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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
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SUMMARY:Forestry For Maine Birds
DESCRIPTION:Register today! \nSaturday\, June 3\, 2023\n9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nThe Welcome Center at Hidden Valley Nature Center\n131 Egypt Road Jefferson\, ME\, 04348 \nPlease join Sally Stockwell of Maine Audubon and Guild member Logan Johnson to learn how to manage forestlands to enhance habitat for birds and other wildlife. We will discuss the importance of Maine forestlands for breeding birds\, brook trout\, and other wildlife. We will practice completing some simple bird habitat assessments and look at several harvesting strategies used at Hidden Valley that demonstrate what you can do in your own woodland or on land trust properties and community forests to enhance habitat. \nPlease wear good walking shoes and bring water\, a snack\, a raincoat\, and your curiosity. \nRain date: June 4 \nThis is a free event\, but registration is required and capacity is limited to the first 25 registrants.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forestry-for-maine-birds/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T104500
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230417T161248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T161416Z
UID:8068-1685770200-1685789100@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Bird ID\, Ecology & Habitat Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register ($35) \nSaturday\, June 3\n5:30 – 10:45 a.m. (ET) \nStone Fence Farm\, 64 Johnson Mountain Road\, Unity\, NH 03743\nOptional camping onsite and pizza dinner on Friday. \nContinuing education credits for foresters are available. \nJoin Phil Brown\, Matt Tarr\, and others for a morning of birding and learning at Stone Fence Farm\, a property owned and managed for a diversity of native species by professional foresters and Guild members Jeremy Turner and Laura French. Through slow walking tours in a variety of field\, forest\, and wetland habitats\, we’ll learn tips for identifying the birds we encounter by sight and sound; the ecology and habitat needs of those species; and how the forests\, fields\, and wetlands we see can be managed to enhance habitat for birds and other wildlife. In between walks\, we’ll take a break to enjoy wood-fired fruit pies and shade-grown coffee. Beginning birders welcome! \nBring binoculars and your favorite field guide to birds\, and come prepared for biting insects. \nThis second annual event at Stone Fence Farm is co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education\, UNH Cooperative Extension\, and Meadowsend Consulting Company.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/bird-id-ecology-habitat-management-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230602T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230316T194425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T023517Z
UID:8004-1685694600-1685707200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Forestry for the Birds - Western Oregon: A Workshop for Natural Resource Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Register Limited to 30 attendees \nJune 2\, 2023\n8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nLocation: Forest Grove\, OR (off Hwy 6). The event address will be shared after registration.  \nApproved for: \n\n3 Cat.1 SAF (Society of American Foresters) Credits.\n1 CEU in Category I of the Certified Wildlife Biologist®/Professional Development Certificate Program\n3 CEU from ISA (International Society of Arboriculture)\n\nOther credits pending. \nJoin us for Forestry for the Birds Western Oregon Guide. We will be joined by a wildlife biologist\, Nicole Ruggiero from Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District and forester from Trout Mountain Forestry to help demonstrate the Guide and identify birds and habitat preferences.   \n This Guide was developed in part to act as a communication tool to assist foresters\, natural resource managers and practitioners when discussing with landowners how to support a healthy forest with birds in mind. We will review the Guide while walking through various stands and habitats. We will learn more about the focal birds within the Guide\, bird habitat preferences\, identify associated understory species\, and how forest structure and variability play a vital role in supporting desirable habitat for different bird species\, as well as a healthy and functional forest.   \nWe look forward to meeting you\, hearing about your management efforts\, projects\, and wildlife and bird observations! Please bring questions\, curiosity\, and binoculars if you have them. We will have coffee and cake for the early bird!   \nEvent agenda:  \nAgenda:  \n8:30 – Early birds get coffee & pastries  \n9:00 – Welcome & Introductions  \n9:45 – What is Forestry for the Birds?   \n10:00 – A walk around applying the Guide   \n12:00 – End Workshop  \nNOTE: Policy on event cancellations –   \n\nIf a registrant cancels their own registration 48 hours ahead of the event and wants a refund for registration fees\, we will issue a refund. \nIf the Guild cancels an event\, we will refund registrants the full amount they paid\, including any credit card fees they covered with their original registration. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forestry-for-the-birds-western-oregon-a-workshop-for-natural-resource-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Pacific Northwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230413T160427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T015915Z
UID:8064-1684573200-1684584000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Hemlock Treatment Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed. \nMay 20\, 2023\n9:00 a.m. – Noon (ET)\nHolmes Educational State Forest (Henderson County) \nNC pesticide credits and ISA CEUs are available \nHemlock Restoration Initiative is partnering with the Transylvania Creation Care Fellowship to host this demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control Hemlock Wooly Adelgid. Participants will practice assessing hemlock health to determine the best treatment options\, and our staff will demonstrate and explain a variety of methods available to all landowners in North Carolina. We will discuss ways to reduce environmental risks from hemlock treatment. We will also go over hiring a tree care professional for hemlock treatment. \nParticipants will be provided with a series of short videos with additional background information.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/hemlock-treatment-demonstration-2/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230520T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230316T205216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T034828Z
UID:8012-1684571400-1684584000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Forestry for the Birds - Western Oregon: A Workshop for Forestland Caretakers
DESCRIPTION:Photo of a brown creeper on a tree trunk\, by Mick Thompson \nRegister soon! Space is limited. \nMay 20\, 2023\n8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time \nLocation: Forest Grove\, OR (off Hwy 6). The event address will be shared after registration.   \nApproved for: \n\n3 Cat.1 SAF (Society of American Foresters) Credits.\n1 CEU in Category I of the Certified Wildlife Biologist®/Professional Development Certificate Program\n3 CEU from ISA (International Society of Arboriculture)\n\nJoin us and wildlife biologist Nicole Ruggiero from the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District and forester Scott Hayes (retired) from Oregon Department of Forestry who will help demonstrate the Forestry for the Birds Western Oregon Guide and identify birds and habitat preferences.  \nThis Guide was developed to assist woodland caretakers including landowners\, loggers\, foresters\, natural resource managers\, or practitioners\, to identify\, assess\, and support a healthy forest with birds in mind. We will review the guide while walking through various habitats and forest stages. Learn more about the focal birds within the Guide\, bird habitat preferences\, identifying understory plants\, and forest structure and variability that make appealing habitat for different bird species.   \nWe look forward to meeting you\, hearing about your management goals and efforts\, wildlife\, and bird observations! Please bring your stories\, curiosity\, and binoculars if you have them. We will have coffee and cake for the early bird!  \nEvent agenda:  \n8:30 – Early birds get coffee & pastries  \n9:00 – Welcome & Introductions  \n9:45 – What is Forestry for the Birds?   \n10:00 – A walk around applying the Guide   \n12:00 – End Workshop  \nNOTE: Policy on event cancellations –   \n\nIf a registrant cancels their own registration at least 48 hours ahead of the event and wants a refund for registration fees\, we will issue a refund. \nIf the Guild cancels an event\, we will refund registrants the full amount they paid\, including any credit card fees they covered with their original registration. \n\nThis event is free for Guild and Oregon Small Woodland Association (OSWA) members.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forestry-for-the-birds-western-oregon-a-workshop-for-forestland-caretakers/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Pacific Northwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230519T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230314T160317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T034720Z
UID:7943-1684483200-1684495800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Western Oregon Urban Forests for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Register soon! Spaces are limited. \nMay 19\, 2023\n8:00 – 11:30 a.m. \nLocation: Portland Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary\, 5151 NW Cornell Road\, Portland\, OR 97210 \nMore information on visiting the Wildlife Sanctuary.  \nApproved for: \n\n3 Cat.1 SAF (Society of American Foresters) Credits.\n1 CEU in Category I of the Certified Wildlife Biologist®/Professional Development Certificate Program\n3 CEU from ISA (International Society of Arboriculture)\n\nThis event is for woodland caretakers including landowners\, HOA and condo/apartment communities\, park managers\, foresters\, natural resource managers\, or anyone interested in natural resource conservation. \nJoin us for Forestry for the Birds\, Western Oregon Guide. We will be joined by an expert birder from Portland Audubon and the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District’s forest conservationist. They will help demonstrate the Guide and identify birds and habitat preferences. \nThis Guide was developed to assist woodland caretakers identify\, assess\, and support a healthy forest with birds in mind. We will review the guide while walking through the Sanctuary learning more about the focal birds within the Guide and bird habitat preferences. We will identify trees and plants\, learn more about the forest types of Western Oregon\, and the forest structure and variability that make appealing habitat for different bird species. In addition\, in fitting with the location of this workshop\, we will be applying the Guide to urban forests. \nYou do not need to be an expert birder for this outing or a forest landowner. Just bring your curiosity\, willingness to share\, and if you have them\, binoculars. We will have coffee and cake for the early bird\, so we hope to see you bright and early in May! \nEvent agenda:  \n8:00 – Early birds get coffee & pastries  \n8:30 – Welcome & Introductions  \n8:45 – What is Forestry for the Birds?   \n9:00 – Applying the Guide Walk   \n11:30 – End Workshop  \nNote: Policy on event cancellations –   \n\nIf a registrant cancels their own registration 48 hours ahead of the event and wants a refund for registration fees\, we will issue a refund for the event’s registration amount. \nIf the Guild cancels an event\, we will refund registrants the full amount they paid\, including any credit card fees they covered with their original registration. \n\nThis event is free for Guild and Portland Audubon Members.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/western-oregon-urban-forests-for-the-birds/
CATEGORIES:Field event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20221130T153951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T200555Z
UID:7481-1683720000-1683896400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Maine Forest Climate Change Webinar & Field Tour Series: AMC Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:Full series website \nWednesday May 10\, 2023\n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time\nRegister for this webinar or entire series \nWednesday\, May 12\, 2023\nAppalachian Mountain Club Research Forests\, Katahdin Ironworks area\nRegister for this field tour \n  \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-amc-field-tour/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230118T010930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T200637Z
UID:7642-1683532800-1683824400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:RX410 Smoke Management Techniques training
DESCRIPTION:Registration coming soon\n($0 for Northeast Compact Members\, $300 for Non-Compact Members) \nMay 8 – 11\, 2023 \nAlbany Pine Bush’s Discovery Center\n195 New Karner Rd\,\nAlbany\, NY 12205 \nSponsor: Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission \nAdditional information (registration forms/accommodations/etc.) coming soon. Meanwhile\, for additional information\, please contact: \nEric Earle RPF\nDeputy Executive Director\nNortheastern Forest Fire Protection Commission eearle@nffpc.org \nZachary Prusak\nWildland Fire Training Specialist\nTall Timbers Research Station\nzprusak@talltimbers.org
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/rx410-smoke-management-techniques-training/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230401T031523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T135837Z
UID:8049-1683136800-1683223200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Baskahegan Guild Gathering and field tour
DESCRIPTION:Register (free except for food orders) \nNote: if you plan to join for dinner on May 3rd at Settler’s Lodge or want your lunch catered on the May 4th field tour\, or both\, you’ll need to complete your food order on a survey monkey survey in addition to completing the registration form. Details are part of registration. \nMay 3 @ 6:00 p.m. to May 4 @ 4:00 p.m. ET \nLocation(s):  \nDinner arrival is at Settler’s Lodge\, 341 US-1\, Weston\, ME 04424 \nField tour arrival is at Log landing on the Burn Road\, Topsfield\, ME  \nEvent summary: \nJoin us for two fun\, educational days with Baskahegan Company. On May 3rd\, we will gather at Settler’s Lodge for dinner followed by fire-side conversations.  \nMay 4th we will head to Baskahegan lands. Baskahegan is known for their sustainable forest practices. We will begin this visit by hiking back to their unmanaged Ecological Reserve – prepare for wet and muddy ground (bring extra socks!). The Black backed woodpecker is a rare bird in northern Maine. Once present in Baskahegan’s red pine stand\, the bird has not been seen for several years. We will stop at a recently harvested site to learn more and discuss habitat management for this species.  \nAfter\, we will head to Baskahegan’s floating road where we will break for lunch. This site has undergone years of ecological survey alongside The Nature Conservancy.  \nBefore we get bogged down by our digesting stomachs\, we will visit one final site\, the red pine stand. This site was formerly homogenized and now\, following several harvests\, shows a better shifting mosaic.  \nWe will wrap up our discussion with a sendoff by 4 pm.  \nAgenda:   \nMay 3rd\, 2023 \n6:00 pm: Dinner at Settler’s Lodge \n7:30 pm: Campfire and conversation \nMay 4th\, 2023 \n7:00 am: Breakfast at Settler’s Lodge (for those who stayed the night before) \n8:30 am: Drive to meeting point \n9:00 am: Meet at the Burn Road log landing\, begin Baskahegan field tour \n12:00 pm: Field Lunch \n4:00 pm: Depart  \nPlease bring: \n\nWater bottle\nSnacks\nFootware that can get muddy and wet\, traveling through swampy\, unmanaged terrain\nInsect repellent and/or bug net\nSunscreen\nIf staying overnight\, necessary items (linens provided)\nA mask\, just in case\, for carpools to field sites\n\nTransportation: \nPlease be prepared to carpool. Whether you drive or ride\, expect logging roads\, dirt roads\, classic Maine…might be a bit muddy. \nLodging: \nIf you’d like to stay at Settler’s Lodge on May 3rd\, please call (ask for Alex) or book online to make your own arrangements and lodging reservations. Breakfast will be included for overnight guests\, with options based on your dietary preferences mentioned in your registration form.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/baskahegan-guild-gathering-and-field-tour/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Guild Gathering,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230316T031405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T031709Z
UID:7999-1683111600-1683117000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Southeast Member Virtual Guild Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Register \nMay 3\, 2023\n11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET \nApproved for 1 SAF CE credit \nAgenda for download \nThe Forest Stewards Guild’s spring 2023 Guild Gathering will feature a presentation on climate smart forestry in the Southeast. We will be joined by Steve McNulty\, director of the USDA Southeast Climate Hub. There will be the opportunity to connect with other Guild members and share updates with each other during Introduction Circles – a Guild tradition!
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/southeast-member-virtual-guild-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Southeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20220105T215521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T151853Z
UID:6290-1683016200-1683212400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Cross-Boundary Landscape Restoration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open (early bird pricing ends March 1\, 2023) \nMay 2 at 8:30 a.m. – May 4 at 3:00 p.m. (Mountain time)\nColorado State University\, Fort Collins\, Colorado\nLodging block rates available at the Hilton. See the event webpage at the link below. \nFull event webpage and details \nEvent agenda and flyer for download \nThe 2022 Cross-Boundary Landscape Restoration Workshop will bring together land and fire managers\, researchers and stakeholders to develop strategies that apply evidence-based collaborative management of forest landscapes in the Intermountain West. We invite partners to share lessons learned from your engagement in local\, regional\, and national collaborative forest and fire restoration processes on federal and non-federal lands. \n\nShare successes and lessons learned on cross-boundary\, collaborative efforts to restore and reimagine fire-adapted forest landscapes\,\nCo-develop knowledge\, recommendations\, strategies\, and resources for collaborative landscape-scale restoration projects\, and\nExplore gaps and strategies to empower diverse perspectives\, and enhance inclusivity and equitability of forestry and fire research and management.\n\nWho should attend? Government\, tribal\, and non-government foresters\, fire managers\, planners\, biologists\, line officers\, regional and national program managers\, forest researchers\, conservation organizations\, funding partners\, forest operations companies\, and other stakeholders interested in applying science and tools for all-lands collaborative forest landscape restoration.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/cross-boundary-landscape-restoration-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Southwest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230413T155557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T173800Z
UID:8061-1682499600-1682524800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA) Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register (by April 19)\nSpace for this workshop is limited\, so please register early. $10\, non-refundable. \nApril 26\, 2023\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ET)\nGill State Forest (near Crossnore\, NC) \nNC pesticide credits and ISA CEUs are available \nThis day-long workshop will give participants hands-on experience assessing and chemically treating hemlocks for HWA. We will use the trees present at the workshop site to learn and practice a variety of methods to treat hemlocks available to all landowners in North Carolina. We will cover the details of chemical treatment\, including: \n\nHow to identify hemlock trees and assess their health to determine appropriate treatment\nHow to select\, mix\, and safely apply products\nWays to reduce off-target risks to the environment\nWhen to seek help from a tree care professional\n\nParticipants will be provided with a series of short videos with additional background information.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/hwa-management-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230206T172856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T173716Z
UID:7775-1680249600-1680278400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Increasing Participation in the USDA Conservation Reserve Program in N.C.
DESCRIPTION:Register (by March 21 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time) \nMarch 31\, 2023\n8:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern time \nLocation: Halifax Community College\, 100 College Drive\, 400 Building\, Weldon\, NC 27890 \nEvent agenda for download \nEvent flyer\, showing both workshop date options \nThis free workshop is organized by Roanoke Electric Cooperative’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project and the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. The purpose is to increase awareness of and participation in the Conservation Reserve Program. The program’s long-term goal is to re-establish valuable land cover to help improve water quality\, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. In exchange for a yearly rental payment\, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. Learn more about the program here \nThe first 40 landowners registered for this workshop will receive a $25 gift card. You must be present at the workshop to receive the gift card; only one gift card is available per household. \nCRP is a private-lands conservation program run by USDA’s Farm Service Agency. This workshop aims to help underserved landowners in N.C.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/increasing-participation-in-the-usda-conservation-reserve-program-in-n-c-2/
CATEGORIES:Southeast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230315T194815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T194926Z
UID:7984-1680084000-1680087600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Fire in the Western U.S. - LANDFIRE office hour
DESCRIPTION:Register \nMarch 29\, 2023\n10:00 – 11:00 am (PT) \nSee the story map \nJoin this office hour and learn about the diverse inputs and outcomes from six large fires spanning five JFSP Regional Fire Science Exchanges. \nGuests: JFSP & TNC LANDFIRE \nAgenda: \nFirst 20-25 min: TNC LANDFIRE intros\, JFSP reps highlight key takeaways leading up to\, and resulting from their region’s featured fire(s). \nRest of the hour: Office Hour will open up for your questions. I look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/fire-in-the-western-u-s-big-fires-big-challenges-big-need-for-regional-learning-and-action/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Northwest,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20221207T213420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T213420Z
UID:7520-1679733000-1682425800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Forestry 101 comprehensive short course
DESCRIPTION:Register ($180) \nSaturdays: March 25\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\n8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nIndoor portions at: Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery in Orland\, Maine\nOutdoor portions at: Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Great Pond Mountain Conservancy land in Orland\, Ellsworth and the Blue Hill Peninsula. \nEvent flyer for download \nSummary: \nThis detailed course will cover the principles\, techniques and practices used to manage forests in eastern Maine and will be taught by three experienced foresters. \nHosts: Blue Hill Heritage Trust\, Great Pond Mountain Conservancy and Maine Woodlot Owners Downeast Chapter. \nFor more information contact BHHT at (207) 374-5118.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forestry-101-comprehensive-short-course/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230221T210113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T210113Z
UID:7857-1679400000-1679403600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Strategies to reduce wildfire smoke in frequently impacted communities in south-western Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar \nMarch 21\, 2023\n12:00 p.m. Pacific Time/1:00 MT/2:00 CT/ 3:00 ET \nPresenter: Rick Graw\, USDA Forest Service \nSmoke from wildfires is a well-recognized public health and safety issue. While there have been extensive efforts to help communities be “smoke ready”\, most people would still prefer not to live with weeks of unhealthy air quality during the summer and fall. This webinar will address what could be done to reduce the amount of smoke experienced by frequently impacted communities during wildfire season. By knowing the frequent pathways that air moves into these communities during wildfire season\, we gain some insights as to where fuel treatments can have a greater probability of reducing smoke from subsequent wildfires. Rather than using wind roses\, meteorological modeling and GIS processing techniques provide raster images of these pathways for each community. A case study illustrates that these strategic fuel treatments can reduce smoke by 40 percent from subsequent wildfires. \nThe webinar will also cover how raster images and fuel reduction strategies can be integrated into planning and implementation strategies including regional wildfire crisis strategies\, forest restoration plans\, and community wildfire protection plans. Additionally\, the frequent air pathways can be used during wildfire season for decision support to reduce smoke impacts to the public.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/strategies-to-reduce-wildfire-smoke-in-frequently-impacted-communities-in-south-western-oregon/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20221219T204012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T204034Z
UID:7590-1678956300-1681396200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Certification Program classes for 2022
DESCRIPTION:Register today for one or more sessions in the series below \nVia zoom online: \nMar 16\, 2023 – State Regulations Pertaining to Invasive Plant Management (A2)\n8:45 AM – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nMar 23\, 2023 – Principles and Fundamentals of Weed Science (A1)\n9:00 AM – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nApr 6\, 2023 – The Invasive Plant Issue and Invasive Plant Identification (A3)\n9:00 AM – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nApr 13\, 2023 – Developing an Invasive Plant Management Program (B)\n9:00 AM – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nFull series details \nCredits are approved as follows:  \nPesticide: Contact hours for categories 35\, 36\, 37\, 40\, 48 and Applicators License available. Valid for all New England states for equivalent categories. \n\n3/16/23 (A2) – 2 pesticide contact hours\n3/23/23 (A1) – 4 pesticide contact hours\n4/6/23 (A3) – 3 pesticide contact hours\n4/13/23 (B) – 4 pesticide contact hours\n\nAssociation: 2 MCLP\, 2 MCA\, and 1 MCH credits for EACH class. ISA credits requested. \nSeries Summary:  \nThere is a growing interest in invasive plants and their management. While turf and landscape professionals might be very proficient in the development of a weed management program for turf and/or landscape\, invasive plant management often reveals many new and unique challenges. This 4-part program is intended to help participants meet these challenges when attempting to develop an invasive plant management program as part of their business. \nParticipants may receive a certificate in INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT upon the successful completion of all four webinars and and obtaining a passing grade for each. \nNOTE: 2023 will be the final year we offer this certificate program.\nThose who have taken some of the classes in this series in the past and still wish to earn the certificate of completion are advised to finish up any remaining classes in 2023. \nParticipants not interested in a certificate may also attend these webinars without taking the quizzes. While individuals from anywhere are welcome to join us\, this training will have a geographic focus on Massachusetts and New England.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/invasive-plant-certification-program-classes-for-2022/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Online Course,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230206T172247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T173543Z
UID:7767-1678780800-1678809600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Increasing Participation in the USDA Conservation Reserve Program in N.C.
DESCRIPTION:Register (by March 3 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time) \nMarch 14\, 2023\n8:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern time \nLocation: The Maxwell Center\, 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive\, Goldsboro\, North Carolina\, 27534 \nEvent agenda for download \nEvent flyer\, showing both workshop date options \nThis free workshop is organized by Roanoke Electric Cooperative’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project and the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. The purpose is to increase awareness of and participation in the Conservation Reserve Program. The program’s long-term goal is to re-establish valuable land cover to help improve water quality\, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. In exchange for a yearly rental payment\, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. Learn more about the program here \nThe first 40 landowners registered for this workshop will receive a $25 gift card. You must be present at the workshop to receive the gift card; only one gift card is available per household. \nCRP is a private-lands conservation program run by USDA’s Farm Service Agency. This workshop aims to help underserved landowners in N.C.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/increasing-participation-in-the-usda-conservation-reserve-program-in-n-c/
CATEGORIES:Southeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230208T012608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T003825Z
UID:7788-1678366800-1678377600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Hemlock treatment demonstration
DESCRIPTION:To register please contact Thom Green at info@savehemlocksnc.org or 828-252-4783 \nMarch 9\, 2023 (backup date in case of inclement weather is March 16. Please save both dates).\n1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern time \nNC Arboretum\, Asheville\, NC \nNC Pesticide Credits and ISA CEUs are available. \nThe Hemlock Restoration Initiative will host a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) for tree care\, horticulture\, and other professionals. \nParticipants will practice assessing hemlock health to determine the best treatment options\, and HRI staff will demonstrate systemic chemical treatment methods for HWA. We will use the trees on-site to demonstrate and explain a variety of methods available to professionals and landowners in North Carolina. We will also discuss environmental considerations when using systemic insecticides on hemlocks and other practical tips.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/hemlock-treatment-demonstration/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Southeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20221011T180610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T200705Z
UID:7276-1677672000-1677848400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Maine Forest Climate Change Webinar & Field Tour Series: Brown Ash
DESCRIPTION:Full series website \nMarch 1 webinar\n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time\nRegister for the webinar series to participate in this webinar \nMarch 3 field tour\n8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time\nLocation to be determined.\nRegister for this field tour \nTopics in this pair of dates in the series: Species preservation goals in the face of EAB and climate change. More details soon. \nFull Series Details:\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-brown-ash/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20221212T154333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T183034Z
UID:7553-1677312000-1677340800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:North Georgia Learn-and-Burn
DESCRIPTION:Register by February 17\, 2023 ($10) \nFebruary 25\, 2023\n8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET\nNorth Georgia Technical College\, Clarkesville\, GA \nLunch is provided \nEvent flyer for download \nJoin local experts to gain hands-on prescribed burning experience and learn the next steps to putting fire back on your land. You will learn about why we burn\, safety\, burn objectives\, planning\, liability\, smoke management\, and more! No prior burn experience necessary. \nCall Kim McCollum at 706-894-1591 or email info.ccrcd@gmail.com if you have questions.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/north-georgia-learn-and-burn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230210T005735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T005735Z
UID:7799-1677070800-1677074400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Getting to the Core: Utilizing paleoecology to understand fire in the northeast
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 22\, 2023\n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern time \nIn this hour-long webinar we will hear from Madi Landrum\, a Ph.D. student in the Ecology and Environmental Sciences Program and Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine\, as she explores the role of paleoecology in fire management decisions on the land in the northeast. \nThe need to understand long-term natural and human influences on fire is becoming increasingly important as global climate change increases the frequency and severity of forest fires in the northeastern United States. Meanwhile\, there is a growing appreciation for the role Indigenous peoples have played in maintaining ecosystems over millennia. While climate is largely thought to be the main driver of regional ecosystem processes in the northeast\, the role of fire\, including Indigenous fire management\, is actively debated. Historical accounts and Indigenous oral knowledge (e.g. place names) indicate that Native peoples have used fire to create mosaic landscapes throughout the northeast\, which is likely to have influenced local diversity and species composition\, altering overall forest structure. Read more at the link above…
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/getting-to-the-core-utilizing-paleoecology-to-understand-fire-in-the-northeast/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230119T184047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T015953Z
UID:7670-1676980800-1676984400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Assessing the effects of Close-to-Nature Forestry on forest birds
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 21\, 2023\nNoon – 1 Eastern Time \nEurope’s Close-To-Nature Forestry (CTNF) that protects forest canopies has not been promoted to help avian abundance or diversity; however\, forest bird populations in Europe have increased 7% over the last two decades. We posit whether similar forest management approaches in the eastern USA could benefit North American birds. We sought to 1) assess the effects of forest structural characteristics on avian species richness in a CTNF managed forest; 2) compare our results to county-level eBird data to identify the challenges of assessing the impacts of forestry practices on birds at landscape scales; 3) highlight the ambiguities in current forest management guidelines for improving avian habitats and 4) suggest long-term direction for evaluating the impacts of alternative forest management practices on birds. Our case study provides preliminary evidence that CTNF-managed forests may support diverse birds of high conservation value that are normally drawn to different forest management extremes. We also provide recommendations for using eBird data to assess alternative forest management strategies at landscape scales and a synthesized look at the forest management guidelines provided by many of the major players in American ornithology.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/assessing-the-effects-of-close-to-nature-forestry-on-forest-birds/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230208T010841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T013037Z
UID:7784-1676469600-1676480400@foreststewardsguild.org
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:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230120T231306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T231536Z
UID:7691-1676469600-1676475000@foreststewardsguild.org
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:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230208T013859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T013859Z
UID:7791-1676120400-1676127600@foreststewardsguild.org
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:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230118T203339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T203339Z
UID:7648-1676021400-1676037600@foreststewardsguild.org
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:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230119T181849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T183823Z
UID:7668-1675252800-1675256400@foreststewardsguild.org
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:20260406T194036
CREATED:20230124T164450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T164450Z
UID:7700-1674648000-1674651600@foreststewardsguild.org
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:20260406T194036
CREATED:20221118T034537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T034537Z
UID:7454-1674648000-1674651600@foreststewardsguild.org
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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