The Southern Regional Extension of Forestry

Issue 172: Week of June 10th, 2024

Recent News

Regional News

• NCSU Extension Forestry Debuts New Forest Succession Planning Workbook 
• Virginia Ext Releases New Extension Publication on Forest Carbon Credit Programs
• Atlanta’s Increasing Population Crisis in Response to Georgia’s Environmental Changes
• Mill Closures Challenge Florida’s Timber Industry
• SE Climate & AG Newsletter Compiles Lighting Safety Resources
• NCSU Releases New Publication on Site Selection
• Mississippi Declares State of Emergency Due to Pine Beetle Outbreak
• VT Forestry Extension Shares New Factsheet on Threatened & Endangered Species on Private Lands in VA
• Oak & Woodlands Fire Exchange Shares New Research Brief on Forest Changes Following Prescribed Burns in the Appalachians
• UF/IFAS Extension Article: Using AI to Assess Forest Damage after Hurricanes
• The Hardy Woods Podcast: Oak & Fire Episode
• USFWS Promotes New Documentary on Florida's Grasshopper Sparrow 
• NDA Shares Information on the Deer Habitat Benefits of Using Growing-Season Fires in Hardwood Forests

National News

• #forestproud: Forest Products to Replace Nonrenewable Materials
• VT- USFS Share March 2024 Housing Reports 
• USDA Selects 28 Organizations to Train Future Working lands Climate Corps Members
• NDA Lists 4 Ways Deer Help Fund Wildlife Conservation
• Urban Agriculture & Innovative Production Advisory Committee is Now Accepting Nominations
• Conservation Without Conflict 2024 Summit Report
• Wood Innovations Program Grants Announcement
• USDA NRCS Conservation Effects Assessment Project
• USFS Invests $1 Billion in Wildfire Prevention for At Risk Communities
• DOE Tax Credit for Clean Energy Investments
• Biden-Harris Administration Invests $4.55 Million for Community Heat Resilience Through Investing in America Agenda

Webinars

Access previously listed webinars here.

• Crisis Communication: What Do We Say When Things Go Wrong?
• Women Owning Woodlands Virtual Conference for Landowners
• USDA Conservation Efforts Support Pollinators, Agricultural Production Nationwide
• A Spatiotemporal Recommendation Engine for Prescribed Burning in the Southeast US
• Climate Change and Agriculture in the United States - The Importance of Persistence
• The Fundamentals of Workforce Development in Forestry
• SAF Forest Pollinator Webinar Series
• SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series
• 2024 Designation Cycle Sentinel Landscapes Spotlight
• Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Headed: The Direction of Municipal Tree Care & Management
• AICUZ and REPI Partnerships for Enhanced Land Protection
• Navigating Military Readiness Through Responsible Project Execution
• Forest Optimism Series
• Water Cooler Talk: Community Science Tool to Track Stream Health
• Prescribed Fire as a Forest Management Tool

Funding Opportunities

• Climate Hub Partnership Program Request for Proposals
• National Forest Foundation 2024 Collaborative Capacity Program Nationwide Grant Opportunity
• National Forest Foundation 2024 Matching Awards Program Nationwide Grant Opportunity
• Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program 2024 Request for Proposals
• Southeast Aquatics 2024 Request for Proposals
• USDA Announces New Forest Landowner Support Funding for Tribes
• Effectively Financing Nature-based Solutions

Job Opportunities

• Assistant/Associate Professor – Silviculture (Mississippi State University)
• Operations Forester (Pennsylvania)
• Agribusiness Lecturer (Clemson University)
• R&D Test Engineer (Phoenix, Illinois)
• Urban & Community Forestry Case Manager (Remote)

NCSU Extension Forestry Debuts New Forest Succession Planning Workbook 

North Carolina State University (NCSU) has released a new landowner-friendly interactive workbook to assist with succession planning. The 40-page workbook includes informational sections and worksheets multiple components of success planning. The book includes an introduction, information on why succession planning is important, instructions for using the worksheets, helps estimate asset value, and details on how to pursue an estate plan. In addition, there are examples of how the worksheets can be used. The workbook can be found here.

Virginia Ext Releases New Extension Publication on Forest Carbon Credit Programs 

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) recently released a new Extension publication “An Overview of Forest Carbon Credit Programs in Virginia,” that provides information on forest carbon programs relevant to the state. Woodland owners often hear about opportunities to earn income by participating in emerging forest carbon markets and this publication provides an overview of these markets and introduces the carbon credit programs operating in Virginia. This information is intended to help Virginia’s woodland owners decide if taking part in a forest carbon credit program is a good fit. Click here to read the full publication.

Atlanta’s Increasing Population Crisis in Response to Georgia’s Environmental Changes

Yale Climate Connections recently published a story on the predicted population growth of Atlanta due to migration from coastal and rural areas in the Southeast as sea levels and temperature rise. These problems are further exacerbated as the climate gets warmer due to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and other factors. Atlanta government officials have begun to question how they will meet increasing demands for water. Because of its higher position on the watershed, Atlanta does not have a big enough reservoir to sustain its population growth. Read the full article here.

Mill Closures Challenge Florida’s Timber Industry 

Recent hurricanes like Michael and Idalia have caused tremendous hardships to Florida timber producers, who lost not only their trees but, in some cases, also their processing plants, leaving them with limited markets even if they have trees to sell. In a recent story from the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper, they discussed the impacts of both the hurricanes and closure of mills that have further limited markets for local timber. Mill closures have significant direct and indirect economic impacts to the forest industry and influence local landowners’ willingness to replant after harvesting. 

SE Climate & AG Newsletter Compiles Lighting Safety Resources  

The Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast newsletter, a product of the University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension has posted many helpful articles about the dos and don’ts regarding severe weather safety. These articles inform readers about myths and facts about lightning safety, tips on lightning safety from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), recommendations from the National Weather Service (NWS) to skip the “crouch,” and a website that provides up-to-date information on where lightning has struck most recently. Click here to view these resources and learn more.

NCSU Releases New Publication on Site Selection

North Carolina State University (NCSU) Extension Forestry recently released the first of two Extension publications on “Managing the Right Species on the Right Site.” This first publication covers site selection. By making strategic land management decisions, landowners can have a forest that meets their needs. Whether in the Mountains, Piedmont, or Coastal Plain, tree species are most competitive in certain sites, which range in terrain, soils, and existing species. This publication can help landowners determine what tree species they can expect to grow in different parts of their property. Read more here.

Mississippi Declares State of Emergency Due to Pine Beetle Outbreak

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is stepping in to help with the recent pine beetle infestation in Mississippi. Following last year’s drought, pine beetle issues have increased exponentially. As a result, Mississippi has declared a state of emergency. The USDA is offering affected landowners up to $500,000 each to save private forests. Affected landowners can seek assistance this financial assistance from the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) through the Emergency Forest Restoration Program. This grant can assist landowners in cutting down infested trees and planting new, healthy ones. Read the full article here.

UK Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course

The University of Kentucky (UK) Department of Forestry and Natural Resources is holding their 2024 Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC). This course has 5 online sessions and 2 optional field sessions designed to assist Kentucky woodland owners in the care and management of their woodland resources. The online sessions raise awareness of key woodland/wildlife issues and provide examples of how to best address these issues. Field sessions showcase real world management applications to further emphasize what was learned during the online sessions. Registration for online sessions only is $10 and registrations for online sessions and 1 field session is $25 per person or $35 per couple. Learn more by clicking here. Register here.

Oak & Woodlands Fire Exchange Shares New Research Brief on Forest Changes Following Prescribed Burns in the Appalachians

The Oak and Woodlands Fire Exchange released a new research brief titled,” Changes in canopy cover and forest structure following dormant season and early growing season prescribed burns in the Southern Appalachians, USA .” This research brief summarizes findings from a study, where the authors investigated how fire seasonality affects forest canopy closure, land cover diversity, and length of available edge habitat. These factors were discussed in relation to how they can affect landowners’ management decisions. Based on their results, the authors concluded that growing season burns may be more effective than dormant season burns in increasing canopy openness, cover diversity, and edge habitat. To read the brief, click here.

UF/IFAS Extension Article: Using AI to Assess Forest Damage after Hurricanes

University of Florida (UF) Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) shared an article in the Southeast Farm Press that discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) was used to assess damage after hurricanes. Hurricanes and tropical storms can leave a terrible mess in both croplands and forests when they pass through, and measuring that damage is important as this information is necessary for insurance claims, providing relief to landowners, and planning for climate change. One of the biggest issues with assessing the damage to forests is that it is difficult to get an accurate assessment of how much timber was destroyed by the storms. Now, a new AI-based method for determining this information is being developed by a professor at UF/IFAS using satellites and LIDAR to compare before and after images from the area affected by the storm. This data assists emergency managers with making quick decisions in the aftermath of a hurricane by helping them determine which areas were most affected. Click here to learn more.

The Hardy Woods Podcast: Oak & Fire Episode

The Hardy Woods Podcast, presented by Conservation Forests, recently episode released “Episode 2: Oak & Fire” with Colin Fraser, Sustainability Manager at Conservation Forests and guest speaker Dr. Daniel Dey, assistant director of the United States Forest Service (USFS) Northern Research Station. The goal of the Hardy Woods Podcast is to share knowledge about Eastern hardwood forest and what they mean economically, culturally, and ecologically. In this episode they consider the implications of fire suppression on hardwood forests and what can be done to reverse the impacts. Currently they have released 4 episodes. Click here to listen to Episode 2: Oak & Fire and find other podcasts in the series.

USFWS Promotes New Documentary on Florida's Grasshopper Sparrow 

Through the combined efforts of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), as well as several other organizations, the Florida grasshopper sparrow, one of the most endangered birds in North America, has been brought back from the brink of extinction. This was accomplished over the course of 10 years through a captive breeding and release program. In recognition of the sparrow’s successful reintroduction, a short documentary on the effort has been released. To view the video, click here.

NDA Shares Information on the Deer Habitat Benefits of Using Growing-Season Fires in Hardwood Forests

The National Deer Association (NDA) released new research by Dr. Craig Harper, an Extension Wildlife Specialist at the University of Tennessee (UT), and Mark Turner, a Ph.D. candidate at UT. Their research uncovers the benefits prescribed fire has on deer habitats, particularly in hardwood forests. They compare different burning conditions and the impacts it has on deer and other wildlife species. This research shows that low-intensity fires in both early and late growing seasons can have a positive impact on deer cover and forage with little damage to overstory trees. To read the full article click here.

VT Forestry Extension Shares New Factsheet on Threatened & Endangered Species on Private Lands in VA

Virginia Tech (VT) University Forestry Extension, part of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) recently released a new factsheet titled: “Guide to Threatened and Endangered Species on Private Lands in Virginia.” The main goal of this publication is to increase awareness and understanding of federal law and state regulations pertaining to threatened and endangered species and to explain how to determine if these species are present. This factsheet also includes flowcharts that can help natural resource professionals and landowners navigate the process towards ensuring compliance with these regulations, avoid issues with threatened and endangered species, protect biodiversity, and achieve management goals. To read the full publication, click here.

#forestproud: Forest Products to Replace Nonrenewable Materials

Forestproud, a non-profit organization sponsored by the Society of American Foresters (SAF), is committed to spreading awareness about forest climate solutions. One of their recent publications describes how wood is increasingly being used to replace nonrenewable resources in buildings and electronics. In particular, they highlight general plastic substitutions, using wood to make glass, mass timber, nanocellulose wood fibers being used to strengthen other building supplies and in electronics as well as bioenergy, Often times, these forest product alternatives are more cost-efficient and sustainable than their nonrenewable counterparts. To read the full article, click here.

VT- USFS Share March 2024 Housing Reports 

Virginia Tech (VT), Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) produce a free report, which includes a huge amount of information on housing. The reports are intended to help you gauge future business activity. Topics covered include (but are not limited to) new housing starts, housing scorecard, housing under construction, new housing sales, construction sales, etc. All past housing reports are archived here. Click here to read the main section of the most recent report, and here to read the economic conditions section.

USDA Selects 28 Organizations to Train Future Working Lands Climate Corps Members

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) selected 28 organizations to host more than 100 members of the Working Lands Climate Corps (WLCC). The goal of the WLCC is to create future conservation and climate leaders by providing them with technical training and career opportunities. The awarded host organizations will work with state and county-level Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff to facilitate the climate work of the WLCC. Applications are open now for WLCC positions. Visit this website and search “WLCC” to browse open positions. Read the full press release here.

NDA Lists 4 Ways Deer Help Fund Wildlife Conservation

The National Deer Association (NDA) published an article early last month listing 4 ways in which deer help provide funds for wildlife conservation efforts. Hunting license sales and Pittman-Robertson dollars received by state wildlife agencies are used for conservation efforts for an assortment of different species. In addition to the funding deer hunting provides, both private and public lands have been conserved for the purpose of deer hunting. To read the full publication, click here.

Urban Agriculture & Innovative Production Advisory Committee is Now Accepting Nominations

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for the Urban Agriculture and Innovative production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC). UAIPAC’s purpose is to extend support to the urban agriculture industry to promote equality, climate resilience, and nutrition access. The committee consists of 12 members that are appointed for 1-to-3-year terms by the Secretary of Agriculture. Anyone can nominate individuals for membership, including self-nominations. Nominations will be open to the public until July 7, 2024. Visit this website to learn more.

DOE Tax Credit for Clean Energy Investments

In April, the Department of Energy made $6 billion available in the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit Program (48C). The 48C credit is a tax credit for companies that make investments in advanced energy projects. To qualify for the credit, companies must expand clean energy manufacturing or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Click here to read the full article.

Conservation Without Conflict 2024 Summit Report

Conservation Without Conflict, an organization dedicated to uniting private and public organizations for collaborative and voluntary natural resource conservation, has published its 2024 summit report. This summit hosted representatives from various private and public organizations for the purpose of advancing conservation goals. This summit report provides detailed summaries of the keynote presentations, panel discussions, and recommendations discussed. At the end of the report is an appendix of all attendees and their contact information. To download the summit report as a PDF, click here. To learn more about this report on Conservation Without Conflict’s website, click here.

Wood Innovations Program Grants Announcement

The Deputy Secretary of Agriculture announced that the US Forest Service (USFS) will be awarding $74 million to projects through its Wood Innovations, Community Wood, and Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance grant programs. One hundred and seventy-one projects from for-profit entities, state and local governments, tribes, communities, non-profit organizations, and other partners will be awarded. Projects that were approved involve expanding wood markets, mass timber, renewable energy, ecosystem restoration, protecting water resources, and more. The purpose of this funding is to promote innovation and the creation of new wood products and energy markets. To read the full press release, click here.

USDA NRCS Conservation Effects Assessment Project

US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) is an effort by multiple agencies to quantify the effects of conservation practices on the United States working lands. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is leading this effort. CEAP is assessing cropland, grazing land, wetlands, wildlife, and watersheds to identify potential improvements and set targeted goals for the future.

USFS Invests $1 Billion in Wildfire Prevention for At Risk Communities

The US Forest Service (USFS) has announced the Community Wildfire Defense Program (CWDG) which is a grant program designed to help communities and Tribes that are at risk of wildfires. One billion dollars has been authorized for the 5 year CWDG Program. Areas that have been prioritized as high risk are in areas with high wildfire potential, are low-income, or have been previously impacted by a disaster that affects the risk of wildfire. To learn more about the CWDG, click here.

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $4.55 Million for Community Heat Resilience Through Investing in America Agenda

On May 20th the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced that they would be making $4.55 million in funds from the Inflation Reduction Act available for two virtual centers of excellence to support community heat monitoring and resilience. This effort is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and is the largest US climate investment in history. These funds will allow the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) to improve observations and data collection on extreme heat within communities. Additionally, it will aid communities in planning for and evaluating equitable heat resilience projects. To read the full release click here.

Forest Optimism Series: The "Family Tree" & Heirs' Property Rights

Forest Optimism Series: Tree Equity

From large-scale wildfires to smaller incidents connected to complex social issues; crises take many forms and present unique communications challenges. Panelists will discuss how conservation organizations and fire practitioners can prepare for hard times and provide suggestions for how to proceed if and when they happen. Click here to learn more and register.

Join the Women Owning Woodlands Network to learn about stewarding your forestland! They are hosting three sessions with resource professions and women landowners to discuss a wide variety of subjects. This includes topics like prescribed fire, climate forestry, forestry for birds, chainsaw safety, wildlife management, conservation easements, community-based forestry, and much more! To learn more about this virtual event, click here.

Women Owning Woodlands Virtual Conference for Landowners

Women Owning Woodlands Virtual Conference for Landowners

Effective Financing Nature-Based Solutions

Forest Optimism Series: Creating A Viable Future Through Sustainable Resource Economies

Join Dr. Elissa Olimpi to hear about her on the value of pollinator through voluntary conservation programs. This includes the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program and the Farm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Program. To learn more ad register, click here.

Join Dr. Reetam Majumder, Ph.D. University of Maryland, as he discusses the use of prescribed burning in the southeast. The success of a prescribed fire in this region requires careful planning and assessment of risks, many of which are closely tied to ambient environmental conditions. Click here to register.

Climate Change and Agriculture in the United States - The Importance of Persistence

This virtual event is sponsored by Southern Regional Extension Forestry. Having an available workforce is integral to creating new forestry markets. Successful forestry markets require loggers, forestry technicians, truck drivers, and other employees with similar skills to those in other manufacturing industries. Rebecca Hunt will share her research into these forestry challenges and identify solutions. Additionally, Stephanie Fuller will provide her insights as a director of a non-profit organization that focuses on developing essential forestry workers. This is the third webinar in a four-part series on Wood-based Economic Development. Click here to join.

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

Prescribed Fire as a Forest Management Tool

2024 Designation Cycle Sentinel Landscapes Spotlight

Water Cooler Talk: Community Science Tool to Track Stream Health

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

Join Rich Hauer, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, as he outlines what we know about the state of municipal forestry, and what we hope to learn with the 2024 Urban & Community Forestry Census of Tree Activities. Click here to pre-register.

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

Climate Hub Partnership Program Request for Proposals

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced their 2024 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program. The goal of this program is to invest in agricultural production research, education, and extension projects to produce more sustainable, productive, and economically-viable plant and animal production systems. Applications that address climate change, food, and nutrition security, expanding markets for producers, Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), and equity for underserved producers are welcome. Approximately $300 million has been made available for programs included in the FY 2024 AFRI Foundational and Applied Science (FAS). See pages 4 and 5 to see priority areas and application deadlines. Deadlines range between August 2024-October 2024.

National Forest Foundation 2024 Collaborative Capacity Program Nationwide Grant Opportunity

The National Forest Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2024 funding round of the Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities (CCP). Financial awards available through the CCP will provide resources, invest in skills and tools, and support activities that make collaboration with the USDA Forest Service and co-stewardship with Tribes for forest stewardship successful. Eligible applicants must describe how investments in collaboration will support a long-term strategy for achieving stewardship outcomes into the future and how these outcomes benefit National Forest System lands. Nonprofits, local governments, Tribes, and colleges and universities are eligible to apply. The National Forest Foundation has provided a quiz to determine eligibility for this funding. One quiz is for federally-recognized Tribal Applicants and one for All Applicants. July 12, 2024 is the deadline for CCP Applications. Click here to learn more.

National Forest Foundation 2024 Matching Awards Program Nationwide Grant Opportunity

The National Forest Foundation is now accepting applications for Round 2 2024 of the Matching Awards Program (MAP)! Through MAP, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) is soliciting proposals to provide funding to projects that directly benefit America’s national Forests and Grasslands. The funding is provided through federal funds via the US Forest Service (USFS). Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and organizations, and universities. The program’s goal is to create lasting changes that will allow underserved communities opportunities to benefit from activities on National Forest system lands and adjacent public lands. Round 2’s application deadline is June 21, 2024. Click here to learn more and apply.

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.

Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program 2024 Request for Proposals

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is seeking proposals for projects that voluntarily restore and sustain healthy forests, rivers, and streams and provide habitat for diverse native bird and aquatic species populations. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of forest and adjacent freshwater habitats to increase the distribution and abundance of birds, fish, and other wildlife species. Approximately $3.5 million is available this year by the Richard King Mellon Foundation, Forest Service (USFS), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Proposals are due July 18, 2024 before midnight ET. Learn more here.

Southeast Aquatics 2024 Request for Proposals

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is seeking proposals for projects from private landowners that voluntarily restore and sustain healthy forests, rivers, and streams by private landowners in the southeast and Texas. Approximately $8.45 million has been made available. The funding will be used to support projects that improve water quality, water quantity, instream condition, and riparian condition through technical assistance. Proposals are due July 18, 2024 before midnight ET. Learn more here.

Assistant/Associate Professor – Silviculture (Mississippi State University)

Mississippi State University is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor. The minimum qualification for this position is a Ph.D. in Forestry or a related field. The successful candidate will initially teach current courses and eventually develop graduate courses in their area of expertise. This is a tenure-track, full time, 9-month teaching/research appointment. To read the full job description and apply, click here.

Operations Forester (Pennsylvania)

LandVest is hiring for an Operation Forester position in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. Qualifications for this position include a bachelor's degree in forestry or equivalence in certification and experience. A minimum of three to five years of similar work experience is expected. This is a full-time salaried position with a mix of field (85%) and office (15%) work for various clients. Field duties primarily consist of timber sale administration, green certification compliance, inventory management and more. Office duties include record and report maintenance, updating maps, timber sale paperwork and more. Those with a passion for the forestry profession and a desire to work in all weather conditions (often alone) are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume here.

Agribusiness Lecturer (Clemson University)

The Department of Agricultural Sciences (AS) at Clemson University, is seeking to fill a

position at the Lecturer level in Agricultural Business. This is a non-tenure 9 month appointment with the possibility of promotion to senior or principal lecturer. The successful candidate for this position will help teach undergraduate curriculum that focuses on the application of economic analysis to decision problems in agriculture, agribusiness, finance, and natural resources economics. The minimum required qualifications are an M.S. in agricultural business, agricultural economics, agricultural sciences, or a related field. All materials are to be submitted by August 5, 2024. For application instructions, click here.

R&D Test Engineer (Phoenix, Illinois)

Sterling Site Access Solutions LLC is accepting applications for a R&D Test Engineer position. This position involves working closely with teammates to create, implement, analyze, and improve the research and development of Sterling products, processes, and equipment. Minimum qualifications for this position include a bachelor’s degree in science of Wood, Engineering, Data and Analytics, or relevant formal education and at least five years of experience within a similar environment and position. To learn more about this position, click here.

Urban & Community Forestry Case Manager (Remote)

GreenLatinos is looking to hire an Urban & Community Forestry Case Manager to work remotely. This position’s responsibilities are 10% program support, 50% project coordination and management, 20% compliance and reporting, and 20% relationship management. Minimum qualification for this role is a bachelor’s degree in urban forestry, ecology, environmental science, or related field and 3-5 years of project or case management experience, preferably with municipal or community experience. To lean more and apply, click here.

The North Carolina Urban Forestry Counsel is holding a Summer 2024 Certified Arborist Prep Course & Review. Participants of this two-day workshop will receive instruction by arboriculture professionals to improve their technical competency as an arborist. Topics include installation and establishment, tree biology and identification, nutrients, risk assessment, insects and disease, and more. Sponsors for this preparatory course are the NC Urban Forest Council, NC Cooperative Extension, and Southern Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). To learn more, visit this website.

The Georgia Prescribed Fire Council is holding their 2024 North Georgia Annual Meeting this summer. Continuing Forestry Education (Cat 1, 3.5 credits) and Master Timber Harvester Credits (4.5 B CLE) will be awarded to attendees. Click here to register.

NDA Property Design and Hunting Setups

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

2024 National Conference of Private Forest Landowners

Heirs Property Summit

Great Plains Fire Summit 2024

The Northeast Regional Strategy Committee (NE RSC) has opened registration for their Northeast–Midwest Regional Prescribed Fire Science and Management Workshop. They will be hosting a myriad of presentations by state, federal, and tribal land managers as well as prescribed fire and fire ecology professionals to share Northeast-Midwest region-wide, science-based, fire ecology information. This information is oriented toward expanding and maintaining the use of prescribed fire across all landscapes, jurisdiction, and fire-dependent ecosystems. register before July 1 to receive the early rate! Click here for registration and more info.

32nd Annual NAISMA Conference

International Conference on Chemicals and Products from Renewable Carbon

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) stands as a burgeoning industry in the southern United States, capitalizing on the abundant presence of southern pine and other softwoods found in the region. The utilization of CLT offers a myriad of economic and environmental advantages across various sectors of the supply chain, benefiting stakeholders ranging from landowners and foresters to developers, contractors, architects, and engineers.

Discover more about this innovative construction material and other sustainable mass timber products at this Auburn University-hosted CLT conference. Click here to learn more and register.

Join the University of Tennessee for their 2024 Oak Symposium! This symposium is a platform for exchanging information and building connections around oak ecology and management for a global audience. Click here for more information and registration.

Extension Disaster Education Network has opened registration for their 2024 annual conference. Events include a tour of Utah Bishops’ Central Storehouse, professional development workshops, keynote speakers, and more. Early registration is recommended as prices will increase closer to the conference date. Click here to register.

ACES: A Community on Ecosystem Services

38th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO