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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
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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:20260404T054841
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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20250929T143806Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20251014T030049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T043018Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20250915T195524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T195540Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20250909T184623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T142515Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20250925T194339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T041846Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T151500
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20251111T193222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T195027Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
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:20260404T054841
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:20260404T054841
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
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:20260404T054841
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20260216T171109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T192358Z
UID:11948-1772625600-1772629200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Forests that Fill the Faucet: How Active Stewardship Protects Drinking Water in the Bay State
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar \nWednesday\, March 4th\, 2026  \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET  \nJoin the Forest Stewards Guild and the Massachusetts chapter of the Society of American Foresters for an engaging webinar on active forest management in the watersheds of central Massachusetts.  \nIn the late 1800s\, Boston’s rapid growth created an urgent need for clean\, reliable drinking water. The state responded by constructing reservoirs and water supply systems in central Massachusetts\, beginning with the Wachusett Reservoir in 1895. This work reshaped the landscape through dam construction\, land management\, and the acquisition of nearby lands.  \nToday\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Division of Water Supply Protection (DWSP) owns and manages 100\,000 acres of largely forested watershed dedicated to water supply protection. Active forest management is central to safeguarding this critical system\, which provides drinking water to 2.7 million people.  \nIn this collaborative webinar\, watershed foresters Ken Canfield and Doug Hutcheson will present on:  \n\nThe “forest filter” concept and watershed forestry in central Massachusetts  \n\n\nHow management strategies have adapted as forests\, threats\, and objectives have shifted \n\n\nHighlights from current projects\, including restoration of fire-dependent communities \n\nFeaturing Speakers from the MA DCR Division of Water Supply Protection:  \n\nKen Canfield\, Chief Forester – Quabbin and Ware River Watersheds\, and Guild member!\n\n\nDouglas Hutcheson\, Forester – South Quabbin \n\nDon’t miss out! Register today!  \nThis event is approved for 1.00 SAF Category 1 Continuing Education Credit.  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Michelle Giles at mgiles at forestguild dot org 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forests-that-fill-the-faucet-how-active-stewardship-protects-drinking-water-in-the-bay-state/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20260126T163136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T191137Z
UID:11812-1772719200-1772722800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Ten Years of Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Register \nMarch 5\, 2026\n11:00 a.m. PT / Noon MT / 1:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 p.m. ET \n1 category one CFE credit is approved through SAF! \nSpeaker: Courtney Peterson  and the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) Network team. \nThe Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) Network emerged in direct response to an acute need for experimentally robust and professionally credible examples of climate-adaptive forest management strategies. Join this webinar to learn more about the first ten years of the Network. \nThe ASCC Network advances the field of climate adaptation by applying a replicated resistance–resilience–transition and no-action framework to test coproduced\, operational-scale experimental trials that incorporate locally specific desired future conditions and adaptation tactics\, tailored to different forest types. It exemplifies timely\, practical\, and scientifically rigorous application of climate adaptation actions while fostering manager–scientist collaboration. \nGiven the collaborative framework\, outcomes from the experimental treatments can directly inform local management actions for practitioners now and into the future while serving as a model framework for coproduction of adaptation science applicable to other contexts and ecosystems.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/ten-years-of-adaptive-silviculture-for-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20260219T202621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T202621Z
UID:11992-1772789400-1772793900@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Forestry at the Dinner Table -
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar \nMarch 6\, 2026\n9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Eastern Time \nHow do we talk about forests and forest products beyond the workplace? Join Dovetail Partners for “Forestry at the Dinner Table\,” a conversation about effective communication and how to engage colleagues\, friends\, family\, and the broader public in meaningful discussions about our work.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forestry-at-the-dinner-table/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20260305T165435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191903Z
UID:12013-1773903600-1773952200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Guild Gathering at the New England SAF Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register \nMarch 19\, 2026\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET \nLocation: Sebago Brewing Company Brewpub\, 201 Southborough Dr\, Scarborough\, ME 04074 \nJoin Guild members\, and conference attendees interested in becoming members\, for an evening of networking and conversation with fellow forestry professionals. This event is a short drive from the conference venue. Light appetizers will be provided with additional food and beverages available for purchase. \nYou do not need to be a registrant of the Annual NESAF meeting to attend this Guild Gathering. \nThis event is part of the Guild’s 30th Anniversary event series\, celebrating three decades of advancing sustainable forestry and community stewardship.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/guild-gathering-at-the-new-england-saf-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20260325T154646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T154646Z
UID:12141-1774688400-1774710000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Restoration Workshop: Erosion Control Structures
DESCRIPTION:Register \nMarch 28\, 2026\n9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time\nDovetail\, 268 Thornton Ranch Rd\, Lamy\, 87540 \nJoin us for this free workshop with Melissa Houser of Santa Fe Conservation Trust and Jan-Willem Jansens of Ecotone. Participants will learn low-tech\, process-based restoration techniques\, build and repair simple structures that manage water to regenerate plants and soil\, and spread gravel to support an accessible trail. \nLunch will be provided. Please wear long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy work boots\, a hat\, suncreen and sunglasses. Bring a refillable waterbottle. For more information\, click here\, email melissa@sfct.org\, or call (505) 989-7019.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/restoration-workshop-erosion-control-structures/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20260123T192426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T221604Z
UID:11806-1775131200-1775134800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:The Silviculture of Ash Stewardship in the Northeast - SAP-Ne Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Ash Resilience Across the Landscape — A Webinar and Field Walk Learning Series   \nRegister for the webinar \nApril 2\, 2026\nNoon – 1:00 p.m. ET \nAgenda \nTune into part one of our Cultivating Ash Resilience Across the Landscape series\, where we’ll dive into practical silvicultural approaches to steward healthy ash trees and forests amid the growing threat of emerald ash borer (EAB).   \nYou’ll Learn:   \n\nStrategies for managing ash trees and forests through the stages of EAB invasion  \nHow you can incorporate these tools into your management planning  \nPractical forest management approaches through case studies in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest    \n\nFeaturing Speakers:   \n\nDr. Tony D’Amato\, Professor & Director of Forestry Program\, University of Vermont\nBen Farina\, Forest Silviculturist\, U.S. Forest Service – White Mountain National Forest (WMNF)\n\nAbout the Series:   \nCultivating Ash Resilience Across the Landscape starts with this online webinar to learn silvicultural strategies and explore case studies from the Northeast\, then takes us into the Maine woods for a guided field tour at the Bud Leavitt Wildlife Management Area to see ash stewardship in action. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in one or both upcoming events (space is limited for our in-person tour)! Each event is approved for 1 SAF Continuing Education Credit.  \nWebinar Event: The Silviculture of Ash Stewardship in the Northeast\, April 2nd\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Register at the link above. \nSAP-Ne Demonstration Site Field Tour: Bud Leavitt Wildlife Management Area\, April 16th\, 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.     \nThis series is organized by the Sustaining Ash Partners Network (SAP-Ne)\, a regional network that aims to amplify ongoing efforts to sustain ash by supporting landscape level stewardship\, sharing stories of hope for ash preservation\, and uplifting the cultural significance of ash among Indigenous peoples. The Sustaining Ash Partners Network is supported by the USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration program.  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Michelle Giles at mgiles@forestguild.org. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/the-silviculture-of-ash-stewardship-in-the-northeast-sapne-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20260128T182442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T043214Z
UID:11844-1776330000-1776344400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:SAP-Ne Demonstration Site Tour: Bud Leavitt Wildlife Management Area
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Ash Resilience Across the Landscape — A Webinar and Field Walk Learning Series   \nRegister for the field tour \nApril 16th\, 2026\n9:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET \nBud Leavitt WMA Route 15\, Charleston\, ME 04422 (coordinates will be sent to registrants) \nAgenda  \nExperience the concepts from our silviculture webinar—and more—brought to life in the Maine woods. During our SAP-Ne Demonstration Site Field Tour\, you’ll explore on-the-ground management\, monitoring\, and decision-making within a pre-invasion forest at the Bud Leavitt Wildlife Management Area. SAP-Ne is proud to support the thoughtful ash management at Bud Leavitt and a growing network of demonstration sites\, designed to showcase effective\, hands-on techniques for stewarding ash trees and preserving future generations of ash in the face of emerald ash borer. Learn more by visiting the Sap-Ne website.   \nOur Field Tour Will:  \n\nIntroduce the approaches to preserving ash and promoting ash regeneration implemented by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (Maine IF&W)  \nExplore the ash silvicultural practices\, insecticide treatments\, and monitoring efforts at Budd Leavitt   \nDiscuss decision-making for ash preservation practices at a site slated for future management  \nCreate a casual atmosphere to network with your community over a provided lunch and casual conversation in the woods  \n\nSpeakers from Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife:   \n\nJack Chappen\, Land Management Forester II  \nKate Locke\, Land Management Forester  \n\nAbout the Series:   \nCultivating Ash Resilience Across the Landscape starts with an online webinar to learn silvicultural strategies and explore case studies from the Northeast\, then takes us into the Maine woods for this guided field tour at the Bud Leavitt Wildlife Management Area to see ash stewardship in action. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in one or both upcoming events (space is limited for our in-person tour)! Each event is approved for 1 SAF Continuing Education Credit.  \nWebinar Event: The Silviculture of Ash Stewardship in the Northeast\, April 2nd\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. \nSAP-Ne Demonstration Site Field Tour: Bud Leavitt Wildlife Management Area\, April 16th\, 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.  Register at the link above.   \nThis series is organized by the Sustaining Ash Partners Network (SAP-Ne)\, a regional network that aims to amplify ongoing efforts to sustain ash by supporting landscape level stewardship\, sharing stories of hope for ash preservation\, and uplifting the cultural significance of ash among Indigenous peoples. The Sustaining Ash Partners Network is supported by the USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration program.   \nThe Silviculture of Ash Stewardship in the Northeast - SAP-Ne Webinar \n \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Michelle Giles at mgiles@forestguild.org. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/the-silviculture-of-ash-stewardship-in-the-northeast-field-tour/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20251210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T154755Z
UID:11667-1778774400-1778785200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:A Spring 2026\, Member-Hosted Guild Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Register \nMay 14\, 2026\n4:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET\nWoodstock\, Vermont \nJoin the Forest Stewards Guild for a lively Guild Gathering at the Hawkes Family Tree Farm in scenic Woodstock\, Vermont!   \nLongtime Guild member Gerry Hawkes has been honored with the 2025 Tree Farmer of the Year Award by the Vermont Woodlands Association\, recognizing his thoughtful ecological forestry practices. To celebrate\, he’s welcoming the Guild community to his beautiful 60-acre property in Vermont’s Southern Green Mountains.   \nTogether\, we will:    \n\nTour the Hawkes Family Tree Farm and explore a vibrant forest shaped by decades of careful silviculture and selective thinning \n\n\nDiscover the ponds and vernal pools Gerry has built for wildlife and learn how his forest roads have been designed to protect their habitat \n\n\nStep into his workshop to see some of the small-scale logging equipment he’s invented over the years \n\n\nFinish the evening with appetizers and s’mores around Gerry’s campfire \n\nGerry is especially eager to welcome early-career professionals and students to his Tree Farm\, giving everyone the chance to see the lasting impact of dedicated management and connect with the next generation of conservation leaders.  \nThis event is part of our 30th Anniversary celebrations\, with member-hosted gatherings that honor decades of ecological forestry and highlight the exemplary stewardship of Guild members nationwide. We can’t wait to see you there
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/a-spring-2026-member-hosted-guild-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Northeast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054841
CREATED:20260212T172429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T235913Z
UID:11931-1781100000-1781265600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Innovative Forestry Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\nEarly Bird: $325 (April 2–May 8)\nRegular Rate: $400 (May 9–May 22) \nStudent Rate: $250\n\nWe are committed to making this summit accessible and do not want cost to be a barrier to participation. A limited number of scholarships are available—please reach out to luke.dauner1@gmail.com if you would like to be considered. \nDates: June 10th at 2:00 p.m. to Noon on June 12\, 2026 PDT\nLocation: Ellsworth Creek Preserve \nTheme: Restoring Watersheds\, Reimagining Forests \nEvent flyer for download \nEvent Summary: \nJoin us at The Nature Conservancy’s Ellsworth Creek Preserve—one of the Pacific Northwest’s most ambitious watershed-scale restoration sites—for a deep dive into ecological forestry\, watershed restoration\, and collaborative land management. Explore a living laboratory where old-growth giants\, recovering salmon streams\, and regenerating forest mosaics reveal what’s possible when science\, community\, and economic viability work in harmony. \nAs in past years\, the summit will center on shared learning\, with a mix of field-based and discussion-oriented sessions. A full-day field tour through the Ellsworth Creek watershed will highlight restoration efforts across the Ellsworth watershed\, exploring how these approaches can inform forest management in increasingly complex ecological\, social\, and operational contexts. We will visit ancient western redcedar forests\, road decommissioning sites\, and stands that demonstrate active adaptive management and innovative silviculture. A diverse group of partners and Tribal leaders will share their experiences and projects\, offering practical lessons and collaborative approaches to forest stewardship across the Pacific Northwest. \nDay 1 will begin with a welcome and grounding in place with The Nature Conservancy and members of the Chinook Indian Nation\, including perspectives on the Willapa landscape\, Indigenous stewardship\, and the ecological and cultural context of the region. Participants will also hear from partner organizations and “parallel projects” across the Pacific Northwest—including Oregon State University\, Columbia Land Trust\, North Coast Land Conservancy\, and EFM Investments and Advisory.  \nDay 2 features a full day in the field at Ellsworth Creek Preserve\, moving through a series of sites that illustrate how adaptive management and silvicultural strategies are applied towards landscape-scale watershed restoration. Discussions will include reference conditions\, road infrastructure and hydrology\, stream restoration and wood placement\, and approaches to thinning and stand development\, alongside broader considerations of restoration goals\, operational constraints\, economics\, and partnerships. The day will conclude with a group debrief and reflection.  \nDay 3 offers an optional field session at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service). This session will be designed as a deeper\, practice-oriented dive into silviculture\, with a focus on stand-level decision-making\, treatment design\, and implementation. Discussion will include fuels mitigation strategies in west-side forests\, including approaches such as mastication and pre-commercial thinning in young stands\, with opportunities to connect lessons from Ellsworth to participants’ own work and landscapes. \nDraft Agenda (exact times are subject to change): We encourage participants to attend the full summit to maximize opportunities for connection and discussion. If you can only join for part of the event\, please reach out and we’re happy to discuss options. \nWednesday\, June 10\, 2026:  \n2:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Arrive at Ocean Park Camp and Retreat \n5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Welcome\, Blessing\, and Introduction to Ellsworth Creek \n6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Presentation from Partner Organizations and Featured Projects \n\nPartner Organizations and project geographies \n\nColumbia Land Trust: Willapa Bay\, Grays River\, Mt. St. Helens and beyond\nOregon State University: Tualatin Mountain Forest\nNorth Coast Land Conservancy: Rainforest Reserve\nEFMI: Forest holdings across the Pacific Northwest\n\n\n\n7:00 p.m.: Dinner  \n  \nThursday\, June 11\, 2026 \n7:30 a.m.: Breakfast \n9:30 a.m.: Depart for Ellsworth Creek \n\nStop 1: Old Growth Cedar stand \n\n\nStop 2: Road Decommissioning Site \n\n\nLunch\n\n\nStop 3: Commercial thinning and stream restoration site \n\n\nStop 4: Young stand thinning site \n\n5:30 p.m.: Return to Ocean Park Camp and Retreat  \n6:00 p.m.: Dinner \n7:00 p.m.: Reflection and Wrap-Up \n  \nFriday\, June 12\, 2026 \n8:00 a.m.: Grab and Go Breakfast \n9:00 a.m.: Depart Ocean Park Camp and Retreat \n9:30 a.m. – Noon: Optional Field Sessions – a Deeper Dive into Silviculture and Management at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge \n  \nLodging Information: \nFree on-site Lodging at Ocean Park Camp & Retreat. Choose the option that best fits your comfort level when you register: \nLocated on a beautiful coastal property along the Long Beach Peninsula Ocean Park Camp & Retreat is primarily shared accommodations\, including Sea Breeze Lodge and Ocean View\, both of which offer comfortable\, camp-style lodging with access to shared bathrooms and showers. \nThe overall atmosphere is relaxed and reminiscent of a classic summer camp setting—social\, informal\, and community-oriented. If that sounds like your style\, please bring a sleeping bag (or linens if preferred)\, a pillow\, and earplugs for added comfort. \nIf you prefer a more independent setup\, you’re also welcome to bring a tent and camp on the property. RVs are welcome as well\, with designated sites available. \nOff-site Lodging  \nPrefer more privacy? You are welcome to arrange your 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 will be provided soon. \n  \nMeals:  \nAll meals are provided during the summit. This includes snacks upon check-in on Wednesday afternoon\, dinner Wednesday evening\, breakfast Thursday morning\, a sack lunch for the field session on Thursday\, dinner Thursday evening\, and a light\, grab-and-go breakfast on Friday morning. \nPlease indicate any dietary restrictions during registration—we will do our best to accommodate all needs. Additionally\, let us know if you do not plan to attend all scheduled meals. \nOther Notes: \n\nConditions: Field-based sessions will include longer walks on uneven or steep terrain (up to 1.5 miles). 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. \nRecommended Packing List – coming soon!
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northwest-innovative-forestry-summit-2026/
CATEGORIES:Field event,NIFS,Old Growth Forests,Pacific Northwest
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