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SUMMARY:COC Forestry and Conservation Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:No registration required\, open to public. \nAll talks located at: Craftsbury Outdoor Center\, Touring Center\n535 Lost Nation Road\, Craftsbury Common\, VT\, 05827 \nTalk #1: Understanding old forests\, and what makes them unique \nOccurred on May 28th. A recording will be available soon…\nSpeaker: Liz Thompson (Independent Ecologistand Co-author of Wetland\, Woodland\, Wildland: A guide to the natural communities of Vermont). Old forests capture a special place in our imagination\, and they provide important ecological functions. Join a discussion to learn more about what old forests look like (it’s not always what you expect!)\, why they matter\, and where they are found in our state and region. \nTalk #2: Understanding ongoing conservation efforts \nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024\n7:00 –  8:00 p.m. ET\nSpeaker: Bob Zaino (Natural Community Ecologist with Vermont Fish and Wildlife\, and Co-author of Wetland\, Woodland\, Wildland: A guide to the natural communities of Vermont). Learn about ongoing efforts to find\, map\, and conserve old forests in Vermont. Take a virtual tour of some of Vermont’s most fascinating old forests. Finally\, learn about efforts to enhance old forest representation as part of broader conservation vision for Vermont. \nTalk #3: Wildlife and Old Forests \nTuesday\, July 16\, 2024\n7:00 –  8:00 p.m. ET\nSpeaker: Jill Kilborn (Nongame Bird Project Leader\, VT Dept. of Fish and Wildlife). Learn about wildlife and old forests in Vermont. What old forest characteristics are important for wildlife\, and what species are more likely to be found in these places. \nTalk #4: Management strategies to develop old forest conditions \nTuesday\, August 6\, 2024\n7:00 –  8:00 p.m. ET\nSpeaker: Guild member Anthony D’Amato (Professor and Director of UVM Forestry Program and UVM Research Forests). Learn about ecological silviculture and forest management strategies to promote old forest development. Discussion will include old forest structural characteristics and active strategies to enhance both the health of your forest as well as promote the development of old forest characteristics. \nTalk #5: Ecological silviculture in action at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center \nTuesday\, October 1\, 2024\n7:00 –  8:00 p.m. ET\nSpeaker: Guild members Rick Morrill (Northern Forest Conservation Services) and Jared Nunery (Orleans County Forester) will introduce the landscape setting of the COC trail network and discuss the local application of ecological forestry and silviculture. We will explore how practices and strategies discussed during the summer lecture series are being applied right here in Craftsbury. There’s more going on in the woods than you might realize skiing over the trail system – come learn how you might integrate some of these practices into the management of your forest.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/coc-forestry-and-conservation-seminar-series/
CATEGORIES:Old Growth Forests
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SUMMARY:Sustaining Ash Partners Network (SAP-Ne) Kick Off Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Recording \nOctober 2\, 2024\n9:30 – 11:00 a.m. ET \nEvent flyer for download \nAgenda \nYou’re invited to register for the Forest Stewards Guild’s Sustaining Ash Partners Network (SAP-Ne) kick-off webinar event! Join the launch of our network to promote a collaborative approach to ash preservation in the Northeast\, with a morning of learning and dialogue with experts across Tribal Nations\, academic\, governmental\, and private organizations. \nThe preservation of ash in the face of emerald ash borer (EAB) is a growing concern. Contributing to this forest health challenge\, it is often increasingly difficult to work across boundaries and respond at the scales needed to develop lasting solutions. To address this need\, SAP-Ne supports a regional response to EAB through education\, outreach\, and engagement with diverse forest stewards across the Northeast (i.e.\, Maine\, New Hampshire\, Vermont\, New York\, and Massachusetts) by encouraging landscape level actions to sustain ash\, sharing stories of hope\, and amplifying the cultural significance of ash among Indigenous peoples. \nOur first kick-off webinar will: \n\nAnnounce our multi-year network goals;\nExplore western scientific and Indigenous perspectives on ash stewardship;\nShare experiences to inspire and engage forest stewards in ash preservation;\nIdentify gaps in regional training and resources which SAP-Ne will aim to fill; and\nServe as a call to action to address the ecological\, social\, and cultural impacts of EAB.\n\nOur speaker lineup includes: \n\nAnthony D’Amato\, Professor and Forestry Program Director\, University of Vermont\nRichard Silliboy\, Basketmaker and Vice Chief\, Mi’kmaq Nation\nCaitlin Cusack\, Forester\, Vermont Land Trust\nLes Benedict\, Environment Division Assistant Director\, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe\n\nFollowing the plenary talks\, attendees will be invited to participate in breakout sessions\, led by program partners from their associated state (i.e.\, ME\, NH\, VT\, NY\, MA)\, where participants will have the opportunity to share their concerns\, lessons learned\, and resources/training opportunities and/or needs. \nAre you interested in learning more about stewarding ash across the landscape? Then sign up for this event today! \nThis event is approved for 1.00 SAF Category 1 Continuing Ed Credit. \nOur network is supported by the USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration program. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Rachel Swanwick at rswanwick@forestguild.org.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/sustaining-ash-partners-network-sap-ne-kick-off-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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SUMMARY:Northwest Innovative Forestry Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed. \nTheme – Forest Horizons: Honoring the Past\, Understanding the Present\, Securing the Future \nLocation: Camp Jonah\, 31 Little Mountain Rd\, Trout Lake\, WA \nMap of Day 2 tour stops \nDraft agenda for download \nFull event website \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.   \nForests have been essential resources\, sustaining communities and economies amidst change. Understanding our past is vital for shaping the future of forest management. The 2024 Northwest Innovative Forestry Summit (NIFS) in Trout Lake\, WA\, delves into this journey\, by looking at the past\, present\, and future of forest management in this unique area. Nestled within the White Salmon and Klickitat watersheds\, this region\, framed by Mount Adams (“Pahto”) to the north and the Columbia River Gorge to the south\, has a rich legacy of stewardship by Native People. This summit explores sustainable stewardship practices that marry innovation with tradition\, from pre-settlement stewardship to modern collaboration among interested parties\, including federal\, state\, tribal\, and local entities.  \nWe will explore the past\, present\, and future of forest management in this unique area throughout the summit. During Day 1\, we will look to the past with presentations on Native History and Use\, Early Settlement and Use\, and Current Ownership and Management. For Day 2 of the summit\, we will be going on an extensive field tour to explore current forest management taking place in the area. This will include stops at the Mt. Adams Community Forest and the South Gifford Pinchot Collaborative Group. Additionally\, we will also be making stops to explore examples of cross-boundary management between USFS & Mt. Adams Resource Stewards and management between USFS and WA-DNR through the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA). Day 3 will be focused on reflection and visioning for the future\, led by Dr. Cristina Eisenberg and Dr. Klaus Puettmann.   \n  \nNIFS 2022 attendees gathered each night by campfire to keep the “spark” alive after sessions. \nLodging Opportunities  \nOn-site: We have the unique opportunity to make use of Camp Jonah’s summer camp dorm lodging. This includes multiple bunks in shared rooms. Similar to summer camp\, it will be noisy\, messy\, and a little chaotic. If you would like to relive summer camps of youth’s past\, this is a great option for you! Be sure to bring a sleeping bag\, pillow\, and ear plugs! Additionally\, if you want to get the feel of attending summer camp\, without staying in shared rooms\, there is space available to bring a tent or RV and sleep on the property. There is no additional cost to make use of either of these lodging opportunities. RV space is limited\, please contact rhiley@forestguild.org or chanda@forestguild.org to inquire about RV space. \nOff-site Hotels:  \nTrout Lake  \n\nTrout Lake Valley Inn (1 mile from Summit location) \nTrout Lake Cozy Cabins (1.1 miles from Summit location) \n\nWhite Salmon \n\nInn of the White Salmon (22.4 miles from Summit location) \n\nHood River – There is a wide variety of hotels in and around Hood River. Note that a hotel in this location will be 24+ miles from the Summit location and a toll will need to be paid to use the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff-site Camping:  \nTrout Lake  \n\nHollenbeck Park (1.1 miles from Summit location. Availability on a first come\, first served basis) \nElk Meadows RV Park (3 miles from Summit location) \nTrout Lake Creek Campground (8.3 miles from Summit location. Availability on a first come\, first served basis) \n\nSurrounding area  \n\nGoose Lake Campground (14 miles from Summit location. Availability on a first come\, first served basis) \nThere are a variety of additional campgrounds in the surrounding area. Take note that many campgrounds only offer availability on a first come\, first served basis.  \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 note that everyone will be responsible for making their own sack lunch during breakfast Friday morning. If you do not attend breakfast on Friday morning\, you will not have lunch for Friday afternoon.   \nPlease let us know what dietary restrictions you have. We will do our best to accommodate with options. Additionally\, please let us know if you will not be able to attend all planned meals.   \nConditions: Field tours may include longer walks on uneven or steep terrain. Sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing are recommended.  \nStuff to Bring:   \nIf you are staying off-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  \nIf you are staying in Camp Jonah’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\n  \nIf you are staying in a tent at Camp Jonah:  \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\nPolicy on cancellations:   \n\nLast day to cancel registration is September 18\, 2024\nIf a registrant cancels their own registration by Sept 18\, 2024 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\nAdditional Notes: \n\n*Students who need financial assistance may email rhiley@forestguild.org or chanda@forestguild.org to discuss options for support.\nUpon registration you will receive a detailed email with event information. Included will be a link to an Acknowledgement of Risk form from Camp Jonah. Please link to that PDF and sign and return it to rhiley@forestguild.org\, or bring it with you to the event.\n\nPartnering Organizations: \nThanks to the NIFS team of partners for all of the collective work! They include: Forest Stewards Guild\, Northwest Natural Resource Group\, Intertribal Timber Council\, and Oregon State University.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northwest-innovative-forestry-summit-2024/
CATEGORIES:Field event,NIFS,Pacific Northwest
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SUMMARY:International Oak Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Register \nOctober 7 at 8:00 a.m. – October 10 at 7:00 p.m.\, 2024 (ET)\nThe Hilton\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, USA\n501 W Church Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37902\, USA \nFull event details webpage \nLodging: Reserve a room with this direct link or call (800) 774-1500 by September 15 for a group rate \nThe University of Tennessee’s School of Natural Resources is proud to host an International Oak Symposium in 2024 to provide a platform to exchange information and build collaborations around the best available science and technology on oak ecology and management for a global audience. Field trip(s) will be offered that showcase multi-disciplinary research of the USDA Forest Service and other partners. \nThe overall goal of this symposium is to cultivate and promote synergy among natural resource managers and researchers working towards practical applications to sustain or restore oak ecosystems around the world. The symposium will address the most current issues and complexities related to science-based management of oak species and forests at global\, regional\, and local scales. The four-day program seeks to engage a diverse audience of managers and scientists in a forum that fosters innovation in silviculture and management for sustainability of oak forests. \nOur specific objectives are to provide platforms\, products\, and opportunities for: \n\ntechnology transfer and dialogue between researchers and managers\nscientific exchanges among researchers\nfostering collaborations between managers and researchers\nproduction of peer-reviewed research papers\nContribute towards professional development of students and early-career scientists\n\nDetailed agendas will be shared as they are available: \nMonday\, October 7\, 2024 – Plenary Session\nTuesday\, October 8\, 2024 – Concurrent Sessions\, Round Table Discussions\nWednesday\, October 9\, 2024 – Concurrent Sessions\, Panel Discussions\nThursday\, October 10\, 2024 – Field trip (TBA)
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/international-oak-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Southeast
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin SAF Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register \nOctober 16 – 17\, 2024 \nLake of the Torches Casino\nLac du Flambeau\, Wisconsin \nFlyer for download \nTopics will include some close to the Guild’s heart and focus\, in the context of trends and projects in ecological forest management in Wisconsin. Field tour on the second day.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/wisconsin-saf-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Lake States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T150000
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SUMMARY:Beech management and control in the context of beech leaf disease
DESCRIPTION:Register \nOctober 22\, 2024\n9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET \nVarney Memorial Building\n24 Veterans Highway Brooks\, ME 04921 \nThe event is free and lunch will be provided. \nNew England Forestry Foundation will co-host this event with the E D Bessey and Son company. \nThis event will include several presentations indoors and then a field visit to the managed forests of the E D Bessey and Son company in Brooks\, Maine. 4WD is preferable for accessing the field sites but carpooling will be posssible. Learn about the prospects for beech health and survival under the double pressure of beech bark and beech leaf diseases\, and what approaches are being researched to maintain some healthy beech in the landscape. Then we will see a decade of field experiments in working forests to diversify stands dominated by low-vigor beech towards a broader range of commercial species. \nPart of the event will take place on E D Bessey and Son company lands\, where we will see how they have been trying to diversify beech-dominated stands using silviculture and vegetation control. In the morning we will hear from the leading experts on beech leaf disease from the US and Maine Forest Services about current understanding of beech leaf disease dynamics\, mortality and survival\, and how they are experimenting with keeping a healthy component of beech in the landscape. \nWe think this event will be useful for foresters and landowners who want a holistic understanding of beech management: both how we can help this species survive in northeastern forests\, but also how to manage for more diversity when unhealthy beech sprouts have come to dominate a stand.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/beech-management-and-control-in-the-context-of-beech-leaf-disease/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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