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Texas SPB Prevention Program -

September 25, 2009 - 13:45 PM
September 25, 2009 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM Central 1:45 PM to 2:30 PM Central Michael Murphrey Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Forester, Texas Forest Service This special combination program will first provide participants with a thorough understanding about the description, damage, prevention, and control of the five common pine bark beetles found throughout the South. Following this introduction, the complete details about the very successful Texas SPB Prevention Program will be discussed. Clear instructions will be provided on how participants may qualify and sign up for this cost-share program.

Southern Pine Bark Beetle 101 -

September 25, 2009 - 13:00 PM
This special combination program will first provide participants with a thorough understanding about the description, damage, prevention, and control of the five common pine bark beetles found throughout the South. Following this introduction, the complete details about the very successful Texas SPB Prevention Program will be discussed. Clear instructions will be provided on how participants may qualify and sign up for this cost-share program.

Texas SPB Prevention Program -

September 25, 2009 - 13:45 PM
This special combination program will first provide participants with a thorough understanding about the description, damage, prevention, and control of the five common pine bark beetles found throughout the South. Following this introduction, the complete details about the very successful Texas SPB Prevention Program will be discussed. Clear instructions will be provided on how participants may qualify and sign up for this cost-share program.

Announcement: New Conservation Stewardship Program -

September 23, 2009 - 13:00 PM
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 NOON to 1:00 PM (Central Standard Time) Presented by Jeanna Childers This is a presentation regarding the sign-up for the new Conservation Stewardship Program to assist agricultural and forestry producers. CSP is a new program authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill. Details of the program as well as eligibility and the application process will be discussed. State Forester, USDA-NRCS

Wildland Urban Interface: Issues and Connections (Module 1) -

September 14, 2009 - 14:00 PM
September 14, 2009 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Eastern) In the field of natural resource management, we are increasingly hearing terms such as exurbia, urban sprawl, and rural fringe. What is this area often referred to as the wildland-urban interface (WUI)? We’re facing new challenges including population growth, rapid land-use change, and forest fragmentation. What are the key issues that natural resource professionals are facing in this changing environment and how are they interrelated?

Understanding Landowner Liability and Recreational Access -

September 10, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Many landowners are confused about their liability for hunters and other recreationalists that use their property. Concerned private landowners increasingly face questions such as: · What are my rights, and how do I exercise them to control recreational use of my property? · What is the extent of my liability to recreationalists, and how can I protect myself against liability suits? · What are my options for posting my land and controlling trespass by recreationalists? · How do these options affect my liability? · How do I charge for recreational access and still provide liability protection? · What do I do if someone takes timber from my property without permission?

Using Remote-Sensing Cameras in Wildlife Management -

August 27, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Billy Higginbotham Professor and Wildlife & Fisheries Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension Service 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM (Central) 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Eastern)

Biomass Crop Assistance Program Webinar -

August 21, 2009 - 13:00 PM
Presented by Micky D. Woodard, Chief Conservation Division, Texas State FSA Office and sponsored by Texas Forestry Association

Forest Conservation Strategies in Chile -

August 11, 2009 - 09:00 AM
This webinar will present information on the following topics: Native forest management and conservation –Pablo Donoso, Univ. Austral de Chile Achieving old-growth conditions through uneven aged silviculture – Scott Sink, NCSU Dept. of Forestry & Env. Resources Forest ecosystem services as an economic opportunity – Erin Sills, Associate Professor, Forest Economics, NCSU Dept of Forestry and Env. Resources Case studies of conservation efforts in Southern Chile (10 mins each): Community-based watershed conservation – Michelle Moorman, NCSU Dept. of Forestry and Env. Resources Reaching out to conserve forests: forestry extension in Southern Chile – Susan Moore, Extension Associate Professor, NCSU Forestry Extension Chile’s national monument: conserving the endangered Alerce forests – Doug Frederick, Forestry Professor, NCSU Invasive species impacts on native forest conservation by Anibal Pauchard, University of Concepcion, Chile

The South Rises Again: Industrial Forest Management in Chile -

August 04, 2009 - 09:00 AM
The recent free trade agreement with Chile creates new opportunities and challenges for the US forestry and environmental sectors. Relative to the southeastern US, Chile is highly competitive in the plantation forestry sector, faces many parallel environmental concerns, and serves as a laboratory for technical and policy responses to water scarcity. Four expert speakers will provide insight into the forestry sector in Chile and the implications for lessons, opportunities, and global competition. CFEs: 2.0 hours of SAF CFE Category I credits applied for

Landowner perspectives on forest stewardship and sustainability -

July 27, 2009 - 12:00 PM
 

Forest carbon cycles and management -

July 13, 2009 - 12:00 PM
 

Sustaining healthy and productive forests -

June 29, 2009 - 12:00 PM
 

Current Status of Carbon Credits for Texas Landowners -

June 26, 2009 - 13:00 PM
This special 60-minute segment will provide an update of carbon trade for forest landowners in Texas, including the latest developments and the current conditions of the markets, and how a forest landowner can determine if their forestlands are a good candidate for the program.

Basics of Timber Basis -

June 25, 2009 - 12:00 PM
This special one-hour program will discuss calculating and adjusting a timber basis, walk participants through the key points and misunderstandings of basis for landowners and professionals. With hurricane season upon us and other disasters occurring on a frequent basis there's no time like the present to document your or your client's basis before your next timber sale or a disaster strikes!

Conservation and maintenance of soil and water resources -

June 15, 2009 - 12:00 PM
 

Feral Hog Management -

June 11, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Feral hogs continue to expand their range and populations across the United States. Landowners often bear the brunt of the damage caused by feral hogs, including depredation of newly established pine plantations, row crops, pastures and even livestock.

Enhancing biological diversity on forest lands -

June 01, 2009 - 12:00 PM
 

Forest Pond Management -

May 28, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Many forestland owners are also pond owners. Acre for acre, these ponds represent some of the most aesthetically, ecologically and economically valuable resources present on the landscape.

Urban Forestry Projects in the Climate Action Reserve -

May 20, 2009 - 13:00 PM
The Climate Action Reserve has recently released a ground-breaking new protocol for calculating the carbon reductions from urban forestry and is now pleased to offer this webinar specifically focused on developing urban forestry projects.