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ISSUE 58 : WEEK OF JUNE 17, 2019
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Regional News
- National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (South) Releases a New Success Story
- NC State Extension Releases New Report Detailing the Profitability of Reforestation
- Gail Westcot, UGA Extension Recognized as SAF Fellow
- SFE Announces Upcoming Webinar: Prescribed Fire and Wild Turkeys
- Save the Date: 6th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference
- UK Releases 2019 Woodland Owners Short Course Dates
SREF News
- Communication theme at Southern Group of State Foresters' Annual Meeting
- New On-Demand Webinar Available: Analysis of Climate Change Impacts on Tree Species of the Eastern U.S.
National News
- USDA FIA Program Releases Interactive Fact Sheets
- USFS Announces Upcoming Urban Forest Connections Webinar
- National Woodland Owners Association Releases New Report
- American Forest Foundation & Partners Develop Forests in Focus Tool for Sourcing Forest Products
Funding Opportunities
- AR Forestry Commission Opens 2019 Urban Forestry Grant Applications
- VDOF Firewise Program Accepting Applications
- USDA Announces Availability of $12.5K in CIGs
Job Opportunities
- Texas Longleaf Implementation Team: Coordinator
- VDOF: Utilization and Marketing Project Developer
- Auburn University: Asst. Professor & Extension Specialist in Forest Resources
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National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (South) Releases a New Success Story
The National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy released a new
Success Story in their most recent newsletter. These regional stories, or ‘case studies’, highlight successful wildland fire projects throughout the South and provide a learning opportunity for professionals and landowners alike. This particular story, written by SREF's Holly Campbell, describes the success of smoke summits in working towards achieving both air quality and prescribed fire goals. The smoke summits are held at the Jones Center in southern Georgia and bring together state and federal policy makers and regulators, fire managers, and other key stakeholders address smoke management challenges.
Read the article and view more success stories here.
NC State Extension Releases New Report Detailing the Profitability of Reforestation
North Carolina State Extension has released a new report detailing the profitability of reforestation in the U.S. South. The report assesses the investment value of pine reforestation on three separate properties, and the analysis is based on current stumpage prices and associated costs. Furthermore, this publication offers readers information on how to analyze their own reforestation projects. The report concludes that “even under the current lower sawtimber price and conservative management assumptions” reforestation can still be an excellent long-term investment.
View the publication.
Gail Westcot, UGA Extension, Recognized as an SAF Fellow
The Fellow Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes a Society of American Foresters (SAF) member for long-standing service to forestry at the local, state, and national level. Gail Westcot received this award based on her past accomplishments and continued excellence in forestry outreach and education. Gail is currently an extension educator at the Warnell Forest Education Center, secretary for the Georgia division of SAF, and teaches regularly at the SAF Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp, the GA Natural Resource Conservation Center, and the GA Teach Conservation Workshop. Her dedication to forestry and natural resources does not go unnoticed. Congratulations, Gail!
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SFE Announces Upcoming Webinar: Prescribed Fire and Wild Turkeys
The Southern Fire Exchange (SFE) announced an upcoming webinar that will explore the influences of prescribed fire on the ecology of wild turkeys. Dr. Michael Chamberlain, from the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, will present the results of research projects throughout the southeastern United States focused on understanding how wild turkeys respond to prescribed fire. The webinar will be hosted on August 1, 2019 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST. Registration is required.
Learn more and sign up here.
Save the Date: 6th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference
Sponsored by the Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium, the 6th annual Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference will be held July 23-25 at State College, PA. Participants can expect exciting management-focused classes and breakout sessions on fire topics, including: fire effects on wildlife and flora, expanding the 'burn window', and fire culture.
Learn more and register here.
UK Releases 2019 Woodland Owners Short Course Dates
The University of Kentucky released the 2019 Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC) dates. The WOSC is designed to assist Kentucky’s woodland owners in the care and management of their woodland resource. This program is offered regionally and has two course options to choose from: green for woodland owners just getting started and gold for those already actively managing their woodlands.
Learn more about this interactive, one-day course.
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Communication Theme at Southern Group of State Foresters' Annual Meeting
SREF Coordinator Leslie Boby attended the Southern Group of State Foresters' (SGSF) annual meeting in Franklin, TN this past week. SGSF is a non-profit organization composed of all of the state foresters from the thirteen states of the southern region. They work together to enhance and support the forested acres throughout the south. SGSF focuses on all aspects of forestry including forest management, fire, utilization, marketing, urban forestry, water resources, GIS, forest health and communications through committees. These committees include members of each state organization and encourage joint problem solving, shared resources and work on behalf of the entire region. The theme of this year's meeting was communication as southern forestry needs to continue to communicate the importance of forestry in the south. Presentations covered the importance of story telling from Andy Goodman of the
Goodman Center, communication insights from Teri Moore of the Center for Food Integreity, information to better understand generational differences from Amy Lynch of Generation Edge, as well as a summary of the marketing work of
#ForestProud from Will Novy-Hildesley. These presentations were recorded and will be made available soon. SREF has worked closely with SGSF over the past decade and has developed websites and applications as well as assisting on urban forestry, forest health, and forest economics projects.
Find more information about SGSF here.
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New On-Demand Webinar Available: Analysis of Climate Change Impacts on Tree Species of the Eastern U.S.
The USDA, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, has uploaded a new on-demand webinar that explores the effects of climate change on tree species in the Eastern U.S. Viewers of this webinar will learn about the potential impacts of climate change on 125 tree species, changes in suitable habitat, tree capacity to cope with a changing climate, and the potential for infilling or migration by certain tree species.
View the webinar here.
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USDA FIA Program Releases Interactive Fact Sheets
The USDA Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program released new data in the form of one-page fact sheets that provide a quick snapshot of each of the 50 states’ forest resources. All information is based on the most recent available Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) data.
Look up your state.
USFS Announces Upcoming Urban Forest Connections Webinar
The USFS announced the topic and date for their monthly webinar series
Urban Forest Connections. The webinar will be hosted on July 10, 2019 from 1:00 - 2:15 PM EST. This segment is entitled: Creating Equitable Career Pathways in Urban Forestry. It will address the labor shortage in the front lines of urban forestry, and describe the efforts being made to source and retain a reliable workforce.
Learn more and join the webinar here.
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National Woodland Owners Association Releases New Report
The National Woodland Owners Association (NWOA) released a new report entitled:
The Top Ten Family Forestry Issues, 2019
. This document highlights the needs of private, family-owned forests in the U.S. The top three issues in the 2019 report include: (1) Market viability, (2) Extension education and service forestry, and (3) Invasive species and forest health.
Learn more about the issues facing private landowners.
American Forest Foundation & Partners Develop Forests in Focus Tool for Sourcing Forest Products
American Forest Foundation (AFF) has partnered with the USFS and a variety of companies to help link brand owners, manufacturers, agencies and conservation groups to family forests at a landscape level. The tool is a platform to help with conservation impacts by engaging family forest owners.
Learn more here.
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AR Forestry Commission Opens 2019 Urban Forestry Grant Applications
The Arkansas Forestry Commission is accepting 2019 Urban and Community Forestry Program grant applications through July 20, 2019. Grants are available to fund community projects that develop or improve public tree management and maintenance.
Learn more and view the application.
VDOF Firewise Program Accepting Applications
The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) is accepting applications on a continual basis for the Virginia Firewise campaign. This program offers new opportunities for communities in the wildland/urban interface to reduce potential threats from wildfire. Eligible projects include: GIS mapping of at risk communities, development or improvement of existing firebreaks, and mechanical reduction or removal of hazard fuels.
Learn more about eligible projects and view the application.
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USDA Announces Availability of $12.5K in CIGs
USDA announces availability of $12.5 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIGs). CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving that boosts production on farms, ranches, and private forests. All U.S.-based, non-Federal entities and individuals are invited to apply. Applications are due July 14, 2019.
Learn more and view detailed instructions on how to apply.
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Texas Longleaf Implementation Team: Coordinator
The Texas Longleaf Implementation Team (TLIT) is seeking to fill a coordinator position. TLIT focuses efforts and resources on a 12 county project area in east Texas covering over 5 million acres. The selected candidate will serve as the organization's leader in maintaining the vision and continued efforts of partnerships to restore longleaf pine in Texas. A BA / BS in forestry, wildlife, or natural resources is highly preferred, as well as five years of work experience. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
View the application.
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VDOF: Utilization and Marketing Project Developer
The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) is seeking a Utilization and Marketing Project Developer to assist the Utilization and Marketing Program Manager. The selected candidate will be the primary source of forest utilization, economics, and marketing information for the state of Virginia. They will be expected to assist in the collection, interpretation, and distribution of forest data. The deadline to apply is July 5, 2019.
View the application.
Auburn University: Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Forest Operations
Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences invites applications for this position that will be 75% Extension and 25% teaching. Knowledge and experience in areas of harvest practicing, logging training programs, trucking issues, safety, forest engineering, general forest operations and more is desirable. Apply by July 31, 2019.
View the application.
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Upcoming Events:
July 11, 2019 | Jacksonville, FL
This day-long event is sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Alliance of Forest Owners. The purpose of the meeting is to bring together stakeholders, particularly private forest landowners, and discuss that Species Status Assessment (SSA) of the gopher tortoise. Registration for this event will soon be available.
July 13, 2019 | Waynesville, NC
NC State will be hosting a Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) workshop Thursday, July 13 from 8:30 AM to 4 PM in Waynesville, NC. The workshop is entitled:
Managing for Pollinators and Native Species
. Join other female landowners and land management professionals to grow your network and learn about the important of pollinators, how to create and enhance pollinator habitat, and available financial assistance programs.
Jun 27, 2019 | Greenville, SC
A timberland management and wood flow workshop is being offered June 27, 2019 from 9:30-3:30 PM in Greenville, SC by Clemson University Forestry and Extension. This workshop will cover economic trade off decisions, forest certification information, forest health updates, and summaries about forest products industries, as well as management alternatives.
September 19 - 21, 2019 | Providence Forge, VA
2019 Beginning Landowner Retreats
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.
October 22 - 24, 2019 | Athens, GA
This workshop is sponsored by the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. The field of forestry is often described as a mix of science and art. Blending the needs of landowners, industry and society with the characteristics and potential of the land is a complex endeavor. The history of forestry in the Southeastern United States is rich and exciting, and has led to one of the most ecologically diverse and economically important regions in the country. These two courses will provide an introduction to forest management concepts, practices and relevant issues. Registration opens July 22, 2019.
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.
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