Wildfire Management on Rural Lands

Register (Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar) (Self study price is $299. Save $100 when registering 3 or more people) December 14, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT (11 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET) Continuing education credits of several types are available. See registration page for details. Included: Wildfire…

Saying Yes to Wildlands and Woodlands

Register December 15, 2020 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET The webinar will demonstrate that protecting both wildlands and woodlands is an effective approach to addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and economic security, and it should prove interesting to people who are simply curious about forest conservation to experts who work in related fields. Summary: How…

Opening the Burn Window – Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series #2

Register (for one or more in the series) December 17, 2020 - Using Fire Seasonality to Open the Burn Window Noon - 1:30 p.m. ET This discussion has been approved for 1.5 Category 1 CEU's by the Society of American Foresters. How can we use science-based reasoning to support burning outside of the dormant season? Our…

Forest Biodiversity and Species Shifts. Science and Practice: Addressing Forest Climate Change in Maine series #4

Register (for one or more in the series) January 6, 2020 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET Presenters: Erin Simons-Legaard, Assistant Research Professor in Forest Landscape Modeling The Forest Climate Change Initiative and Forest Stewards Guild invite you to join us each month as a panel of researchers, scientists, and stakeholders tackle issues of climate change…

Emerald Ash Borer in Your Woods – What is a Landowner to Do?

Register January 13th 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET Join Vermont Coverts and the Northfield Conservation Commission for a program on the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) – with necessary information for homeowners and landowners.  This program stands alone but follows the November 12th program that covered important background information on EAB.  In this program we will…

Hunting and Land Stewardship in Vermont: Webinar and Discussion

Register January 13 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET Sponsored by Vermont Land Trust Want to learn more about the history and influence of hunting on the ecology of our forests? Take part in a one-hour presentation and discussion about hunting in Vermont – with a special focus on the Champlain Islands. Join South Hero Land…

Tree to Table. #1 in the Local Wood: Grow, Build, Live webinar series

Register January 20, 2021 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET Explore the connections between sustainable forestry and craft woodworking using NEFF’s new conference tables as an example. Webinar participants will get an in-depth account of the design processes and sustainability considerations that went into creating a set of custom tables from local, sustainably harvested wood. Mitch…

Fire and a Changing Climate – Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series #3

Register (for one or more in the series) January 21, 2021 - Fire and a Changing Climate Noon - 1:30 p.m. ET This discussion has been approved for 1.5 Category 1 CEU's by the Society of American Foresters. Can we use climate predictions to plan future fire management and research? How are we adapting now? Our…

Adaptation Planning and Practices training

Register (registration ends December 20, 2020) January 25-March 15, 2021 The 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. This unique opportunity provides hands-on training in considering climate change information and identifying adaptation actions for…