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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T140000
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SUMMARY:Treatment Demo at Hanging Rock State Park
DESCRIPTION:Register (by February 12) \nFebruary 15\, 2023\n2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern time \nThe Hemlock Restoration Initiative will host a demonstration of chemical treatment methods available for landowners and professionals to use in North Carolina to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). \nParticipants will practice assessing hemlock health to determine the best treatment options\, and HRI staff will demonstrate HWA chemical treatment. We will use the trees on-site to demonstrate and explain a variety of methods available to all landowners in North Carolina. We will also discuss environmental considerations and hiring a tree care professional. \nThe program is free\, but registration is required. Please sign up using this form by Sunday\, February 12. Email info@savehemlocksnc.org or call 828-252-4783 with questions about the event. NOTE: in case of inclement weather on 2/15\, we are reserving the following day as a back- up date.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/treatment-demo-at-hanging-rock-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Southeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T231536Z
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SUMMARY:Engaging Private Forest Owners in Carbon Solutions and Markets
DESCRIPTION:Register \nWebinar \nFebruary 15\, 2023\n2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nThis Microsoft Teams webinar is for anyone interested in learning about carbon markets programs for private forest landowners: state forestry agency program managers\, USDA Forest Service program managers\, nonprofits\, landowner associations\, and others. \nLearn from three State and Private Forestry Landscape Scale Restoration Projects: \n\nEngaging Family Forest Owners in Carbon Solutions and Markets in GA\, LA\, & SC—Melinda Gable\, Executive Director\, Forest Landowner Foundation\nSecuring Northeast Forest Carbon Program in CT\, MA\, ME\, NH\, NY\, RI\, & VT—Charlie Levesque\, Executive Director\, North East State Foresters Association and President\, Innovative Natural Solutions LCC.\nAccelerating Improved Forest Management and Carbon Sequestration in NY—Brittany Wienke\, Forest Projects Manager\, The Nature Conservancy in NY and Chris Zimmerman\, Forest Restoration Strategy Lead\, The Nature Conservancy in NY\n\nNote: This is a MS Teams Webinar. Automated captions and keyboard commands will be available. If you have access questions or requests\, such as to request American Sign Language or other language interpretation\, contact Sherri Wormstead by Feb. 6. We plan to record this webinar and will send the link to the recording and the ppt to everyone who registered after the webinar.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/engaging-private-forest-owners-in-carbon-solutions-and-markets/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T013859Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Forests for the Birds at the Westford Town Lands
DESCRIPTION:Register \nSaturday\, February 11\, 2023\n1:00pm – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time \nWestford Town Lands (Maple Shade Town Forest)\n146 Brookside Rd\, Westford\, 05494\, VT \nHow can responsible forest management help create vibrant habitat for Vermont’s birds? Join Ethan Tapper\, the Chittenden County Forester\, and Audubon Vermont for a FREE\, public walk of a forest management project at the Westford Town Lands. We’ll walk an area of the WTL which is currently being managed and talk about forests\, forest management\, birds\, and forest ecology. \nWe will meet at 1:00 PM at the Westford School on Brookside Road in Westford\, ~ 1 mile south of the intersection with VT-128. Be dressed for the weather and ready to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/managing-forests-for-the-birds-at-the-westford-town-lands/
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20230118T203339Z
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SUMMARY:Yankee Division SAF Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 10\, 2023\n9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nThe Publick House\, Paige Hall\n277 Main Street\nSturbridge\, MA 01566 \nWe will gather in person again for the 2023 Yankee Annual Meeting\, which will be held in a forester-friendly timber framed meeting hall and include a gourmet hot buffet lunch. The program will feature presentations on the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Collaborative\, trends in building with (regional) wood\, and forest pests new to our region.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/yankee-division-saf-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20230119T181849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T183823Z
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SUMMARY:The Family Forest Carbon Program: an opportunity for foresters
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 1\, 2023\nNoon Eastern Time \nJoin this webinar to learn more about the FFCP and if it could be helpful to landowners you work with. \nThe Family Forest Carbon Program provides an opportunity for small landowners to access the growing carbon market. Developed by the American Forest Foundation and The Nature Conservancy\, the FFCP enables family forest owners them to help address climate change while earning income from their land. Foresters will play a key role in connecting landowners with the FFCP and then implementing climate-smart forestry practices that go above and beyond what is otherwise common practice.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/the-family-forest-carbon-program-an-opportunity-for-foresters/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20230124T164450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T164450Z
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SUMMARY:Climate change and forest management 101
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar \nWednesday\, January 25\, 2023\nNoon – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nAlexandra Kosiba\, PhD\, will address how climate change and other stressors pose a threat to our forests and how we can think about and manage forests to bolster their resilience and adaptation to change. Kosiba will discuss how forests help us mitigate climate change by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide and the important tradeoffs we need to keep in mind. Alexandra (Ali) Kosiba is a forest ecophysiologist and Extension Assistant Professor of Forestry at the University of Vermont. As the Extension Forester\, she creates resources and conducts applied research to help woodland owners\, foresters\, and decision-makers better understand the impacts of climate change and other stressors on Vermont’s forests and management techniques to improve forest resilience. A licensed forester\, Ali serves as a regional educator on forest carbon science and management and is the state lead on the Vermont Forest Carbon Inventory. She also works on various forest health topics\, like planning and management for at-risk tree species\, land planning for maintaining critical forest services\, and forest monitoring. Before coming to UVM\, she was the Climate Forester for the State of Vermont\, Department of Forests\, Parks and Recreation – and the first climate forester in the nation.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/climate-change-and-forest-management-101/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221118T034537Z
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SUMMARY:Topic Forest-assisted migration in the context of climate change adaptation: Examples from the eastern USA
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJanuary 25\, 2023\nNoon Central Time \nPresenter: Dr. Brian Palik \nThere is increasing momentum to implement conservation and management approaches that adapt forests to climate change so as to sustain ecosystem functions. These range from actions designed to increase the resistance of current composition and structure to negative impacts to those designed to transition forests to substantially different characteristics. A component of many adaptation approaches will likely include assisted migration of future climate-adapted tree species or genotypes. While forest-assisted migration (FAM) has been discussed conceptually and examined experimentally for almost a decade\, operationalizing FAM (i.e.\, routine use in forest conservation and management projects) lags behind the acceptance of the need for climate adaptation. As the vulnerability of forest ecosystems in climate change increases\, FAM may need to become an integral management tool to reduce long-term risks to ecosystem function\, despite real and perceived barriers for its implementation. In this webinar\, we will discuss the concept of operational-scale FAM and why it remains a controversial\, not yet widely adopted component of climate adaptation. We will present three case studies of operational-scale FAM to illustrate how the practice can be approached pragmatically within an adaptation framework despite the barriers to acceptance. Finally\, we will discuss a path toward advancing the wide use of operational-scale FAM.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/topic-forest-assisted-migration-in-the-context-of-climate-change-adaptation-examples-from-the-eastern-usa/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20230118T203839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T203931Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Young Forests to be Like Old Forests
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJanuary 21\, 2023\n1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nHinesburg Town Forest\nHinesburg\, Vermont (Location details will be provided after registration.) \nThe vast majority of Vermont’s forests are young\, having been cleared within the last 200 years. While old forests once dominated Vermont’s landscape\, they are now extremely uncommon: accounting for less than 1% of the forests in our state. Besides being rare\, old forests are also unique: diverse and resilient\, providing important habitat opportunities for wildlife. While allowing some forests to develop into old forests naturally is important\, it is also possible to use forest management to make Vermont’ s relatively young forests more like old forests\, creating many of the unique conditions and habitats found in old forests centuries sooner than they would naturally occur. \nJoin Ethan Tapper\, the Chittenden County Forester and a Guild member\, and Allaire Diamond\, ecologist with the Vermont Land Trust\, for a visit of a forest management project at the Hinesburg Town Forest which aspires to use forest management as a tool to make relatively a relatively young forest more like an old forest while also creating diverse wildlife habitat\, protecting biodiversity\, and increasing the forest’s health and its resilience in a changing climate.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/managing-young-forests-to-be-like-old-forests/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221121T191541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T191643Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Advances in Forest Science: The role of technology and innovation in stewardship and engagement \nRegister ($28) \nDecember 15\, 2022\n8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nLocation(s): \n\nUniversity of Vermont Davis Center\, Burlington\, Vermont\nVirtual\n\nContinuing Forestry Education credits will be applied for from the Society of American Foresters. \nAgenda for download \nFull event website \nThe plenary session will be led by Dr. Colin Beier\, followed by a discussion panel with Dr. Aidan Ackerman\, Dr. Sara Kuebbing\, and Jarlath O’Neil-Dunne. The agenda includes opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the region\, along with contributed talks\, working sessions\, and a poster session/social hour. The conference will be held as a hybrid event\, with options for both in-person on the UVM campus and virtual participation.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/femc-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221011T180310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T152706Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Forest Climate Change Webinar & Field Tour Series: Massabesic Experimental Forest
DESCRIPTION:Full series website \nDecember 14 webinar\n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time\nRegister for this webinar or entire series \nDecember 16 field tour\n8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time\nMassabesic Experimental Forest\nRegister for this field tour \nDetails for this webinar and field tour pairing: \nPanelists: Mariko Yamasaki\, USFS-NRS\, Jon Janelle\, USFS-R9-FHP\, John Neely\, USFS-R9-WMNF\, Chuck Lubelczyk\, ME Medical\nCenter Research Inst.\, Kevin Dodds\, USFS-R9-FHP\, Isabel Munck\, USFS-R9-FHP\, Katie Glover\, U Maine Climate\nChange Inst. \nWebinar: Join US Forest Service panelists Mariko Yamasaki\,  John Neely\, Kevin Dodds\, and Isabel Munck\, along with Chuck Lubelczyk\, of the ME Medical Center Research Inst. and Katie Glover of UMaine’s Climate Change Institute as they discuss landscapte context\, pests and forest health threats\, long-term bird observations\, and fire & fuel at the Massabesic. \nField Tour: Our panelist team will guide attendees around exotic species detection\, oak thinning\, wildfire plans and considerations\, shelterwood\, group selection\, hemlock regeneration\, and pests/forest health. Time permitting\, there will also be a visit to kettle bogs/paleo sites. \nFull Series Summary:\nScience and Practice: Addressing Forest Climate Change in Maine\nAn Interactive Webinar Series for Stakeholders and the Interested Public \nKicking off year 3 of our forest climate change in Maine webinar/field tour series! Our panelists will address an array of concerns related to Maine’s forests: scope and scale of climate issues; active management strategies; wildlife/biohabitat concerns; unique adaptation strategies at each site. The series continues with 1 hour noontime webinars\, each followed by a half day field tour. Register for as many or as few as you wish\, all from the same registration landing page linked above.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/maine-forest-climate-change-webinar-field-tour-series-massabesic-experimental-forest/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221108T165643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T222420Z
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SUMMARY:Taking Action: Where to Start (Virtual ForestHer NC)
DESCRIPTION:Register \nDecember 8\, 2022\n1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on zoom \nJoin other ForestHer participants as we explore the process of going from “I have land!” to actively practicing conservation on your property. It can be tough to know where to start\, so we’ll be breaking things down into a clear\, step-by-step guide. You\, as landowners\, will find out where you are in the process\, and practice honing your goals to give you the best chance of success. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event. Please direct accommodation requests to Robert Bardon at rebardon@ncsu.edu or 919.515.5575.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/taking-action-where-to-start-virtual-foresther-nc/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221008T030010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221008T030010Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Management with Salamanders in Mind
DESCRIPTION:Register \nTuesday\, December 6\, 2022 \n10 – 11:30 a.m. ET  \nPre-approved for 1.5 Category 1 SAF CFE credits.  \nFrom large-scale landscapes to small-scale habitats\, ecological forest management takes whole ecosystems into consideration. A mighty oak is just as important as a tiny salamander. Join us as we converse with salamander experts about the intersection of forest management and conserving salamander habitat. Do you have questions for our panelists? Include them in your registration and we will add them to the list! \nPanelists: \n• JJ Apodaca\, Tangled Bank Conservation\n• Kristen Cecala\, University of the South (Sewanee)\n• John Charles Maerz\, UGA Warnell\n• Lori Williams\, NC Wildlife Resources Commission 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forest-management-with-salamanders-in-mind/
CATEGORIES:Southeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20220901T195719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T152604Z
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SUMMARY:Oak Hill Community Learn-and-Burn
DESCRIPTION:Register today \nLive Burn\nSaturday\, December 3\, 2022 (backup date of December 10 for inclement weather)\n9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET \nSnacks will be provided.  \nPrescribed fire is a tool often used for ecosystem management and wildfire mitigation. Join Foothills Conservancy\, Carolina Land-and-Lakes RC&D\, The Nature Conservancy\, Forest Stewards Guild\, and NC Forest Service to learn about the benefits of prescribed fire. This demonstration burn event will explain the role of prescribed fire in forests of Western North Carolina\, introduce how to conduct a prescribed burn\, and describe how to use prescribed fire and other tools to mitigate wildfire risk.  \nWear close-toed shoes and non-synthetic pants. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves and safety glasses will be provided as needed.  \nThis recording from the spring webinar introduces some prescribed fire topics.   
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/oak-hill-community-learn-and-burn/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Southeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221121T234223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T234245Z
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SUMMARY:South-Central Oregon Post-Fire Resilience Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Register \nThursday\, December 1\, 2022\n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Pacific time\nWebinar \nPresenters: Libby Pansing and Brian Morris\, American Forests \nSince 2018\, approximately 660\,000 acres have seen wildfire within Klamath and Lake Counties\, two thirds of which burned at high severity. An additional 45\,000 acres of reforestation backlog exists on the Fremont-Winema National Forest from fires prior to 2018. Fortunately\, this region has a long history of successful shared stewardship\, resulting in increased funding and treatment scale across federal and private lands. With their unique combination of partnership experience and restoration expertise\, the people of Klamath and Lake Counties are positioned to grow a national model for post-wildfire recovery. This strategy will continue landscape-scale\, cross-jurisdictional collaboration to recover from wildfires of unprecedented severity and ensure long-term forest persistence\, future forest and ecosystem health\, and regional economic stability.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/south-central-oregon-post-fire-resilience-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Northwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221108T202620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T202620Z
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SUMMARY:Sparking Solutions: Wildfire Risk and Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Register/RSVP \nNovember 30\, 2022\nNoon – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nWildfire insurance is a useful tool to shield homeowners from the devastating impacts of wildfires. However\, in some high-risk areas —particularly in California—it has become difficult to obtain an affordable policy. Some insurance companies have begun to charge higher premiums\, increase deductibles\, limit payouts\, and even decline to write a policy at all. In these instances\, homeowners can turn to Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) plans\, but these options are typically expensive and provide less coverage. \nJoin Resources for the Future (RFF) for an RFF Live event exploring wildfire insurance\, the third in the “Sparking Solutions” webinar series. In this session\, experts will discuss the important role that insurance plays in sending signals about risk\, how to balance that with equity and affordability\, and what options exist for handling the growing problem of insuring wildfire risks. \nSpeakers: \n\nCarolyn Kousky\, Environmental Defense Fund and Resources for the Future\nMike Peterson\, California Department of Insurance\nNancy Watkins\, Milliman\nPenny Liao\, Resources for the Future (Moderator)
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/sparking-solutions-wildfire-risk-and-insurance/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221123T165516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T165516Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Is Not Enough: From Stewardship to Reciprocity
DESCRIPTION:Register \nMonday\, November 28\, 2022\n3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET \nSpeaker: Roger Milliken\, Former President & CEO\, Baskahegan Company \nAll Mitchell Center talks are free and open to the public. Talks are held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall\, UMaine. \n\nVirtual attendance: Complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection information.\nIn-person attendance: The Mitchell Center requires masks for all indoor events.\n\nIn this talk\, Roger Milliken explores the conflicts between a thriving forest—and society—and the traditional practice of forest management. Building on perspectives gained from 40 years of forest management and conservation\, he describes the tensions experienced by those who are called to care for the region’s forests in this time of high stakes and difficult choices. He invites us to confront the conflicts between seeing the forest as resources for our use or recognizing it as a community to which we belong. \nRoger first visited the Baskahegan valley in 1977. He returned in 1981 to write the history of the land and the company founded by his grandfather in 1920. First published in 1983\, Forest for the Trees; A History of the Baskahegan Company was a labor of love and discovery. Milliken led the company from 1983 to 2020\, expanding its land base to 150\,000 acres while practicing a high standard of economically and ecologically responsible forestry. \nDuring the same time\, Roger was active in conservation efforts across northern New England and in bringing together the environmental and forestry communities to pass Maine’s Forest Practices Act and support the creation of the state’s ecological reserves system.  He co- chaired campaigns by the Maine Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to raise $64.5 million to protect 185\,000 acres along the Saint John River and the 40\,000-acre Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area. He joined TNC’s global board of directors in 2000\, and served as its board chair from 2008 to 2011. \nNow formally retired\, he continues to be animated by his lifelong exploration of the right relationship with nature. \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Ruth Hallsworth\, 207.581.3196 or hallsworth@maine.edu
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/sustainability-is-not-enough-from-stewardship-to-reciprocity/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221031T184506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T190803Z
UID:7360-1668592800-1668772800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:2022 Wildland Urban Fire Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register today! \nCommunity Recovery\, Cultivating Resilience \nNovember 16 at 10:00 a.m. – November 18 at Noon\, Mountain Time \nLocation: The Lodge at Santa Fe\n750 N St Francis Drive\nSanta Fe\, NM 87501 \nReceive 10 SAF Category 1 CFEs for attendance of the entire event! \nFull event information \nAgenda for download \nThe Wildland Urban Fire Summit (WUFS) is New Mexico’s leading event for wildfire preparedness and planning. Join your peers\, community leaders\, fire service professionals\, and federal\, state\, tribal\, and local governments for this in person event. Learn from local communities adapting to a wildfire environment about the latest techniques\, strategies\, and resources for wildfire adaptation and resilience. Expand your network of peers and experts to assist you in your fire/disaster resiliency goals. \nSummit highlights: \n\nOptional pre-summit tour on Wednesday\, November 16th to Pritzlaff Ranch in San Miguel County (only 30 spots available!)\nSocial/networking hour on Wednesday\, November 16th\nGroup tour of Santa Clara Canyon on Thursday\, November 17th (transportation & lunch provided)\nCommunications & tools/resources tracts on Thursday\, November 17th\nCWPP workshop on Friday\, November 18th
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/2022-wildland-urban-fire-summit/
CATEGORIES:Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221108T210114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T210114Z
UID:7404-1668520800-1668524400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Conservation and Community: Beyond the Public-Private Binary in the History of Land Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Register \nNovember 15\, 2022\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom \nApproved for 1.0 hours of CFE credit from the Society of American Foresters. \nSpeaker: Curt Meine \nJoin us for the 2022 Lynn W. Day Lectureship in Forest and Conservation History. This year’s presenter is conservation biologist\, environmental historian\, and writer Curt Meine. \nFor more than a century\, conservationists have pursued their goals through various mechanisms that recognized shared interests in the land and ecological relationships that worked across legal and jurisdictional boundaries. While they have fitfully come to understand that a wider variety of people\, uses\, and perspectives must be considered\, progress has been constrained by a mindset that reinforces a simple division of interests: private and public. Moving from this simple binary framing to a more flexible and nuanced view may allow conservationists to embrace a wider array of community-based approaches to conserving the public interest in private land. It may also allow historians to find new insights in the evolution of conservation science\, policy\, and ideas. Conservation biologist and environmental historian Curt Meine will discuss this reframing and the many new opportunities it presents. \nCurt serves as Senior Fellow with the Aldo Leopold Foundation and the Center for Humans and Nature. He has authored and edited several books\, including the biography Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work (1988/2010) and The Driftless Reader (2017).
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/conservation-and-community-beyond-the-public-private-binary-in-the-history-of-land-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221011T173840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T161917Z
UID:7266-1668515400-1668531600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Forestry Field Tour at Roanoke River NWR
DESCRIPTION:Roanoke River NWR by NC Wetlands (Flickr) \nRegister  \nNovember 15\, 2022\n12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET \nRoanoke River National Wildlife Refuge\nHeadquarters: 114 West Water Street\, Windsor\, NC 27983  \nAgenda for download \nThe Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1991 and contains some of the largest intact bottomland forest ecosystem remaining in the mid-Atlantic region. Using conservation best practices and wildlife forestry management tools\, the Refuge is managed to ensure the longevity of wildlife habitat. Join the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Forest Stewards Guild for an afternoon in the woods to learn about wildlife forestry practices in bottomland hardwood forests of North Carolina.  \nAccessibility: We will be spending about 3 hours in the woods and walking on uneven terrain during the field tour. We recommend wearing long pants and tall boots suitable for wet ground. Please let us know if you would like assistance or accommodations getting this distance and we will do our best to accommodate. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/wildlife-forestry-field-tour-at-roanoke-river-nwr/
CATEGORIES:Southeast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221011T182938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T182938Z
UID:7278-1668513600-1668517200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Searching for Climate-Smarter Forestry in Oregon; Accelerating the Transition
DESCRIPTION:Register \nNovember 15\, 2022\nNoon\, Pacific Time \nWebinar \nPresenters: Peter Hayes and Dean Moberg \nCurrent and anticipated climatic conditions challenge us to work together to innovatively improve forest stewardship in ways that provide mitigation solutions while also increasing forest resilience. This webinar will explore the ways that 80 forest-connected Oregonians of diverse experiences came together in the forest to discuss and agree on the meaning\, practices\, and future of climate-smarter forestry. Participants dug deep in search of common ground\, with respect for inevitable uncommon ground\, in the course of four sessions. Participants roughed out a general plan for working together to accelerate the transition toward climate-smarter forestry. Join us as we share about work that is completed\, lessons learned\, and future plans people have committed to\, as well as discussion of relationships to related work underway across the country and world.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/searching-for-climate-smarter-forestry-in-oregon-accelerating-the-transition/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Northwest,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20220908T184412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T003646Z
UID:7193-1668427200-1668443400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:ForestHer NC: Piedmont Region Gathering at the Schenck Forest
DESCRIPTION:Register \nNovember 14\, 2022\n12:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET \nSchenck Memorial Forest in Raleigh\, NC. (Directions provided two weeks prior to the event start date).  \nJoin ForestHer NC in our Piedmont regional gathering! This workshop will be held at the Schenck Memorial Forest in Wake County and welcomes all ForestHers. The goals of this gathering are to build on ForestHer NC’s 2022 foundational workshop series\, learn about conserving healthy forests\, and create a sense of community among participants. Lunch will be provided.   \nAgenda:   \n\n12:00 Registration and Lunch \n12:30 Welcome and Introductions \n1:00 Conserving Healthy Forests \n\nWhat does “healthy forest” mean to me? \nInvasive plants discussion \nHealthy habitat and wildlife discussion \nWater quality discussion\n\n\n2:00 Forest Walk \n4:30 Wrap Up \n\nAccessibility: During the forest walk we will be walking on uneven ground\, a majority of which is unpaved. We will travel a total of approximately 2 miles at a slow pace over mostly flat areas\, but with some small hills. Please let us know if you would like assistance or accommodations and we will do our best to accommodate.   \nContact Dakota Wagner with questions: dakota AT forestguild.org. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/foresther-nc-piedmont-region-gathering-at-the-schenck-forest/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Southeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221019T165645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T165645Z
UID:7285-1667739600-1667746800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Timber Harvest Series: Pre-Harvest Tour
DESCRIPTION:To register contact Andrew Smart: a.smartfarms@gmail.com or (207) 837-0924 \nSunday\, November 6\, 2022\n1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nFrye Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Montville\, Maine \nPre-Harvest Tour: A visit to Frye Mountain to look at skid trail layout\, timber marking\, brook crossings\, the condition of the forest stands before operation\, and the considerations used to make decisions about the upcoming harvest. \nFull series flyer for download \nMaine Woodland Owners\, in partnership with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife\, is hosting a four-part series for woodland owners to observe a timber harvest operation from start to finish. Held at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIF&W) Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Montville\, Maine\, the program will be led by the DIF&W forester managing the harvest\, John Chappen. The goal of the program is to expose people to how DIF&W manages the land they own\, how to use timber harvesting as a means to create\, maintain\, and improve wildlife habitat\, and how a timber harvest is set up and carried out. Sessions will be held over a 12-month period and starting with an online introduction session on Thursday\, November 3\, 2022. \nThe sessions will include: \nThursday\, November 3\, 2022\, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: DIF&W Lands Program and Frye Mountain WMA Overview. This online session will provide information about DIF&W Wildlife Management Areas\, how they are managed\, and the management plan for Frye Mountain WMA Compartment F. \nThis one\, on Sunday\, November 6\, 2022\, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Pre-Harvest Field Tour at Frye Mountain WMA. The pre-harvest tour will look at skid trail layout\, timber marking\, brook crossings\, the condition of the forest stands before operation\, and the considerations used to make decisions about the upcoming harvest. \nLate February/Early March 2023 (date TBA): Active Harvest Field Tour at Frye Mountain WMA. Attendees will see the timber harvest in action and how the operation is conducted. \nSeptember 2023 (date TBA): Post-Harvest Tour at Frye Mountain WMA. Attendees will see how the harvested area looks once the operation is complete. \nAttending all four sessions is not required but is encouraged. To register and for more information contact Andrew Smart: a.smartfarms@gmail.com or (207) 837-0924
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/timber-harvest-series-pre-harvest-tour/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20221019T164853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T165934Z
UID:7283-1667496600-1667500200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Timber Harvest Series: Online Session
DESCRIPTION:To register\, contact Andrew Smart: a.smartfarms@gmail.com or (207) 837-0924 \nThursday\, November 3\, 2022\n5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ET \nOnline Session: What is a Wildlife Management Area (WMA)\, how are they managed\, and the plan for Frye Mountain WMA in Montville\, Maine. \nFull series flyer for download \nMaine Woodland Owners\, in partnership with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife\, are hosting a four-part series for woodland owners to observe a timber harvest operation from start to finish. Held at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIF&W) Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Montville\, the program will be led by the DIF&W forester managing the harvest\, John Chappen. The goal of the program is to expose people to how DIF&W manages the land they own\, how to use timber harvesting as a means to create\, maintain\, and improve wildlife habitat\, and how a timber harvest is set up and carried out. Sessions will be held over a 12-month period and will start with this online introduction session on Thursday\, November 3. \nThe sessions will include: \nThursday\, November 3\, 2022\, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: DIF&W Lands Program and Frye Mountain WMA Overview. This online session will provide information about DIF&W Wildlife Management Areas\, how they are managed\, and the management plan for Frye Mountain WMA Compartment F. \nSunday\, November 6\, 2022\, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Pre-Harvest Field Tour at Frye Mountain WMA. The pre-harvest tour will look at skid trail layout\, timber marking\, brook crossings\, the condition of the forest stands before operation\, and the considerations used to make decisions about the upcoming harvest. \nLate February/Early March 2023 (date TBA): Active Harvest Field Tour at Frye Mountain WMA. Attendees will see the timber harvest in action and how the operation is conducted. \nSeptember 2023 (date TBA): Post-Harvest Tour at Frye Mountain WMA. Attendees will see how the harvested area looks once the operation is complete. \nAttending all four sessions is not required but is encouraged. To register and for more information contact Andrew Smart: a.smartfarms@gmail.com or (207) 837-0924
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/timber-harvest-series-online-session/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20220928T203740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T203740Z
UID:7250-1667048400-1667061000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:ForestHer NC\, Mountains Region Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Register \nOctober 29\, 2022\n1:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET \nWarren Wilson College Forest. Directions provided with event registrant details before the event. \nJoin ForestHer NC in our Mountains regional gathering! This workshop will be held at the Warren Wilson College Forest and welcomes all ForestHers. The goals of this gathering are to build on ForestHer NC’s 2022 foundational workshop series\, learn about conserving healthy forests\, and create a sense of community among participants.  \nAccessibility: There will be walking involved. Please let us know if you would like assistance or accommodations and we will do our best to accommodate.   \nContact Dakota Wagner with questions: dakota AT forestguild.org. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/foresther-nc-mountains-region-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Southeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20220928T211558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T174439Z
UID:7252-1666785600-1666789200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Maine Forest Climate Change Webinar & Field Tour Series: Howland Research Forest
DESCRIPTION:Register \nOctober 26 webinar\n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nOctober 28 field tour\n8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time\nHowland Research Forest (Howland\, ME) \nTopics of this pair of dates in the series: Long-term carbon & methane flux\, soil data\, NASA research \nHowland Forest is a forest ecosystem research site established in 1986 by University of Maine researchers with the cooperation of the International Paper Company. It is located approximately 30 miles north of Orono\, Maine\, and situated within an expansive\, low elevation conifer/northern hardwood transitional forest. The forest is dominated by spruce and hemlock with an average stand age of 140 years. Howland Forest became a founding member site of the AmeriFlux network in 1996. The current research focus is on the fluxes of carbon dioxide\, methane\, water vapor\, and energy entering and leaving the forest (i.e.\, the forest-atmosphere exchange). \nWebinar:  Learn more about seminal forest research on atmospheric carbon and methane\, forest ecology\, soil health\, and land conservation for forest research with panelists Shawn Fraver (UMaine PI)\, Dave Hollinger (USFS)\, Kathleen Savage (Woodwell Climate Research Center)\, and Jon Leibowitz (Northeast Wilderness Trust). \nField Tour: Shawn Fraver and Dave Hollinger\, along with site forest research scientist John Lee\, grad student Zoe Read\, and NWT’s Stewardship Manager Hannah Epstein will guide field tour attendees through a series of site stops focused on tower data (option to climb to top or tower)\, carbon flux\, NASA research plots\, and CO2 log flux measurements. \nFull Series Summary\nScience and Practice: Addressing Forest Climate Change in Maine\nAn Interactive Webinar Series for Stakeholders and the Interested Public \nKicking off year 3 of our forest climate change in Maine webinar/field tour series! Our panelists will address an array of concerns related to Maine’s forests: scope and scale of climate issues; active management strategies; wildlife/biohabitat concerns; unique adaptation strategies at each site. The series continues with 1 hour noontime webinars\, each followed by a half day field tour. Register for as many or as few as you wish\, all from the same registration landing page linked above.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/maine-forest-climate-change-webinar-field-tour-series-howland-research-forest/
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20220810T002150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T151244Z
UID:7087-1664874000-1664895600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:From the Trees to the Tap: Forest Management in the Waynesville Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Register today! \nTuesday\, October 4\, 2022\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm ET  \nLocation: Waynesville\, NC. Exact meeting location will be sent after registration.   \nAgenda for download \n4 SAF CFEs approved (Category 1) \nForests of Western North Carolina are not only beautiful and fun to recreate in\, but they also help to supply clean water. This event will showcase the intersection of forest management and water quality. Hosted by Forest Stewards and the Town of Waynesville\, we will be joined by professionals from Coweeta Hydrologic Lab\, NC State University\, Western Carolina University\, the Forest Stewards Guild\, and the Town of Waynesville to talk about forests and water\, from the trees to the tap.  \nAgenda:   \n\n9:00 | Welcome\n9:15 | The importance of forests for water quality\n9:45 | Changing forests effects on water\n10:15 | Break\n10:25 | History of the Waynesville watershed\n10:50 | Forest stewardship strategies in the Waynesville watershed\n11:15 | Lunch (provided) and travel to watershed \n12:30 | Tour of the watershed \n\n\n3:00 | Return to parked cars and optional social (Have you ever wondered why there are so many breweries in Western North Carolina? Good water makes good beer!) \n\nAccessibility: The education session will be held indoors with access to bathrooms. We will be in the woods on uneven terrain for the field tour. Adequate hiking shoes recommended. Contact Dakota Wagner with questions.  Dakota AT forestguild.org
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/from-the-trees-to-the-tap-forest-management-in-the-waynesville-watershed/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Southeast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20220810T184450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T184836Z
UID:7095-1664755200-1666828799@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Collaborating to Manage Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Registration coming August 23 (both elements of the hybrid course are required). \nOnline training October 3 – 21\, 2022\nIn-person workshop Oct 25 – 26\, 2022 at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka\, FL \nFull event website \nThis is a Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) Core workshop\, leading to the Certificate in Natural Areas Management. This training builds an appreciation of how to manage natural areas as part of a larger ecosystem\, in coordination with neighboring land owners. \n\nParticipants will:  \nDevelop an understanding of the concept of ecosystem management and its relevance to resource management\nBecome familiar with approaches that can be used to address threats facing entire ecosystems\nDiscover strategies that bring multiple organizations and private individuals together to achieve common goals and seek common solutions\nLearn about a variety of working groups used to cope with complex environmental issues in Florida\nDevelop skills in listening\, communicating\, moderating group dynamics\, and facilitating to cope with conflict\n\nONLINE COURSEWORK:\nApproximately 9 hours over 3-weeks (on your own\, prior to the in-person training). \nIN-PERSON TRAINING:\nTwo day in-person training at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka\, FL. \n 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/collaborating-to-manage-ecosystems/
CATEGORIES:Southeast,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20220728T211545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T211622Z
UID:7067-1664697600-1665766800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX)
DESCRIPTION:Apply (The application process will be open until August 26. Selections will be made by September 1. Selected participants must pay a $300 registration fee. Need based scholarships are available.) \nOctober 2 – 14\, 2022 \nBurns will be primarily in northeast Washington\, including Spokane\, Pend Oreille\, Stevens\, and Ferry Counties. \nFood and lodging will be provided. \nSummary: Do you want hands-on experience with prescribed burns? Are you looking to gain experience and qualifications in prescribed fire? Come join us at the Northeast Washington TREX this fall! Participants will attend a two-week training program and will serve in qualified and trainee positions on a burn team with federal\, state\, and tribal land managers\, and on private lands. Day to day activities will change depending on conditions – we may burn one day\, prep a unit the other\, attend a field trip to a previous burn\, or spend a day learning techniques and skills. \nAudience: This training is designed for a diverse group of fire practitioners\, including fire professionals\, land managers\, researchers\, volunteer firefighters\, contractors\, and private citizens and landowners. Participants must meet minimum NWCG wildland firefighting standards. \nTraining Opportunities: TREX covers all aspects of prescribed burning\, including preparing\, scouting\, briefing\, igniting\, holding\, mop-up\, and patrol of prescribed burns\, pre- and post-fire monitoring\, training with equipment\, practicing leadership\, and learning about local fire ecology. There are also opportunities for position taskbook training assignments\, including RXB2\, FIRB\, ENGB\, FFT1\, FFT2 and FEMO. \nMore information and details about this fall’s NE TREX can be found at the Washington Prescribed Fire Council’s website. \nQuestions? Contact Kara Karboski (kara@washingtonrcd.org)
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/prescribed-fire-training-exchange-trex/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Northwest,TREX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20211220T003811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T165134Z
UID:6236-1664553600-1664712000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:2022 Northwest Innovative Forestry Summit
DESCRIPTION:Connecting The Future of Our Forests & Communities \nSeptember 30 – October 2  \nLocation: University of Washington’s Pack Forest\, 9010 453rd St E\, Eatonville\, WA 98328 \nRegistration is closed \n10 Category 1 SAF CFE credits approved. \nAgenda for download \nAll lodging is shared. We have very limited private rooms and/or camper space available. Event speakers and people with special needs will receive priority for these spaces. To inquire more about these options\, contact membership@forestguild.org prior to registration. \nFull event webpage and information \nEvent flyer for download \nAfter a successful debut as a virtual summit in 2021\, and a virtual NIFS series in spring of 2022\, Northwest Innovative Forestry Summit is returning in person — at the University of Washington’s Pack Forest! \nPartial view of PAC Forest campus \nThe Pacific Northwest region benefits from a long\, deep\, and often underappreciated history of experimentation and innovation in its forest sector. Current challenges call us to better understand both current and past examples of forestry innovation\, and to chart a course for improving sustainable forest management through partnerships and problem solving. \nThe Summit is a venue for regional learning\, exchange\, and ongoing cooperation to implement ecological forest management strategies. This year\, the Summit will take place over the course of three days\, and programs will focus on connecting the future of our forests & communities. Each day will include a series of themed presentations and discussions from and for forestry researchers\, practitioners\, and educators to share their approaches to modern ecological forestry. \nWe invite natural resource professionals\, students and educators\, and members of NGOs\, private or public organizations to join us for three days of forestry education and innovation in the woods. Overnight accommodations are available at Pack Forest. \nCovid Precautions \nThis event is following UW COVID rules\, and masks are not required\, but encouraged during all indoor sessions. Commonly used surfaces will be disinfected regularly and  hand sanitizer will be available at each building.  \nIf you are sick with any illness\, you must stay home\, even if you are fully vaccinated\, per University of Washington policies. \nTo Overnight Lodgers \nWe encourage lodgers to take an at-home test the day before arrival as all lodging is shared.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northwest-innovative-forestry-summit/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Northwest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064218
CREATED:20220726T143032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T143324Z
UID:7038-1664269200-1664290800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Managing for Old Growth Forest Characteristics: A Field Workshop for Professional Foresters
DESCRIPTION:Register \nSeptember 27\, 2022 \n9:00 am – 3:00 pm ET \nMerck Forest and Farmland Center\, Rupert\, Vermont \nAre you a landowner? Check out the event designed for landowners and others interested in this topic: https://vlt.org/events/old-forest-workshop-for-landowners/ \nSAF CE credits will be available to qualifying participants. \nThis full-day session will train professional foresters in managing for old-growth forest characteristics. The day will begin indoors with a review of concepts. How do we recognize old-growth (or old) forests\, and what are their characteristics? Why do we desire more of these characteristics on the landscape? \nIn the field we will discuss strategies for potential assessment and management. Do we recognize the features of old forest? When is it appropriate to manage? When is it best to take a hands-off approach? How do we assess landowner goals and integrate these with broader conservation goals? If management is warranted\, what are some methods for achieving the desired conditions? \nThe day will be led by Paul Catanzaro and Dr. Tony D’Amato\, authors of a new update to a document on Managing for Old Growth Characteristics\, to be published this fall. Vermont Land Trust and Vermont Department of Forests\, Parks\, and Recreation will be involved in the discussion\, as will all foresters present.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/managing-for-old-growth-forest-characteristics-a-field-workshop-for-professional-foresters-at-merck-forest-and-farmland-center-rupert-vermont/
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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