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ISSUE 67: WEEK OF September 16, 2019
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Regional News
- 43rd Annual Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tours 2019
- PPE for Landowners: Realistic Clothing Options
- The Tree that Links UF, the Moon, and Hurricane Irma
- NCSU & Tuskegee Creating a More Diverse Workforce in Forestry
- Forest Economic Contributions Summit: Strategies for Development, Communication & Education on the Sector's Role in the South
- Prescribed Burn Workshop for Forest Landowners Louisiana in October
- Farm Bill 2018: Programs of Interest to Landowners: Publication from NCSU
National News
- Landowners are Benefiting from AFF Landscape Management Plan
- Mass Timber University Grant Program
- Women Owning Woodlands Programming- Webinar
- Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP) Bi-annual Conference Call for Presentations
Funding Opportunities
- Applications for the Rural Energy for America Program, FY 2020
- NFWF Emergency Coastal Resilience Request for Proposals
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative Conservation Grants
Job Opportunities
- Virginia Forestry Association - Executive Director
- Mississippi State University - Assistant or Associate Professor
- AL A&M University Assistant Professor of Forestry
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43rd Annual Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tours 2019
PPE for Landowners: Realistic Clothing Options
The first in a two-part series highlighting PPE options for landowners conducting prescribed burns.
Read more here.
The Tree that Links UF, the Moon, and Hurricane Irma
At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a priceless tree was lost during Hurricane Irma. Two UF faculty cloned the campus ‘moon tree’ as a donation to continue its legacy.
Read more here.
Creating a More Diverse Workforce in Forestry
NC State and Tuskegee University will offer an accelerated graduate degree program to students from underrepresented groups. The primary purpose of the program is to recruit students from underrepresented groups and increase their awareness of forestry and natural resources career opportunities.
Read more here.
Prescribed Burn Workshop for Forest Landowners Louisiana in October
This training workshop, delivered by Louisiana Department of Forestry and Louisiana State University Extension, will enable landowners to burn their lands safely and legally. There are more than 8 topics covering fuels to burn windows to liability and more. The training will also help attendees to become Louisiana Certified Burn Managers. Contact Whitney Wallace, Area Extension Forester,
wwallace@agcenter.lsu.edu
for more information.
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Forest Economic Contributions Summit: Strategies for Development, Communication & Education on the Sector's Role in the South
Forest Economic data is used to advocate for and communication about forestry and the forest products industry. However, there have been challenges regarding how the data is analyzed and how it may be communicated. The "Forest Economic Contributions Summit: Strategies for Development, Communication & Education on the Sector's Role in the South" will provide information on a new protocol for analyzing data and more. The intent of the summit is to connect forest economic contribution analysts, economic development specialist and forestry advocates to learn from each other and improve the overall understanding, usage and communication of forest economic contribution data. The summit is being organized by Southern Regional Extension Forestry, Southern Group of State Foresters, Kentucky Division of Forestry, University of Kentucky, Louisiana Tech, Georgia Forestry Commission, Alabama Forestry Commission and South Carolina Forestry Commission and is planned for March 10-11, 2020 in New Orleans, LA.
Join the list for further updates on registration and more.
Download a flyer for the event and share the information!
Farm Bill 2018: Programs of Interest to Landowners: Publication from NCSU
North Carolina State University released an Extension publication which highlights the particular programs of interest for landowners, in the 2018 Farm Bill. Lists of programs include forestry-specific programs, forestry in conservation and energy programs, and repealed programs.
Read it here
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How Different Landowners are Benefiting from AFF Landscape Management Plan
Twenty-one million family forest owners collectively own the largest portion of the forests in the U.S. One of the biggest hurdles to stewardship is not having a forest management plan. American Forest Foundation is working to change that.
Read more here.
Mass Timber University Grant Program Projects Support Forest Health and Vibrant Communities
The USDA Forest Service recently awarded $1 million through the Mass Timber University Grant Program to 10 institutions.
Read more here.
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Women Owning Woodlands Programming- Webinar
Learn some tips for communicating with women who own woodlands. Presented by Angie Gupta of University of Minnesota Forestry Extension. Thursday, October 10, 1:00 pm ET.
Register here
. This webinar is being hosted by the Forest Stewards Guild.
Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals Bi-annual Conference Call for Presentations
The call for presentations for ANREP's bi-annual conference is open. Submit abstracts for presentations, posters, and special sessions by October 11, 2019. The binannual conference is May 3-6, 2020 in Bend, OR. Place-Based and Future-Focused is the theme of this meeting and will include field trips, interactive presentations, meeting time and more.
Find out more here.
Submit your proposal here.
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Applications for the Rural Energy for America Program, FY 2020
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA is issuing a Notice of Solicitation of Applications for financial assistance under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2020.
Read the full notice here.
Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Anthony Crooks,
anthony.crooks@usda.gov
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NFWF Emergency Coastal Resilience Request for Proposals
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Sustainable Forestry Initiative Conservation Grants
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is accepting proposals for its Conservation Grants Program through 11:59 PM ET, September 30. These projects provide the science-based data needed by resource professionals to improve forest management and to assess conservation values. SFI is placing a priority on projects which measure, demonstrate, or establish methodologies to demonstrate, the conservation-related values of SFI-certified forestlands, or such values which result from application of the SFI Fiber Sourcing standard. Ideally such projects will be scalable to a regional, or bio-regional scale (e.g., Ponderosa Pine forests, Boreal Plains, Longleaf Pine ecosystem, the central hardwood forest, etc.).
Learn more and submit an application here.
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Virginia Forestry Association - Executive Director
The Virginia Forestry Association is currently seeking to fill the Executive Director Position. The Executive Director provides strategic guidance to the Board of Directors, manages the staff, programs and initiatives of the organization. Applications accepted until September 30, 2019 or until the position is filled.
Read more here.
Mississippi State University - Assistant or Associate Professor - Forest Resource Management and Economics
This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of Forestry, College of Forest Resources, Forest and Wildlife Research Center, Mississippi State University. Applicant screening will begin on October 15, 2019 and will continue until a suitable applicant is found.
Read more here.
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AL A&M University Assistant Professor of Forestry
Alabama A&M University's Forestry, Ecology, and Wildlife Program is seeking applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track appointment (summer employment expected). Responsibilities include teaching (50%), research (40%) and service and outreach (10%). Applications due by October 1, 2019.
Find more information here.
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Upcoming Events:
September 18 - 19, 2019 | Montgomery, AL
This summit will focus on present day challenges and opportunities to promote entrepreneurship and economic development in small towns, the southern region, and rural America.
September 19 - 21, 2019 | Providence Forge, VA
This retreat is hosted by the Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Forestry. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of new landowners, and will provide information on both hardwood and pine management.
September 20 - 21, 2019 | Lexington, KY
The biennial Expo event returns to Masterson Station Park in Lexington for two days of fun and educational activities. Classes, competitions, and more than 50 exhibits and demonstrations will be available.
September 27 - 28, 2019 | Rockingham, VA
You value your forestland for multiple reasons. Are you prepared to pass those values along to the next generation, without breaking it up?
October 1 - 3, 2019 | Jackson, MS
Registration has been opened for the 2019 Mississippi Forestry Association Annual Meeting. The event will take place October 1-3 in Jackson, MS. Participants can expect ample opportunities for professional networking, including a Golf Tournament and an Emerging Professionals Social. Technical sessions spanning a variety of topics will also be offered. Online registration is available until September 17, 2019.
Register here.
October 17 - 19, 2019 | Raleigh, NC
Rally ’19 serves as the premier training and networking conference focusing on land conservation topics, networking events, exhibits, and field trips highlighting the area’s natural treasures.
October 21, 2019 | Holly Ridge, NC
This workshop will cover the latest science and resources developed to address fire management in organic soils. This workshop, hosted by Southern Fire Exchange in partnership with the North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council and SE Regional Strategy Committee – Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy, will be held at Holly Ridge Community Center, Holly Ridge, NC on Monday, October 21.
October 21 - 24, 2019 | Plymouth, MA
This workshop is to engage stakeholders to make progress towards achieving the three goals of the National Cohesive Fire Strategy. The workshop includes multiple tracks which highlight case studies, research, best practices and more. Registration ends September 30 for regular rates.
October 21 - 25, 2019 | Richmond Marriott, VA
The goal of this year’s conference is to highlight the opportunities that forests provide and to discuss topics of relevance to the American, Canadian, and international forest sectors.
October 26, 2019 | Alexandria, LA
This annual meeting will provide instructional programming to enable the safe and effective use of fire for land management. For more information, contact Keith Hawkins,
khawkins@agcenter.lsu.edu
, 337-463-7006.
October 30 - November 3, 2019 | Louisville, KY
This year’s convention will highlight trends such as advanced wood materials and new products from cellulose. Convention events will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center.
November 18 - 22, 2019 | Tuscon, AZ
The 8th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress will be hosted by the Association for Fire Ecology in cooperation with the Southwest Fire Science Consortium. Workshops will cover a variety of fire-related topics, but will revolve around the theme of ecological pyrodiversity.
December 8 - 10, 2019 | Opelika, AL
The 2019 PAWC will be held at the Auburn Marriott Opelika & Kellogg Conference Center, Tuskegee University. This forum will allow anyone who is associated with the agricultural industry to engage with others in the field and explore the latest developments in agriculture and outreach.
May 3-6, 2020 | Bend, OR
The Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals bi-annual conference will be held in Bend, OR and hosted by Oregon State University Extension team. The conference will include field trips, interactive sessions, presentations and more.
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