Webinar
Virtual Workshop: Managing pitch pine under the threat of southern pine beetle
Register Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET Approved for 2.5 Category 1 CEUs by the Society of American Foresters. This three-hour virtual workshop is designed to make practical plans and establish a community of practice around pitch pine barren management in light of southern pine beetle (SPB). Participants will use resources…
Forest structure and composition over the last millennium in California’s Klamath Mountains
Register for this webinar May 3, 2022 Noon - 1:o0 p.m. Pacific Time Presenter: Clarke Knight, US Geological Survey For millennia, forest ecosystems in California have been shaped by fire from both natural processes and Indigenous land management. Understanding the relative influence of climate and Indigenous burning on the fire regime is key because contemporary…
Wildlife & Carbon Webinar (NAFSE Webinar)
Register Wednesday, June 16, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET Webinar (join information will be sent to you after registration) We will hear from Caitlin Littlefield, Lead Scientist at Conservation Science Partners, and John Scanlon, recently retired MassWildlife Habitat Program Manager, as they examine the trade-offs between maximizing forest carbon and habitat restoration goals.…
Seeing the Forest for the Queers: LGBTQIA+ community-building space in forestry and natural resources
Register today After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 7:00-8:30 pm ET / 6:00-7:30 pm CT / 5:00-6:30 pm MT / 4:00-5:30 pm PT The intent of this event is to create a safe space for community and empowerment among people who identify with…
A webinar on land development shifts and declining losses of forest and ag land
Register July 19, 2022 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time Webinar Presenter: Dr. Daniel Bigelow, Montana State University Land development, which typically results from the conversion of lands previously in agricultural and forest uses, is one of the most fundamental ways in which humans impact the natural environment. We study the remarkable decline in land development…
Timber Harvest Series: Online Session
To register, contact Andrew Smart: a.smartfarms@gmail.com or (207) 837-0924 Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ET Online Session: What is a Wildlife Management Area (WMA), how are they managed, and the plan for Frye Mountain WMA in Montville, Maine. Full series flyer for download Maine Woodland Owners, in partnership with Maine Department of…
Searching for Climate-Smarter Forestry in Oregon; Accelerating the Transition
Register November 15, 2022 Noon, Pacific Time Webinar Presenters: Peter Hayes and Dean Moberg Current and anticipated climatic conditions challenge us to work together to innovatively improve forest stewardship in ways that provide mitigation solutions while also increasing forest resilience. This webinar will explore the ways that 80 forest-connected Oregonians of diverse experiences came together in…
Conservation and Community: Beyond the Public-Private Binary in the History of Land Conservation
Register November 15, 2022 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom Approved for 1.0 hours of CFE credit from the Society of American Foresters. Speaker: Curt Meine Join us for the 2022 Lynn W. Day Lectureship in Forest and Conservation History. This year's presenter is conservation biologist, environmental historian, and writer Curt Meine. For…
Sustainability Is Not Enough: From Stewardship to Reciprocity
Register Monday, November 28, 2022 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET Speaker: Roger Milliken, Former President & CEO, Baskahegan Company All Mitchell Center talks are free and open to the public. Talks are held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection…
Sparking Solutions: Wildfire Risk and Insurance
Register/RSVP November 30, 2022 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time Wildfire insurance is a useful tool to shield homeowners from the devastating impacts of wildfires. However, in some high-risk areas —particularly in California—it has become difficult to obtain an affordable policy. Some insurance companies have begun to charge higher premiums, increase deductibles, limit payouts, and…