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> July 2008
July 7...Brookhaven, Mississippi 9 AM - Noon.
Firewise. Location: Lincoln County Multi-Purpose Facility.
Pre-register please. Call Greg Brinson at (601) 833-9321.
July 7-8...Athens, Georgia.
GPS for Beginners. Location: Georgia Center for Continuing
Education. Learn the basics of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Fee:
$445; $80 discount if paid by June 16. Lunch and refreshment breaks
included. Contact Ben Jackson at (706) 542-2194 or
bjackson@warnell.uga.edu.
Cancelled
July 9...Ruston, Louisiana 8 AM - 4 PM.
Practical Wood Identification. Location: Forestry Laboratory
Building, Rm. 110, Louisiana Tech University. “The goal of this
workshop is to familiarize participants of the proper procedure to
correctly identify an unknown wood species. Individuals with little or
no previous experience at wood identification are encouraged to attend.”
Fee: $100; lunch on your own. Call Todd Shupe at (225) 578-6432 or
tshupe@agcenter.lsu.edu.
July 9-10...Athens, Georgia.
Intro to ArcGIS. Location: Georgia Center for
Continuing Education. This course is more for the natural resource
management professionals or realtors who have taken a basic GIS course.
Fee: $445; $80 discount if paid by June 16. Lunch and refreshment breaks
included. Contact Ben Jackson at (706) 542-2194 or
bjackson@warnell.uga.edu.
July 10...Rockcastle County, Kentucky 9 AM - 4 PM.
Woodland Owners Short Course: Woodland Management. Location: Bob
Fields Tree Farm. Fee: $20; lunch provided. Contact UK Forestry
Extension at (859) 257-7597 or
forestry.ext@uky.edu.
July 13-18...Pickwick Dam, Tennessee.
Teacher’s Conservation Workshop. Location: Pickwick Landing
State Park. This workshop, for teachers, explores economic links between natural
resource management and stewardship. Learn to identify trees and
determine their age. Distinguish soil types and examine the aquatic life
in a stream. Fee: $25 for teachers. Lodging, meals, and transportation
during the class are provided. Call the Tennessee Forestry Association at (615)
883-3832.
July 13-15...Amelia Island, Florida.
Georgia Forestry Association Annual Meeting. Location: Amelia
Island Plantation Inn & Conference Center. Fee: $540; $100 discount if
paid by June 12. Call GFA at (706) 845-9085.
July 14-17...Lee County.
Alabama Forestry Foundation Teacher’s Conservation Workshop. Location: Auburn
School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Building. The workshop “will
offer extensive field trips to a paper mill, a sawmill, a logging site,
a tree farm, and many other places where teachers will be able to learn
about modern forest management and see first hand how the products they
use daily are manufactured.” Fee: $35 for registration. Please pass
the word on to teachers that may be interested or consider sponsoring
one of the teachers already registered. Contact Kathy
Clements at (334)
481-2100 or
kclements@alaforestry.org.
July 15...Statewide
Primary Runoff Election.
Democrats will have a few county run-offs while Republicans will hold
primary run-offs to decide two statewide races and two congressional
races.
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
July 16, 2008...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Central Time).
CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE! News Conference for Forest Owners. This 30 minute telephone/Internet conference featured
state & national
experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research,
can't-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update
and more. Click here for
links to past conferences.
July 16...Madison County 10 AM.
Tennessee Basin Clean Water Partnership Meeting. Location: USDAS/NRCS
field office, Huntsville. This meeting will focus on forestry and
logging issues in the Tennessee Valley. Topics: Use of BMPs' (Best
Management Practice) pertaining to clean water, Proper replanting, Road
construction, and others. The meeting will discuss how to incorporate
these issues into a timber contract. Contact Jay Grantland at (256)
773-8495 or
jay.grantland@amrvrcd.
July 17...Scott County, Kentucky 9 AM - 4 PM.
Woodland Owners Short Course: Woodland Management. Location: Mary
and George Dunn Farm. Fee: $20; lunch provided. Contact UK Forestry
Extension at (859) 257-7597 or
forestry.ext@uky.edu.
July 17...Mobile County 5:30 - 8:30 PM.
Mobile County Landowners Association Meeting. Call Roger
McConnell at (251) 344-7842.
July 19...Tuscaloosa County 6 AM - 2 PM.
“Open Woods Days” on Forever Wild’s Sipsey River Swamp Recreation Area and
Nature Preserve. The tract consists of over 3000 acres of beautiful
bottomland forest along the Sipsey River. The public may drive in to allow
easier access to: canoeing, birding, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife
photography. Future days: Aug 16, Sep 13, Oct 4, and Nov 8. Call Chris
Smith (334) 242-3409.
July 22-23...Athens, Georgia.
Managing Existing Pine Stands for Investment Returns. Location:
Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Landowners will leave with a
good understanding of how stand value development can be accelerated or
decelerated depending on decisions made throughout the life of a stand.
Fee: $365; $80 discount if paid by July 1. Lunch and refreshment breaks
included. Contact Ben Jackson at (706) 542-2194 or
bjackson@warnell.uga.edu.
July 22-25...Charleston, South Carolina.
IEG40 2008 Conference - The Science and Business of Varietal Forestry.
Location: Doubletree Hotel. Attendees will hear about advances in
varietal testing, nursery practices, wood quality improvements, growth
rate enhancement, and other aspects of varietal forestry science. The
workshop will also offer attendees an all day field tour to varietal
stands and trials. Fee: $425; $50 discount if paid by February 15. Call
1-866-388-9699 with any questions.
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
JULY 23, 2008...Nationwide Webinar 3:00 PM Central Time.
TOPIC: GIS Software as a Service.
DEMONSTRATION LEADER: Martin Copping, Vice President of
Operations, Geo-Visus, Inc.
Martin will demonstrate use of high-end ESRI GIS mapping software
that is available online through your browser.
Martin's Invitation:
GEO-VISUS Inc. invites the Alabama Forest Owners’ Association Inc.
to their SOFTWARE AS SERVICES SERIES of webcasts.
Our next webcast will highlight our
GISLite©™ Hosted GIS Solution. Our aim is to highlight ways in
which members of an organization like the Alabama Forest Owners’
Association Inc. can benefit from and take full advantage of this
solution.
Please join our webcast by clicking on the link below, at least 15
minutes before the scheduled start time:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/743131270
For audio (Voice), join our Conference Call by dialing, (218)
339-4315, and enter access code: 743-131-270.
The Meeting ID for this webcast is, 743-131-270.
If there are any questions or if you need technical assistance,
please feel free to call Geo-Visus at 1-888-724-4447 x 401.
July 23-25...Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Lumber Drying Workshop. Location: LSU AgCenter. This workshop
will thoroughly cover the lumber drying process from start to finish of
hardwood and softwood lumber. Fee: $325; $25 discount if paid by July
16. Contact Todd Shupe at (225) 578-6432 or
tshupe@agcenter.lsu.edu.
July 24-27...Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Quality
Deer Management Association’s National Convention. Location: Chattanooga
Convention Center. Fee: $240. Call QDMA at 1-800-209-3337.
July 26...Butler County 1 PM - 5:30 PM.
Hunting Lease and Fee-fishing Seminar. Location:
Greenville-Butler County Public Library. Speakers: Patrick Cook, REA,
ACES; Mark Smith, Specialist, ACES; Rusty Wright, Specialist, ACES;
Hayes Brown, Attorney, Monroe, Trippe, Brown & Adair, LLP. Fee: $5.
Registration deadline July 23. Contact Patrick Cook at (334)
361-7273 or
mpc0005@aces.edu.
July 30...Trenton, Florida 9:30 AM - 3 PM ET.
Gopher Tortoise Management and Becoming a Recipient Site.
Location: Trenton Community Center. Learn about alternative income
potential from your forestland. Lunch provided. Contact Greg Marshall at
(352) 463-3138 or
marshag@doacs.state.fl.us.
> August 2008
August 1, 8, 15...Peru, South America.
Amazon Voyage. Travel the upper Amazon Basin on a Riverboat for
a week exploring one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world with
expert naturalist guides. Departure dates are throughout the year,
however, you can save $500 during the month of August. Fee: $2568 -
$3168 plus Airfare. Contact International Expeditions at 1-800-633-4734
or
nature@ietravel.com.
August 3-7...Columbia, Missouri.
Walnut Council Annual Meeting. Location: Holiday Inn Select.
Fee: $160; $20 discount if paid by July 3. Contact Liz Jackson at (765) 583-3501
or
jackson@purdue.edu.
August 4...Montgomery County 10:30 AM - 12 Noon.
Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Energy. Location:
Alabama State House, Montgomery. Must RSVP to attend. Contact Kristen
Stillwell at (334) 395-0123 or
repgregwren@aol.com.
August 7...Johnson County, Kentucky 9 AM - 4 PM.
Woodland Owners Short Course: Wildlife Management. Location:
Paintsville Lake Wildlife Management Area. Fee: $20; lunch provided.
Contact UK Forestry
Extension at (859) 257-7597 or
forestry.ext@uky.edu.
August 7...Morgan County 7 PM.
Morgan/Limestone County ATFA Chapter Meeting. Location: Morgan
County Forestry Building. Topic: Wildlife Habitat with Ron Eakes, State
Biologist. Call Kenny Baskins at (256) 221-6585.
August 7-9...Pickens County.
Advanced
Deer Management School. Location: Westervelt Lodge, Aliceville.
The evening of the 7th includes sporting clay shoot and supper. Fee:
$2,500
includes lodging, meals, sporting clay shoot, presentation/management
materials, and one-on-one consultation regarding your personal property,
and a customized habitat management plan for your property. Course
limited to the first 10 registrants. Contact Ryan Basinger at (334) 289-4700 or
rbasinger@westervelt.com.
August 9...Autauga County 9 AM - 5 PM.
Advanced Deer Management I: What you should know about deer
management. Location:
Bass Pro Shops,
Prattville. Fee: $55; $5 discount if paid by August 1. Call Kelly
Knowles at (334) 844-1010 or
knowlkw@auburn.edu.
August 11-12...Robinsonville, Mississippi.
Forest Roads in the Piedmont. Location: Sam’s Town Tunica.
“This course will teach you how to plan, design, locate, construct,
stabilize, use, maintain, and close forest roads.” Fee: $445; $80
discount if paid by July 23. Lunch provided. Contact Ben Jackson at
(706) 542-2194 or
bjackson@warnell.uga.edu.
August 12-13...Jefferson County.
Take Pride Statewide Conference. Location: Samford University.
Workshops focus on litter prevention education and related environmental
issues. Fee: $125. Continental breakfast and lunch included. Contact
Auntie Litter, Inc. at (205) 879-3009 or
info@auntielitter.org.
August 12-13...Starkville, Mississippi.
Forest Herbicide Workshop. Location: Tully Auditorium,
Mississippi State University. Topics: Safety, Site Prep, Release,
Mid-Rotation Treatments, Invasive Species, and Hardwoods. Fee: $135.
Call Andy Ezell at (662) 325-1688.
August 13-14...Robinsonville, Mississippi.
Making Money Growing Southern Pines. Location: Sam’s Town
Tunica. “Who Should Attend?...Landowners who want to obtain
information on what is possible on their properties and estimates of
reasonable rates of return for different management options.” Fee:
$445; $80 discount if paid by July 23. Contact Ben Jackson at (706)
542-2194 or
bjackson@warnell.uga.edu.
August 14...Nationwide Teleconference Noon CT.
Family Meetings: Dynamics for Success presented by
The
Family Business Advisor. Fee: $159. To register call 1-800-551-0633.
August 16...Wildersville, Tennessee.
Forest Management of Nongame Wildlife. Location: Natchez Trace
State Forest. Contact
David Mercker at (865) 974-7252 or
dcmercker@utk.edu.
August 19-21...Walker County.
Wildlife School for Landowners. Location: Bear Branch Lodge,
Townley. Workshop for landowners wanting to learn about effective
wildlife habitat and population management. Several speakers from
various state agencies. Fee: $150; lodging not included in this price.
Number of beds at the lodge is limited. Call Cheryl Hall at (256)
835-7821x3.
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
August 20, 2008...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Central Time).
CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE! News Conference for Forest Owners. This 30 minute telephone/Internet conference featured
state & national
experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research,
can't-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update
and more. Click here for
links to past conferences.
August 21...Adair County, Kentucky 9 AM - 4 PM.
Woodland Owners Short Course: Wildlife Management. Location:
Green River Wildlife Management Area. Fee: $20; lunch provided. Contact UK Forestry
Extension at (859) 257-7597 or
forestry.ext@uky.edu.
August 22...Pike County.
Women Forest Landowners meeting. Location: First Baptist Church,
Troy. Call Claire at (334) 566-1213.
August 23...Autauga County 1 PM - 5:30 PM.
Pond Management Seminar. Location:
Bass Pro Shops,
Prattville. Fee: $5. Contact Patrick Cook at (334) 361-7273 or
mpc0005@aces.edu.
August 23...Livingston, Tennessee.
Forest Management of Nongame Wildlife. Location: Standing Stone
State Forest. Contact
David Mercker at (865) 974-7252 or
dcmercker@utk.edu.
August 26-27...Athens, Georgia.
Wildlife Management. This course will focus on the principles
and applications of wildlife-habitat management techniques for three
primary game species: white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and bobwhite
quail. Fee: $445; $80 discount if paid by August 5. Lunch provided.
Contact Ben Jackson at (706) 542-2194 or
bjackson@warnell.uga.edu.
August 28...Cullman County 8 AM to 4 PM.
Dove Field Management—For Recreation and Farm Income Diversification
at North Alabama Horticulture Research Center. Dove ecology, field
planning, harvest management, laws governing dove fields, liability
issues, and field tour. Lunch provided, Pre-registration required. Contact Mark Smith at (334) 844-8099 or
mds0007@auburn.edu or Stuart
Goldsby at (256) 737-8732 or
stuart.goldsby@dcnr.al.gov.
August 28...Graves County, Kentucky 9 AM - 4 PM.
Woodland Owners Short Course: Wildlife Management. Location:
Kaler Bottoms Wildlife Management Area. Fee: $20; lunch provided.
Contact UK Forestry
Extension at (859) 257-7597 or
forestry.ext@uky.edu.
> September 2008
September 3...Chilton County 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Alabama Certified Burn Manager Continuing Education Workshop.
Location: Alabama Power Company Conference Center, Clanton.
Contact Kent Hanby at
hanby@charter.net
or (256) 825-8593.
September 3-4...Panama City Beach, Florida.
Florida Forestry Association Annual Meeting. Location: Marriott
Bay Point Golf & Spa Resort. Contact Debbie Bryant at (850) 222-5646 or
debbie@forestfla.org.
September 3-5...Baldwin County.
2008
Alabama Water Resources Conference. Location: Perdido Beach
Resort. The conference will provide a forum for discussion regarding the
many aspects of water use, management, and conservation issues. Fee:
$250; $50 discount if paid by August 25.
Click here for registration. Contact Kay Stone at (334) 844-4132 or
stonemk@auburn.edu.
September 4...Rowan County, Kentucky 9 AM - 4 PM.
Woodland Owners Short Course: Wood Industry and Your Woodland.
Location: Rowan County Extension Office. Fee: $20; lunch provided.
Contact UK Forestry
Extension at (859) 257-7597 or
forestry.ext@uky.edu.
September 7-9...Baldwin County.
Alabama Forestry Association Annual Meeting at Perdido Beach
Resort, Orange Beach. Contact Fran Whitaker at (334) 265-8733 or
fwhitaker@alaforestry.org.
September 8-10...Portland, Oregon.
Who Will Own the Forest? - A World Forest Institute Conference.
Topics: Various viewpoints on the forestland investment opportunities,
risks, appraisal issues, emerging markets, and conservation values. Fee:
$750; $100 discount if paid by August 8. Contact Sara Wu at (503)
488-2130 or
swu@worldforestry.org.
September 9...Satellite Downlink. Locations & time to be
determined.
Master Tree Farmer Mini Series (1 of 3): Risk and Risk Management. Topics:
An Introduction to Managing Risk in Your Forest; Understanding and
Managing Natural Disasters & Changing Climate. If you want a downlink in your area:
Alabama Coordinator: Becky Barlow (334) 844-1019
becky.barlow@auburn.edu
Florida Coordinator: Chris Demers
(352) 846-2375
cdemers@ufl.edu
Mississippi Coordinator: Deborah Gaddis: (662) 325-8002 or
dgaddis@ext.msstate.edu
September 9,16,23,30...Quincy, Florida 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
ET.
Advanced Master Wildlifer Short Course. Location: North Florida
Research and Education Center. This short course is for landowners, land
managers, and wildlife enthusiasts interested in game management in both
forest and farm settings. This is a pre-recorded presentation. Fee:
$100+, which includes the required book Managing Wildlife by Yarrow &
Yarrow or $30 if you already have a copy of Managing Wildlife
(Purchase
from the AWF for $49.95 + $5 shipping). Call Stan Rosenthal at (850) 606-5202 or
rosenthals@leon.countyfl.gov.
September 10...Covington County 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Alabama Certified Burn Manager Continuing Education Workshop.
Location: LBW Community College Conference Room, Andalusia.
Contact Kent Hanby at
hanby@charter.net
or (256) 825-8593.
September 11...Hopkins County, Kentucky 9 AM - 4 PM.
Woodland Owners Short Course: Wood Industry and Your Woodland.
Location: Hopkins County Extension Office. Fee: $20; lunch provided.
Contact UK Forestry
Extension at (859) 257-7597 or
forestry.ext@uky.edu.
September 14-20...South Milford, Indiana.
Trapper’s College: And Furbearer Management Short Course.
Location: YMCA Camp Potawotami. “Trapping is an important tool in
managing wildlife populations, in the gathering of biological data of
furbearers, as a component of animal damage control, and for wildlife
research. This course is designed for all experience levels and
backgrounds, and will be of value to those who trap and handle
furbearers. It is a college for the pro as well as the beginner. Class
placement is based on your level of experience and needs.” Contact
Gene Beeber at (502) 366-7216 or
dmoberley@aol.com.
September 16...Green Cove Springs, Florida 9 AM - 4 PM
ET.
Silviculture Best Management Practices. Location: Clay County
Extension Office. Call Roy Lima at (850) 414-9934.
September 16...Satellite Downlink. Locations & time to
be determined.
Master Tree Farmer Mini Series (2 of 3): Risk and Risk Management. Topics:
Managing and Mitigating Invasive Plant Species, Insects, and Diseases.
If you want a downlink in your area:
Alabama Coordinator: Becky Barlow (334) 844-1019
becky.barlow@auburn.edu
Florida Coordinator: Chris Demers
(352) 846-2375
cdemers@ufl.edu
Mississippi Coordinator: Deborah Gaddis: (662) 325-8002 or
dgaddis@ext.msstate.edu
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
September 17, 2008...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Central Time).
CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE! News Conference for Forest Owners. This 30 minute telephone/Internet conference featured
state & national
experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research,
can't-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update
and more. Click here for
links to past conferences.
September 21-23...Pine Mountain, Georgia.
Southeastern Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting.
Location: Mountain Creek Inn at Callaway Gardens. Topic: Forest Risks,
Earth, Wind, and Fire. Fee: $250 if paid by September 15. Contact Doris Jefferson at (706) 845-9085 or
djefferson@asginfo.net.
September 23...Marion County, Kentucky 9 AM - 4 PM.
Woodland Owners Short Course: Wood Industry and Your Woodland.
Location: Marion County Extension Office. Fee: $20; lunch provided.
Contact UK Forestry
Extension at (859) 257-7597 or
forestry.ext@uky.edu.
September 23...Satellite Downlink. Locations & time to
be determined.
Master Tree Farmer Mini Series (3 of 3): Risk and Risk Management. Topics:
Taxes, Policy, Regulations, Law, and Land Use Change. If you want
a downlink in your area:
Alabama Coordinator: Becky Barlow (334) 844-1019
becky.barlow@auburn.edu
Florida Coordinator: Chris Demers
(352) 846-2375
cdemers@ufl.edu
Mississippi Coordinator: Deborah Gaddis: (662) 325-8002 or
dgaddis@ext.msstate.edu
September 29-30...Athens, Georgia.
Estate Planning for Forest Landowners in Uncertain Economic and Legal
Environments. Location: Georgia Center for Continuing Education.
Fee: $445; $80 discount if paid by September 8. Lunch and refreshment
breaks included. Contact Ben Jackson at (706) 542-2194 or
bjackson@warnell.uga.edu.
> October 2008
October 1...Conecuh County.
ATFA Chapter Meeting. Location: Dr. Salem Saloom’s property and
Booker’s Mill. Topic: Timber Recovery Management with controlled burning
and replanting. Lunch included. Call Don or Grace Stinson at (850)
476-3849.
October 1-3...Nashville, Tennessee.
Tennessee Forestry Association Annual Meeting. Location: Sheraton
Music City Hotel. Call Dana Howard at (615) 883-0515 or
dhoward@tnforestry.com.
October 7-10...Fayette County.
Alabama Certified Burn Manager Certification Course. Location:
Alabama Cooperative Extension System Office. There is required
pre-study. There will be a pre-study test on the first day of the
course. Fee: $50. “If a forest landowner has signed up for NRCS
prescribed burning support and is willing to receive training to become
a Certified Burn Manager the landowner may be eligible to ‘sign up’ to
receive a one-time payment of $375 upon providing proof of
certification.” Contact Kent Hanby at
hanby@charter.net
or (256) 825-8593.
October 15, 16, 17...Escambia County.
Progressive Agriculture Safety Days (For Kids). Location:
Brewton. Contact Chasity Pettis at (251) 867-8042 or
chasity.pettis@al.nacdnet.net.
October 15-17...Madison County.
Natural Resources Management: Assessment and Restoration.
Location: Alabama A&M University. Day one topics include: Workshops on
Ecosystem Restoration, Natural Resource Assessment, GIS, LIDAR, and
Molecular Genetics Procedures. Day two: Presentations on Natural
Resources Assessment and Restoration. Day three: Field trip to research
sites at the Bankhead National Forest. Fee: $250; $50 discount if paid
by August 15. Contact Daryl Lawson at (256) 372-8287 or
daryl.lawson@aamu.edu.
October 15-17...Choctaw, Mississippi.
Mississippi Forestry Association Annual Meeting. Contact Eleana
Pope at (601) 354-4936 or
epope@msforestry.net.
October 16...Mobile County 5:30 - 8:30 PM.
Mobile County Landowners Association Meeting. Call Roger
McConnell at (251) 344-7842.
October 16-19...Baldwin & Mobile Counties.
5th Annual Alabama Coastal Birdfest. Location: Field trips leave
from Five Rivers Delta Resource Center off the Causeway in Spanish Fort.
Fee: Details coming. Contact Chris Smith at (334) 242-3484 or
chris.smith@dcnr.alabama.gov.
October 18...Clay County 8:30 AM - 12 PM.
Northeast Region Natural Resources Field Day. Location: John and
Regina Osborn property. Topics: Loblolly and longleaf pine plantation
management, wildlife management, upland hardwood management, aesthetics,
and local Native American history. Catered lunch provided. Must
pre-register by October 15. Marsha Moorehead at (256) 354-5976.
October 24-25...Montgomery County.
ATFA Conference and Forestry Festival. Conference location: Riverview
Hotel, Montgomery. Forestry Festival location: Farmers' Market,
Montgomery. The Conference is on the 24th and the Festival is the 25th. Fee: $115; $20 discount if paid by
September 15. Call ATFA
at 1-888-240-4694.
October 24-26...Chattanooga, Tennessee.
American Chestnut Foundation - Tennessee Chapter Annual Meeting.
Location: Sheraton Read House. Fee: $205; $20 discount if paid by August
15. Contact Wendy at (802) 447-0110x3 or
wendy@acf.org.
October 28-31...Sandestin, Florida.
Longleaf Alliance Regional Conference. Topics: longleaf pine
restoration, climate change, carbon sequestration, uneven-aged
management, wood biomass, utilization, and wildlife habitat management. Contact John Kush at (334)
844-1065 or
kushjoh@auburn.edu.
> November 2008
November 6...Morgan County 7 PM.
Morgan/Limestone County ATFA Chapter Meeting. Location: Morgan
County Forestry Building. Topic: Best Management Practices for Forest
Landowners. Call Kenny Baskins at (256) 221-6585.
November 8...Atlanta, Georgia 9 AM - 4 PM.
Georgia Forestry Association Landowner Meeting. Location: Crowne
Plaza Ravinia Hotel. Topics: Forest Industry and Timber Markets in
Georgia, Forestland Income Opportunities, Forest Management and
Operations, and Forest Health and Risk Management. Fee: **Not set at
this time.** Lunch provided. Contact Judy Couch at (478) 992-8110 or
judy@gfagrow.org.
November 12...Montgomery County Noon.
The Alabama PALS (People Against A Littered State) Governor’s Awards.
Location: Troy University. Call Spencer Ryan at (334) 263-7737 or
spencer@alpals.org.
> May 2009
May 26-29...Amelia Island, Florida.
National Forest Landowners Conference. Location: Amelia Island
Plantation Resort. Contact the Forest Landowners Association at
1-800-325-2954 or
info@forestlandowners.com.
> June 2009
June 11-13...New Orleans, Louisiana.
Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition. Sponsored by:
Southern Forest Products Association. *****More details coming.*****
Contact Eric Gee at (504) 443-4464x214 or
egee@sfpa.org.
June 11-15...Tallahassee, Florida.
Tall Timbers’ Fire Ecology Conference. Location: Ramada
Conference Center. Topics: Air Quality, Public Awareness, Smoke
Management, Fire Management, and many more. Contact Rose Rodriguez at
(850) 893-4153 or
rose@ttrs.org.
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