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SUMMARY:Adaptation Short Course!
DESCRIPTION:Register! ($150/land trust or 5 staffers) \nNovember 2\, 5\, and 19\, 2020 at\n11 a.m. Pacific/12 p.m. Mountain/1 p.m. Central /2 p.m. Eastern \nFull course information \nCourse flyer for download \nThe Land Trust Alliance and the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) are offering an online short course for land trusts actively working on stewardship projects in rural\, suburban\, and urban forests\, forested watersheds\, and wetland systems. \nLand trusts can participate as individuals or in groups up to five. The course will be held over three weeks in November\, and includes three virtual live sessions and a self-guided field session\, along with assignments and coaching.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/adaptation-short-course/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Online Course,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201112T003856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T003856Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Climates and Forest Insect Impacts in the Northeastern U.S.
DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Forest Ecology and Mangament Webinar Series \nRegistration link coming on November 12… \nNovember 17\, 2020\n1:00 – 2:00 ET \nPresenter: Kevin J. Dodds\, Forest Entomologist\, U.S. Forest Service\, Forest Health Protection \nForests in the northeast face an array of threats\, with invasive species and changing climates at the forefront. Warming climates have been implicated in the spread of both native and invasive forest insects. Increased frequency of storms and the severity of these events can create opportunities for bark beetles and other insects to build damaging populations. Increased drought and tree stress result in less resilient trees that can succumb to defoliators and other organisms. Kevin will discuss three projects related to climate and insects\, including: \n\nrange expansions\,\nsevere windstorms\, and\nthe interaction of drought\, tree stress\, and defoliation on hardwood forests.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/changing-climates-and-forest-insect-impacts-in-the-northeastern-u-s/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201019T201342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T201342Z
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SUMMARY:Woodland Owner Webinar Series: Forests for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Register \nNovember 18\, 2020\n1:30 – 2:30 p.m. CT (2:30 p.m. ET) \nDo you enjoy watching the birds in your yard? Would you like to help increase their population? Private lands play an important role in protecting bird habitat. Jared Elm from the Ruffed Grouse Society and Duane Fogard from American Bird Conservancy will talk about how you can help create better habitat for woodland birds. \nAbout the presenters: \n\nJared Elm is a Forest Wildlife Specialist for the Ruffed Grouse Society\, covering NW Wisconsin and based out of Spooner. Forest Wildlife Specialists are a partnership position with NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)\, WI DNR\, and RGS based out of USDA Service Centers assisting landowners with forestry assistance for habitat management\, with an emphasis on assisting with Federal Farm Bill programs for forestland owners.\nDuane Fogard has been working in field forestry for 20+ years\, mostly in Minnesota and Wisconsin. For the last five years\, he has been the northeast Minnesota private lands forester for the American Bird Conservancy (ABC). Currently\, most of his efforts are directed towards ABC’s partnership with USDA/ NRCS\, helping forestland owners manage their land for young forest wildlife.\n\nHosted by St. Croix River Association.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/woodland-owner-webinar-series-forests-for-the-birds/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20200913T204557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T203348Z
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SUMMARY:Using Fire History to Inform Present Day Management - Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Register (for one or more in the series) \nNovember 19\, 2020 – Using Fire History to Inform Present Day Management\nNoon – 1:30 p.m. ET \nThis discussion has been approved for 1.5 Category 1 CEU’s by the Society of American Foresters. \nCan understanding historical fire data provide insights for supporting today’s desired ecological outcomes? Our panel will discuss their work and your questions on this topic. Check back here for updates\, resources\, and eventually the recording of this discussion. \nThis series of interactive panel discussions is designed to encourage collaboration between fire managers and researchers. The series will be built on questions from the registered attendees. Join us for a chance to get the latest in fire science and management and answers to your burning questions.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/fueling-collaboration-panel-discussion-series/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201029T221806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T230210Z
UID:4592-1605794400-1605798000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Bottomland Hardwood Stewardship and Conservation (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Register \nNovember 19\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nHosted by Enviva\, U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities\, and the Forest Stewards Guild. \nThe Guild and Enviva will describe their new partnership on wildlife-oriented forestry in bottomland hardwoods. Enviva and the U.S. Endowment will review the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund’s progress for the first five years. \nPresenters: \n\nJennifer Jenkins\, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President\, Enviva\nBen Larson\, Director of Sustainability\, Enviva\nJen Chandler\, Southeast Region Manager\, The Forest Stewards Guild\nAlicia Cramer\, Sr. Vice President\, U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/bottomland-hardwood-stewardship-and-conservation-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Southeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201109T215929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T215929Z
UID:4635-1606827600-1606831200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Revealing historical fire regimes of the Cumberland Plateau through remnant fire-scarred shortleaf pines
DESCRIPTION:Register \nDecember 1\, 2020\n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT (2 – 3:00 p.m. ET) \nSociety of American Foresters and The Wildlife Society continuing education credit eligible\nPresenter: Dr. Michael Stambaugh\, University of Missouri \nHosted by the Forest Stewards Guild and the Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium \nVegetation of the Cumberland Plateau (USA) has undergone dramatic transitions since the last glaciation and particularly since the onset of widespread logging and 20th century fire exclusion. Shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata Mill.)\, one of the most fire-dependent conifers in the U.S.\, occurs throughout the Cumberland Plateau\, but its abundance has declined dramatically since Euro-American settlement and continues to decline. \nTo better understand the historical ecology of fire within the natural range of shortleaf pine\, we reconstructed fire regimes at three new sites throughout the central and southern Cumberland Plateau region based on fire scars on shortleaf pine trees. Fire event chronologies extended back to the 17th-century and revealed historical fire regimes that were frequent and dominated by dormant season and low-severity events. Fires occurred on average every 4.4 to 5.3 years at the study sites before widespread Euro-American settlement\, and were more frequent (2.3 to 3.8 years) following settlement. Cumberland Plateau fires may be linked to adjacent ecoregions such as the Eastern Highland Rim to the west. \nAmong all sites\, we found long-term trends in fire activity were similar and fit into a regional waveform pattern of fire activity likely driven by humans (i.e.\, Native American depopulation\, European settlement\, and 20th century fire exclusion). In conclusion\, the decline in shortleaf pine and other fire-dependent ecosystems across the Cumberland Plateau is due to multiple interacting factors and\, based on these data\, frequent fire should be considered a historically important ecological driver.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/revealing-historical-fire-regimes-of-the-cumberland-plateau-through-remnant-fire-scarred-shortleaf-pines/
CATEGORIES:Southeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201120T052224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T052224Z
UID:4715-1606910400-1606914000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Warming/Changing Winters. Science and Practice: Addressing Forest Climate Change in Maine webinar series #3
DESCRIPTION:Register (for one or more in the series) \nDecember 2\, 2020\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET \nPresenters: Sarah Nelson\, Conservation Research Director\, Appalachian Mountain Club\, and Jay Wason\, Assistant Professor of Forest Ecosystem Physiology \nThe Forest Climate Change Initiative and Forest Stewards Guild invite you to join us each month as a panel of researchers\, scientists\, and stakeholders tackle issues of climate change and how it is influencing Maine’s forests and forest economy. Although Maine’s forest is relatively unique\, these webinar topics are open discussions aimed at an audience in or outside of Maine. We believe these issues and challenges that need addressing are similar to other regions. Better understanding and articulating commonality as well as differences will be important for testing effective solutions\, particularly when drafting potential policies.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/warming-changing-winters-science-and-practice-addressing-forest-climate-change-in-maine-webinar-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T191500
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201202T031630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T031630Z
UID:4737-1606932000-1606936500@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Carbon Markets Panel for Landowners
DESCRIPTION:Register \nDecember 2\, 2020\n6:00 – 7:15 p.m. CT \nJoin us for a virtual panel discussion about the science and management of carbon sequestration on private lands! New policies are helping landowners earn money by capturing carbon in woodlands\, grasslands\, and agricultural soils. Yet carbon trading may not be the best option in all contexts\, and navigating the regulations required for participation can be a daunting task. \nIn this panel discussion\, get an introduction to the science and logistics of carbon sequestration on private lands from scientists\, industry leaders\, carbon market participants\, and critics. \nOur panelists include: \nAngela & Anthony Waupochick\, Menominee Forest Managers\nCharlie Mitchell\, Journalist and Organizer at the Wisconsin Farmers Union\nGregg Sandford\, PhD\, Research Scientist in the UW-Madison Agronomy Department\nJeff Cole\, Credit Sales at Carbon Forest Works\nJonathan Shears\, Family Forest Carbon Program and American Forest Foundation\nJosh Parrish\, Director of the American Forest Carbon Initiative for The Nature Conservancy\nJon Stewart\, an Oregon landowner working with Forest Carbon Works\nTim Leiby\, Landowner and Early Participant in Carbon Markets \nModerated by:\nKylie Clay\, Forest Carbon and Climate Program\, Michigan State University \nOrganized by:\nTyler Byrnes\, Anna George\, Ben Iuliano\, Gabriela Motta\, Ben Nickley\, Niko Tutland\, Tierney Bocsi\, and Adena Rissman\, in partnership with the UW Madison Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies and the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/carbon-markets-panel-for-landowners/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201208T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201104T015802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T020146Z
UID:4604-1607418000-1607601600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Forest Management and Wildlife Habitat Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register ($50 SFEC members and students\, $100 SFEC nonmembers. Includes exclusive access to recorded content.) \nDecember 8 – 10\, 2020\n9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT \nAgenda \nCFE credits are pending. \nOriginally planned as a large symposium modeled after our October 2017 event\, this is offered by the University of Minnesota’s Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative (SFEC) in collaboration with the Minnesota Forest Habitat Collaborative. During three\, 3-hour sessions\, we’ll dig into: \n\nhow much forest-dependent wildlife habitat is enough\,\nhow that answer varies by species group and habitat type\, and\nhow we determine how much is enough at the landscape and site levels.\n\nExpect a series of short presentations with active online discussion. \nEach session will include time for both presentations and active discussion. We’ll treat this like a short online course\, with optional readings and other resources before each session. Expect active engagement and plan to get out of it as much as you put in!
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/minnesota-forest-management-and-wildlife-habitat-summit/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Online Course,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20200902T194343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T194343Z
UID:4225-1607605200-1607610600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Human Wildlife Interactions and Identifying Wildlife by Tracks\, Marking\, and Scat (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \nThursday December 10\n1 – 2:30 p.m. ET \nMore information about this event coming soon! \nThis is the third webinar in a four-part virtual series by ForestHer NC. \nAbout the series: ForestHer NC is going virtual! Presentations scheduled for the March 2020 Managing for Wildlife workshops will now be held as a free\, four-part virtual series. Join us as we come together as a statewide community for the first time!
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/human-wildlife-interactions-and-identifying-wildlife-by-tracks-marking-and-scat-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201119T202415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T202817Z
UID:4703-1607940000-1607965200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Wildfire Management on Rural Lands
DESCRIPTION:Register (Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar) \n(Self study price is $299. Save $100 when registering 3 or more people) \nDecember 14\, 2020\n10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT (11 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET) \nContinuing education credits of several types are available. See registration page for details. \nIncluded: \nWildfire Science and History – J. Bailey\nHistory of wildfire in the American\nWest Causes and effects of wildfire\nEffect of fire on built environment\nLand use planning\nFederal\, state and local fire planning \nCreating Resilient Landscapes – J. Bailey\nManaging vegetation\nManaging fuels \nAdapting Communities to Fire Risks – D. Lasky\,\nReducing possibilities for ignition – M. Matonis\,\nReducing fuel – C. Marshall\nProtecting community assets\nCommunity Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) \nResponding to Wildfires – D. Lasky\nResponding safely and efficiently to fire Structure protection\nStrategies to limit spread of fire Public safety concerns \n 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/wildfire-management-on-rural-lands/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Online Course,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201209T000150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T001828Z
UID:4761-1608033600-1608037200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:East Jemez Landscape Futures: A collaborative approach to post-fire (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Register \nDecember 15\, 2020\n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT (1:00 CT) \nThe East Jemez Landscape Futures (EJLF) project is a collaborative\, landscape-scale approach to help guide future planning and research efforts in the severely altered landscapes of the eastern Jemez Mountains. EJLF seeks to address uncertainty by building a network of land managers\, scientists\, artists\, NGOs and interested community members to inform future management\, identify research needs\, and capture stories from individuals and communities who were affected by these changes. \nThis webinar will share the EJLF experience and lessons learned responding to the complex questions of post-fire landscapes. \nHosted by the Burned Area Learning Network and the Southwest Fire Science Consortium \nPresenters: Colin Haffey\, Sasha Stortz\, and Savannah Lehnert
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/east-jemez-landscape-futures-a-collaborative-approach-to-post-fire-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201208T234912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T235342Z
UID:4759-1608048000-1608053400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Saying Yes to Wildlands and Woodlands
DESCRIPTION:Register \nDecember 15\, 2020\n4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET \nThe webinar will demonstrate that protecting both wildlands and woodlands is an effective approach to addressing climate change\, biodiversity loss and economic security\, and it should prove interesting to people who are simply curious about forest conservation to experts who work in related fields. \nSummary: \nHow can New England best protect its forests as the region sits at the precipice of climate change\, biodiversity loss\, development\, and forest fragmentation? \nThe answer to this question often falls in one of two camps: either conserve forests as working lands that provide timber and other forest products\, or protect them as wildlands without timber harvesting. In this critical and timely discussion\, two region-wide conservation organizations who approach forest protection from seemingly opposite ends of the spectrum will show how the strategies of protecting wildlands—forests largely left in a natural and undisturbed condition—and woodlands—forests managed to provide wood products—are not in conflict\, but can in fact be complementary. \nHosted by New England Forestry Foundation\, Northeast Wilderness Trust\, Highstead Foundation\, and Harvard Forest
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/saying-yes-to-wildlands-and-woodlands/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201119T203742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T203742Z
UID:4708-1608206400-1608211800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Opening the Burn Window - Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series #2
DESCRIPTION:Register (for one or more in the series) \nDecember 17\, 2020 – Using Fire Seasonality to Open the Burn Window\nNoon – 1:30 p.m. ET \nThis discussion has been approved for 1.5 Category 1 CEU’s by the Society of American Foresters. \nHow can we use science-based reasoning to support burning outside of the dormant season? Our panel will discuss their work and your questions on this topic. Check back here for updates\, resources\, and eventually the recording of this discussion. \nThis series of interactive panel discussions is designed to encourage collaboration between fire managers and researchers. The series will be built on questions from the registered attendees. Join us for a chance to get the latest in fire science and management and answers to your burning questions.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/opening-the-burn-window-fueling-collaboration-panel-discussion-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201120T052538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T052538Z
UID:4718-1609934400-1609938000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Forest Biodiversity and Species Shifts. Science and Practice: Addressing Forest Climate Change in Maine series #4
DESCRIPTION:Register (for one or more in the series) \nJanuary 6\, 2020\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET \nPresenters: Erin Simons-Legaard\, Assistant Research Professor in Forest Landscape Modeling \nThe Forest Climate Change Initiative and Forest Stewards Guild invite you to join us each month as a panel of researchers\, scientists\, and stakeholders tackle issues of climate change and how it is influencing Maine’s forests and forest economy. Although Maine’s forest is relatively unique\, these webinar topics are open discussions aimed at an audience in or outside of Maine. We believe these issues and challenges that need addressing are similar to other regions. Better understanding and articulating commonality as well as differences will be important for testing effective solutions\, particularly when drafting potential policies.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forest-biodiversity-and-species-shifts-science-and-practice-addressing-forest-climate-change-in-maine-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201217T023634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201217T023634Z
UID:4799-1610544600-1610548200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Woodland Owner Webinar Series: Farms and Forests
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJanuary 13\, 2020\n1:30 – 2:30 p.m. CT \nDo you farm on your property and also have woods? Use the woods on your property to your advantage. Combining forestry and agriculture practices can help improve the environment around you while increasing the productivity of your land. This webinar will explain what agroforestry is and how you can apply some of these practices to your property. We will also discuss some cost share opportunities to help you with these projects. \nAbout the presenters: \nGary Wyatt – Gary Wyatt is an Agroforestry Extension Educator and Extension Professor with the University of Minnesota Extension in the Extension Regional Office in Mankato\, MN. Gary promotes sustainable Agroforestry practices that are economical and protect our soil\, water\, wildlife and natural resources. Current issues include: Silvopasture\, living snow fences\, invasive species\, windbreaks\, riparian buffers\, forest farming\, bio-energy crops (willows & poplars)\, eco-system services\, tree and shrub selection\, community & school food forests\, edible and decorative woody plants and non-timber forest products. Gary has more than 36 years of Extension experience in Minnesota. \nAgroforestry: What is it and landowner funding sources. \nAgroforestry practices have been used to sustainably manage land for thousands of years around the world. Agroforestry is the intentional combining of agriculture and working trees to create sustainable farming systems. There are five Agroforestry practices: windbreaks\, alley cropping\, riparian buffers\, silvopasture and forest farming. All of these systems integrate agriculture and forestry plants and practices to produce multiple land and economic benefits. \nLearn about these practices plus landowner funding to support the adoption of these Agroforestry systems on lands in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/woodland-owner-webinar-series-farms-and-forests/
CATEGORIES:Lake States,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20210108T010308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T010308Z
UID:4864-1610564400-1610568000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Emerald Ash Borer in Your Woods - What is a Landowner to Do?
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJanuary 13th\n7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET \nJoin Vermont Coverts and the Northfield Conservation Commission for a program on the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) – with necessary information for homeowners and landowners.  This program stands alone but follows the November 12th program that covered important background information on EAB.  In this program we will focus on issues most often faced by landowners and their forestry and woodlot concerns.  Russ Barrett will be joined by Rose Beatty\, consulting foreste\, Paul Frederick\, Wood Utilization and Wood Program Manager (who will talk about ash markets quarantine issues)\, and Chris Olson\, Addison County Forester to offer guidance and answer your questions.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/emerald-ash-borer-in-your-woods-what-is-a-landowner-to-do/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20210108T010541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T010541Z
UID:4866-1610564400-1610568000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Hunting and Land Stewardship in Vermont: Webinar and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJanuary 13\n7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET\nSponsored by Vermont Land Trust \nWant to learn more about the history and influence of hunting on the ecology of our forests? Take part in a one-hour presentation and discussion about hunting in Vermont – with a special focus on the Champlain Islands. Join South Hero Land Trust\, Vermont Land Trust\, and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers to learn about the history of wildlife conservation in Vermont and North America\, and to hear perspectives on hunting from hunter and non-hunter stewards of the land.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/hunting-and-land-stewardship-in-vermont-webinar-and-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201219T040836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201219T041536Z
UID:4828-1611151200-1611156600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Tree to Table. #1 in the Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live webinar series
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJanuary 20\, 2021\n2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET \nExplore the connections between sustainable forestry and craft woodworking using NEFF’s new conference tables as an example.\nWebinar participants will get an in-depth account of the design processes and sustainability considerations that went into creating a set of custom tables from local\, sustainably harvested wood. Mitch Ryerson\, a master carpenter and Professor of Sustainable Furniture Design at MassArt\, will tell the story of how his students developed a set of conference tables for New England Forestry Foundation\, from wood sourced from local forests managed according to the organization’s Exemplary Forestry standards. \nThe discussion will explore the connections between sustainable forestry and craft woodworking\, giving insight into how local wood can be used to create beautiful and sustainable goods to meet the challenges we face from global climate change. Participants will hear from Mitch about the features and details of the tables\, as well as the creative and prototyping processes the MassArt class engaged in to design them. Together with Massachusetts Woodlands Institute Executive Director Emily Boss\, we will then talk about the growth and harvesting practices used for hardwoods in New England\, and the positive climate benefits of forests\, forestry\, and furniture making. \nAbout the full webinar series: \nMassachusetts Woodlands Institute\, New England Forestry Foundation and Northern Woodlands present the Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live webinar series. Join us as we explore examples of how to grow\, build\, and live with beautiful and sustainable local wood products at different scales—from furniture to homes to institutional buildings. We will hear from presenters about their experiences working with local and regional wood\, what role the material and forestry can play in a sustainable economy\, and new technologies and applications for wood products that can help mitigate global climate change and spur innovation. \nThree 90-minute webinars will explore these themes through conversations between the presenters and staff leaders at Massachusetts Woodlands Institute and NEFF. We hope you will join us in these engaging discussions on the beauty and benefits of this local resource for communities across Massachusetts and New England.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/tree-to-table-1-in-the-local-wood-grow-build-live-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201119T204003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T204003Z
UID:4710-1611230400-1611235800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Fire and a Changing Climate - Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series #3
DESCRIPTION:Register (for one or more in the series) \nJanuary 21\, 2021 – Fire and a Changing Climate\nNoon – 1:30 p.m. ET \nThis discussion has been approved for 1.5 Category 1 CEU’s by the Society of American Foresters. \nCan we use climate predictions to plan future fire management and research? How are we adapting now? Our panel will discuss their work and your questions on this topic. Check back here for updates\, resources\, and eventually the recording of this discussion. \nThis series of interactive panel discussions is designed to encourage collaboration between fire managers and researchers. The series will be built on questions from the registered attendees. Join us for a chance to get the latest in fire science and management and answers to your burning questions.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/fire-and-a-changing-climate-fueling-collaboration-panel-discussion-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201208T233103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T234008Z
UID:4756-1611583200-1615820400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Adaptation Planning and Practices training
DESCRIPTION:Register (registration ends December 20\, 2020) \nJanuary 25-March 15\, 2021 \nThe Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science and USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub are offering the Adaptation Planning and Practices training as an online course for forest and natural resource managers. \nThis unique opportunity provides hands-on training in considering climate change information and identifying adaptation actions for natural resources management professionals working in forests and natural ecosystems. Participants will receive coaching and feedback while using the Adaptation Workbook to develop their own real-world climate adaptation project. The course consists of seven web sessions with work time occurring between sessions. \nInformation will focus on forest ecosystems\, urban forests\, and forested watersheds in the Midwest and Northeast\, but applicants from other regions should apply and may be accepted if space allows.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/adaptation-planning-and-practices-training/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Online Course,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20210122T033147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T033147Z
UID:4901-1611601200-1611604800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:What’s Happening On (and under) All That Snow?
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJanuary 25\, 2021\n7:00 p.m. ET \nJoin the Londonderry Conservation Commission for a virtual presentation with Wildlife biologist Tom Rogers from The Nature Conservancy. Tom will lead us through a photographic journey of winter in the Green Mountain State\, immediately followed by a question and answer session. We’ll find out: how Vermont’s wildlife make it through our cold\, snowy winters\, what’s going on under all that snow\, how is climate change affecting all of this and what can we do to help wildlife make it through the winter?
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/whats-happening-on-and-under-all-that-snow/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20210109T052112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T053635Z
UID:4869-1612267200-1612270800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Landowner virtual Townhall: Oak Resiliency in Southern New England
DESCRIPTION:Register for town hall \nTuesday \, February 2\, 2021\n12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. ET \nDownload event flyer \nOak trees are iconic in southern New England\, dominating seventy percent of the region’s forests. Most of those forests are owned and stewarded by family forestowners\, like you. These forests face many threats to their long-term health and ability to grow. How can you address challenges such as climate change\, deer herbivory\, and gypsy moth\, and other forest pests? \nJoin us to discuss with wildlife and forestry professionals what actions you can take to promote oak in your woods. \nAlso\, join us for a follow-up questions and answers session on Saturday\, February 6 at 9:00 a.m. Participants will have access to the virtual town hall recording to watch before joining the Q&A. Register for the Q&A follow up. \n  \n 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/landowner-virtual-townhall-oak-resiliency-in-southern-new-england/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20210122T030822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T032157Z
UID:4898-1612364400-1612368000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Innovative Approaches to Increasing Carbon on the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Register \nInnovative Approaches to Increasing Carbon on the Landscape: Large-Scale Reforestation and the Family Forest Carbon Program is part of the Forest-Climate Working Group Learning Exchange Series. \nFebruary 3\, 2021\n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST \nEmerging and innovative approaches to carbon storage are becoming increasingly important from policy\, program\, incentive\, and biophysical perspectives. This session will explore two such approaches – the AFF Family Forest Carbon Program and AF’s large-scale\, climate-adaptive reforestation activities – that aim to create carbon and climate benefits at the landscape scale.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/innovative-approaches-to-increasing-carbon-on-the-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Lake States,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20210209T030928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T030928Z
UID:4974-1612776600-1612785600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:New England Society  of American Foresters virtual winter meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date (registration opens February 10) \nNESAF turns 101! Celebrating the past\, looking to the future \nMarch 22 – 24\, 2021 \nAgenda for more details \nSummary: \nPlenary talks \n\nThe NESAF Forestry Profession\, 100 Years – Ken Laustsen (New England Society of American Foresters)\nHistory of Forest Science \, New England Roots – Mark Ashton (The Forest School at the Yale School of Environment)\nCurrent State of New England Forestry – Karen Bennett and Steven Roberge (University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension)\nFuture of Forests and Forestry – Anthony D’Amato (Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources\, University of Vermont)\nA Call to Action – Paul Dolan (Rhode Island RC&D Council)\, Adam Moore (Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation)\, Terry Baker (Society of American Foresters)\n\n 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/new-england-society-of-american-foresters-virtual-winter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20210203T034732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T034732Z
UID:4944-1613048400-1613052000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:ForestHer NC Workshop - Enjoying Your Woods Webinar #2
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 11\, 2021\n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET \nHear about planning and designing modern sustainable trails and how to incorporate forestry aesthetics into your woodlot management. Presenters will cover the basics of modern trail design that maximizes user enjoyment and minimizes maintenance requirements and provide some practical tips to minimize the negative visual effects of cutting and removing trees from your woodlot. \nPresenters\nAmanda Smithson: Mountain Trail Specialist\, NC State Parks\,\nPresentation: Modern Sustainable Trails – Planning and Design \nDave Halley: True North Forest Management Services\nPresentation: Incorporating Forest Aesthetics into Your Woodlot Management
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/foresther-nc-workshop-enjoying-your-woods-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar,WOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20210205T042847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T042847Z
UID:4961-1613480400-1613484000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Forest Ecology and Management Webinar Series event
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 16\, 2021\n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET \nEvent flyer for download \nTitle: New Applications for Terrestrial LiDAR Systems\, Monitoring Forests\, Fuels and Ecosystem Health \nPresenters: J. Kevin Hiers and Scott Pokswinski of Tall Timbers Research Station in Tallahassee\, Florida. \nSummary: \nTraditional forestry\, ecological\, and fuels monitoring methods are costly\, error-prone and are rarely analyzed. The application of Terrestrial LIDAR System (TLS) units to monitoring methods can help standardize data collection resulting in improved efficiency\, reduced error\, and datasets that can easily be analyzed to better inform management decisions.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forest-ecology-and-management-webinar-series-event/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20210203T223226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T232559Z
UID:4948-1613480400-1613581200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Canada Forest Pest Management Forum
DESCRIPTION:Register (free with deadline of February 12\, 2021 at noon ET) \nFebruary 16 & 17\, 2021\n1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET \nDraft agenda \nOrganized by Natural Resources Canada in support of the National Forest Pest Strategy\, the Forum is the largest and most significant gathering of forest pest management experts\, managers and practitioners in Canada. The objectives are to share information on current and future pest conditions\, pest control operations\, environmental issues and the development of alternatives to chemical insecticides\, as well as to discuss new technology and the latest research findings.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/canada-forest-pest-management-forum/
CATEGORIES:Lake States,Northeast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201119T204151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T042021Z
UID:4712-1613649600-1613655000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Timber Management and Prescribed Fire - Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series #4
DESCRIPTION:Register (for one or more in the series) \nFebruary 18\, 2021 – Timber Management and Prescribed Fire\nNoon – 1:30 p.m. ET \nThis discussion has been approved for 1.5 Category 1 CEU’s by the Society of American Foresters. \nHow can we best use fire in sites with timber management objectives? Our panel will discuss their work and your questions on this topic. Check back here for updates\, resources\, and eventually the recording of this discussion. \nThis series of interactive panel discussions is designed to encourage collaboration between fire managers and researchers. The series will be built on questions from the registered attendees. Join us for a chance to get the latest in fire science and management and answers to your burning questions.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/timber-management-and-prescribed-fire-fueling-collaboration-panel-discussion-series/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T040717
CREATED:20201219T041056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201219T041439Z
UID:4830-1614175200-1614180600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Woods to Home. #2 in the Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live webinar series
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 24\, 2021\n2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET \nLearn about the process of building a home with locally harvested lumber and the benefits of using local wood products.\nJoin us for a session on building a home with locally sourced wood products\, featuring discussions with Massachusetts Woodlands Institute (MWI) Board Chair Brian Donahue\, MWI Board Member David Bowman\, and Nicole St. Clair Knobloch\, Principal at Oliphant\, a firm focused on mitigating climate change and protecting biodiversity\, in part by encouraging the use of climate-friendly\, renewable building materials. \nWood is a strong\, durable\, carbon-sequestering product that comes from our local forested lands. Producing this abundant\, renewable resource can benefit woodland landowners\, wildlife\, and our local economy. Participants will hear about the process and journey of building a timber-framed home with locally harvested lumber\, the benefits of using local wood products\, and then how new technology in cross-laminated timber construction is changing and expanding the way we think of building with wood. The discussion will also explore the ripple effect of good forest management and how we can create resilient forests\, a strong forest-based economy\, and long-lasting homes and buildings made from local wood products. \nAbout the full webinar series: \nMassachusetts Woodlands Institute\, New England Forestry Foundation and Northern Woodlands present the Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live webinar series. Join us as we explore examples of how to grow\, build\, and live with beautiful and sustainable local wood products at different scales—from furniture to homes to institutional buildings. We will hear from presenters about their experiences working with local and regional wood\, what role the material and forestry can play in a sustainable economy\, and new technologies and applications for wood products that can help mitigate global climate change and spur innovation. \nThree 90-minute webinars will explore these themes through conversations between the presenters and staff leaders at Massachusetts Woodlands Institute and NEFF. We hope you will join us in these engaging discussions on the beauty and benefits of this local resource for communities across Massachusetts and New England.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/woods-to-home-2-in-the-local-wood-grow-build-live-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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