> August 2021

August 2 - October 31...Statewide.
Entries accepted for the Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. All amateur photographers invited to enter. Categories include, but not limited to: Birds, Wildlife, Cold-blooded Critters, Nature-Based Recreation, Shoots and Roots, Alabama State Parks, Scenic, and more. Contact Billy Pope at 1-800-242-3151 or billy.pope@dcnr.alabama.gov.

August 4...Gulfport, Mississippi 1 PM.
Hancock/Harrison County Forestry & Wildlife Meeting at the Harrison County Extension Office. Topic: Private herbicide applicator training. For more information contact Tim Ray at (228) 865-4227 or tim.ray@msstate.edu.

August 5...Online 7:45 AM - 2:35 PM CT.
Pine Genetics and Nursery Updates will be presented via Zoom Webinar. Individuals interested in reforestation of lands they manage or own are increasingly faced with more genetic options offered by nurseries that produce southern pine seedlings. Upon completion of this meeting, a forest landowner or land manager will be able to make more informed decisions when selecting and purchasing loblolly, slash, and longleaf pine seedlings for reforestation efforts. Fee: $175; $25 discount if paid by July 15. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ingvar@uga.edu.

August 5...Montgomery County 10 AM.
Board Meeting of Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust at the Richard Beard Building, Agriculture and Industries Auditorium, 1445 Federal Drive, Montgomery. This meeting will provide an opportunity for any individual who would like to make comments concerning the program. The public is invited to attend this meeting and is urged to submit comments. For more information call (334) 242-3484. Editor's Note: Here are some questions you may consider asking yourself and others. Should the state provide recreational activity property? Is recreation a necessary service? Does the state need more public land to compete with recreational opportunities (many of which are already) provided by private forestland owners? Will more public land that doesn't pay taxes put pressure on private landowners to (eventually) pay more in taxes? Yet, is it not correct that Forever Wild property (over 271,000 acres) does not pay property taxes?

August 5-8...Montgomery County.
Farm & Land Expo at the Renaissance Montgomery & Convention Center, 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery. The Expo will feature new products and town hall style presentations on a wide array of topics. The Green Tour could be of special interest to forest landowners. Fee: Variable. For more information contact Robyn Ledbetter at (334) 613-4953.

August 6...Talbotton, Georgia 6 PM.
Forestry Dinner at the Talbot Chamber of Commerce. Speaker: Tim Lowrimore, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Fee: $20. For more information contact Pam Jordan at (706) 570-1966 or pij456@aol.com.

August 7...Online 8 - 11 AM CT.
Land Objectives & Goals Clinic will be presented as an online event. The half day clinic will cover common land objective and how they impact and affect your management decisions and opportunities. Fee: $24. For more information contact Danielle Atkins at (706) 631-4440 or landandladies@gmail.com.

August 7...Elmore County 5:30 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Alabama Wildlife Federation Headquarters, 3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $35/single; $50/couple. Youth 15 and under free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.

August 9...Online 6 PM CT.
The Predator Trap: Challenging Traditional Thinking on Predator Management for Deer will be presented via Zoom. This webinar is part of the National Deer Association’s (NDA) Beer and Deer Webinar Series. Speaker: Will Gulsby, Auburn University. Registration required. For more information call 1-800-209-3337.

August 10...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
ForestHer: Forest Management Plans will be presented via Zoom Webinar. This lunch and learn is for women that own forestland or are just interested in learning more about forestry in a relaxed, fun setting. Join during your lunch break as Regional Extension Agent, Lynn Dickinson, discusses the importance of having a management plan and how to establish one. Pre-registration required. Contact Bence Carter at (334) 389-4055 or jbc0057@aces.edu.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM August 11...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM (Central Time). CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE! News Conference for Forest Owners. This 15 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. To listen live call AFOA to register at (205) 624-2225. Listen on the web or download to listen on your device of choice: August 11, 2021 CI -- Live!  This will be a link once program is finished and available. Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.

August 11-25...Online 10:30 AM CT.
Landownership Clinic (For Ladies) will be presented live via Zoom once a week. The recording will then be shared via a private Facebook Group for those who cannot attend the live Zoom presentation. The clinic will cover What You Own, What you Owe, and How to Plan. Fee: $49. For more information contact Danielle Atkins at (706) 631-4440 or landandladies@gmail.com.

August 11-13...Atlanta, Georgia.
Southern Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition at Georgia World Congress Center. EXPO showcases the latest products and services for the wood products industry. A sawmilling conference will take place August 11-12 in conjunction with the Expo at the World Congress Center. Fee: $25; $5 discount if paid in advance. Contact Eric Gee at (504) 443-4464x3 or egee@sfpa.org.

August 12...Autauga County 7:30 AM - 4 PM.
Longleaf Pine Seminar at the Autaugaville Ag Center, 2224 AL-14, Autaugaville. Topics include Should I Plant Longleaf, Longleaf Management, Prescribed Burning, Native Grasses, Costs, and more. Lunch provided. For more information contact Cliff O’Rear at (205) 493-0190 or corear@alaforestry.org.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM August 12...Shelby County 6 - 8 PM. Dinner and Discussion at The Fish Market Restaurant, 5407 Highway 280, Hoover. No-host dinner at 6 PM. Then listen to a 15 minute program, and talk about the issues with other forest landowners. Limited seating. To attend, RSVP AFOA at (205) 624-2225 or rll@afoa.org.

August 12...Online 7 - 9 PM CT.
Basic Estate Planning will be held via Zoom Meeting. Topics to include: Advance Directives for Health Care, Power of Attorney, and Wills. Contact Robert Tufts at (334) 734-2120 or tuftsra@auburn.edu.  Register Here

August 13-15...Baldwin County.
Southern Christmas Tree Association Annual Meeting will be held at The Lodge at Gulf State Park, 21196 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores. The Sunday Farm Tour will be at Fish River Trees near Summerdale. Fee: $110; $10 discount if paid by August 2. For more information call Michael Buchart at (225) 505-6335.

August 17...Raymond, Mississippi 8:15 AM - 4 PM CT.
Forest Law at Eagle Ridge Conference Center. Instructor: Powell Gee Ogletree, Adams and Reese LLP. Contract Law, Easements, Adverse Possession, Trespass, Leasing (wildlife & mineral), certification standards, liability issues. Fee: $125. Online registration or send fee to Richard Stringer, 6193 Henderson Road, Brandon, MS 39042.

August 18...Cullman County 6 PM.
Alabama Forestry Association Cullman Area Regional Reception at Alabama Farm Credit, 300 2nd Avenue SW, Cullman. Catch up on news of importance to your forestland investment and meet others in the forest industry in a relaxed, comfortable environment. Contact Liz Chambers at (334) 481-2135 or lchambers@alaforestry.org.

August 19...Harlem, Georgia 8:30 AM ET.
Intro to Forestry (For Ladies) at the Harlem United Methodist Church, 115 West Milledgeville Road. Topics include Intro to land management, Harvesting basics, Reforestation techniques, and Survey activity. A field tour will be included as well. Fee: $25. For more information contact Danielle Atkins at (706) 631-4440 or landandladies@gmail.com.

August 19...Pontotoc, Mississippi 6 PM.
Pontotoc County Forestry Association Meeting at the Pontotoc Extension Office. Topic: Forest Management Considerations. Speaker: Marc Measells, Mississippi State Extension. To attend RSVP at (662) 489-3910.

August 19...Senatobia, Mississippi 6 PM.
Tate County Forestry Association Meeting at the Tate County Extension Office, #1 French’s Alley. Topic: Timber Theft. Speaker: Stephen Dicke, Mississippi State Extension. For more information call Tate County Extension at (662) 562-4274.

August 19...Online 7 - 8:30 PM CT.
Estate Planning for Landowners will be presented via Zoom. The workshop will discuss problems with leaving property equally to your children, dividing property, and using a trust or business entity. Fee: $10. Contact Robert Tufts at (334) 734-2120 or tuftsra@auburn.edu.

August 21...Shelbyville, Tennessee 9 AM - 1 PM CT.
Forestry Field Day at the Ayers Family Farm. Topics: Cost-Share Programs and Learning Opportunities for Every Age. Boxed lunches provided. Contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

August 26...Online 1 PM CT.
Hurricane Preparation & Recovery Webinar will be presented via Zoom. Join a discussion on key assistance contacts and strategies to minimize losses within a week and a month after a hurricane. Presenter: Chris Demers, University of Florida. Registration required. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

August 28...Shelby County 8 AM - 5 PM.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Training Center, 543 McDow Road, Columbiana. No fee. This particular class will include live fire on the range. To register, call Shawn Nixon at (205) 339-5716. Successfully completing an approved hunter education course is mandatory for all non-supervised Alabama hunting license buyers born on or after August 1, 1977. There are some exceptions. There are other courses being taught at various locations and dates as well as online only courses. For additional information contact Marisa Futral at 1-800-245-2740 or marisa.futral@dcnr.alabama.gov.

August 31 - September 2...Panama City Beach, Florida.
Florida Forestry Association (FFA) Annual Meeting at the Panama City Beach Golf and Spa Resort. Fee: $375; $30 discount if paid by August 1. For more information call FFA at (850) 222-5646.

> September 2021

September 2...Online 9 AM - 3 PM CT.
Wood Flows & Cash Flows will be presented via Zoom Webinar. Maximizing returns from timberland assets and wood-using facilities relies on a current, localized understanding of factors driving forest industry economics, markets and technologies. Wood Flows & Cash Flows details investment-relevant research and insights for the forest industry. This one-day conference includes tangible content that directly applies to strategic plans, market analyses, valuations, and competitive benchmarking. The conference will feature a panel of industry executives, and the Forisk team will share new investment research and strategic analysis for the forest industry, sector by sector. Fee: $600; $100 discount if paid by August 20. Contact Heather Clark at (770) 725-8447 or hclark@forisk.com.

September 2-3...Fayette County.
Forestry Continuing Education at Beville State Community College in Fayette. Topics include Industry Recruitment Efforts, Forest Management for Wildlife, Alabama Timber Markets, Proper Timber Management for the Eastern Wild Turkey, and more. CFE hours available. Fee: $225; lunch included. For more information call Jim Sims at (205) 932-0469.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM September 8...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM (Central Time). CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE! News Conference for Forest Owners. This 15 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. To listen live call AFOA to register at (205) 624-2225. Listen on the web or download to listen on your device of choice: September 8, 2021 CI -- Live!  This will be a link once program is finished and available. Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.

September 8, 9, 15, & 16...Online 3 - 4:30 PM ET.
Legacy Planning: A Webinar Series for Woodland Owners will be presented via Zoom. The workshop covers the steps to successful legacy planning. Topics include Essential documents, Establishing a team of advisors, Legal tools, Financial tools, Involving your family, and more. Fee: $25/family. Contact Karen Snape at (540) 231-6494 or ksnape@vt.edu.

September 8-10....Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Tennessee Forestry Association Annual Meeting at the Westin Hotel. Fee: $300. Contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

September 10...Clay County.
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day (Kids Only) at Clay County Livestock, Livingston. 6th grade students only. For more information call Stephanie Tobin at (256) 354-5976.

September 12-14...Baldwin County.
Alabama Forestry Association Annual Meeting at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. Fee: $495; $30 discount if paid by August 31. Contact Liz Chambers at (334) 481-2135 or lchambers@alaforestry.org.

September 13...Online 6 PM CT.
Mentoring and the Food to Fork Program will be presented via Zoom. This webinar is part of the National Deer Association’s (NDA) Beer and Deer Webinar Series. Speaker: Hank Forester, National Deer Association. Registration required. For more information call 1-800-209-3337.

September 14...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
ForestHer: Forest Stand Dynamics will be presented via Zoom. This lunch and learn is for women that own forestland or are just interested in learning more about forestry in a relaxed, fun setting. Join during your lunch break as Forestry Professor, Dr. John Kush, discusses how southern forests respond to disturbances, as well as change over time. Pre-registration required. Contact Bence Carter at (334) 389-4055 or jbc0057@aces.edu.

September 15...Walker County 7 AM - 2:30 PM.
Professional Loggers Management Workshop at the Wade Math & Science Building, 14th Street East, Bevill State Community College, Jasper. Landowners welcome. Topics include Forest Taxation, Best Management Practices, Economic impact of Covid on timber markets, Protecting Forest Workers, Threatened/Endangered Species - Bats, and more. Pre-registration required. For more information call Stacy at (205) 387-1879.

September 16...Choctaw County 3 - 7 PM.
Landowners Tax Workshop at the Choctaw County Extension, 218 South Hamburg Street, Butler. Speaker: Orman Wilson, JamisonMoneyFarmer PC. For more information contact Beverly Skinner at (205) 459-2133 or bbs0021@auburn.edu.

September 16...Jefferson County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at the Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50. Youth 15 and under free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.

September 16-17...Montgomery County.
ForestHer: A Workshop for Women Who Love the Land at the Agricultural Center, Trotman Road, Pike Road. Wild pigs are arguably the most invasive wildlife species in the Southeast. Learn how to manage wild pigs on your property. This workshop will teach trapping techniques and include informative and interesting demonstrations. Fee: $65. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.

September 17-18...Starkville, Mississippi.
Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show is located approximately eight miles south of Starkville. The longest-running, live, in-woods equipment demo in the South. Fee: $25; $5 discount for advance registration. For additional information call 1-800-669-5613.

September 23...Autauga County.
Wild Pig Management at the Autauga County Extension Office, 2226 AL Highway 14, Autaugaville. This workshop for women will feature presentations about the history of Alabama's forests and an introduction to what women need to learn about forest management in a relaxed, fun setting. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.

September 29-30...Tuscaloosa County 5 - 9 PM.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Tuscaloosa County Extension Office, 2513 7th Street, Tuscaloosa. No fee. This is a two night class and you must attend both nights. Successfully completing an approved hunter education course is mandatory for all non-supervised Alabama hunting license buyers born on or after August 1, 1977. There are some exceptions. There are other courses being taught at various locations and dates as well as online only courses. For additional information contact Marisa Futral at 1-800-245-2740 or marisa.futral@dcnr.alabama.gov.

> October 2021

October 1-3...Shelby County.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) at Alabama 4-H Center on Lay Lake near Columbiana. Participants choose from over 50 courses such as: backyard wildlife, rock climbing, camp cooking, map and compass, camping, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, canoeing, bird watching, shooting sports, and many more. For women 18 years or older. Courses are held rain or shine. Registration opens August 4 at 6 PM for first-time attendees and August 8 at 6 PM for everyone. Fee: $275; includes meals and lodging. Contact Hope Grier at 1-800-245-2740 or hope.grier@dcnr.alabama.gov.

October 5...Morgan County 5:30 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Ingalls Harbor, 802-B Wilson Street NW, Decatur. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $35; youth under 15 free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.

October 7...Valdosta, Georgia 8:30 AM - 4 PM ET.
Reforestation Techniques (For Ladies) at a location-be-determined. Topics include Planning, Preparation, Cost share opportunities, Pine seedling options, and Survey activity. A field tour will included as well. Fee: $25. For more information contact Danielle Atkins at (706) 631-4440 or landandladies@gmail.com.

October 11...Baldwin County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Bluegill Restaurant, 3775 Battleship Parkway, Spanish Fort. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; youth under 15 free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.

October 12...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
ForestHer: Forestry Terminology & Tools will be presented via Zoom. This lunch and learn is for women that own forestland or are just interested in learning more about forestry in a relaxed, fun setting. Join during your lunch break as Extension Specialist and Forestry Professor, Dr. Becky Barlow, discusses the tools and terminology of forest management. This session will help any landowner become a better communicator with their land management professional. Pre-registration required. Contact Bence Carter at (334) 389-4055 or jbc0057@aces.edu.

October 12-13...Online.
Pine Straw Production - Stand Management and Economics will be presented via Zoom. Learn about pine straw yields by species, site quality, land-use history, pine straw raking effects, fertilization, herbicides, controlling unwanted plant species, and basal area. Fee: $250; $25 discount if paid by September 21. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ingvar@uga.edu.

October 12-15...Online.
Virtual Family Governance Forum webinar is presented by The Family Business Consulting Group. This program connects family leaders and influencers to support the growth, development and success of their families’ legacies. This highly interactive experience is designed to heighten participants’ effectiveness as leaders in the family enterprise through engaging content, peer discussions and real-world case studies. Attendees will also connect and learn from the successes and challenges of other families in an open, confidential environment — fully supported throughout the program by expert facilitators. Fee: $1,750 per family representative. For more information contact Christine Nguyen at (773) 604-5005 or christine@thefbcg.com.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM October 13...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM (Central Time). CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE! News Conference for Forest Owners. This 15 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. To listen live call AFOA to register at (205) 624-2225. Listen on the web or download to listen on your device of choice: October 13, 2021 CI -- Live!  This will be a link once program is finished and available. Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.

October 13-14...Elmore County 9 AM - 5 PM.
Chainsaw Safety Workshop at the Elmore County Extension, 340 Queen Ann Road, Wetumpka. This workshop is a combination of classroom and practical components – including felling and clearing. Whether you work on a farm, in your backyard, or on a wood lot, this course is for you. Fee: $50. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.

October 13-15...Biloxi, Mississippi.
Mississippi Forestry Association Annual Meeting at the Golden Nugget. Fee: $TBD. Contact Casey Anderson at (601) 354-4936 or canderson@msforestry.net.

October 19-20...Athens, Georgia.
Forestry for Non-Foresters at Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, 650 Phoenix Road. “This course will be especially useful for landowners and those who work with foresters and the forest industry such as forestry agencies, associations, forestry investment firms, real estate investment trusts and banking institutions with forest investments.” Fee: $400; $50 discount if paid by September 29. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ingvar@uga.edu.  See the leaders of this course give a teaser presentation at the 2016 AFOA Annual Meeting.

October 19-21...Moultrie, Georgia.
Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition at Spence Field, 290-G Harper Blvd. Activities: Tractor & ATV test drives, Stock Dog Trials, educational seminars, and many more. Fee: $TBD. Call (229) 985-1968 for more information.

October 21...Dallas County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at ArtsRevive, 3 Church Street, Selma. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; youth under 15 free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.

October 27-28...Athens, Georgia.
Forest Appraisal at Flinchum’s Phoenix, 650 Phoenix Road. Instructor: Morgan Mellette. Fee: $350; $50 discount if paid by October 6. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ingvar@uga.edu.

October 28...Tuscaloosa County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Woods & Water, Inc., 5101 Summit Ridge, Tuscaloosa. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; youth under 15 admitted free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.

> November 2021

November 1-3...Amelia Island, Florida.
Timberland Investment Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway. Fee: $1,995; $150 discount if paid by October 22. Contact Joe Parsons at (706) 389-8424 or joseph.parsons@uga.edu.

November 3...Autauga County 8 AM - 2 PM.
Annual Fall Landowner Tour in Billingsley. GPS Coord.: 32.65702, -86.75982  Fee: $15; lunch provided. For more information call Matthew Sorrells at (334) 239-5258 or autaugafwsc@gmail.com.

November 9-10....Athens, Georgia.
Healthy Forests: Managing for Bugs, Wildlife, and Big Trees at Flinchum’s Phoenix, 650 Phoenix Road. Instructor: Dr. Elizabeth McCarty. Fee: $350; $50 discount if paid by October 19. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ingvar@uga.edu.

> December 2021

December 6-7...Athens, Georgia.
Southern Forestry and Natural Resource Management GIS Conference at The Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 1197 South Lumpkin Street. This conference encompasses topics related to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in forestry and natural resource management. Topics will include Mapping, UAVS, Forest Inventory, Natural hazards, Recreation, Forest economics, GPS, LiDar, Remote sensing, and more. The conference will be held in hybrid format: Limited in-person attendance and remote attendance will be accommodated through the Georgia Center. Fee: $350; $50 discount if paid by November 5. Remote: $150; $50 discount if paid by November 5. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ingvar@uga.edu.

> April 2022

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM & ANNUAL MEETING April 8-9...Shelby County. Location: Headquartered at the Pelham Civic Center, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL 35124.  Directions / Google Map REGISTRATION: Registration items will become links as the meeting date approaches.      Online Program Agenda and Attendee Registration      Mail-in Program Agenda and Attendee Registration The Program Agenda/Attendee Registration Form will contain the most up-to-date information. Please remember details will change as the meeting draws closer. Some items may become inaccurate as plans change. If you print it make sure you come back and print it again closer to the meeting date.      Online Exhibitor and/or Sponsor Registration - This link will be for Exhibitors and/or Sponsors only.

> August 2022

August 23-26...Atlanta, Georgia.
International Woodworking Fair (IWF) at the Georgia World Congress Center. The IWF is one of the top woodworking trade shows for furniture manufacturing, architectural woodwork, and custom and general woodworking industries. Fee: $TBD. Contact IWF at (404) 693-8333 or info@iwfatlanta.com.

> October 2022

October 25-28...Wilmington, North Carolina.
Biennial Longleaf Conference in Wilmington. Save the date! Fee: $TBD. For more information email Sarah Crate at sarah@longleafalliance.org.

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