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SUMMARY:Adaptation Planning and Practices training
DESCRIPTION:Register (registration ends December 20\, 2020) \nJanuary 25-March 15\, 2021 \nThe Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science and USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub are offering the Adaptation Planning and Practices training as an online course for forest and natural resource managers. \nThis unique opportunity provides hands-on training in considering climate change information and identifying adaptation actions for natural resources management professionals working in forests and natural ecosystems. Participants will receive coaching and feedback while using the Adaptation Workbook to develop their own real-world climate adaptation project. The course consists of seven web sessions with work time occurring between sessions. \nInformation will focus on forest ecosystems\, urban forests\, and forested watersheds in the Midwest and Northeast\, but applicants from other regions should apply and may be accepted if space allows.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/adaptation-planning-and-practices-training/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Online Course,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071047
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SUMMARY:Landowner virtual Townhall: Oak Resiliency in Southern New England
DESCRIPTION:Register for town hall \nTuesday \, February 2\, 2021\n12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. ET \nDownload event flyer \nOak trees are iconic in southern New England\, dominating seventy percent of the region’s forests. Most of those forests are owned and stewarded by family forestowners\, like you. These forests face many threats to their long-term health and ability to grow. How can you address challenges such as climate change\, deer herbivory\, and gypsy moth\, and other forest pests? \nJoin us to discuss with wildlife and forestry professionals what actions you can take to promote oak in your woods. \nAlso\, join us for a follow-up questions and answers session on Saturday\, February 6 at 9:00 a.m. Participants will have access to the virtual town hall recording to watch before joining the Q&A. Register for the Q&A follow up. \n  \n 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/landowner-virtual-townhall-oak-resiliency-in-southern-new-england/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210208T120000
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SUMMARY:New England Society  of American Foresters virtual winter meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date (registration opens February 10) \nNESAF turns 101! Celebrating the past\, looking to the future \nMarch 22 – 24\, 2021 \nAgenda for more details \nSummary: \nPlenary talks \n\nThe NESAF Forestry Profession\, 100 Years – Ken Laustsen (New England Society of American Foresters)\nHistory of Forest Science \, New England Roots – Mark Ashton (The Forest School at the Yale School of Environment)\nCurrent State of New England Forestry – Karen Bennett and Steven Roberge (University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension)\nFuture of Forests and Forestry – Anthony D’Amato (Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources\, University of Vermont)\nA Call to Action – Paul Dolan (Rhode Island RC&D Council)\, Adam Moore (Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation)\, Terry Baker (Society of American Foresters)\n\n 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/new-england-society-of-american-foresters-virtual-winter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071047
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SUMMARY:ForestHer NC Workshop - Enjoying Your Woods Webinar #2
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 11\, 2021\n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET \nHear about planning and designing modern sustainable trails and how to incorporate forestry aesthetics into your woodlot management. Presenters will cover the basics of modern trail design that maximizes user enjoyment and minimizes maintenance requirements and provide some practical tips to minimize the negative visual effects of cutting and removing trees from your woodlot. \nPresenters\nAmanda Smithson: Mountain Trail Specialist\, NC State Parks\,\nPresentation: Modern Sustainable Trails – Planning and Design \nDave Halley: True North Forest Management Services\nPresentation: Incorporating Forest Aesthetics into Your Woodlot Management
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/foresther-nc-workshop-enjoying-your-woods-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071047
CREATED:20210205T042847Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Ecology and Management Webinar Series event
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 16\, 2021\n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET \nEvent flyer for download \nTitle: New Applications for Terrestrial LiDAR Systems\, Monitoring Forests\, Fuels and Ecosystem Health \nPresenters: J. Kevin Hiers and Scott Pokswinski of Tall Timbers Research Station in Tallahassee\, Florida. \nSummary: \nTraditional forestry\, ecological\, and fuels monitoring methods are costly\, error-prone and are rarely analyzed. The application of Terrestrial LIDAR System (TLS) units to monitoring methods can help standardize data collection resulting in improved efficiency\, reduced error\, and datasets that can easily be analyzed to better inform management decisions.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forest-ecology-and-management-webinar-series-event/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071047
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SUMMARY:Canada Forest Pest Management Forum
DESCRIPTION:Register (free with deadline of February 12\, 2021 at noon ET) \nFebruary 16 & 17\, 2021\n1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET \nDraft agenda \nOrganized by Natural Resources Canada in support of the National Forest Pest Strategy\, the Forum is the largest and most significant gathering of forest pest management experts\, managers and practitioners in Canada. The objectives are to share information on current and future pest conditions\, pest control operations\, environmental issues and the development of alternatives to chemical insecticides\, as well as to discuss new technology and the latest research findings.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/canada-forest-pest-management-forum/
CATEGORIES:Lake States,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210218T133000
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SUMMARY:Timber Management and Prescribed Fire - Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series #4
DESCRIPTION:Register (for one or more in the series) \nFebruary 18\, 2021 – Timber Management and Prescribed Fire\nNoon – 1:30 p.m. ET \nThis discussion has been approved for 1.5 Category 1 CEU’s by the Society of American Foresters. \nHow can we best use fire in sites with timber management objectives? Our panel will discuss their work and your questions on this topic. Check back here for updates\, resources\, and eventually the recording of this discussion. \nThis series of interactive panel discussions is designed to encourage collaboration between fire managers and researchers. The series will be built on questions from the registered attendees. Join us for a chance to get the latest in fire science and management and answers to your burning questions.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/timber-management-and-prescribed-fire-fueling-collaboration-panel-discussion-series/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210224T153000
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SUMMARY:Woods to Home. #2 in the Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live webinar series
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 24\, 2021\n2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET \nLearn about the process of building a home with locally harvested lumber and the benefits of using local wood products.\nJoin us for a session on building a home with locally sourced wood products\, featuring discussions with Massachusetts Woodlands Institute (MWI) Board Chair Brian Donahue\, MWI Board Member David Bowman\, and Nicole St. Clair Knobloch\, Principal at Oliphant\, a firm focused on mitigating climate change and protecting biodiversity\, in part by encouraging the use of climate-friendly\, renewable building materials. \nWood is a strong\, durable\, carbon-sequestering product that comes from our local forested lands. Producing this abundant\, renewable resource can benefit woodland landowners\, wildlife\, and our local economy. Participants will hear about the process and journey of building a timber-framed home with locally harvested lumber\, the benefits of using local wood products\, and then how new technology in cross-laminated timber construction is changing and expanding the way we think of building with wood. The discussion will also explore the ripple effect of good forest management and how we can create resilient forests\, a strong forest-based economy\, and long-lasting homes and buildings made from local wood products. \nAbout the full webinar series: \nMassachusetts Woodlands Institute\, New England Forestry Foundation and Northern Woodlands present the Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live webinar series. Join us as we explore examples of how to grow\, build\, and live with beautiful and sustainable local wood products at different scales—from furniture to homes to institutional buildings. We will hear from presenters about their experiences working with local and regional wood\, what role the material and forestry can play in a sustainable economy\, and new technologies and applications for wood products that can help mitigate global climate change and spur innovation. \nThree 90-minute webinars will explore these themes through conversations between the presenters and staff leaders at Massachusetts Woodlands Institute and NEFF. We hope you will join us in these engaging discussions on the beauty and benefits of this local resource for communities across Massachusetts and New England.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/woods-to-home-2-in-the-local-wood-grow-build-live-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210225T133000
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SUMMARY:Working Lands for Wildlife webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 25\, 2021\n10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET \nEvent flyer and agenda for download \nThis webinar has been approved for 2.5 Category 1 CEU’s by the Society of American Foresters. \nThis free webinar hosted by Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society and the NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife program will educate landowners and natural resource professionals on working lands conservation programs intended to benefit wildlife species and promote forest diversity. \nThe event will start with an overview of historical natural disturbances to forests in the Central Hardwood Region of the US. We will look more closely at current research examining breeding bird responses to natural and silvicultural disturbances\, as well as how management can be applied through federal programs on private lands.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/working-lands-for-wildlife-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Lake States,Northeast,Southeast,Webinar
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