The Southern Regional Extension of Forestry

Issue 184: Week of December 23rd, 2024

Recent News

Regional News

• Learn More about How to Create More Accessibility to Fieldwork for All in Virtual Workshop from Field Inclusive
• Clemson Article Highlights the Public’s Role in Invasive Insect Detection
• UF Article on Social Media Responses Following Two Prescribed Burns in Florida
• The Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative Works to Restore Appalachian Forests on Former Surface Mines
• VT-USFS Share October 2024 Housing Reports
• Registration Open for Texas A&M Forest Service Virtual Timber Tax Workshop

National News

• NASA Requests Survey Participation for its Earth Observation Data by States, Tribal Organizations & Territories
• NOAA and DOT partner to Advance Climate Resilient Transportation
• Resources Planning Act Assessment Webinar Series Hosted by SAF and USFS
• New Updates to Wildfire Risk to Communities’ Interactive Map

Funding Opportunities

• USDA Seeks Applications to Create and Save Jobs in Rural Areas
• Rural Business Development Grants- For Training, Feasibility Studies, Community Economic Development
• USFS Urban & Community Forestry Program Grant for Communities to Acquire & Establish Community Forests
• Climate Smart Communities Initiatives Community Resilience Grant
• 2025 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program
• National Forest Foundation’s Matching Awards Program Round 1
• Forest Legacy Program Announcement-2024 IRA Round 2 Project Awards
• Heating Monitoring Funding Opportunity for Communities
• The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program Grant
• Sentinel Landscapes Partnership Announces Upcoming Expression of Interest
• Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund 2025 Request for Proposals
• US Endowment Announces RFP Beginning January 2025 for Round Two of its Impact Investing Program

Webinars

Access previously listed webinars here.

• Frontiers in Forest Health: Mycorrhizal Network Misinformation
• Arborist Short Course Series
• Tree Tenders Training Series
• Woods in Your Backyard Series
• Resources Planning Act (RPA) Assessment Webinar Series
• Biochar Webinar Series
• Succession Planning for Landowners and Business Webinar Series
• Recovering Forests from Hurricane Helene
• Prescribed Fire Effects on Southern Pine Tree Growth and Forest Structure
• Native Forest Insect Pests of the Southern US: Biology, Management, and Impact
• A Progress Report on Resistance Breeding in Forest Trees

Job Opportunities

• Asst/Assoc. Professor of Biomaterials (University of Georgia)
• Southern High Plains Project Director (Amarillo, TX)
• Asst/Assoc. Professor of Precision Forestry (University of Georgia)
• Livestock Grazing Coordinator (Texas A&M)
• Biologist – NRCS-National Wildlife Turkey Federation Liaison (Tennessee)
• Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Professor and Chair (University of Florida)

Learn More about How to Create More Accessibility to Fieldwork for All in Virtual Workshop from Field Inclusive

Field Inclusive, a non-profit organization started by North Carolina State University graduate students, to address concerns of researchers from marginalized communities is hosting a suite of activities for “Field Inclusive Week,” including a virtual workshop on creating more accessibility to field work. Field Inclusive strives to provide tangible and actionable improvements in the natural sciences by addressing social field safety issues related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In 2023, they started “Field Inclusive Week” with the purpose of a week celebrating all field biologists and nature enthusiasts. This week will include educational and informational panels, webinars, and workshops on topics ranging from field safety, field work with disabilities, mental health in nature, and more. An in-person event: a nature walk which will be held at The Land at Hawkins Loop in Hurdle Mills, NC will kick off the beginning of FI Week. This will be a half day full of events, including sunrise yoga, kids’ activities, food trucks, and nature walks. Field Inclusive Week 2025 will be held Jan. 12th-18th and is sponsored by The Nature Conservancy – NC Chapter, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, ADVANCEGeo Partnership, Sierra Club - NC Chapter, and more. Learn More and Register for Events. Sign up for the virtual workshop on creating accessible conditions for field work here (registration is limited to 100). Read more about Field Inclusive, its mission, and goals here.

Clemson Article Highlights the Public’s Role in Invasive Insect Detection

In a recent Environmental Entomology article, research from Clemson University highlights the important role played by curious members of the public in detecting invasive insects early. Many invasive insects were first spotted by the public rather than specialists including the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), Joro spider, and spotted lanternfly. Involvement of the public in invasive species surveillance can take many forms, ranging from volunteer participation in directed surveys to chance encounters. Additionally, biodiversity monitoring platforms, such as iNaturalist or Observation.org, share photos that may lead to human or digital recognition of the insect to further integrate and develop public-centered surveillance, the researchers suggest mining existing biodiversity data, connecting agencies with crowdsourced observations, protecting data quality and privacy, promoting public involvement and invasive species education, and encouraging curiosity, education, and public sharing. Read the article by clicking here.

Registration Open for Texas A&M Forest Service Virtual Timber Tax Workshop

The Texas A&M Forest Service is hosting a Virtual Timber Tax Workshop to be held on February 4th and 5th from 9:30AM-4:00 PM Eastern time (ET). The workshop is designed for Texas forest landowners, consulting foresters, accountants, attorneys, and others who work with forest landowners in matters pertaining to timber taxes. The two-day workshop will provide basic information about timber taxation and the latest changes to tax laws and rules for 2024 tax return preparations. Topics will focus on federal timber income tax issues for private forest owners with a refresher on local timberland property tax incentives. The workshop qualifies for the following continuing education credits: CFE 10.0 hours, CLE 10.0 hours, CPE 12.4 hours, and CPT 7 hours. Learn more and register here.

UF Article on Social Media Responses Following Two Prescribed Burns in Florida

Researchers from the University of Florida (UF) have published an article in the Journal of applied Communications explaining how social media can be used to reveal public perceptions of prescribed burning. Because most research on public perception of prescribed burning is focused in the West, the authors of this research are focused on filling knowledge gaps for the Southeast. Following two prescribed burns that resulted in smoke impacts to Orlando and Tampa, Florida, social media responses from Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), among other social media platforms were collected and analyzed. Posts with the highest number of responses were identified on the Facebook pages of Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (law enforcement), Pasco County Fire Rescue (government), and Citrus County Chronicle (media). Ten recurring topics were found in the comments of the posts: smoke/haze or breathing difficulties, lack of planning or forethought, weather conditions, location where smoke was observed, ash falling from the sky, wildfires in California/Australia/Florida, wildlife, vegetation or plants, gratitude for the post or the burn, and traffic and road closures. Overall, the majority of comments were either negative or neutral. The UF researchers recommend addressing the negativity received through public outreach efforts that explain the differences between smoke impacts from prescribed fires compared to wildfires. Additionally, social media communications should aim to increase understanding of the benefits of prescribed fire. Read the full article here.

The Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative Works to Restore Appalachian Forests on Former Surface Mines

The Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (ARRI) held over sixty volunteer tree-planting events last Spring across Appalachia in observance of Arbor Month & Earth Day. The events were well planned & attended with hundreds of local students plus dozens of state/federal employees, non-profits, for-profits, elected officials, and local businesses participating in these important events, despite the challenging weather conditions. The ARRI program restores native forests & wildlife habitats on old surface mines throughout the Appalachian region and are a strong partner of the White Oak Initiative/Longleaf Pine & Shortleaf Pine Initiatives. ARRI is currently working with partners across Appalachia, visiting dozens of barren mine sites, also known as moonscapes, and adding more acres on the ARRI project board for Spring 2025. The ARRI program has a volunteer carbon credit opportunity for interested parties to consider. Additionally, the program is creating jobs for unemployed miners and Veterans. Click here to learn more about ARRI.

VT-USFS Share October 2024 Housing Reports

Virginia Tech (VT), Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) produce a free monthly report on the state of the housing market and more. 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.

NASA Requests Survey Participation for its Earth Observation Data by States, Tribal Organizations & Territories

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is conducting a survey of the use of NASA Earth Observation (EO) data by U.S. States, Tribal organizations, and territories. Survey questions focus on who uses EO data within States, Tribal organizations, and territories; for what purposes; how these data impact decision making today; and whether there is any discoverability, accessibility, usability issues, or existing challenges or gaps. This survey’s purpose is to gain insight into NASA’s impact, possible gaps, and areas for growth, and how users could be better supported in their use of EO data for decision-making. Information from the survey will be summarized and shared widely, as well as inform future NASA activities and priorities. The survey closes on December 31, 2024. Access the survey form here.

NOAA and DOT partner to Advance Climate Resilient Transportation

As a result of a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the transportation sector will now have easier access to climate and environmental information. The MOU will enable DOT and other transportation stakeholders to exchange climate data, environmental information, tools, and the technical expertise. Representatives from both agencies anticipate this collaboration to result in improved safety, emission reduction, and climate change resilience. The MOU will remain in effect for five years and will undergo an annual review to ensure it aligns with the evolving needs of both agencies. The MOU can be found here.

Resources Planning Act Assessment Webinar Series Hosted by SAF and USFS

Starting early next year, the Society of American Foresters (SAF) is hosting a series of webinars on the 2020 Resources Planning Act (RPA) Assessment in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The RPA Assessment, found here, is a recurring assessment of the past trends, current status, and projected 50-year future of renewable resources across all forests and rangelands in the U.S. The series will consist of eight webinars, each focused on a different resource area covered by the RPA Assessment, running from January 15 through February 7, 2025, from 2:00-3:00PM Eastern time (ET). The ninth webinar will consist of an expert panel discussion on the value and uses of the RPA Assessment. Learn more and register for the series here.

New Updates to Wildfire Risk to Communities’ Interactive Map

Wildfire Risk to Communities, a free website with a wide variety of tools to help communities understand and reduce wildfire risk, now includes new features to improve the site’s navigation, wildfire risk interpretation, and accessibility. New features include: improved site navigation, allowing users to click on the map to view a location’s risk summary, access recently searched locations through the search window, and navigate easily using a new navigation bar; more information about how to use the data, with expandable sections that provide insights on interpreting the data shown on each page; new tools in the Vulnerable Populations section, including filters to identify neighborhoods potentially more at risk due to social and economic factors; and improved accessibility for users with disabilities, such as easier navigation for those relying on screen readers. Learn more about the updates by clicking here.

How Trees Work

Introduction, ISA Certification, and Tree Biology

Why Care About Trees

Tree Identification Basics and Introduction to Soils

Water Relations and Plant Nutrition

Evaluating the Change and Future of the U.S. Land Base with the RPA Assessment

Frontiers in Forest Health: Mycorrhizal Network Misinformation

The Woods in Your Backyard: Why Are They Important

Site Analysis, Tree Selection, Installation, and Establishment

Recent and Future Trends in Forest and Rangeland Disturbances from the RPA Assessment

This webinar will cover different facets of seed orchard management to help maximize production of cone and seeds, with a focus on conifer orchards. Register here.

Recent and Future Trends in Forest and Rangeland Disturbances from the RPA Assessment

Biochar in Action: Table Talks

Diagnosis of Insect Pests and Disease Pests on Trees

Tree Identification

Succession Planning for Landowners and Business-Module 1

The Importance of Woods to Healthy Watersheds

Tree Pruning and Urban Forestry

Recent and Future Trends in Forest Resources from the RPA Assessment

Recent and Future Trends in Forest Product Markets from the RPA Assessment

Tree Risk Assessment and Protecting Trees

Tree Planting

Succession Planning for Landowners and Business-Module 2

Trees and Shrubs for Different Sites and Objectives

Recent and Future Trends in Rangeland Resources from the RPA Assessment

Safe Working Practices and Climbing

Recent and Future Trends in Water Resources from the RPA Assessment

Recovering Forests from Hurricane Helene

Cabling and Bracing and Lightening Protection, Plant Health Care, and IPM Concepts

Organizing Volunteer Tree Plantings

Succession Planning for Landowners and Business-Module 3

Forest Ecology and Woodlot Management Techniques

Patterns in Wildlife and Aquatic Biodiversity from the RPA Assessment

Recent and Future Trends in Outdoor Recreation from the RPA Assessment

Arborist Short Course Series - Course Review

Expert Roundtable Discussion of the Resources Planning Act Assessment 

Urban Tree Stressors

Succession Planning for Landowners and Business-Module 4

Prescribed Fire Effects on Southern Pine Tree Growth and Forest Structure

Providing and Enhancing Wildlife Habitat

Caring for Trees

Succession Planning for Landowners and Business-Module 5

Identifying and Controlling Invasive Plants in Small Woodlots

This panel discussion will explore the factors that influence public perception and acceptance of prescribed fire in land management. Learn more and register by clicking here.

Healthy Woods: Common Insects and Diseases

Converting Lawns to Natural Areas (Meadows and Woods)

Putting Your knowledge to Work: What’s Your Plan? Map it Out

Native Forest Insect Pests of the Southern US: Biology, Management, and Impact

A Progress Report on Resistance Breeding in Forest Trees

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.

Rural Business Development Grants- For Training, Feasibility Studies, Community Economic Development

The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking proposals for its Rural Business Development Grants program that will promote rural economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants. Eligible applicants are public body/government entities, Indian Tribes, and nonprofit entities primarily serving rural areas. Rural Business Development Grant money must be used for projects that benefit rural areas or towns outside the urbanized periphery of any city with a population of 50,000 or more. There is no maximum grant amount, but smaller requests will be given higher priority. Grant funds can be used for many different things from training & technical assistance to acquisition of land, easements, capitalization of revolving loan funds, rural distance learning for job training, community economic development, feasibility studies and more. Completed applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 PM local time on February 28, 2025. Learn more here.

USFS Urban & Community Forestry Program Grant for Communities to Acquire & Establish Community Forests

The USDA Forest Service (USFS) Urban & Community Forest Program has released a new funding opportunity. The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is a competitive grant program administered by the USFS that provides funding for communities to acquire and establish community forests. The program targets private forests that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses and empowers communities to steward the places they cherish. Since 2012, the Community Forest Program has conserved over 37,000 acres and supported 103 community-driven projects across 30 States and territories. The Fiscal Year 2025 Community Forest Program Request for Applications (RFA) is now available! The full Request for Applications, along with application guidance and scoring guidance, are available on Grants.gov (Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-2025-CFP). These documents can be found under the ‘Related Documents’ tab and are downloadable as a zipped file. Additional resources and information about the program are available on the Community Forest Program website. Applications are due to State Foresters or equivalent Tribal government officials by January 13, 2025. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact and work with a regional CFP coordinator during the application process and before submission.

2025 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program

The 2025 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program provides approximately $2.5 million in grants to support projects that improve water quality, restore habitats, and engage communities in conservation efforts. The program prioritizes ecological restoration (wetlands, riparian areas, urban habitats), green infrastructure, environmental outreach, and partnerships that involve underserved communities. Applicants must include five or more community partners and focus on enhancing natural resources while addressing environmental hazards. Proposals are due by January 30, 2025, with a geographic focus that includes both urban and rural communities. For more details, visit the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant page.

Climate Smart Communities Initiatives Community Resilience Grant

Climate Smart Communities Initiatives (CSCI) is currently accepting applications for grants to advance community-based climate resilience efforts. The applicants must be a community-based organization and a local, regional, or Tribal government entity. The funds can be used for a range of activities depending on the needs of the community, including climate vulnerability and risk analyses, planning processes, community engagement, project prioritization, and/or the implementation of projects. Each grant will cover a 12-month period, and include approximately $100,000 in funding as well as access to training opportunities, technical experts, and cohort support. Applicants must submit the proposal no later than March 3rd at 8:00AM. Learn more here.

National Forest Foundation’s Matching Awards Program Round 1

The National Forest Foundation’s (NFF) Matching Awards Program (MAP) is a highly competitive grant program, focused on creating opportunities for communities, especially underserves ones, to benefit from activities on National Forest lands or nearby public lands. Projects for this grant must take place on U.S. National Forests or Grasslands, or on adjacent public lands, and demonstrate a benefit to the National Forest System lands. Eligible organizations are nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments and organizations, and universities. Projects funded in this round, Round 1, will begin in May 2025 and may run for up to 18 months. The application deadline is on February 8, 2025 at 2:00AM ET. An informational webinar will be available on December 19th starting at noon; register here. Learn more about MAP here.

Forest Legacy Program Announcement -2024 IRA Round 2 Project Awards

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced an investment of more than $265 million to conserve nearly 335,000 acres of ecologically and economically significant forestlands across the nation, in partnership with states across the country, thanks to funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. Through the Forest Legacy Program, states work with Tribes, local communities, and landowners to identify important private forestlands and develop proposals to conserve these lands as forests. The Forest Service selects the top proposals for funding through a competitive, entirely voluntary process and provides grant funding to participating states so they may implement the work. Some of this land will stay in private ownership and will be permanently protected and conserved as forests, while states will also purchase other parcels to be managed as public land. Project funding details are available on the Forest Legacy Program website here.

Heating Monitoring Funding Opportunity for Communities

The Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring (CCHM) directly supports communities through a co-developed community science project, training, and a $10,000 stipend, for up to 10 communities per year. This funding is allocated for communities in the U.S. that are affected by extreme heat to assist them with creating a heat monitoring project. CCHM will prioritize applications submitted by communities who have experienced historical patterns of discrimination, underinvestment, and disenfranchisement, and have limited resources to conduct heat monitoring on their own. Every community that participates in a CCHM campaign will need one principal organization that will lead the campaign, preferably in addition to several partner organizations that can assist with outreach and other tasks. Applications are due by 11:59 PM eastern time on January 17, 2025. Click here to learn more. Click here to access the application form and instructions.

The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program Grant

The USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forest Program has released a new funding opportunity. The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is a competitive grant program that provides funding for communities to acquire and establish community forests. The program targets private forests that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses and empowers communities to steward the places they cherish. Since 2012, the Community Forest Program has conserved over 37,000 acres and supported 103 community-driven projects across 30 States and territories. The Fiscal Year 2025 Community Forest Program Request for Applications (RFA) is now available! The full Request for Applications, along with application guidance and scoring guidance, are available on Grants.gov (Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-2025-CFP). These documents can be found under the ‘Related Documents’ tab and are downloadable as a zipped file. Additional resources and information about the program are available on the Community Forest Program website. Applications are due to State Foresters or equivalent Tribal government officials by January 13, 2025. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact and work with a regional CFP coordinator during the application process and before submission.

Sentinel Landscapes Partnership Announces Upcoming Expression of Interest

The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, comprised of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Interior (DOI), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has announced that the 2026 Sentinel Landscape Designation Cycle will begin in January 2025 with the release of an Expression of Interest (EOI). The partnership strives to advance sustainable land use practices around military installations and ranges by supporting sentinel landscapes, areas where conservation, working lands, and national defense interests converge. Any entity whose mission aligns with these goals will be eligible to apply. There are numerous benefits to being selected as a sentinel landscape including becoming eligible to receive funding from partner agencies, improved recognition by government entities, access to the national Sentinel Landscapes Network, and much more. Click here to read the previous Sentinel Landscape Designation Cycle’s Application Guide and here to watch a recorded webinar. To learn more about The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, click here.

Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund 2025 Request for Proposals

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced the release of the 2025 request for proposals (RFP) under the Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund. This RFP will award approximately $31 million in funding to support on-the-ground projects that help accelerate longleaf pine restoration on private and public lands to support wildlife, sequester carbon, safeguard water quality, and increase forest resilience. Limited funding is also available to support bottomland hardwood restoration and enhancement activities. An applicant webinar, found here, will be held on December 11 from 3:00-4:30PM. Proposals are due by February 5, 2025 at 11:59PM ET. for more information, click here.

US Endowment Announces RFP Beginning January 2025 for Round Two of its Impact Investing Program

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities will conduct a second round of its Impact Investing Program early next year. A request for proposals (RFP) will be released in January 2025 with up to $6.5 million available for projects that generate financial returns while enhancing forest health, supporting forest-reliant communities, and expanding sustainable forest markets. The program focuses on three primary areas: (1) working forests, (2) rural forest-reliant communities, and (3) industry processes and products. An informational webinar, found here, will be offered on December 18 at 3:00PM ET. Round two seeks to deploy up to $6.5 million in funding to companies, funds, or projects that advance systemic, transformative and sustainable benefits for the health and vitality of our nation’s working forests and forest-reliant communities. The proposal is due March 11, 2025. Learn more here. Sign up for email notifications here.

Asst/Assoc. Professor of Biomaterials (University of Georgia)

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Forest Biomaterials at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with research, instruction, and university and professional service expectations as part of a 9-month appointment. Individuals with expertise in the following forest biomaterials academic areas are encouraged to apply: conversion, green chemistry, modification, novel materials, petrochemical replacement materials, and/or xylochemistry. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. degree prior to the starting date in forest biomaterials, wood science, forest products, paper science and engineering, material science and engineering, chemistry, or a closely related field. Apply here.

Southern High Plains Project Director (Amarillo, TX)

The Nature Conservancy is seeking candidates for a Southern High Plains Project Director position. This position develops, manages, and advances conservation programs, in the Texas Panhandle as well as eastern New Mexico and western Oklahoma. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Click here to apply.

Biologist – NRCS-National Wildlife Turkey Federation Liaison (Tennessee)

The Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking applicants for a Biologist position to serve in Jackson, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Cookeville or Knoxville, Tennessee. The successful candidate will lead NWTF partnerships, update conservation standards, support wildlife habitat planning, and share expertise through research, technical assistance, and publications. To be selected, the applicants must have a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, or a related field or previous experience. Click here to apply.

Asst/Assoc. Professor of Precision Forestry (University of Georgia)

This is a 9-month tenure track appointment with expected research, teaching, and professional service responsibilities at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia (UGA). This position will be focused on the use of precision forestry technologies, including remote sensing, LiDAR, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digitalization to improve site-specific prescriptions in forest management and advance the use of technology in forestry. The candidate will use these technologies to address diverse forest management, conservation, sustainability, forest health, and/or timber operations. Undergraduate teaching responsibilities will begin in Fall Semester 2025. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Apply here.

Livestock Grazing Coordinator (Texas A&M)

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is seeking qualified applicants for a Livestock Grazing Coordinator position. The Livestock Grazing Coordinator works collaboratively to plan, develop and implement education programs devoted to patch-burn grazing and pyric herbivory concepts. This is a full-time position with benefits, and is headquartered in Stephenville, Texas (with some remote work availability.) Salary is commensurate. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV/resume, transcript, references, & other documents. A bachelor’s degree or four years of related experience are required. Learn more and apply by clicking here.

Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Professor and Chair (University of Florida)

The University of Florida (UF) has recently initiated a search for qualified candidates to fill the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation chair. The department chair leads programs, fosters development, manages resources, promotes funding, and represents the department while collaborating to deliver integrated Land-Grant Mission programs. To be considered, applicants must have earned a doctorate in ecological science, wildlife, or related natural resources discipline and have a record of outstanding scholarly achievement and professional activities related to teaching, research, extension, or industry. More information on this position can be found here.

Drought and Aquatic Ecosystems in the Southeast Workshop

Coastal GeoTools

The two-day workshop will provide basic information about Texas timber taxation and the latest changes to tax laws and rules for 2024 tax return preparations. Register here.

Invasive Species Ambassador Training

SESAF Annual Meeting

Woodland Owners Retreat

AI in Agriculture Conference

2025 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference

This conference is for aspiring forestry leaders to come together to explore the field's latest insights, build professional networks, and ignite their passion for sustainable forest stewardship. Learn more here.

National Forum on Biological Control

Summer School on Ambrosia Symbiosis

International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands and Aquatic Systems

The American Forest Congress Meeting

38th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO

Joint IUFRO Small Scale Forestry and EKE Conference

ANREP Conference

International Conference on Forest Fire Research