Northeast
Changing Climates and Forest Insect Impacts in the Northeastern U.S.
This is part of the Forest Ecology and Mangament Webinar Series Registration link coming on November 12... November 17, 2020 1:00 - 2:00 ET Presenter: Kevin J. Dodds, Forest Entomologist, U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Protection Forests in the northeast face an array of threats, with invasive species and changing climates at the forefront. Warming…
Emerald Ash Borer in Your Woods – What is a Landowner to Do?
Register January 13th 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET Join Vermont Coverts and the Northfield Conservation Commission for a program on the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) – with necessary information for homeowners and landowners. This program stands alone but follows the November 12th program that covered important background information on EAB. In this program we will…
Hunting and Land Stewardship in Vermont: Webinar and Discussion
Register January 13 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET Sponsored by Vermont Land Trust Want to learn more about the history and influence of hunting on the ecology of our forests? Take part in a one-hour presentation and discussion about hunting in Vermont – with a special focus on the Champlain Islands. Join South Hero Land…
Tree to Table. #1 in the Local Wood: Grow, Build, Live webinar series
Register January 20, 2021 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET Explore the connections between sustainable forestry and craft woodworking using NEFF’s new conference tables as an example. Webinar participants will get an in-depth account of the design processes and sustainability considerations that went into creating a set of custom tables from local, sustainably harvested wood. Mitch…
What’s Happening On (and under) All That Snow?
Register January 25, 2021 7:00 p.m. ET Join the Londonderry Conservation Commission for a virtual presentation with Wildlife biologist Tom Rogers from The Nature Conservancy. Tom will lead us through a photographic journey of winter in the Green Mountain State, immediately followed by a question and answer session. We’ll find out: how Vermont’s wildlife make…
Landowner virtual Townhall: Oak Resiliency in Southern New England
Register for town hall Tuesday , February 2, 2021 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. ET Download event flyer Oak trees are iconic in southern New England, dominating seventy percent of the region's forests. Most of those forests are owned and stewarded by family forestowners, like you. These forests face many threats to their long-term health…
New England Society of American Foresters virtual winter meeting
Save the date (registration opens February 10) NESAF turns 101! Celebrating the past, looking to the future March 22 - 24, 2021 Agenda for more details Summary: Plenary talks The NESAF Forestry Profession, 100 Years - Ken Laustsen (New England Society of American Foresters) History of Forest Science , New England Roots - Mark Ashton…
ForestHer NC Workshop – Enjoying Your Woods Webinar #2
Register February 11, 2021 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET Hear about planning and designing modern sustainable trails and how to incorporate forestry aesthetics into your woodlot management. Presenters will cover the basics of modern trail design that maximizes user enjoyment and minimizes maintenance requirements and provide some practical tips to minimize the negative visual effects…
Canada Forest Pest Management Forum
Register (free with deadline of February 12, 2021 at noon ET) February 16 & 17, 2021 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET Draft agenda Organized by Natural Resources Canada in support of the National Forest Pest Strategy, the Forum is the largest and most significant gathering of forest pest management experts, managers and practitioners in Canada.…
Woods to Home. #2 in the Local Wood: Grow, Build, Live webinar series
Register February 24, 2021 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET Learn about the process of building a home with locally harvested lumber and the benefits of using local wood products. Join us for a session on building a home with locally sourced wood products, featuring discussions with Massachusetts Woodlands Institute (MWI) Board Chair Brian Donahue, MWI…