> January 2012
Each weekend
of January…Marshall County.
Eagle Awareness Weekends. Location: Lake Guntersville State
Park. This program has been so popular they have added the first and
second weekends of February as well. Watch Bald Eagles glide across
the sky and view their nesting sites. Guided interpretive programs held
each weekend will help you get in touch with one of America’s greatest
symbols. Call Lake Guntersville State Park for pricing at (256)
571-5445.
> February 2012
February
7...Lee County 11 AM - 12 PM.
Keeping an Eye on Aardvarks While Avoiding Arcadia. Location:
Auburn School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences, Room 1101. Coffee and
cookies served. Contact Lori Eckhardt at (334) 844-2720 or
eckhalg@auburn.edu.
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February
7-8...Atlanta, Georgia.
Forestry Day at the Capitol. This event will provide the forestry
community an opportunity to visit with Georgia Legislators. Contact
Georgia Forestry Association at (478) 992-8110 or
info@gfagrow.org.
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February
8...Webinar 9 AM - 10 AM ET.
Timber Tax Update. Fee: $15. Call Kelley McCarter at (919)
515-9563.
February
9...Atlanta, Georgia 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM ET.
Applied Forest Finance. Location: Emory Conference Center Hotel.
Speaker: Brooks Mendell. New topics to the program include: How do we
analyze financial returns from forestry in down markets, how do we
decide whether to clearcut for pulpwood or manage for sawtimber, and how
do we decide whether to harvest sawtimber now or wait for stronger
markets. Fee: $660; $100 discount if paid by January 26.
Call Heather Clark at (770) 725-8447.
February
9...Montgomery County 10 AM.
Forever Wild Board Meeting. Location: Alabama State Capitol
Auditorium, Montgomery. The public is invited and urged to submit
comments. This meeting serves as a public hearing for anyone who would
like to make comments concerning this program. Call Greg Lein at (334)
353-7998. Editors Note: Should private landowners be concerned that
the government is removing more and more land (hundreds of thousands of
acres) from the private sector? Forever Wild land does not pay taxes.
Who will the legislature decide needs to make up the shortfall in tax
revenue as Forever Wild removes more and more property from paying
taxes? Private forestland owners? These are questions you might want to
ask yourself as a forest landowner.
February
9-12...Nashville, Tennessee.
Annual National Wild Turkey Federation National Convention.
Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Fee: $275. Call
Marsha at 1-800-843-6983.
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February
10...Lee County 2 PM - 4:30 PM.
Applied Forestry & Wildlife Research Symposium. Location: School
of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences, Conference Hall 1101, 602 Duncan Drive,
Auburn University. Contact Kelly Knowles at (334) 844-1010 or
knowlkw@auburn.edu.
February
10...Lee County 5:30 PM.
Alabama Natural Resources Council (ANRC) Awards Banquet.
Location: Auburn Hotel and Conference Center. This awards banquet will
recognize the 2011 award recipients of the Helene Mosley Award, the
Alabama Tree Farmer of the Year, the W. Kelly Mosley Environmental
Award, the Outstanding Alabama Forestry Planning Committees, the Alabama
Tree Farm Inspector of the Year, the Alabama Tree Farm Leadership Award,
and the Alabama Tree Farm Hard Hat Award Winners. Fee: $35. Contact Kelly Knowles at (334)
844-1010 or
knowlkw@auburn.edu.
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February
11...Cleburne County 10 AM - 2 PM.
Pinhoti Trail Hike. Location: Shoal Creek Ranger Station. Join
Jonathon Stober, USFS Biologist, for an interpretive hike. Bring
water/snacks and comfortable hiking shoes. Not recommended for kids
under 8. Fee: $5; must pre-register. Contact Renee Morrison at (256)
782-5697 or
rmorrison@jsu.edu.
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February
11...Talladega County 2:45 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off. Location: Talladega Superspeedway,
Talladega. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth
activities, and sample some of the best wild game in Alabama. Fee: $50.
Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.
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February
14...Lee County 11 AM - 12 PM.
A New Look at Uneven-aged Management: the Pro-B Method for Selection
Silviculture. Location: Auburn School of Forestry & Wildlife
Sciences, Room 1101. Coffee and cookies served. Contact Lori Eckhardt at
(334) 844-2720 or
eckhalg@auburn.edu.
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February
14...Montgomery County 5 PM - 7 PM.
Alabama Agribusiness Council Legislative Reception. Location: RSA
Plaza Terrace, Montgomery. Great opportunity to meet state legislators
interested in forestry & agriculture. Sponsored in part by AFOA along
with several other organizations. Call Leigha Cauthen at (334) 834-4006.
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February
15-19...Eustis, Florida.
Southeast Regional Winter Woodfest Meeting. Location: Lake Yale
Baptist Conference Center. Sessions include three instructional tracks.
The Wood Technology and Identification Track topics include: structure
of wood, wood recognition, leaf identification, and winter tree
identification. The Demonstration Track topics include: woodturning,
woodcarving, and carving turnings. The Craft Program Track topics
include: sewing, quilting, knitting, and other crafts. There will be a
sawmill in operation as well. Fee: $55; does not include lodging or
meals. Contact Tom Kinney at (630) 667-8468 or
thomaskinney@msn.com.
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February
16...Greenwood, Mississippi 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
Timber Market Outlook. Location: Leflore County Extension
Office, 309 W. Market Street. “This program features up-to-date
information to provide a picture of market trends for forest products
for the average person who owns forestland.” No fee, but seating
limited. Call Jason Gordon at (662) 226-6000.
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February
16...Lee County 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Timber
Tax and Return Preparations Workshop. Instructor:
Dr. Robert A. Tufts. Location: School of Forestry &
Wildlife Sciences, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn University. Fee: $15. Contact Robert Tufts at (334) 844-1011 or
tuftsra@me.com.
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cancelled.
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February
17...Colbert County 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
Alabama People Against A Littered State (PALS) Litter Law Enforcement
Conference. Location: Colbert County Office Complex, Tuscumbia. Fee:
$25; lunch included. Call PALS at (334) 263-7737.
February
17...Online 12 PM - 1 PM.
Conservation Q&A Live Web Chat. Biologists and Game Wardens from
the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will answer
questions on hunting, fishing, and wildlife submitted by the public
during a live web chat. Contact Kim Nix at (334) 242-3157 or
kim.nix@dcnr.alabama.gov. Web address of event:
www.outdooralabama.com/chat
February
19-21...Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Southeastern Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting.
Location: Oceanside Inn and Suites, 711 N. Beachview Drive. Theme:
“After the Recession - Finding Our Way Out of the Woods.” Fee: $230;
includes some meals. Contact Sharon Dolliver at (478) 628-1196 or
sesafbusmgr@windstream.net.
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February
19-25...Statewide.
Arbor Week. Teach the next generation about the benefits of
trees. Trees are one of the world’s best renewable resources!
February
21...College Park, Georgia 7 AM.
Atlanta Wood Solutions Fair. Location: Georgia International
Convention Center. A full day of seminars and a trade exposition for
anyone interested in wood's design possibilities. No Fee. Lunch
included. Call Dawn Condotti at (630) 789-2776.
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February
21...Lee County 11 AM - 12 PM.
Mission, Programs, and Activities of the U.S. Geological Survey,
Alabama Water Science Center. Location: Auburn School of Forestry &
Wildlife Sciences, Room 1101. Coffee and cookies served. Contact Lori
Eckhardt at (334) 844-2720 or
eckhalg@auburn.edu.
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February
21...Sumter County 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Timber
Tax and Return Preparations Workshop.
Instructor: Dr. Robert A. Tufts. Location: ALFA Environmental
Hall, University of West Alabama, Livingston. Fee: $15. Contact Robert Tufts at (334) 844-1011 or
tuftsra@me.com.
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cancelled.
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February
22...Webinar 11 AM CT.
Timber Tax Basis. Timber tax basis is a deduction that many
landowners struggle with after a timber sale or a loss of timber from
fire. Presenters: Dr. Linda Wang, National Timber Tax Specialist, USDA
Forest Service, and Dr. John Greene, Research Forester, Southern
Research Station, USDA Forest Service. Contact Bill Hubbard at (706)
340-5070 or
whubbard@uga.edu.
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February
22-24...Charleston, South Carolina.
Eucalyptus Symposium. Location: Francis Marion Hotel. Learn
about the assessment and management of environmental issues related to
the Eucalyptus in the southern U.S. Fee: $375. Contact Tracy Stubbs at (352) 331-1745 or
tstubbs@src-ncasi.org.
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February
23...Madison County 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Timber
Tax and Return Preparations Workshop.
Instructor: Dr. Robert A. Tufts. Location: County Extension
Office, 819 Cook Street, Huntsville. Fee: $15. Contact Robert Tufts at (334) 844-1011 or
tuftsra@me.com.
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cancelled.
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February
24...St. Clair County 10 AM - 2 PM.
Rain Barrel Workshop. Location: Pell City Civic Center, 2801
Stemley Bridge Road.
"Workshop fun and helpful." Fee: $40. Contact Charles Pinkston at (205)
338-9416 or
pinkscb@aces.edu.
February
24-26, Destin, Florida.
Alabama Forestry Association Mid-Winter Meeting. Location:
Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort. Fee: $395. Pre-meeting seminar, Legal
Considerations for Forest Landowners, $150 to $250. Contact Fran Whitaker at (334)
262-1258 or
fwhitaker@alaforestry.org.
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February
26...Ola, Georgia.
Women in the Outdoors Pheasant Shoot. Location: Ola 250 Club.
Join the Atlanta Chapter Women in the Outdoors for a pheasant shoot.
Call David Wamer at (404) 316-1283.
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February
26-29...Sandestin, Florida.
Southeast
Deer Study Group Meeting. Location: Sandestin Golf and Beach
Resort. Fee: $195. Contact Angela
Leggett at (850) 488-5878 or
angela.leggett@myfwc.com.
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February
28...Lee County 11 AM - 12 PM.
Prescribed Fire - Use it right or don’t use it. Location: Auburn
School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences, Room 1223. Coffee and cookies
served. Contact Lori Eckhardt at (334) 844-2720 or
eckhalg@auburn.edu.
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February
28-29...Tallahassee, Florida.
Prescribed Fire Techniques for Wildlife: A Training for Private
Landowners. Location: Leon County Extension Office. Fee: $45;
some meals included. Contact Emma Willcox at (352) 486-5131 or
ewillcox@ufl.edu.
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February 29...Statewide.
End of Rabbit, Squirrel, Raccoon, Opossum, and Quail Seasons. Are
you aware of when your hunters are on your property? Did you purchase or
renew your hunting liability insurance?
> March 2012
March
1...Coffeeville, Mississippi 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
Income Taxes and the Family Forest Short Course. Location:
Yalobusha County Extension Office, 18025 Highway 7. This program is for
the average person who owns forestland. Fee: $35; lunch included. Call
Jason Gordon at (662) 226-6000.
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March
1...Tuscaloosa County 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Timber
Tax and Return Preparations Workshop.
Instructor: Dr. Robert A. Tufts. Location: County Extension
Office, Tuscaloosa County Courthouse Annex, 2513 7th Street, Tuscaloosa.
Fee: $15. Contact Robert Tufts at (334) 844-1011 or
tuftsra@me.com.
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cancelled.
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March
3...Calhoun County 6 PM - 8 PM.
Early Spring Frog Pond Adventure. Location: Jacksonville State
University Frog Pond, White Plains. Learn to identify frog songs and get
hands-on experience with George Cline. Fee: $5. Contact Renee Morrison
at (256) 782-5697 or
rmorrison@jsu.edu.
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March 5 - May
25...Online.
Woodland Options for Landowners. Take this course to help gain
an introductory level understanding of basic forest management
principles and techniques and to use this understanding to become better
land stewards. This is a twelve week self-paced course. Fee: $45 per
household. Contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391 or
jgagnon@vt.edu.
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March 6...Lee
County 11 AM - 12 PM.
Wood Picklin’: An Overview. Location: Auburn School of Forestry &
Wildlife Sciences, Room 1101. Coffee and cookies served. Contact Lori
Eckhardt at (334) 844-2720 or
eckhalg@auburn.edu.
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March
7...Webinar Noon CT.
Preparing Future Leaders for the Family Enterprise presented by
The Family Business Advisor. Fee: $159 per phone. Call Carol at
(773) 572-6432.
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March
8...Tuscaloosa County 6 PM - 9 PM.
Wild Turkey Management Workshop. Location: Tuscaloosa County
Extension Auditorium. Fee: $10; dinner included. Contact Neal Hargle at
(205) 349-4630 or
pnh0003@auburn.edu.
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March
9-11...Shelby County.
Alabama
Hiking Trail Society (AHTS) Conference. Location: Alabama’s 4H
Center, Columbiana. Topics will include: flora, fauna, history,
destinations, protecting the environment, gear demonstrations, and more.
Fee: $45; does not include meals or lodging. Contact AHTS at (251)
279-0801 or
ahts@hikealabama.org. Landowners may also wish to attend the
Alabama Trails Commission meeting at 8 AM on March 9 which is open to
the public. You may hear some views expressed on obtaining private land
for public use (hiking) alarming.
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March
13...Statewide.
Alabama & Presidential Primary Election.
March
13...Augusta, Georgia 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM ET.
Forest Landowners Association (FLA) Regional Meeting. Location:
Augusta Marriott Convention Center. Fee: $65. Contact the FLA at
1-800-325-2954 or
info@forestlandowners.com.
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March
13...Lee County 8:30 AM - 5 PM.
Online Mapping and Spatial Resources for the Private Landowner.
Location: Auburn Univ. School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. Fee:
$75. Contact John Gilbert at (334) 329-0236 or
gilbejo@auburn.edu.
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March
14...Teleconference 9 AM - Noon ET.
Fire in the Forest. Multiple locations in North Carolina. Fee:
$50; $15 discount if paid by March 8. Call Kelley McCarter at (919)
515-9563.
March 15...All or Portions of
59 Counties.
Turkey Season Opens. Are you aware of when your hunters are on
your property? Did you purchase or renew your hunting liability
insurance?
March
15...Nashville, Tennessee.
Tennessee Forestry Association Tree Day at the Legislature.
Contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or
dhoward@tnforestry.com.
March
15...Chipley, Florida 9 AM - 3 PM CT.
Grow Timber Revenue Workshop. Location: Washington County
Extension Office. This program will provide guidance on timber
management and marketing strategies. Fee: $10; lunch included. Contact
Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or
cdemers@ufl.edu.
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March
15...Baldwin County 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Timber
Tax and Return Preparations Workshop.
Instructor: Dr. Robert A. Tufts. Location: Gulf Coast
Research and Extension Center, 8300 State Highway 104, Fairhope. Fee:
$15. Contact Robert Tufts at (334) 844-1011 or
tuftsra@me.com.
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cancelled.
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March
15-16...Lee County.
Introduction to GPS for Forestry and Other Natural Resources
Applications. Location: Auburn Univ. School of Forestry and Wildlife
Sciences Building. Fee: $250. Contact Rebecca Barlow at (334) 844-1019
or
rjb0003@auburn.edu.
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March
20...Hattiesburg, Mississippi 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
Forest Landowners Association (FLA) Regional Meeting. Location:
Molpus Timberlands, 178 Bonhomie Road. Fee: $65. Contact the FLA at
1-800-325-2954 or
info@forestlandowners.com.
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AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
March 21, 2012...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Central Time).
CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE!
News Conference for Forest Owners.
This 30 minute telephone/Internet conference will feature state & national
experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research,
can't-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update
and more.
Listen on the web or download to listen on your mp3 player: March 21, 2012 CI Live!
(Link will become active after conference is available.)
Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.
March
21...Lee County 3 PM - 5 PM.
Global Tree Health: Growing Threats, Growing Opportunities.
Location: Auburn School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences, Room 1101.
Coffee and cookies served. Weaver Lecture. Contact Lori Eckhardt at
(334) 844-2720 or
eckhalg@auburn.edu.
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March
30-31...Lee County.
Alabama Division of the Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting.
Location: School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Auburn University.
Topics include: forest health, biomass, forest certification, managing
for Shortleaf pine, American Chestnut restoration efforts, and more.
Fee: ??? Call Keith Cox at (256) 577-0677.
