The Southern Regional Extension of Forestry

Issue 178: Week of September 9th, 2024

Recent News

Regional News

• Input Requested for Survey on Resilient & Sustainable Forestry
• Clemson Study Highlights the Effectiveness of All-Female Chainsaw Safety Workshops
• Southern Fire Exchange Brief Factsheets Released
• Professional Agricultural Workers Conference Call for Proposals
• SC & VA Forestry Extension Agents & VA DOF Among Recipients of SAF 2024 Awards 
• UF/IFAS Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement Hosts Virtual Online Course for Ag-Related Small Businesses
• Texas A&M Staff Forester Received National Bronze Smokey Bear Award
• VT-USFS Share June 2024 Housing Reports
• USFS SRS Uses Terrestrial Laser Scanning to Advance Fire Science
• Toxic Plant Identification app by Texas AgriLife Extension

National News

• Yale and SAF Host Webinar Series on Old-Growth Forests
• USFS NRS Research Assesses Chestnut Seedling Survival Within Deer Exclusion Fences
• USFS Tips and Tools for Climate Change Forest Management 
• Reducing Incentives for Development in High-Risk Areas Reduces Disaster Recovery Costs
• Recent Newspaper Article Highlights Value of South Carolina Timber
• International Urban Wildlife Conference in Atlanta - Abstract Applications Open

Webinars

Access previously listed webinars here.

• Unlocking Carbon Funding for Longleaf Restoration
• Conservation Innovation Grants: RangeDocs - Searchable Science for Rangeland Management
• Is it Time to Thin Your Timber Stand?
• Energy Efficient Building Envelope (CPS 672) Criteria and Implementation requirements
• A Squeal for Help: Preventing Feral Hog Invasions
• Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Headed: The Direction of Municipal Tree Care & Management
• Indigenous Stewardship Methods Evaluation
• SAF Forest Pollinator Webinar Series
• Eradication Efforts and Research Successes (and Failures) in the Ongoing Battle Against the Asian Longhorned Beetle in South Carolina
• AICUZ and REPI Partnerships for Enhanced Land Protection
• Watershed Forestry Webinar Series
• SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series
• Beech Leaf Disease: An Emerging Threat to the Queen of the Forest the American Beech
• Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management Stewardship Series
• Navigating Military Readiness Through Responsible Project Execution

Funding Opportunities

• USDA Seeks Applications to Create and Save Jobs in Rural Areas
• East Texas Landowners Prescribed Burning Grant
• Climate Hub Partnership Program Request for Proposals
• Landowner Cost Share Payment Programs for Climate Mitigation and/or Forest Resilience Practices
• National Urban & Community Forestry Advisory Council Ten-Year Action Plan
• Landowner Payment Programs for Carbon Stewardship Practices

Job Opportunities

• Multiple Positions (Texas A&M Forest Service)
• Forest Products Specialist- (WI DNR)
• Natural Resources Specialist (University of Maryland Extension)
• Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian Liasion Post-Doc (NC State University)
• Assistant/Associate Professor – Silviculture (Mississippi State University)
• UKY Dept. of Forestry & Natural Resources Dept. Chair
• Agriculture and Forestry Special Programs Manager (Alabama & Georgia)
• Prescribed Fire Coordinator (San Angelo, TX)
• Director of Development (various locations, SC)
• Community Engagement Specialist (South Carolina)
• Family Forest Research Center- National Woodland Owner Survey Research Fellow
• Family Forest Research Center- Timber Products Output & Corporate Owner
• Family Forest Research Center- Post Doctoral Research Assoc.
• Asst./Assoc. Professor - Tree Biology, Structure, & Health Care (University of Georgia)

Input Requested for Survey on Resilient & Sustainable Forestry

A consortium of four universities, Clemson University, University of Georgia, Auburn, and Alabama A&M University, and the Southeast Climate Hub (SRFNA) are seeking the input of forestry and natural resources professionals to better understand their educational needs on resilient and sustainable forestry in the southern region. An assessment survey has been created, with inputs contributing toward a southern regional curriculum incorporating emerging tools and techniques useful for the professionals and Extension agents managing forests or serving forest landowners in the region. The anonymous survey is estimated to take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. The deadline for submission is September 30th. Click here to access the form. Please share amongst your networks. 

Clemson Study Highlights the Effectiveness of All-Female Chainsaw Safety Workshops

Clemson University Cooperative Extension has published the results of a recent study examining the effectiveness of chainsaw safety training programs for female forest landowners (FFLO). Between September 2021 and April 2022, four hands-on chainsaw safety workshops focused on FFLOs and two additional workshops that were open to men were held. Following each workshop, participants were asked to fill out a program evaluation about their experience and knowledge. Study results indicated that female workshop participants have limited knowledge about chainsaw safety compared to the male participants. Additionally, all males reported that they currently own a chainsaw while only 65% of females reported owning one. When asked whether they liked or disliked an all-female learning environment, the majority of FFLOs reported they liked it and were more likely to attend an all-female workshop again in the future. Read the full report here.

Southern Fire Exchange Brief Factsheets Released

Southern Fire Exchange (SFE) published two factsheet briefs that summarize the content from two recent webinars: “Emerging Technologies in Wildland Fire” and “Hot Spots and Hot Moments in Prescribed Fire Across the Southeast US.” These ‘Webinar Summaries’ highlight key points and figures from their associated webinars. The summary for “Emerging Technologies in Wildland Fire” is a brief overview of various technologies, such as drones, artificial intelligence (A.I.), Android Team Awareness Kits (ATAK), ArcGIS, etc., and how they can be used to assist wildland firefighting and prescribed burns. The summary for “Hot Spots and Hot Moments in Prescribed Fire Across the Southeast US” describes how the Southeastern U.S. Prescribed Fire Permit Database (SE Permit) to assess spatiotemporal trends of fire across the southeast. Both of these archived webinars have been recorded and are available to watch on demand and can be found at the following links with their summaries. Click here for Emerging Technologies in Wildland Fire. Click here for Hot Spots and Hot Moments in Prescribed Fire Across the Southeast US.

Professional Agricultural Workers Conference Call for Proposals

Tuskegee University College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences has put out a call for abstract proposals for their 82nd annual Professional Agricultural Workers Conference (PAWC), taking place November 17-19 in Montgomery, AL. They are accepting both professional and student abstracts. Professionals may submit papers, posters, panel discussions, and workshop proposals. Students may present in one of three categories: (1) Gamma Sigma Delta Oral and Poster Competition, (2) Non-Competitive Internship/Outreach Project Presentations, and (3) Global Agriculture and Agribusiness Team Case Study Competition. The deadline for submission is October 1. Submit a professional proposal here. Submit a student proposal here. Early bird registration for this event is $300-$800 depending on the option selected. Register and learn more by clicking here.

SC & VA Forestry Extension Agents & VA DOF Among Recipients of SAF 2024 Awards 

The Society of American Foresters (SAF) has announced the recipients of several awards including the Presidential Field Forester Award, the Employer Leadership Award, and the John A. Beale Memorial Award. Janet Steele, a Forestry and Wildlife Agent at Clemson University, was honored with the district 8 Presidential Field Forester Award for her display of exceptional skill and dedication to forestry through the use of scientific methods and adaptive management strategies. Learn about the other recipients of this award here. Adam K. Downing, an Extension agent at Virginia Cooperative Extension was selected for the John A. Beale Memorial Award, which is awarded to an SAF member who demonstrates outstanding efforts in the promotion of forestry through volunteer service.).The Employer Leadership Award was awarded to the Virginia Department of Forestry (VA DOF). The award recognized VA-DOF as an organization that employs SAF members and demonstrates consistent and significant support of their employee’s participation in SAF engagement. Click here to read about the other national award winners.

UF/IFAS Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement Hosts Virtual Online Course for Ag-Related Small Businesses

The 2024 Insight Summit conference, hosted by the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement and the University of Florida (UF) Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), is a virtual course for ag-related small businesses that want to improve their online presence by upgrading their social media strategies. This year’s conference will be held from September 16 till November 1. This conference is offered as an online course, consisting of four modules, with periodic live sessions. Topics to be covered include trends in social media, CREE research, building a business’s narrative, establishing a new-media baseline, analytics, e-newsletters, Instagram, e-commerce, improving visual content, cyber security, and much more. Registration is $199 per person. Learn more and register here.

Texas A&M Staff Forester Received National Bronze Smokey Bear Award

In recognition of her creation of a fire prevention resource guide, Michelle Moore, a Staff Forester with Texas A&M, received a bronze Smokey Bear award. The bronze Smokey Bear award is the highest honor given to individuals or organizations for wildfire prevention service that has impact within a state over at least a two-year period. In addition to the fire prevention resource, she also created an Introduction to a virtual resource center for Fire Prevention for volunteer fire departments and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) personnel as well as fire prevention training kits for pet rescue and adoption centers. The award ceremony took place in conjunction with Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday on August 9th. Read more about Moore’s accomplishments here.

VT-USFS Share June 2024 Housing Reports

Virginia Tech (VT), Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) produce a free monthly report, which includes a significant amount of information on housing. The reports are intended to help gauge future business activity. Topics covered include (but are not limited to) new housing starts, housing scorecards, 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.

USFS SRS Uses Terrestrial Laser Scanning to Advance Fire Science

Researchers from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Southern Research Station (SRS) are advancing fire science by utilizing terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) technology. TLS provides efficient, accurate, and affordable measurements of up to 200 individual forest characteristics, including 3D structure, fuel volume, surface fuel biomass, and the volume of surface, ladder, and canopy fuels. These characteristics are crucial for monitoring fire effects and improving wildfire risk assessment. The SRS developed a tiered sampling protocol to streamline TLS data collection, processing, and sharing. Tier 1 includes a 360° TLS scan and variable-radius sampling with a prism for all trees in each plot. Tier 2 sampling includes Tier 1 plus additional transect fuel sampling and overstory tree identification. Tier 3 includes Tier 2 plus any additional desired sampling, often for more site-specific, objective driven, or research and development needs. Learn more about the protocol and TLS here.

Toxic Plant Identification app by Texas AgriLife Extension

Texas AgriLife Extension Service has developed a free Toxic Plant Identification app now available on the Apple Store and coming soon to the Google Play Store. This app has cataloged over 150 species with details such as toxic agent dose, livestock symptoms, and management considerations. The app allows users to enter common or scientific names of a plant to search for a specific species. Download the app on the Apple Store here.

Yale and SAF Host Webinar Series on Old-Growth Forests

The Forest School of the Yale School of the Environment has partnered with the Society of American Foresters (SAF) to produce a new free webinar series titled “Forest Forum Speaker Series: Conserving Mature and Old-Growth Forests in a Changing Climate." This series offers diverse perspectives on the conservation and management of mature and old-growth forests and explore innovative responses to these forests' challenges. Attendees will learn from a series of experts representing Tribal Nations, university researchers, and non-profits exploring core challenges to this effort. Sessions will be held every Thursday at noon ET from August 29 till December 5. Learn more by clicking here.

USFS NRS Research Assesses Chestnut Seedling Survival Within Deer Exclusion Fences

Research conducted by the U.S Forest Service (USFS) Northern Research Station (NRS) compared deer browse impacts on six-year-old hybrid American chestnut seedlings within and outside a 2.4 meter-tall exclosure. In year three of the study, 80% of chestnut seedlings outside the fence were damaged by deer while only 10% inside the fence were damaged. In year six of the study, the chestnut seedlings inside the fenced area had twice as many leaves as seedlings outside the fences. Despite the fenced seedlings’ apparent advantage, fencing did not improve the overall survival rate of chestnut seedlings. This is likely because deer browse can limit growth but does not kill the tree within the time frame of this study. Read more about this study here.

USFS Tips and Tools for Climate Change Forest Management 

The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS), a multi-institutional partnership led by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), put together tips and tools to help private forest managers plan for future climate changes. NIACS’ adaptation workbook and adaptation menus have been developed to enable natural resource managers to incorporate climate change considerations into their management plans. The USFS Forest Stewardship Program partners with state forestry agencies to offer assistance to landowners in developing a forest management plan, and this workbook and adaptation menus can help landowners to include climate-informed objectives. NIACS is also conducting several online adaptation training courses. Click here to read the full article published by the USFS.

Reducing Incentives for Development in High-Risk Areas Reduces Disaster Recovery Costs

A recent study conducted by scientists from the California Institute of Technology, Resources for the Future, the Climate Risks and Resilience Program, and other organizations investigated the effects of the Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS), a policy that removes federal incentives, such as flood insurance, from high-risk coastal areas. CBRS’s goal is to discourage development in high-risk coastal areas prone to natural disasters to reduce the financial burden on the federal government associated with disaster recovery. The study used machine learning and matching techniques to analyze the impact of this policy. It was discovered that CBRS reduced development in the areas where the policy was applied, which consequently reduced flood damages and lowered the federal government’s disaster recovery costs. However, the policy also caused a shift in development to adjacent areas, which increased the base property tax in those regions. Overall, findings from this research suggest that such policies can be an effective tool for climate adaptation by limiting a community’s exposure to natural disasters&ZeroWidthSpace. Read the full journal article here.

Recent Newspaper Article Highlights Value of South Carolina Timber

The Post and Courier newspaper in South Carolina recently featured an opinion editorial (op-ed) written by a consulting forester that highlighted the value of timber and ways to understand that value. The opinion piece highlights the complex nature of valuing forest products and constantly changing markets. Timber value relies on many factors including species, size, product potential, defects, hauling distance, volume, and more. The op-ed stresses that the most accurate way to determine the value of timber is to have a forester conduct a thorough timber inventory, as species, size, product potential, defects, hauling distance and more are contributing factors. Click here to read the full op-ed.

International Urban Wildlife Conference in Atlanta - Abstract Applications Open

The International Urban Wildlife Conference, taking lace June 1-5, 2025 in Atlanta, GA, is seeking abstract submissions for oral presentations, posters, organized symposia and workshops. The theme of the 2025 conference is “Urban Reflections: What We’ve Learned About Nature, Our Communities and Ourselves.” Abstract applications will be accepted until October 1, 2024 with acceptance letters being sent in early November. Registration information for this biannual conference is yet to be announced. Click here to access the abstract application form.

Proper Native Tree Planting for Long-Term Success

Join this webinar for an overview of several different management practices for your woodlands, as well as funding opportunities to implement practices. The webinar series is hosted via Zoom and recordings are available to anyone who is registered. Click here to register.

Teaching Forest Owners about Carbon Incentives: A Training Series

Managing Longleaf for our Future - A New Longleaf Climate-Smart Guide

SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series: Urban Wood and Climate

Join Michelle Manassah of Pull the Focus, as she presents Burnout Preparedness Training. All leaders battle bouts of burnout at some point. It comes with the territory of

being ambitious, high performers in high stress environments. The exhaustion, stress and overwhelm add up making burnout not if, but when. But just like any leadership skill, tools to prepare for and overcome burnout can be learned, developed, and personalized to keep you in focus. Register by clicking here.

This webinar is part of a series hosted by the Yale Forest School and the Society of American Foresters (SAF). This webinar series invites federal agency staff, private foresters, forestry researchers, and forest advocacy organizations to share how they are responding to and shaping the discussion on mature and old-growth forests. Attendees

will learn from a series of experts representing Tribal Nations, university researchers, and non-profits exploring core challenges to this effort. Register here.

Learn first-hand about the different revenue sources Jerry Braatz, an Area Extension Director, was able to secure to enhance Extension county outreach programming and leverage funding from county government. In this session, he will discuss a process for securing government and foundation funding sources as well as understanding how to develop a budget for a fee for service model. Click here to register.

Teaching Forest Owners about Carbon Incentives: A Training Series

Forest Owners and Carbon Incentives: An Informational Series

Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and CEMA 222 – Indigenous Stewardship Methods and Evaluation (Part 3)

Teaching Forest Owners about Carbon Incentives: A Training Series

Forest Owners and Carbon Incentives: An Informational Series

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

Teaching Forest Owners about Carbon Incentives: A Training Series

This webinar series will help natural resources and educational professionals develop a deeper understanding of climate change and carbon markets to better educate their clients and stakeholders. This series will cover various aspects of climate change and education, from strategies for engaging with landowners about climate change to the importance of private forests in combating it. Registration is $100. This is the final webinar of the series. Click here to learn more.

Eradication Efforts and Research Successes (and Failures) in the Ongoing Battle Against the Asian Longhorned Beetle in South Carolina

The South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are hosting this virtual workshop. The webinar is geared towards natural and cultural resource managers, especially those from Tribal Nations in the southern U.S., and others with an interest in learning more about the how Tribes utilize fire to adapt to climate change. Join to hear from a panel of experts form organizations like the USFS, The Nature Conservancy, and several Tribes. Click here to register.

The Northern Research Station’s (NRS) Mercury Sulfur Initiative Working Group develops science to inform policy regarding mercury and sulfur pollution and to implement demonstration sites to test integrated bioremediation and phytoremediation technologies. In this two-part webinar series, we dive into their latest research and management solutions. The webinar will consist of five 10–15-minute presentations followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Each session is expected to last approximately 2 hours. Register here.

This webinar is part of a series hosted by the Yale Forest School and the Society of American Foresters (SAF). This webinar series invites federal agency staff, private foresters, forestry researchers, and forest advocacy organizations to share how they are responding to and shaping the discussion on mature and old-growth forests. Attendees will learn from a series of experts representing Tribal Nations, university researchers, and non-profits exploring core challenges to this effort. Register here.

The Northern Research Station’s (NRS) Mercury Sulfur Initiative Working Group develops science to inform policy regarding mercury and sulfur pollution and to implement demonstration sites to test integrated bioremediation and phytoremediation technologies. In this two-part webinar series, we dive into their latest research and management solutions. The webinar will consist of five 10–15-minute presentations followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Each session is expected to last approximately 2 hours. Register here.

Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management Stewardship Series: CWD and Whitetail Deer Health and Management

Join Rich Hauer, PhD, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, 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. Register here.

Join this webinar for an overview of several different management practices for your woodlands, as well as funding opportunities to implement practices. The webinar series is hosted via Zoom and recordings are available to anyone who is registered. Click here to register.

AICUZ and REPI Partnerships for Enhanced Land Protection

Watershed Forestry Webinar Series: Riparian Forest Buffer Successes and Innovations

This webinar will review the influence of site characteristics on species composition. Understanding which trees grow best in each area on the property is the first step in deciding how to harvest and regenerate a forest. This webinar will highlight examples from North Carolina from the coastal plain to the mountains, focused on commonly managed commercial species. The presenter will identify sites that work across the state for managing different species for forestry use. Click here to register and learn more.

Each second Thursday of the month, the Impact Collaborative's Extension Skills series will provide an opportunity for Cooperative Extension professionals to build capacity with tools, processes and tech skills training. Click here to learn more and register.

To meet landowners' interest and objectives, new strategies are needed to regenerate commercially valuable timber either naturally or artificially. Picking the right management strategy before a harvest can save you money and provide an optimal future income for you and your heirs. This webinar will highlight examples from North Carolina from the coastal plain to the mountains, focused on commonly managed commercial species. The presenter will summarize the primary ways that different timber types in North Carolina are regenerated following a harvest. This webinar is part 2 of a 2-part series. Register by clicking here.

Join to hear from experts who work closely with a key subset of “students of fire” – private landowners. Like any other group of people working in wildland fire, private landowners range from people who are new to fire to those who need advanced training. This webinar will cover communications, training methods, certification programs, and some common misconceptions about private lands burning. Click here to register.

Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management Stewardship Series: Drones and Technology for Rangelands

Join this webinar for an overview of several different management practices for your woodlands, as well as funding opportunities to implement practices. The webinar series is hosted via Zoom and recordings are available to anyone who is registered. Click here to register.

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

The National Woodland Owners Association (NWOA) has partnered with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) to increase awareness of forest/woodland opportunities to underserved landowners/farmers. This first webinar is the first of the

Workforce Opportunity Webinar Series. This webinar will delve into how to get a job in forestry with technical recruiters from regional organizations speaking on what they are looking for in their hires, courses students should take, experience students need to gain and information on internship opportunities. Sign up for more information here.

Each second Thursday of the month, the Impact Collaborative's Extension Skills series will provide an opportunity for Cooperative Extension professionals to build capacity with tools, processes and tech skills training. Click here to learn more and register.

Beech Leaf Disease: An Emerging Threat to the Queen of the Forest the American Beech

Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management Stewardship Series: Top 10 Ag Laws

Join this webinar for an overview of several different management practices for your woodlands, as well as funding opportunities to implement practices. The webinar series is hosted via Zoom and recordings are available to anyone who is registered. Click here to register.

Navigating Military Readiness Through Responsible Project Execution

SAF Urban Wood Network Webinar Series: USRW Standards

Each second Thursday of the month, the Impact Collaborative's Extension Skills series will provide an opportunity for Cooperative Extension professionals to build capacity with tools, processes and tech skills training. Click here to learn more and register.

USDA Seeks Applications to Create and Save Jobs in Rural Areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting funding applications for projects that will help rural businesses create and save jobs within their communities. USDA is making loans and grants available under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) programs for the fiscal year 2025. Through the programs, USDA provides zero-interest loans to local utilities which they then provide to local businesses for projects to create and retain employment in rural areas. The USDA will be awarding approximately $50 million, with the largest loans being $2 million and the largest grants being $300,000. Applications are to be submitted to the USDA Rural Development State Office where the project is located at 4:30PM local time by the following dates: First Quarter – September 30th, Second Quarter – December 31st, Third Quarter – March 31st, 2025, or Fourth Quarter – June 30th, 2025. Click here for more information.

East Texas Landowners Prescribed Burning Grant

Texas A&M Forest Service has opened applications for prescribed fire grants to be awarded to East Texas Landowners. The recipient of this award must use the funding for a prescribed fire project and be a licensed or utilize a contractor who is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture as a certified and insured prescribed burn manager. $800,000 total has been made available for grants. The deadline for submission is September 30. Learn more here.

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.



Landowner Cost Share Payment Programs for Climate Mitigation and/or Forest Resilience Practices

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has made $140 million in grants available to support state-endorsed cost-share programs for landowners. The goal of this funding is to promote healthy, resilient forests that can better withstand climate change impacts. Eligible applicants are State Forestry Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations, Institutions of Higher Learning, Units of Local Government, and those with letters of endorsement from a State Forester. The maximum amount a single applicant can be awarded is $5 million. Cost sharing or matching is required. The deadline for applications is September 30. To apply for this grant, the applicant must fill out an Application for Federal Assistance, A Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs form, and provide several appropriate attachments as indicated by Agency Guidelines. Learn more and apply here.

National Urban & Community Forestry Advisory Council Ten-Year Action Plan

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is requesting proposals from qualified organizations/entities to facilitate, coordinate, and manage a collaborative and comprehensive process for the development of the National Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan (NUCFAC) Ten-Year Action Plan. The maximum award is $300,000 with no matching funds required. Eligible applicants are U.S. non-Federal organization operating within the United States. The Action Plan proposed must align with the Urban and Community Forestry program authorities designated by Congress in the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act to be accepted. Proposals are due by 5:00PM ET on September 13. Learn more here.



Landowner Payment Programs for Carbon Stewardship Practices

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has made $50 million in grants available to programs that issue payments directly to landowners to adopt practices that increase carbon sequestration and storage of their forests. The goal of this funding is to incentivize carbon stewardship on private land. Eligible applicants are Nonprofits, State governments, and State Forestry Agencies. The maximum among a single applicant can be awarded is $5 million. Cost sharing or matching is required. The deadline for applications is September 30. To apply for this grant, the applicant must fill out an Application for Federal Assistance, A Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs form, and provide several appropriate attachments as indicated by Agency Guidelines. Learn more and apply by clicking here.

Texas A&M Forest Service Staff Forester, Fire Coordinator, Specialist Positions- Multiple Locations

Texas A&M Forest Service is hiring for multiple positions. A Program Specialist and Program Coordinator are being hired in College Station, TX, a Regional Coordinator in Lufkin, TX, a Regional Operations Chief and a Fire Coordinator in San Angelo, TX, a Resource Specialist in Nacogdoches, TX, a Fire Coordinator in Edinburg, TX, a Staff Forester / Woodland Ecologist in La Grange, TX, and a Regional Coordinator in Austin, TX. Learn more about each title's qualifications and responsibilities here.

Forest Products Specialist- WI DNR

The Forest Products Specialist will provide detailed knowledge of the forest resource and forest products industry in Wisconsin and be a key internal and external consultant for staff, leadership, inter-divisional teams, and partner groups. This position has statewide responsibilities and can be headquartered at most offices throughout the state. Learn more here.

Natural Resources Specialist (University of Maryland Extension)

The Natural Resources Specialist serves statewide and provides leadership for educational program development, delivery, and evaluation on a variety of natural resources and environmental sciences topics including forest management, soil and water conservation, environmental science topics and other related issues. The Specialist will facilitate partnerships with university colleagues, local, state, and federal agencies, forestry/natural resource associations, nonprofit organizations, and others to develop relevant educational products and programs. Click here to apply.

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Liaison (Post-Doc) at NCSU

The post-doctoral Research Scholar will engage with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) tribal nation and other management entities to strengthen landscape scale conservation opportunities through clarifying understanding of EBCI and partner values and long-term risks to achieving natural resource management goals. The post-doctoral will develop and analyze spatial resource models, improve spatial data management systems, and produce planning tools. The anticipated closing date is September 20th. Click here to apply.

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.

UKY Dept. of Forestry & Natural Resources Dept. Chair

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (M-G CAFE), University of

Kentucky (UK) seeks a Department Chair to support a shared vision with innovative and skilled administration of the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. The Chair will facilitate the Department’s efforts to enhance and develop prominence in research and graduate education, foster nationally recognized extension and outreach programs, and provide leadership for its Society of American Foresters (SAF)-accredited forestry undergraduate program. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in forestry, natural resources, or a related field of study encompassed by the Department’s programmatic areas. For more details, click here.

Prescribed Fire Coordinator (San Angelo, TX)

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is seeking applicants for a prescribed fire coordinator position. This role involves assessing landowner needs and developing Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs) to promote prescribed fire for agriculture, habitat restoration, and wildfire mitigation. Responsibilities include creating web resources, leading landowner workshops, liaising with state agencies and NGOs, and advising on the formation and management of PBAs. Additionally, the role seeks funding opportunities, fosters relationships with local government and fire departments, and serves as an advisor to the PBAT board. A bachelor’s degree and four years of experience are required. Click here to apply.

Director of Development (various locations, SC)

The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation (CHPP) is seeking applicants for a Director of Development position. The successful candidate will serve as a lead in cultivating and developing strategic resource development, including, but not limited to, individual and major gifts programs, annual fund, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. A minimum of five years of direct development experience and solicitation, preferably in a nonprofit environment, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration or communications, or related field are required. Learn more here.

Community Engagement Specialist (South Carolina)

The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation (CHPP) is inviting applications for a Community Engagement Specialist position. This position will conduct community outreach and education activities including scheduling, coordinating, and implementing outreach events within their assigned service area. A minimum of an associate degree in business, marketing, or related field is required. Click here to learn more.

Family Forest Research Center- National Woodland Owner Survey Research Fellow

The Family Forest Research Center (FFRC) is seeking a motivated and personable Research Fellow to join their team. This position involves working closely with FFRC’s directors and other FFRC members, on various projects that explore the attitudes and behaviors of family forest owners and their impacts on the landscape, including the National Woodland Owners Survey (NWOS). Specific responsibilities will be tailored to the fellow’s interests and skills, providing a dynamic and flexible work environment. Projects are to be determined, but will likely include social-justice related topics, including Tribal Forest ownership. The minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in social science, forestry, environmental science, or a related field and two years of related experience. Click here to learn more.

Family Forest Research Center- Timber Products Output & Corporate Owner

The Family Forest Research Center (FFRC) is seeking a motivated and personable Research Fellow to join our team. This position involves working closely with FFRC’s directors and other FFRC members on various projects that explore the role of corporate forest owners and national resource use, including the Timber Product Output Survey (TPO). Specific responsibilities will be tailored to the fellow’s interests and skills, providing a dynamic and flexible work environment. Projects are to be determined but will likely include corporate ownership dynamics and national resource use monitoring analyses. The minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in forestry, environmental science, human dimensions, or a related field and two years of related experience. Learn more here.

Family Forest Research Center- Post Doctoral Research Assoc.

The Family Forest Research Center (FFRC) is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. This position will focus on work related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funded Revegetation Assistance Assessment project. Specific research tasks will involve surveys, randomized control trials, and focus groups. The successful candidate will work closely with FFRC’s co-directors and other members of the Revegetation Assistance Assessment team. The minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in forestry, ecology, natural resources, or a related field. Apply here.

Asst./Assoc. Professor - Tree Biology, Structure, & Health Care (University of Georgia)

The Warnell School of Forestry at the University of Georgia invites applications for a

tenure-track faculty position in tree biology, structure, and health care at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with a 70% outreach, 25% instruction, and 5% university and professional service appointment. Terms of the appointment as 9 or 12 months are negotiable. Successful candidates will be expected to collaborate with faculty in forestry, urban forestry, and water resources and help grow an emphasis in community forestry and arboriculture within the Warnell School. A Ph.D. in forestry, natural resources, ecology, or a closely related field is required. Click here to apply.

Southeast and Northeast Joint Regional Conference

5 PLM/RF CFEs will be available. Registration is $25 per person. Register here.

ANROSP 2024 National Conference 

7th National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop

UGA Hardwood Silviculture and Management Workshop

SAF National Convention

Georgia Prescribed Fire Council 2024 Annual Meeting 

Beginning Woodland Owner Retreat – Southeast Virginia 

Join forest landowners, utilities, conservation groups, state agencies, and other entities and individuals interested in conserving Florida forests and protecting drinking water sources at the university of Florida (UF) Austin Cary Forest. Registration is $75 for the first day and free the second day. Click here to learn more and register.

National Association of State Foresters 2024 Annual Meeting

32nd Annual NAISMA Conference

International Conference on Chemicals and Products from Renewable Carbon

The Sustainable Future of CLT in the South: Grow. Design. Build.

The University of Tennessee (UT) School of Natural Resources is hosting this event to provide a platform for information exchange and collaboration building around the best available science and technology on oak ecology and management. The symposium will address the most current issues and complexities related to science-based management of oak species and forests at global, regional, and local scales. Field trips will be offered that showcase the multi-disciplinary research of the U.S Forest Service (USFS) and other partners. Click here to learn more and register.

15th Biennial Longleaf Conference

SEAFWA 78th Annual Conference

Forisk Hosts Timber Market Analysis Class

Certified Prescribed Burn Workshop with LDAF Certification

Extension Disaster Education Network 2024 Annual Conference

Generation NEXT Legacy Planning Workshop 

Innovation in Mass Timber Solutions (IMTS) Conference 

The Professional Agricultural Workers Conference (PAWC) is a forum committed to a world that values and promotes equal opportunity equitable access to information and technology for sustainable development of communities and natural resources. Early bird registration for this event is $300-$800 depending on the option selected. Click here to register.

The Arbor Day Foundation is hosting this event to gather passionate individuals, communities, organizations, and leaders to explore innovative solutions, share insights, and collaborate on the future of urban forestry. Join leaders across the industry as we focus on strengthening the bonds between people and trees, fostering sustainable practices, and creating green, thriving urban landscapes. Registration is $499 until October 28th. Learn more and register here.

2024 Science Symposium

Texas A&M Prescribed Fire Field Day

A Community on Ecosystem Services Conference

Drought and Aquatic Ecosystems in the Southeast Workshop

Coastal GeoTools

Woodland Owners Retreat

38th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO