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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230919T170000
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SUMMARY:Black Lake\, NM Prescribed Burn - Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No registration required for in-person option on September 19. There’s also a virtual option September 20 (see below). \nSeptember 19\, 2023\n5:00 pm – 6:30 pm MST \nVal Verde Fire Station\n27749 US-64\nAngel Fire\, NM 87710 \nThis fall\, the Forest Stewards Guild\, the New Mexico State Land Office\, The Nature Conservancy\, and local fire departments will be conducting a collaborative prescribed burn outside of Black Lake\, NM and near the Village of Angel Fire\, with the objective of fuels reduction and building forest resiliency to drought\, insects\, fire\, and climate change. We will be holding a community meeting beforehand where members of the burn team will discuss the background\, objectives\, potential impacts\, burn planning\, and will also create a space for questions from the community. \nCan’t make it to the in-person meeting? \nVirtual option September 20 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm \nRegister for the zoom
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/black-lake-nm-prescribed-burn-community-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T183055Z
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SUMMARY:National Firewood Bank Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register \nSeptember 15\, 2023\n12:00 -4:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nFull summit website \nThe Summit will be a chance for leaders and volunteers at wood banks to connect\, share ideas and information\, and to hear updates on the 2023-24 grant roll-out from the Alliance for Green Heat. We hope you will join the effort to create the first national wood bank network to support the efforts of wood banks everywhere. Updates on panelists\, speakers\, and more\, are at the summit website. You’ll hear from panelists and have opportunities to ask your questions. \nHear from the wood banks on: \n\n“Finding Partners & Keeping a Team: Strategic Partnerships & Volunteer Recruitment”\n“Sustainability\, Scaling Up & How to Keep it Going for the Long Haul”\n\nFor more information and updates about the summit\, visit our website or contact Elisa Schine at elisa.schine@maine.edu. \nThis first National Firewood Bank Summit is hosted by the University of Maine.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/national-firewood-bank-summit/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
CREATED:20230824T165616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T165616Z
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SUMMARY:NAFSE Southern Pine Beetle Working Group Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register \nTuesday\, September 12\, 2023\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET \nOnline via Zoom \nThe NAFSE Southern Pine Beetle Working Group is holding a one hour virtual meeting and is open to all. Various speakers will provide updates related to the Southern Pine Beetle as well as pitch pine management. \nAbout the Working Group\nThe Southern Pine Beetle Working Group is designed to establish a community of practice around pitch pine barren management in light of southern pine beetle (SPB). Visit the NAFSE Southern Pine Beetle Working Group online to learn more about the group such as contact information and past events. The Guild is honored to have members in this and other collaborative NAFSE working groups. \nAny questions related to this virtual meeting please reach out to Eric Evenson\, NAFSE Science Communications Specialist at NAFSEhelp@gmail.com.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/nafse-southern-pine-beetle-working-group-virtual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
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SUMMARY:ForestHer NC\, Mountains Region Gathering
DESCRIPTION:September 8\, 2023\n8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET \nSunburst Campground Day Use Area\, 8820 Lake Logan Rd\, Canton\, NC 28716 \nJoin ForestHer NC for a gathering in the mountains! We are partnering with the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmers Coalition to host a workshop focused on medicinal plants found in cove forests. We will learn about non-timber forest products\, plant identification\, site selection for plants\, and more! \nAgenda  \n\n8:30 am – Registration opens \n9:00 am – Welcome and introductions \n9:30 am – Forest Talk: Intro to non-timber forest products\n10:30 am – Forest Walk: Hike and learn about plant ID and site selection (hiking details coming soon)\n12:00 pm – Stick around for refreshments! (provided)\n\nThis workshop has been made possible through support from Domtar\, PactivEvergreen\, and Georgia-Pacific.   \nAccessibility: There will be a 1.5 hour hike 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. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/foresther-nc-mountains-region-gathering-2/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T215556Z
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SUMMARY:Alley Cropping Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Register\nThursday\, September 7\, 2023\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET\nLocation: Toensmeier Farm\, 47 Pequot Road. South Hampton\, MA 01073 \nIf you advise land managers and are ready to learn more about alley cropping\, this training is for you! Alley cropping is planting rows of trees and/or shrubs to create alleys within which agricultural or horticultural crops are produced. Learn how this practice can positively intensify land use\, diversify income\, and protect and enhance ecosystem function. \nThe increasing interest in agroforestry among land managers has produced a growing need for technical assistance. Join us and learn about the principles\, design considerations\, benefits\, and potential challenges associated with alley cropping. \nAn online introductory course is available to watch in preparation for the training. You’ll leave better prepared to assist your clients with the practice of silvopasture. \nThis workshop is hosted by Interlace Commons\, an education and research non-profit focused on expanding agroforestry throughout the Northeastern US. \nThis event will occur rain or shine. Space is limited.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/alley-cropping-fundamentals/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
CREATED:20230801T201437Z
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SUMMARY:Silvopasture Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Register\nWednesday\, September 6\, 2023\n1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET\nLocation: Gansvoort Farm\, 1827 US-9\, Germantown\, NY 12526\nInstructors: Guild member Eli Roberts & Meghan Giroux \nRegister\nSaturday\, September 9\, 2023\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET\nLocation: Hidden Blossom Farm\, 18 Old Barrows Rd\, Union\, CT 06076\nInstructors: Meghan Giroux\, Guild member Eli Roberts\, and Joe Orefice \nIf you advise land managers and are ready to learn more about silvopasture\, then this training is for you! Silvopasture is the intentional integration of forages\, trees\, and livestock and can help increase the productivity and health of farm and forest systems. \nThe increasing interest in agroforestry among land managers has produced a growing need for technical assistance. Join us and learn about the principles\, design considerations\, benefits\, and potential challenges associated with silvopasture. \nAn online introductory course is available to watch in preparation for the training. You’ll leave better prepared to assist your clients with the practice of silvopasture. \nThis workshop is hosted by Interlace Commons\, an education and research non-profit focused on expanding agroforestry throughout the Northeastern US. \nThese events will occur rain or shine. Space is limited.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/silvopasture-fundamentals/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230830T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
CREATED:20230807T150444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T181036Z
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SUMMARY:NIFS Webinar - From Experimentation to Innovation in the Forests of the PNW
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is one of two Northwest Innovative Forestry Series events in 2023. The is a field tour in Washington on October 6th. This year’s NIFS focus is experimental forests\, traditional and non-traditional\, and their efforts in facilitating innovation and community within forest management and research. Full NIFS series details are on the NIFS website. \nRegister for the webinar (free) \nDate: Wednesday\, August 30\, 2023\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time\nLocation: Zoom \nThis webinar is approved for 1.5 Category 1 SAF CFE credits. \nAgenda for download \nPlease join us for this webinar where Paul Anderson\, the Station Director of the Pacific Northwest Research Station\, will be providing us with a broad-spectrum view of experimental forests and finding a balance between long-term continuity and quickly changing information needs. \nPaul’s presentation will be followed by a panel discussion made up of participants selected to represent perspectives and experiences in forest experimentation that are not directly related to traditional experimental forests. \nThe panel participants include: \n\nBrandy Saffell\, Forest Conservation Specialist\, Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District\nMichael Wilson\, Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Tribal member and former Natural Resources Department Manager\nTeodora Minkova\, Research and Monitoring Manager for Olympic Experimental Forest\, Washington Department of Natural Resources\nLindsay Cornelius\, East Cascades Oak Partnership Manager\, Columbia Land Trust
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northwest-innovative-forestry-summit-webinar-2023/
CATEGORIES:NIFS,Pacific Northwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
CREATED:20230614T181504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T182229Z
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SUMMARY:Northeast – Midwest Regional Prescribed Fire Science and Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register (early bird ends July 1) \nAugust 29 at 7:00 a.m. – August 31 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time\n*A pre-workshop session for August 28\, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. has a limit of 35 people \nThe Madison Concourse Hotel\n1 W Dayton Street\nMadison\, WI 53703\n*A block of rooms is available for $131+tax/room before July 28\, 2023. Call 800-356-8293. \nWorkshop flyer for download \nAgenda \nFull event details \nThis regional workshop will: \n\nProvide a forum for all wildland fire management partners to share region-wide\, science-based\, fire ecology information oriented toward expanding and maintaining the use of prescribed fire across all landscapes\, jurisdictions\, and fire-dependent ecosystems.\nProvide an opportunity for scientists\, managers\, and practitioners across the 20-state region to share prescribed fire related experiences\, successes\, and potential solutions to implementation challenges.\nProvide an opportunity for agency leaders and managers to interact with state prescribed fire councils and other key partners.\nServe as a model for future annual or biennial workshops.\n\nSponsored by Northeast Regional Strategy Committee (NE RSC)\, a regional organization chartered by the national Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) to coordinate and support implementation of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy across the 20 Northeast and Midwest states.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northeast-midwest-regional-prescribed-fire-science-and-management-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Lake States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
CREATED:20230807T155512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T155538Z
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SUMMARY:NESAF Summer Silviculture Field Tour: White Oak
DESCRIPTION:Register ($15 – $50) \nFriday\, August 25\, 2023\n8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT \nBear Brook State Park Pavilion\n399 Deerfield Rd #245\nAllenstown\, NH 03275   \nIf you or the landowners you work with are concerned about the future of white oak in the Eastern United States\, this workshop is designed with you in mind! White oak is a foundational component of many hardwood ecosystems throughout our region\, and the New England Society of American Foresters is hosting a workshop and field tour to continue the discussions stemming from the 2023 Annual Winter Meeting. We hope you can join us! \nStacy Clark\, Ph. D. and Callie Schweitzer\, Ph. D. (USDA Forest Service-Southern Research Station) will lead the conversation on white oak silviculture! Afternoon field tour of the NH State Nursery. Lunch included. \nEvent Details \n8:00AM  Gather- Coffee/Donuts. \n8:30AM  Introductions and go over agenda \n8:45AM  White Oak Site #1 at Bear Brook \n12:00PM  Lunch \n1:00PM  Travel to White Oak Site #2 at State Nursery \n1:30PM  White Oak Site #2 at State Nursery \n3:30PM  Adjorn (CEU Certificates)
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/nesaf-summer-silviculture-field-tour-white-oak/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
CREATED:20230724T175051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T185146Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Guild Member Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Register (free\, current members and guests encouraged\, buy-your-own drinks and food) \nNot sure of your membership status? Contact membership@forestguild.org to confirm. Or join or renew today – we welcome you! \nAugust 16\, 2023\n4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nOrono Brewing Company\, 61 Margin St\, Orono\, ME 04473 \nJoin us for just a drink or a full dinner at the Orono Brewing Company in Orono\, Maine! There is a great outdoor area to sit and chat or you can practice your toss with a game of cornhole. We look forward to connecting with you! \nQuestions? Reach out to Maddie Eberly\, maddie@forestguild.org
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/maine-guild-member-social-hour/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
CREATED:20230720T161556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T161811Z
UID:8410-1691830800-1691841600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Land Management Tour at Spring Valley Tract
DESCRIPTION:Register \nSaturday\, August 12\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nSpring Valley Tract\, 277 Brunson Rd\, Belleville\, WI 53508 \nIf you’re a landowner wondering how to get started with a restoration project\, this event is for you! Also\, Guild Gathering attendees from August 2022 at this property have an opportunity to join with each other and Land Trust staff again to see progress and share ideas. \nJoin DALC staff\, restoration ecologist Craig Annen of Integrated Restorations\, and Spring Valley’s Site Steward\, Fil Sanna\, to tour the land and compare “before and after” documentation of our projects. You’ll learn how we chose priorities and set goals for restoration work\, and get insights on controlling invasive species\, carrying out a prescribed burn\, finding funding\, working with contractors\, and more.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/land-management-tour-at-spring-valley-tract/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Lake States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
CREATED:20230522T214912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T144501Z
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SUMMARY:Making FSC certification more accessible to community forests and family forests
DESCRIPTION:Registration closed on July 17 \nJuly 18 – 20\, 2023\n8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. first two days and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on third day \nBreakfasts and lunches are provided. Participants are responsible for their own travel\, lodging and dinner expenses. \nAloft Minneapolis\, 900 Washington Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN 55415 \nThis workshop has been awarded 13.5 hours of Cat 1 CFE credits through the Society of American Foresters. \nAgenda for download \nThe Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sets standards for responsible forest management and manages a global voluntary certification system that allows manufacturers and consumers of forest products to directly contribute to the health of forests and forest communities. FSC is hosting a free workshop to share resources to help family and community forest managers achieve greater value from FSC certification. \nWith a focus on existing tools and needs for additional support\, the workshop will offer practical ways to improve the opportunities FSC offers to community and family woodlands. Whether you’re a group manager\, consulting forester\, forest owner or forest manager\, FSC encourages you to participate in this free in-person workshop. \nThe event will also offer a good opportunity to connect with peers about shared challenges facing small\, low-intensity managed forests. \nForests meeting one or more of the following criteria are eligible for the resources and tools that will be introduced in the workshop: \n\nForests smaller than 2\,471 acres (1\,000 hectares; any ownership)\nThe rate of harvesting is less than 20% of the mean annual increment (MAI) and EITHER a) the annual harvest is less than 1379.5 cords; OR b) the average annual harvest is less than 1379.5 cords/year during a 5-year cycle (any ownership)\nOnly non-timber forest products are collected or harvested (any ownership)\nBoth: a) the legal right to manage the forest is held at communal level; AND b) the members of the community actively manage the forest or have authorized someone else to manage it\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Amy Clark Eagle (a.eagle@us.fsc.org)
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/making-fsc-certification-more-accessible-to-community-forests-and-family-forests/
CATEGORIES:Lake States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
CREATED:20230526T001418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T193353Z
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SUMMARY:Communicating Forestry Series: ways that work
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJuly 11\, 2023\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nOnline webinar. Zoom link will be sent after registration. \n1.5 Category 1 SAF CFE credits approved. \nThis webinar is the first in a Communicating Forestry series by Guild members. Part of putting innovation into practice is knowing what’s important to share about our vision\, and then how and when to do so. As forest managers and stewards\, we manage forests for a variety of different objectives\, values and purposes\, but the importance of our work is not always clear to everyone. Forestry is nuanced\, complex and counter-intuitive to many. Our ability to clearly and effectively communicate the work that we do is integral to our ability to continue to do what is necessary to take care of our forests. \nJoin Guild member Ethan Tapper\, the Chittenden County Forester for the Vermont Dept. of Forests\, Parks and Recreation. Ethan will discuss how we can present forest management in ways that are engaging and exciting\, including modifying our language\, mobilizing partnerships\, and approaching outreach in novel ways. \nThis event will focus on some practices and methods that have worked for Ethan in the Northeast region and will be part of an event series focusing on various aspects of forestry communication in different regions\, by more Guild members. \nAbout Ethan:  \nEthan Tapper advises private landowners\, municipalities\, conservation organizations\, foresters and loggers on the responsible stewardship of forestland\, administers “Current Use” program in Chittenden County\, and manages over 4\,500 acres of Community Forests. He writes a monthly column for 11 newspapers and a quarterly column in Northern Woodlands magazine\, maintains a YouTube channel with over 650 subscribers over 100 videos and an email list with over 700 subscribers and leads virtual and in-person public events in Vermont and throughout New England which are attended by thousands of people each year. Ethan is the Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance’s 2021 CFM Forester of the Year\, the 2021 recipient of the Vermont American Tree Farm System’s Education and Outreach Award\, 2020 recipient of Vermont Coverts’ James B. Engle Award\, and the 2022 recipient of the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program’s Vermont Tree Steward Award. \nExplore a Story Map about Ethan’s approach to outreach and communication at a forest management project in Hinesburg\, Vermont here: https://arcg.is/09zfC1 \nTo learn more about Ethan’s work\, visit his YouTube channel\, read an archive of his articles or sign up for his mailing list\, visit his LinkTree\, here: https://linktr.ee/ChittendenCountyForester
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/communicating-forestry-series-1-with-ethan-tapper/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
CREATED:20230531T142602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T143604Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T104500
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230602T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
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:20260406T144829
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230520T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
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:20260406T144829
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:20260406T144829
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
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:20260406T144829
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:20260406T144829
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
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:20260406T144829
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:20260406T144829
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:20260406T144829
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:20260406T144829
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144829
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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