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SUMMARY:Open Canopy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Open Canopy Workshop: Exploring the Ecology\, Management\, and Public Understanding of Eastern Woodland Ecosystems \nRegister \nWednesday\, September 3\, 2025 at Noon – Friday\, September 5\, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET \nFounders Union Building\, University of Louisville\, 450 N Whittington Pkwy\, Louisville\, KY 40222 \nHosted by the American Bird Conservancy\, the Open Canopy Workshop will highlight the historical extent\, ecological value\, and decline of open canopy forest systems in the Midwestern and eastern United States and elevate the urgent need for woodland ecosystem restoration and management to the forefront of the conservation community.  Emphasis will be placed on the structural diversity and biodiversity of open canopy systems\, and tools will be provided to help practitioners better communicate to diverse public and private audiences the value of these systems and the need to actively manage them. Case studies of successful restoration efforts will be presented to help inspire landscape-level solutions.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/open-canopy-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Southeast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
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SUMMARY:Northeastern Old Growth Conference
DESCRIPTION:Wildlands and Old-Growth Forests: A Vision for the Future\nRegister \nSeptember 17 – 20\, 2025 \nIn-person and Virtual \nMiddlebury College Bread Loaf Campus \nRipton\, Vermont \nFull event website \nWelcome to the Northeastern Old Growth Conference! We are looking forward to joining together with all who love old-growth forests and want to learn about their value\, their ecology\, and their conservation. We look forward to seeing you in person at Middlebury’s beautiful Bread Loaf Campus in Ripton\, Vermont\, or online\, where talks will be livestreamed and recorded for viewing after the conference. \nThe Northeastern Old Growth Conference brings together researchers\, conservationists\, planners\, policy makers\, health professionals\, and lovers of wild nature to share their knowledge and perspectives on old-growth ecosystems. \nThis year’s conference\, Wildlands and Old-Growth Forests: A Vision for the Future\, reflects the urgency of protecting wildlands and old-growth ecosystems for their critical contributions to biodiversity\, climate resilience\, and human well-being.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northeastern-old-growth-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
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SUMMARY:West Virginia WOW event
DESCRIPTION:To register\, phone the WV DOF Beckley office at 304-256-6775 and leave a message. \nSeptember 19\, 2025\n11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET \nPendleton County\, near Ft. Seybert \nEvent flyer \nJoin a property tour and discussion about how this WOW host put her property under conservation easement with West Virginia Land Trust\, implemented a project to protect the riverbank and water quality\, developed golden winged warbler habitat\, and tested methods for starting wildflower meadows.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/west-virginia-wow-event/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Southeast,WOW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
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SUMMARY:Northeast Silviculture Institute Training Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension has openings for the upcoming Northeast Silviculture Institute modules: \nRegister  \nNorthern Hardwoods (Sept. 24–25 in Bartlett\, NH) \nTime: All day event \nThe Northeast Silviculture Institute for Foresters is offering two in-person training sessions this fall.  Designed for practicing foresters\, the Institute provides the latest silvicultural knowledge to support effective forest management across the Northeast. Each session is limited to 50 participants\, ensuring a diverse and engaged cohort of professionals. Registration is $150 and includes boxed lunches for both days. Interested foresters are encouraged to apply early\, as selection is based on application responses. \nIf you are interested in attending one or all of the sessions\, please follow this link to apply.  \nPlease e-mail Steven Roberge with any questions: steven.roberge@unh.edu.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northeast-silviculture-institute-training-session/
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250730T181623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T040533Z
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SUMMARY:Forestry for the Birds: Columbia Stock Ranch Tour
DESCRIPTION:Registration is full…sign up for the waitlist \nFriday\, September 26\, 2025\n8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT \nColumbia Stock Ranch\, 68251 Columbia River Hwy\, Rainier\, OR \nThis event will bring together landowners\, land managers\, and bird enthusiasts to explore practical ways to enhance bird habitat in Oregon’s forests and working lands. No prior experience in birding or forestry is needed. Bring your curiosity\, a willingness to share\, and binoculars if you have them. Coffee and snacks will be provided for early arrivals.  \nFacilitators:  \n\nAustin Tomlinson\, Coast Region Manager\, Columbia Land Trust \n\n\nCindy McCormack\, Sandhill Crane Monitoring Scientist\, Columbia Land Trust \n\n\nJake Barker\, Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Forester\, OSU Extension Services\n\n\nChanda Littlefield\, PNW Region Coordinator\, Forest Stewards Guild \n\nThis workshop is designed for a range of participants\, including landowners\, HOA and community managers\, park stewards\, foresters\, and natural resource professionals.  \nKey topics will include:  \n\nIdentifying and assessing bird habitat in various forest types\, including ash and wetland. \n\n\nUnderstanding focal bird species and habitat needs \n\n\nRecognizing key trees\, plants\, and structural diversity that support birds \n\n\nApplying bird-friendly forestry practices on a variety of landscapes \n\nAgenda:  \n8:30 – Early birds get coffee & pastries  \n9:00 – Welcome & Introductions  \n9:15 – Forestry for the Birds Overview  \n9:30 – Forest tour applying the Guide   \n12:30 – End Workshop  \nNOTE: Policy on event cancellations –   \n\nIf a registrant cancels their own registration ahead of the event and wants a refund for registration fees\, we will issue a refund for the event’s registration/lodging amount only (less any credit card fees the registrant covered in their initial payment). \n\n\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-columbia-stock-ranch-tour/
CATEGORIES:Forestry for the Birds,Pacific Northwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Chainsaw Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register \nSeptember 27 at 9:00 a.m. ET to September 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET \nEvent Flyer \n\nLocation: Williamsburg Forest\, Williamsburg\, ME \nRegistration Fee: Required \nLimited Space: Only 6 spots available! \n\nThe Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) is thrilled to offer our 8th Annual special Chainsaw Safety Workshop offering! This two-day workshop will take place on September 27th and 28th at Williamsburg Forest in Williamsburg\, ME.   \nParticipants will engage in hands-on instruction and demonstrations from expert presenters Sam Heffner\, a Maine Forest Ranger\, and Jack Houtz\, a Forest Technician from the University of Maine. Topics include:  \n\nChainsaw safety equipment & features\nMaintenance & sharpening techniques\nPractical applications\nTree felling techniques & more!\n\nSpaces are limited to just 6 participants\, so don’t miss your chance to secure your spot in this unique workshop! A registration fee is required. To register\, please click the sign-up link\, call the PCSWCD team at 207-564-2321 ext. 3\, or email info@piscataquisswcd.org.  \n \n 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/8th-annual-chainsaw-safety-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250421T161839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T162530Z
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SUMMARY:NCFPW 2025: Application of Digital Technology for Forest Health
DESCRIPTION:Register  \nSave the date! \nSeptember 29 – October 2\, 2025\nWright Forestry Center on the Martell Forest\nWest Lafayette\, Indiana \nFull event details \nPlease see the meeting website for more information\, including hotel reservations\, and to stay updated on upcoming details regarding registration and a draft agenda. \nMeeting Coordinators: Phil Marshall (Indiana Department of Natural Resources)\, Matt Ginzel (Hardwood Tree Improvement & Regeneration Center\, Purdue University) and Songlin Fei (Purdue Institute for Digital Forestry). \nIf you have any questions about the workshop\, please contact Phil Marshall – pmarshall@dnr.in.gov 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/ncfpw-2025-application-of-digital-technology-for-forest-health/
CATEGORIES:Lake States,Northeast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T155538Z
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SUMMARY:Wildland Urban Fire Summit (WUFs)
DESCRIPTION:Register  \nSeptember 30\, 2025 – October 2\, 2025 \nStudent Community Center\, Los Lunas\, New Mexico \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWildfire Futures: Building Community\, Connections & Empowerment: Join us this year in Valencia County for the Wildland Urban Fire Summit! WUFS is New Mexico’s leading event for wildfire preparedness and planning. Join your peers\, community leaders\, fire service professionals\, and federal\, state\, tribal\, and local governments for this in-person event. Community members will share regional history and discuss living in and adapting to the Wildland Urban Interface. Learn the latest techniques\, strategies\, and resources for wildfire preparedness\, mitigation\, and recovery. Expand your network of peers and experts to assist you in your fire/disaster resiliency goals. This event is open to the public\, and we encourage everyone to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee full agenda
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/wildland-urban-fire-summit-wufs/
CATEGORIES:Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250909T182844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T194111Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Management Tools for Songbird Conservation - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar \nTuesday\, September 30\, 2025\n12:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET \nJoin the Forest Stewards Guild and partners for an in-depth look at practical tools and strategies for managing forests to support healthy songbird populations. This 90-minute session will introduce concepts like connectivity and occupancy mapping\, demonstrate how these approaches can guide on-the-ground decisions\, and highlight conservation programs that align with bird-friendly forestry goals. Presenters will cover operational logistics\, from identifying sites and developing harvest plans to large-scale management planning and share real-world examples of successful projects. Participants will also explore hands-on management tools\, including connectivity and occupancy mapping resources\, a NRCS approved forest management plan template\, and bird friendly silviculture guide. \nThis event has been approved for 1 Category 1 continuing education credit by SAF. \nAgenda \n12:00  – 12:10: Welcome\, introductions\, & housekeeping \n12:10 – 12:20: Wildlands Network – What is connectivity? What is occupancy mapping? \n12:20 – 12:35: AMJV – Using occupancy mapping and connectivity as a management tool + working with local foresters \n12:35 – 12:50: NRCS – Available conservation programs\, bird ecology\, model program project example \n12:50 – 1:15: Aurora – Operational logistics (site ID\, harvest plan\, selling timber)\, largescale management planning \n1:15 – 1:25: Breakouts – Tools for Management: \n\nConnectivity mapping and bird occupancy\nManagement Plan Template\nSilviculture Guide\n\n1:25 – 1:30: Closing remarks
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forest-management-tools-for-songbird-conservation-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Forestry for the Birds,Northeast,Southeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250902T205952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T195050Z
UID:11359-1759485600-1759496400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Forester Workshop: Forest Management Techniques to Improve Forest Diversity\, Bird Habitat\, and Climate Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Register  \nFriday\, October 03\, 2025 \n10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET \nLong Pond Natural Area\, Tamarack Ranch Road\, Greensboro\, VT \nWildlife and climate resiliency are top priorities for forest stewardship in Vermont. Join The Nature Conservancy\, University of Vermont\, and Audubon Vermont for a guided walk through the Long Pond Natural Area\, a 321-acre demonstration site showcasing ecological forestry in action. Participants will explore active silvicultural projects\, including climate-adapted tree plantings\, stream restoration\, and experimental timber harvests designed to enhance bird habitat and forest resilience. This workshop offers practical insights for foresters and natural resource professionals and is approved for 3 Category 1 SAF credits. \nRegister and see full event details on Audubon Vermont \n 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forester-workshop-forest-management-techniques-to-improve-forest-diversity-bird-habitat-and-climate-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250902T210330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T175702Z
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SUMMARY:Walk the Woods: How Good Forest Management Helps Forests\, Birds\, and the Climate
DESCRIPTION:Register  \nSaturday\, October 4\, 2025 \n1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET \nLong Pond Natural Area\, Tamarack Ranch Road\, Greensboro\, VT \nDiscover how thoughtful\, science-based forest management can improve habitat for birds\, strengthen forest resilience\, and protect our watersheds. Join The Nature Conservancy\, University of Vermont\, and Audubon Vermont for a guided walk through a 321-acre demonstration project showcasing ecological forestry in action—including climate-adapted tree plantings\, stream restoration\, and carefully planned timber harvests. Whether you’re a landowner\, conservation enthusiast\, or curious Vermonter\, this walk offers practical insights and inspiration. \nRegister and see full event details on Audubon Vermont
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/walk-the-woods-how-good-forest-management-helps-forests-birds-and-the-climate/
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250911T150409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T150409Z
UID:11408-1759824000-1759939200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Northern Forest Birds Network Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register today \nOctober 7\, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Cloquet Forestry Center (CFC)\, 175 University Rd\, Cloquet\, MN 55720\nOctober 8\, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. carpooling from CFC for the day at Sax-Zim Bog (limited to 40 people). \nDraft agenda \nForests across the Midwest are facing unprecedented threats from a rapidly changing climate and increasing pest pressures. Simultaneously\, experts are seeing steep decline in regional bird populations that could be linked to widespread habitat loss and degradation. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, October 7th as local experts present innovative ways to create resilient and sustainable lowland conifer systems. We will also be taking a deep dive in Forestry for Minnesota Birds case examples followed by an interactive workshop. On Wednesday\, October 8th we will take a tour of the world famous Sax-Zim Bog (limited to 40 attendees\, secure your spot today)! \nRegistration details: \nRegistration is flexible for you to build what works for you! Lunch is available on both days if you select it in registration. It includes a small fee on top of the affordable registration rate. On-site lodging is also available for a fee at CFC on the nights of October 6th and/or 7th if you select it in registration. \nNote: there will also be a virtual option for Tuesday’s portion of this event. Stay tuned…
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northern-forest-birds-network-conference-2025/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Forestry for the Birds,Lake States,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250624T175931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T024706Z
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SUMMARY:Northwest Innovative Forestry Summit – 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register (by September 23\, 2025) \nEarly bird pricing has ended\nAfter July 25: $350\nStudent registration: $250  \nMeals and on-site lodging are provided at no additional charge. Please declare preferences in registration. \n*Individuals in need of financial assistance can contact chanda@forestguild.org to explore available options for support.  \nNorthwest Innovative Forestry Summit – 2025 \nMeeting the Moment: Forest Stewardship in Times of Change  \nDates: October 9 at 1:00 p.m. – October 11\, at 1:30 p.m. \nLocation: Winema Camp\, 5195 Winema Rd\, Cloverdale\, OR 98650 \nApproved for 9\, Category 1 CEUs from SAF. \nDraft Agenda \nThe Northwest Innovative Forestry Summit (NIFS) is a space for regional learning\, knowledge exchange\, and ongoing cooperation to foster ecologically-based forest management strategies with programs focusing on sustainable\, forest-related innovation – past\, present\, and future.   \nJoin us for a three-day gathering of forest practitioners\, researchers\, landowners\, and community members dedicated to exploring forest stewardship in a time of ecological and social change. Hosted at the Winema Camp near Cascade Head\, this year’s event will combine reflective conversations\, diverse local perspectives\, and hands-on field learning to explore ongoing developments in forest management. Through participatory sessions and a full-day field visit\, participants will explore ways that forest practices reflect relationships with land\, community\, and future generations\, and investigate collaborative approaches to resilient and adaptive silviculture. Whether you are managing forests\, shaping policy\, teaching the rising generation\, or engaging in community-based stewardship\, NIFS 2025 offers a space to learn\, connect\, and meet this moment together.  \nOver three days\, participants will be invited to explore the ecological\, cultural\, and values-based dimensions of forest stewardship through a series of presentations\, panel discussions\, and field-based learning.  \n\nDay 1 will set the stage with diverse local voices sharing how they engage with the Cascade Head landscape—through ecology\, art\, community\, culture\, and forest management. \nDay 2 will feature a full-day field visit that invites attendees to reflect on how different values shape silvicultural decisions and to collaboratively develop and share their own forest prescriptions. \nDay 3 will close with reflection and group discussion\, connecting lessons learned from the coastal landscape to participants’ own home places and practices. \n\nFull agenda and information about speakers are coming soon. For full details visit the Northwest Innovation Forestry Summit webpage.   \n  \nLodging Opportunities   \nOn-site \nWe’re excited to offer on-site lodging at Winema Camp\, which includes dorm-style housing with shared rooms and multiple bunks. The setup is reminiscent of a classic summer camp—lively\, informal\, and communal. If that sounds like your style\, be sure to bring a sleeping bag\, pillow\, and ear plugs.  \nIf dorm-style housing is not for you\, you’re welcome to bring a tent and camp outdoors on the property. RVs are also welcome\, and there is plenty of space with full hookups available. All on-site lodging options are available at no additional cost.  \n  \nOff-site \nPrefer more privacy? Participants are welcome to arrange their own off-site accommodation and commute to the event each day. Please note that registration costs remain the same regardless of lodging choice. A list of nearby off-site lodging options is provided below.   \n  \nOff-site Hotels \nCloverdale \n\nRaines Resort Cabins (7.2 miles from Summit location)\n\nPacific City  \n\nSurf and Sand Inn (6.3 miles from Summit location)\n\n\nInn at Cape Kiwanda (7.6 miles from Summit location)\n\nLincoln City  \n\nThere is a wide variety of hotels in and around Lincoln City. Note that a hotel in this location will be 17+ miles from the Summit location. \n\n  \nOff-site Camping \nCloverdale  \n\nWebb County Campground (7.8 miles from Summit location)\n\n\nWhalen Island County Campground (12 miles from Summit location)\n\n\nSandbeach Campground (17 miles from Summit location)\n\nThere are a variety of additional campgrounds in the surrounding area. Take note that some campgrounds may only offer availability on a first come\, first served basis or may need to be booked in advance.  \n  \nMeals   \nAll meals will be provided during the summit. This includes snacks upon check-in Thursday afternoon\, dinner Thursday night\, breakfast Friday morning\, a sack lunch during the field tour Friday afternoon\, dinner Friday evening\, breakfast Saturday morning\, and lunch before departing Saturday afternoon.   \nPlease let us know what dietary restrictions you have. We will do our best to accommodate all dietary needs. Additionally\, please let us know if you will not be able to attend all of the planned meals.   \n   \nNotes  \nConditions: Field tours may include longer walks on uneven or steep terrain. Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.  \nCarpooling: We encourage participants to carpool to and from the event if possible. Let us know if you are willing to host a carpool or are interested in taking part in a carpool; we will help with organizing.  \nStuff to Bring:   \nIf you are staying in Winema Camp’s dorm lodging \n\nWater bottle \n\n\nSturdy closed toe shoes \n\n\nWeather appropriate clothing \n\n\nSunscreen \n\n\nTravel coffee/tea mug \n\n\nSleeping bag \n\n\nPillow \n\n\nEar plugs \n\n\nToiletries \n\n\nBath Towel \n\n\nShower shoes \n\nIf you are staying in a tent at Winema Camp \n\nWater bottle \n\n\nSturdy closed shoes \n\n\nWeather appropriate clothing \n\n\nSunscreen \n\n\nTravel coffee/tea mug \n\n\nCamping supplies \n\n\nSleeping bag \n\n\nPillow \n\n\nEar plugs \n\n\nToiletries \n\n\nBath Towel \n\n\nShower shoes \n\nIf you are staying off-site or in an RV on-site \n\nWater bottle \n\n\nSturdy closed toe shoes \n\n\nWeather appropriate clothing \n\n\nSunscreen \n\n\nTravel coffee/tea mug \n\n*If you are planning to use on-site showers\, please bring your own toiletries and bath towel.  \n  \nNOTE: Policy on event cancellations:   \n\nThe last day to cancel registration is September 23rd.  \nIf a registrant cancels their own registration ahead of the event and wants a refund for registration fees\, we will issue a refund for the event’s registration/lodging amount only (less any credit card fees the registrant covered in their initial payment). \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 year’s partnering event organizers are featured below. Thank you!
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northwest-innovative-forestry-summit-2025/
CATEGORIES:NIFS,Pacific Northwest
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250902T212255Z
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UID:11368-1760400000-1760572799@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Silviculture Institute Training Session 2
DESCRIPTION:The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension has openings for the upcoming Northeast Silviculture Institute modules: \nRegister  \nSpruce-Fir (Oct. 14–15 in Stewartstown\, NH) \nTime: All day event \nThe Northeast Silviculture Institute for Foresters is offering two in-person training sessions this fall.  Designed for practicing foresters\, the Institute provides the latest silvicultural knowledge to support effective forest management across the Northeast. Each session is limited to 50 participants\, ensuring a diverse and engaged cohort of professionals. Registration is $150 and includes boxed lunches for both days. Interested foresters are encouraged to apply early\, as selection is based on application responses. \nIf you are interested in attending one or all of the sessions\, please follow this link to apply.  \nPlease e-mail Steven Roberge with any questions: steven.roberge@unh.edu.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northeast-silviculture-institute-training-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20251007T170945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T012316Z
UID:11490-1760716800-1760724000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Northeastern Guild Gathering – Happy Hour in Burlington
DESCRIPTION:Register (free of charge) \nOctober 17\, 2025 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET \nBurlington Beer Co.  180 Flynn Ave\, Burlington\, VT 05401  \nYou’re invited! Join the Forest Stewards Guild for a lively Guild Gathering in beautiful Burlington\, Vermont.  Mix and mingle with fellow forestry professionals\, Guild members\, and staff—including our Executive Director\, Zander Evans. This casual evening is the perfect chance to connect\, share experiences\, and enjoy great conversation in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere.  \nWe’re celebrating our 30th Anniversary with special events like this one\, honoring decades of ecological forestry and community stewardship. We’ll provide light appetizers\, and you can grab more food and drinks for purchase.   \nDon’t miss out on this special opportunity to network\, celebrate\, and be part of the Guild’s vibrant community! Open to all.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northeastern-guild-gathering-happy-hour-in-burlington/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Northeast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250929T143806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T033923Z
UID:11480-1761663600-1761667200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Big trees burning: Divergent wildfire effects on large trees in open- vs. closed-canopy forests
DESCRIPTION:Register \nOctober 28\, 2025\nNoon – 1:00 p.m. PT / 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MT / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT / 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET \n\n\nDr. Garrett Meigs\, Washington State Department of Natural Resources\, will share new research on contemporary versus historical fire effects\, specific impacts on large trees within closed versus open canopies\, and the role of fuel reduction treatments. Focusing on the 2021 Schneider Springs Fire\, which encompassed 113\,689 acres in the eastern Cascade Range of Washington and burned during a period of severe drought\, this study addresses three interrelated questions:\n\n1) Are burn severity distributions consistent with historical fire regimes in dry\, moist\, and cold forest types?\n2) How does burn severity vary among forest structure classes\, particularly large trees with open versus closed canopies? 3) How do fuel reduction treatments influence forest structure and burn severity inside and outside of treated areas?\n\nThe results highlight the susceptibility of dense\, late-successional forests to contemporary fires\, even in events with widespread potentially beneficial effects consistent with historical fire regimes. The findings also illustrate the effectiveness of treatments that shift large-closed to large-open structures and suggest that treatments may help mitigate fire effects in adjacent large-closed forests. The full scientific paper is available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.70360
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/big-trees-burning-divergent-wildfire-effects-on-large-trees-in-open-vs-closed-canopy-forests/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Northwest,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20251014T040248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T183546Z
UID:11512-1762347600-1762351200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Longleaf Pine as a Source of Food\, Medicine\, and Craft for Tribal Nations of the Southeast
DESCRIPTION:Register \nNovember 5\, 2025\n10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. – Noon MT / Noon – 1:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET \nCFE credits are pending \nJoin us for this ForestHer NC event! Nancy Strickland Chavis is a prominent figure in the field of Native American history and culture. She has dedicated her career to museum education and administration\, with significant contributions to the Museum of Contemporary Native Art in Santa Fe\, New Mexico\, The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington\, D.C.\, and The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City. Her current role is Director and Curator of The Museum of the Southeast American Indian at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Nancy is a member of the Lumbee Tribe and has been involved in various educational and cultural initiatives\, including the Ancestral Corn Reclamation Project and the Green Corn Ceremony. Her work continues to inspire and educate audiences about the rich heritage and history of Native American tribes.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/longleaf-pine-as-a-source-of-food-medicine-and-craft-for-tribal-nations-of-the-southeast/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20251014T030049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T043018Z
UID:11506-1763121600-1763125200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Mesophytic Coves: Hope for Hemlocks
DESCRIPTION:Register \nNovember 14\, 2025\nNoon – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nWebinar on zoom – a join link will be sent to you after registration \nNorth Carolina’s hemlock trees need your help. We have two species of hemlock in North Carolina – the eastern and the Carolina. The invasive hemlock woolly adelgid threatens both. \nThough hemlocks are declining\, there is hope to bring them back to their previous glory. The mission of the Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is to work with a variety of partners and existing programs to restore hemlocks to long-term health throughout North Carolina and ensure that eastern and Carolina hemlocks can resist hemlock woolly adelgid and survive to maturity on North Carolina’s public and private lands. \nJoin Olivia from the HRI to learn about hemlock ecology\, woolly adelgid biology\, what is being done to help\, and management strategies.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/mesophytic-coves-hemlocks-and-the-woolly-adelgid/
CATEGORIES:Southeast,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250915T195524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T195540Z
UID:11429-1763424000-1763683199@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Ponderosa Pine Utilization Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register  \nTuesday\, November 18 – Thursday\, November 20\, \nHigh Country Conference Center\, Flagstaff\, AZ \nSummit Purpose: \nTo engage a diverse group of forest managers\, industry leaders\, researchers\, and policymakers in strategic discussions that examine the state of ponderosa pine forests and industry in the western United States. Through case studies\, intentional dialogue\, and working sessions\, attendees will identify key barriers\, develop practical solutions\, explore innovations\, and determine the resources needed to stabilize and grow the utilization of ponderosa pine. \nGoals: \n\nDevelop a shared understanding of ecological and industry conditions for ponderosa pine\nIdentify barriers to scaling restoration and product utilization\nHighlight emerging innovations\, research\, technologies\, and successes\nCollaboratively identify strategic actions in policy\, research\, markets\, and infrastructure\n\nSee full agenda 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/ponderosa-pine-utilization-summit/
CATEGORIES:Southwest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250909T184623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T142515Z
UID:11399-1763550000-1763553600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Influence of resources\, Invasive Chinese Tallow\, and environmental stress on bottomland forest species
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar \nNovember 19\, 2025\n11:00 a.m. – Noon ET \nPresenter: Zhongqian Cheng \nThe survival and growth of bottomland tree species in floodplain ecosystems are largely driven by species-specific resource and environmental conditions\, and invasive Chinese tallow presences. Unpredictable timing and duration of hydroperiods have introduced greater uncertainty in seedling survival and growth. Dr. Cheng will present findings from one field study and two controlled greenhouse studies on several bottomland forest seedlings. These studies examined the underground and aboveground conditions needed for seedling survival and the response of seedling height growth to the presence of Chinese tallow\, shade\, and flooding conditions. We will discuss the management implications for monitoring bottomland forest restoration and controlling invasive species. \nPresenter Bio: \nI am currently a postdoc research associate in Forest Ecology and Management at Stephen F. Austin State University. I hold a PhD in Ecology from Peking University\, a master’s degree in Silviculture\, and a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from Beijing Forestry University. In addition\, I have worked or studied in Sweden\, Finland\, and Germany. My research interests focus on understanding forest dynamics and functions\, and the role of silviculture practices in supporting sustainable forest management under changing climate and disturbance regimes. \nThis webinar is approved for 1 Category 1 continuing education credit through SAF. \n \nThis webinar is sponsored by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/influence-of-resources-invasive-chinese-tallow-and-environmental-stress-on-bottomland-forest-species/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20250925T194339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T041846Z
UID:11471-1764774000-1764777600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Permanent retention of exceptional trees can improve ecosystem integrity in managed forests
DESCRIPTION:Register \nDecember 3\, 2025\n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PT / 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MT / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT / 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET \nPlease join us for a webinar with Drs. Stephen Sillett and Marie Antoine (Cal Poly Humboldt) as they share research on the contributions of exceptional trees—the most robust\, fastest-growing individuals—to stand-level productivity and biomass in managed forests. \nThe discussion will highlight recent work conducted across 20 locations where exceptional trees were paired with nearby co-dominant trees. Trees were climbed and cored at multiple heights for growth history reconstruction. The same areas were scanned with airborne lidar\, and new algorithms were developed for crown-level canopy segmentation. Lidar data were linked with direct measurements to allow precise estimates of landscape-level aboveground biomass. \nFindings show that exceptional trees grow faster than typical trees and contribute disproportionately to forest biomass\, yet are largely restricted to creek drainages protected by forest practice rules. If long-term carbon storage and forest resilience are management priorities\, then silvicultural approaches to restore more large trees across the landscape should be considered. Permanent protection for a subset of robust\, undamaged trees is a twist on retention forestry well-suited to all forests where tree longevity exceeds rotation ages used in timber extraction. Setting exceptional trees aside now offers a hopeful action for the future
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/webinar-permanent-retention-of-exceptional-trees-can-improve-ecosystem-integrity-in-managed-forests/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T151500
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20251125T164506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T192702Z
UID:11633-1764944100-1764947700@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Guild Members FSC General Assembly Update & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Register (Limited to current Guild members) \nDecember 5\, 2025\n2:15 – 3:15 p.m. ET \nJoin us for a Guild member–exclusive online event as we dive into insights from the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) recent General Assembly (GA) held in Panama City from October 26–31. \nGuest Speaker: Richard Donovan \nRichard will share his firsthand experience and highlight the major takeaways from this important triennial gathering—one that plays a critical role in shaping the future of global forest certification processes. \nFollowing the presentation\, we’ll open the floor for a member discussion\, offering space for conversation\, questions\, and shared reflections.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/guild-members-fsc-general-assembly-update-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20251111T193222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T195027Z
UID:11593-1766052000-1766098800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting Best Practices in the Northeast - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register \nDecember 18\, 2025 \n10:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m. ET \nJoin this webinar where Guild member Dr. Tony D’Amato and Dr. Peter Clark from the University of Vermont will describe a new tree planting guide developed for foresters and natural resources professionals working in the Northeast: “Reforestation Guide: Tree Planting to Enrich\, Restore\, and Adapt Northern Forests.” \nThis webinar is jointly hosted by the Massachusetts Ecosystem Climate Adaptation Network Forests Work Group\, the University of Vermont\, The Nature Conservancy\, and the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science. This event has been pre-approved for SAF CFE credit.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/tree-planting-best-practices-in-the-northeast-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20251228T205918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T205918Z
UID:11723-1768316400-1768320000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Changing climate may drive large shifts in vegetation zones of Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJanuary 13\, 2026\n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nPlease join a webinar presented by Dr. Yegorova on large changes possible for Oregon’s future forests. Dr. Yegorova and the research team used climate analog-based impact models and a co-production process with land managers to project future vegetation changes for Oregon (2041–2070\, RCP 8.5) at a management-relevant spatial resolution (270-m). They found that analog-based models performed well at reproducing landscape-level vegetation composition\, and moderately well at reproducing vegetation at the pixel level. Their results suggest that 64% of the study area will experience future climate conditions that support different potential natural vegetation types and 59% will experience climates corresponding with different potential plant physiognomic types\, compared to reference-period conditions. The research team projects a 60% reduction of mesic conifer-dominated forests with transitions to mixed evergreen forest types. They also project losses to dry forests\, cold forests and parklands\, with commensurate expansions of shrublands\, grasslands\, and geographic redistribution of dry forest types. \nThe webinar will also provide guidance for using future vegetation projections and uncertainty outputs in management decisions using the Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) adaptation framework. Read the paper at: https://doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2025.1637821
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/changing-climate-may-drive-large-shifts-in-vegetation-zones-of-oregon/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Northwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20251217T192722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T192722Z
UID:11686-1768415400-1771444800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:BF 235: Silvopasture course
DESCRIPTION:Register \nWednesdays\, from  from January 14 – February 18\n6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nFull event details \nJoin Guild member Eli Roberts to learn to Integrate Trees\, Livestock\, and Forage for Multiple Wins on Your Farm. \nThere are many ways of combining trees\, forage\, and animals in useful\, efficient\, practical\, and profitable arrangements. But none of these outcomes is guaranteed\, and there are a lot of decisions required! When you take this course\, you’ll be able to describe\, plan for\, and evaluate particular silvopasture practices and understand their place in the broader categories of Silvopasture and Agroforestry. You’ll also understand the potential pitfalls that differentiate good silvopasture from poor land management. You’ll leave with the tools to create silvopasture plans for your farm\, and to engage with the topic of silvopasture as a practitioner and experimenter. \nCourse Objectives\nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nPlan a silvopasture project of your own\, and understand how your plan relates to other silvopastures\, and how it fits into the larger category of practices that involve trees on farms.\nArticulate goals\, clarify functions\, plan layout and species\, and choose implementation methods.\nUnderstand the guardrails of silvopasture practice\, and have the tools to avoid unmanaged forest grazing.\nHave the tools to evaluate and make the decisions that will get you to a functional silvopasture.\n\nThis course is hosted by the Cornell Small Farms Program.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/bf-235-silvopasture-course/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20251228T210528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T210549Z
UID:11725-1769090400-1769094000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Guardians and gardeners: Managing wilderness for the twenty-first century
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJanuary 22\, 2026\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nPlease join us for a presentation and discussion on wilderness in the 21st century. The 1964 Wilderness Act provides robust protections to landscapes designated as federal wilderness. The National Wilderness Preservation System\, which includes 806 wilderness areas and 111 million acres\, represents the world’s largest highly protected conservation network. However\, a long-standing ethos of nonmanagement—exemplified by the philosophy that managers should be guardians but not gardeners—obscures long legacies of Indigenous stewardship and may not sustain essential wilderness values in a time of unprecedented ecological stressors. Many wildernesses are increasingly subject to complex and compounding unintentional (as well as intentional) human influences. \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Boerigter will present how a guardians and gardeners approach would acknowledge Indigenous influence\, recognize contemporary and future environmental challenges\, and provide managers the necessary rationale to respond to these complex realities. In the twenty-first century\, it may be necessary to carefully\, thoughtfully\, and compassionately reimagine the dominant wilderness philosophy. Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biaf141
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/guardians-and-gardeners-managing-wilderness-for-the-twenty-first-century/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20260203T235520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184910Z
UID:11868-1770649200-1770652800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Priorities for Prescribed Fire Research and Management in Maine – A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall\, UMaine\, Orono. \n\n\nRegister for Zoom attendance \nFebruary 9\, 2026 \n 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm E.T.  \nDescription \nJoin us for a panel discussion about priorities for understanding and using prescribed fire (i.e.\, planned and intentional use of fire) in Maine. We will hear from local fire practitioners and land managers about their land management objectives\, considerations when applying prescribed fire in different contexts\, and perceived barriers to safely using prescribed fire. \nPanelists: \n\nAliesha Black\, Maine Forest Service\nTim Bickford\, Maine Prescribed Fire Council\nKeith Kanoti\, University of Maine\nJon Bailey\, The Nature Conservancy\n\nModerators: Rose Abramoff and Lydia Horne\, School of Forest Resources\, University of Maine.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/talk-priorities-for-prescribed-fire-research-and-management-in-maine-a-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T131500
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20260210T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T162653Z
UID:11902-1770724800-1770729300@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Lessons for Riparian Buffers: How Old-Growth Forests Affect Streams
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 10\, 2026 \n12:00 – 1:15 p.m. ET \nRiparian forests\, the forests that line streams and rivers\, are critical for preserving water quality and aquatic habitat in Vermont’s streams\, providing wildlife habitat\, and slowing floodwaters. But most of our understanding of riparian forest ecology is based on second growth forests that have regrown following 19th century clearing for agriculture. Old-growth riparian forests provide in-stream habitat features that have not been widely recognized in the eastern U.S. \nJoin Allaire Diamond\, Vermont Land Trust’s Ecology and Restoration Program Director\, to learn about VLT’s approach to conserving and restoring riparian forest and Bill Keeton\, Forest Ecologist and UVM Professor in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources\, who will share 20+ years of research across northern New England on old-growth riparian forests. You’ll learn how enhancing late-successional forest characteristics in stream corridors can store carbon and improve instream habitat structure and complexity\, particularly along headwater streams. It may also contribute to downstream nutrient pollution reduction\, although this remains the topic of ongoing research. Carefully managing\, conserving\, and restoring structurally complex riparian forests are exciting tools that VLT and our research partners hope to use across Vermont’s watersheds in the coming years. \nThis webinar is approved for 1 CFE/CEU.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/lessons-for-riparian-buffers-how-old-growth-forests-affect-streams/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20260120T202820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T165109Z
UID:11781-1770901200-1770904800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Policy Update on the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA)
DESCRIPTION:Register \nFebruary 12\, 2026 \n1:00 p.m. MST \nEvent flyer \nDescription \nIntroduced on January 16\, 2025\, the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) is a bill intended to provide new tools to federal land management agencies which will allow them to enhance forest management\, reduce the consequential outcomes and risk of catastrophic fires\, and restore forest health. In the time since its introduction\, it has received input and recommendations for language and provision inclusions in the versions of the bill. The bill has passed the House and through the Senate Agriculture\, Nutrition\, and Forestry Committee and is now awaiting action by the full Senate. This presentation from speakers with the Alliance for Wildfire Resilience and American Forests will cover what is included in the current bill\, how it has changed since early 2025\, what recommendations from The Report of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission and The National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy have been incorporated\, and what we might expect to happen next. \nSpeakers: Annie Schmidt\, Managing Director of Partnerships for the Alliance for Wildfire Resilience; Danielle Watson\, Senior Director of Policy for American Forests \n 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/policy-update-on-the-fix-our-forests-act-fofa/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071253
CREATED:20260206T180102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T185433Z
UID:11880-1770991200-1770994800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with the Guild's 2026 Membership and Policy Council
DESCRIPTION:Register for this virtual gathering \nFriday\, February 13 \n11:00 a.m. PT / Noon MT / 1:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 p.m. ET \nZoom join information will be sent to registrants \nAgenda \nThis casual conversation among current Guild members will include a meet and greet of your MPC members\, a summary of what their focus will be for 2026\, and a time for your Q&A. Please join us! \nNine professional members of the Guild are elected by their peers to serve three-year terms on the Membership and Policy Council (MPC). The MPC supervises the development of Guild policy and position statements and the modification of our Mission and Principles. The MPC also addresses issues related to membership and member services. The MPC holds monthly conference calls and is comprised of committees responsible for work on current projects. Elections are held for a portion of the MPC positions each autumn. These members are your representatives to the Guild board and staff. Come learn how you can engage with them!
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/meet-greet-with-the-guilds-2026-membership-and-policy-council/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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