: Modes of Selection in Tree Improvement Programs

2024 REPI Report to Congress

Sassafras at an Impasse? An Update on Laurel Wilt in Southern Forests

The COVID pandemic impacted markets for U.S. hardwood lumber in unprecedented ways, and its aftereffects have led to a global slowdown in hardwood markets. This presentation will look at current hardwood market conditions, what led to them and how they compare to the impacts of the Great Recession over a decade ago. To learn more and register, click 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

This is the third module of the Tree Improvement 101 series. This module will unpack the concept of genetic gain and how it is calculated using linear mixed models. It will also look at different breeding designs and how they are used to advance a population to the next generation. Add this webinar to your calendar here.

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

During this webinar, the presenters will discuss the effects of different soil carbon amendments types (compost and biochar) and rates on nutrient retention, soil water content, and different soil chemical properties such as cation exchange capacity and pH, as well as its effects on crop yields. Learn more and add this webinar to your calendar here.

PennState Extension Ukraine Series: Forest and the Frontlines

This is the fourth and final module of the Tree Improvement 101 series. This installment will demonstrate how tree improvement is utilized to advance resistance in forest trees to pests and pathogens, including breeding programs for Port-orford-cedar (Phyophthora lateralis root disease), ash (emerald ash borer), American elm (Dutch elm disease), and other systems. It will explore the successes and challenges faced by resistance breeding programs and describe tactics used to implement these programs across the country. Learn more and add this webinar to your calendar here.

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

NFWF’s America the Beautiful Challenge Landscape RFP

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) America’s the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC) 2024 Request for Proposals has been announced. The ATBC vision is to streamline grant funding opportunities for new voluntary conservation and restoration projects in the United States. This RFP consolidates funding from multiple federal agencies and the private sector to enable applicants to conceive and develop large-scale, locally led projects that address shared funder priorities spanning public, tribal, and private lands. The ATBC will fund projects that include: conserving and restoring rivers, coasts, wetlands and watersheds; conserving and restoring forests, grasslands and important ecosystems that serve as carbon sinks; connecting and reconnecting wildlife corridors, large landscapes, watersheds, etc.; improving ecosystem and community resilience as well as expanding access to the outdoors, particularly in underserved communities. To read more about the RFP, click 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.

Southern Fire Exchange Outreach Specialist

The Southern Fire Exchange (SFE) helps tackle America’s wildland fire problems by moving science into practice. As a member of the Fire Science Exchange Network, SFE bridges the gap between the southeastern U.S. fire science and natural resource management communities so that relevant cutting-edge fire science information can be applied to address wildfire and prescribed fire challenges in the Southeast. The SFE Outreach Specialist is part of a team that works with key regional partners to develop innovative programs, resources, and networks that move fire science and management forward. The Outreach Specialist will be responsible for developing creative, innovative, and successful fire science outreach and communication programs. While the specific responsibilities of the Outreach Specialist may be adjusted to best align with the skills and strengths of the individual, duties may include the following: developing factsheets, coordinate in-person fire workshops, present and represent SFE at conferences, and more. For more information or to apply, click here.

Asst. Professor and Extension Specialist NCSU Dept of Forest Biomaterials

The Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State University is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position that combines wood products extension (70%) with academic teaching, research, and service (30%). The successful candidate will be part of an eight-person sustainability team that consists of three Wood Products Extension faculty and five Sustainable Materials and Technology (SMT) academic faculty. This position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, but the successful candidate will have to travel throughout North Carolina occasionally. The successful candidate will provide leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating public educational programs consistent with the philosophy, policy, and overall educational objectives of North Carolina Cooperative Extension. For questions, please contact the committee chair Dr. Martin Hubbe hubbe@ncsu.edu, To apply or for more information, click here.

Associate Director- Alabama Cooperative Extension System

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) is comprised of approximately 700 employees who deliver educational programming in areas of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources (AFNR), Human Sciences (HS), 4-H Youth Development, Community Engagement and Planning, and Urban programs to meet the needs of Alabamians. The incumbent will provide statewide leadership, in collaboration with the Associate Director of Alabama A&M University, to county Extension offices in Alabama to facilitate coordinated operations among seven Extension Districts, personnel development, enhanced extramural support, and strategic partnerships. The Associate Director reports to the Director of ACES on the Auburn University campus. The Director is organizationally responsible for all facets of the system, while the Associate Director is responsible programmatically for day-to-day operational functions of county operations. For more information on the position, click here.

Assistant Professor of Practice in Urban Forestry, Oregon State University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program and College of Forestry

The Oregon State University Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society in the College of Forestry is recruiting 2 full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Assistant Professors of Practice in Urban Forestry. They are seeking individuals who can provide instruction and extension in a wide variety of urban forestry principles such as arboriculture, green infrastructure, planning, policy, tree health, wildland-urban interface, and climate change mitigation. The incumbents will be members of the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society and the Forestry and Natural Resources Extension (FNR) team that provides non-credit learning experiences on forestry and natural resource issues to a wide range of audiences. The incumbents will be expected to teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, deliver Extension programming, conduct research and scholarship centered on urban forestry, and other duties that vary between the two Specialist positions. To view the postings and apply, click here (Extension Specialist) and here (Outreach and Engagement Specialist). The application deadline for full consideration is April 8, and they will fully close on April 22.

Virginia Department of Forestry: District Forester-Capital District

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is seeking an experienced forester for a District Forester position in the Greater Richmond, Williamsburg, and Lower Peninsula area of Eastern Virginia.  The DOF’s Capital District serves the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, James City, King William, New Kent, Powhatan, and York, and the cities of Colonial Heights, Hampton, Hopewell, Newport News, Petersburg, Poquoson, Richmond, and Williamsburg. Capital District offices are in Providence Forge and Aylett. This District Forester will lead nine field staff in the Capital District to accomplish the agency mission and strategic goals.  This position will include a mix of office and field time, often working closely with DOF staff to provide developmental guidance.  DOF District Foresters lead and supervise a staff of foresters, technicians, and specialists in a district and provide direction, oversight, and work planning in program delivery for the following areas: forest management, wildfire suppression, forestland conservation, urban & community forestry, conservation education, forest health, and enforcement of water quality and fire laws.  To find out more, click here.

Communications & Outreach Unit Leader- Tennessee Division of Forestry

The Communications and Outreach Unit Leader works for the State Forester to communicate clear and accurate information to further the division's mission. This Unit Leader strives to inform and educate external and internal audiences by providing them a better understanding of forestry as a discipline and the role the division plays in maintaining a healthy and productive forest resource. Key responsibilities may include: Publicizing the roles, activities, and accomplishments of the division by developing, administering, and executing internal and external communication strategies that help to inform and educate multiple audiences.  Working closely with Public Affairs, particularly for media response and emergency Communications. Serve as the primary spokesperson and media contact for TV, radio, and print media.  Maintain and promote the Division of Forestry as a reliable, credible source of forestry information on current affairs and issues to the media, partners, and the public at-large. Assist field staff with providing outreach on conservation principles and ethics in various areas of influence to targeted audiences as natural resource professionals and subject matter experts, and more. To find out more about the position or apply, click here.

Foresters I and III- Tennessee Division of Forestry, Multiple Locations

Forester I- Knox county

For information on this position, click here.

This is an entry-level class in the professional forester series. An employee in this class learns to perform professional forestry duties in a state forest or in multiple counties. This class will be located in state forests or forest inventory and analysis. 

Forester III- Henderson County, click here. 

Forester III-Lawrence County, for information, click here.  

Forester III’s either supervises professional staff at a state forest or performs advanced working level duties in a multi-county area, which may include a state forest. This class differs from that of a forester 2, in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the working level.

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.

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

The 2024 Virginia Forestry Summit will be held at the Boar's Head Lodge in Charlottesville, VA. Click here for more information.

Biennial Conference of University Education in Natural Resources

Georgia Forests & Water Forum

2024 ANREP Biennial National Conference

Heirs Property Summit

2024 PLT-WET-WILD Joint Conference

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. Continuing Education Credits will be available. Register here (deadline is May 22).

NDA Property Design and Hunting Setups

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

Join the 2024 National Conference of Private Forest Landowners, June 25-26 in Broomfield, CO. It is the only national conference hosted by the Forest Landowners Association and Foundation. This conference is the perfect place to converse with multiple landowners who have the same management ideals, questions, and concerns. At this conference, attendees can create a network of peers to bounce ideas off of, an invaluable part of growing and maintaining forestland. For more information or to register, click here.

Heirs Property Summit

Great Plains Fire Summit 2024

32nd Annual NAISMA Conference

International Conference on Chemicals and Products from Renewable Carbon

ACES: A Community on Ecosystem Services

38th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO