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Biomass Removal Case Studies: Lessons Learned and Strategies for Success -

March 11, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Dr. Zander Evans, Research Director at the Forest Guild, will discuss the lesson learned from collecting and analyzing 45 case studies of biomass removal from across the country. The biomass removals include fuel reduction treatments, stand improvement harvests, habitat improvement projects, and extraction of fuel for biomass energy plants. The discussion will focus on the importance of early and substantial public involvement, partnerships with efficient contractors, existing markets, and harvest mechanization.

The Woodland Advocate Program of Wisconsin Family Forests -

March 05, 2009 - 12:00 PM
An example of a peer-to-peer outreach approach.

Timber Tax Update - Part I -

February 27, 2009 - 12:00 PM
This tax session highlights key timber tax issues faced by private landowners in time for the 2009 filing season. It is intended to provide a snapshot and basic understanding of the timber tax matters in a concise manner for forest and natural resource agency staff, directors, extension agents and program leaders, and foresters.

Pine Management in North Carolina -

February 20, 2009 - 12:00 PM
We will discuss pine management basics, the history of North Carolina pine forests, and how future markets should influence your management practices.

Diameter Limit Cutting and Exploitation -

February 18, 2009 - 12:00 PM
An unsustainable forest harvesting practice, diameter-limit cutting, has been recognized in several scientific studies for its exploitive effects on forest growth and productivity. The webinar will address the correct role of silviculture relative to the negative impacts of diameter-limit cutting on forest growth, yield, and value.

The Role of Forests in Market-based Solutions to Global Warming -

February 17, 2009 - 08:30 AM
Mr. Walsh will address the role of the Chicago Climate Exchange in reducing emissions, the important role that forestry plays in attaining this goal, and the unique challenges and opportunities we forest resource managers face in this ever-shifting climate of change.

Forest Management During Climate Change -

February 11, 2009 - 14:00 PM
Climate change is expected to have significant effects on the condition and function of forested ecosystems; however, the exact nature of the stressors, their intensity, and the ensuing impacts on forests are quite uncertain. Forest managers will need to cope with this uncertainty, balancing the paucity of detailed information on future conditions against the demands of active and sustainable resource planning and management. In this context, sustainable forest management must recognize the need for ecosystems to adapt to changing climatic conditions in order to achieve desired objectives including, among other things, maintenance of habitat, production of wood, and mitigation of increased levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases. This presentation synthesizes available information on forest management options in the northeastern United States to provide a background for working with an uncertain climate future.

Ecology of Forest Invasions and Ecosystem Responses -

January 21, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Northeastern woodlands and those throughout the United States are experiencing dramatic increases in the arrival and abundance of invasive pests. Understanding the ecology of pest invasions and the effects they are likely to have on forest ecosystems will help us prepare for and respond to changes they evoke. On January 21, 2009 join Dr. Andrew Liebhold of the US Forest Service who will offer an Internet web conference presentation on “Non-native pest invasions and forest change.” Dr. Liebhold will draw from decades of his research and others on forest ecosystem response to a variety of pest species. ForestConnect is a program of Cornell University Cooperative Extension and offers the monthly Internet seminar series using web conferencing technology. * Follow Link for Pre-Registration

Interactions Between Carbon, Climate, and Forests -

January 14, 2009 - 14:00 PM
This presentation will set the stage for a broader discussion on climate change and forests by briefly examining interactions between climate change, carbon cycling, and forest sustainability. First, we’ll cover some key mechanisms and major trends in climate change, and then explore forecasts of future climate and associated uncertainty. Next, we’ll survey the global carbon cycle and the distribution of carbon in major forest ecosystems. We’ll then consider several general ecophysiological concepts and how projected changes in climate may interact with forest ecophysiology. Finally, we’ll discuss how all these considerations may combine to affect forest carbon storage and productivity in the Lake States and Northeast.

Forest-based Bioenergy - A National Perspective -

December 15, 2008 - 12:00 PM
There has been unprecedented interest in renewable energy the last several years due to factors such as increasing energy prices, environmental concerns, and national security. Now, with sustained high-energy costs and the additional impact of Federal and state incentives and legislation, wood-using energy projects are rapidly being planned and constructed through out the nation creating demand for woody biomass. Attendees will be presented with an overview of forest-based bioenergy, woody biomass utilization, and sources of federal and state assistance.

Woody Biomass Energy in North Carolina -

October 07, 2008 - 11:30 AM
Topics include: "Why woody biomass?," "What is woody biomass?," "How is woody biomass produced?," "How markets can help you and your land," "Benefits to Landowners," and "Issues & Concerns."

An Update on National and Regional Extension Natural Resource Issues & Activities -

June 09, 2008 - 12:05 PM
Topics covered include: The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (The "Farm Bill"), an RREA update FY2007-2010, social marketing, peer-to-peer learning, Women & Working Lands, the ECOP Forestry Task Force Transition, an SREF office & project update, and "Environmental Scan"

An Assessment of Biomass Harvesting Guidelines -

January 14, 2008 - 12:00 PM
The Forest Guild will soon publish a review of existing guidelines for the harvest and removal of woody biomass from forests. New interested in using low value wood from forests for energy has promoted a number of states to create guidelines for how such material should be removed and what should be left in the woods for wildlife habitat, protection of site productivity, and other ecosystem values. In this webinar Dr. Zander Evans, Research Director at the Forest Guild, will describe existing guidelines and provide recommendations for future guidelines.

Woodland Owner Networks and Peer-to-Peer Learning: a Research Review -

January 08, 2008 - 12:00 PM
Active sustainable management of private forest (PF) land provides public value through rural economic activity, forest ecosystem management, and water quality protection. PF conservation program administrators and funders recognize a need to engage many more private forest owners than they have in the past. Woodland owners consistently select peers as a preferred source of information to support forest management decisions. However, beyond Extension master volunteer programs, peer-to-peer learning has received little attention as a forestry outreach tool. Can peer-to-peer learning through woodland owner social networks influence landowner behavior? If so, how can Extension and allied outreach professionals mobilize and support landowners to provide accurate decision support to their peers? And what kinds of outcomes can be expected?