Welcome to The Forestry Webinar Portal

Forestry webinars is a product of Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and is a service of SREF, North Carolina State Extension Forestry, the USDA Forest Service and the following partners. Learn more about the Webinar Portal here.

Upcoming Live Webinars:

Calendar

Explore upcoming live Forestry Webinars below. To watch past recordings, visit the On-Demand Webinars section. Use the drop-down to browse webinar categories, or visit the Live Webinars section to see all upcoming sessions.

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Forestry and Natural Resources Webinars

04/29/2026	Reading the Leaves: Common Hardwood Tree Diseases with Foliar Symptoms	Reading the Leaves: Common Hardwood Tree Diseases with Foliar Symptoms When: Apr 29, 2026 1:00 pm Eastern Sponsored By: SREF Dr. Ellen Crocker (Associate Professor – University of Kentucky) will cover the biology and management of some hardwood tree diseases with foliar symptoms. Bacterial leaf scorch - John Hartman, University of Kentucky, bugwood.org Hardwood tree species are widely distributed across the southeastern United States and provide significant economic and ecological benefits. Hardwood forests support wildlife habitat, contribute to food resources, nutrient cycling, offer recreational opportunities, and supply valuable timber. However, many hardwood species are susceptible to diseases that produce symptomatic leaves such as bacterial leaf scorch, anthracnose, and others that can reduce aesthetic value and overall tree health. Accurate identification of these diseases is essential for effective management. In this webinar, Dr. Ellen Crocker will discuss the biology, symptoms, impacts, and management strategies for several common hardwood tree diseases with foliar symptoms.
05/28/2026	The Key to High-Performing Teams	The Key to High-Performing Teams When: May 28, 2026 2:00 pm Eastern Sponsored By: The Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals Discover how successful teams rely on flexible collaboration and ingenuity to overcome adversity, and the essential element to help your team win! While these sessions will take place on Microsoft Teams, no account is needed to participate.
08/11/2026	Leading through Mentorship: Coaching Skills that Build Capacity in Extension	Leading through Mentorship: Coaching Skills that Build Capacity in Extension When: Aug 11, 2026 1:30 pm Eastern Sponsored By: The Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals Effective mentorship is a leadership skill that strengthens people, programs, and organizations. This webinar explores practical coaching and mentoring strategies Extension professionals can use to support colleagues, develop confidence, and build long-term capacity. Participants will reflect on their mentoring approach and leave with tools they can apply immediately in real-world Extension settings. While these sessions will take place on Microsoft Teams, no account is needed to participate.
09/24/2026	Developing Effective Listening Skills	Developing Effective Listening Skills When: Sep 24, 2026 12:00 pm Eastern Sponsored By: The Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals This workshop on active listening gives participants practical tools to notice, interpret, and respond to others with greater clarity. It also guides them in applying these skills to strengthen communication, trust, and collaboration in both personal relationships and professional environments. While these sessions will take place on Microsoft Teams, no account is needed to participate.
10/06/2026	Conflict Prevention and Management: Sources of Conflict	Conflict Prevention and Management: Sources of Conflict When: Oct 6, 2026 12:00 pm Eastern Sponsored By: The Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals This session will explore multiple sources of conflict and identify tools to prevent or management conflict that arises from these sources. While these sessions will take place on Microsoft Teams, no account is needed to participate.

For a listing of all upcoming live webinars on the Portal, select "All Webinars" from the drop-down above or visit the Live Webinars section of the Portal.

State, Organizational, and Partner Channels:

Visit our Sponsor and Partner Channels below for a closer look into their training efforts and for a detailed list of upcoming live and on-demand training and informational webinar and video resources.

State and Organizational Training Channels
National Timber Tax - Education Series
USDA Forest Service Biochar Webinar Series

Partner Training Series and Events Channels
Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP)
Keeping Forests
NC State Extension Forestry
North Carolina Tree Farm Program
Tree Improvement 101
Tribal Natural Resources Management Webinar Series
Wood-based Economic Development
Woodland Stewards Regional Landowner Education Webinar Series

Webinars from Collaborating Organizations:

These webinars, not hosted on the Webinar Portal, represent related training and educational opportunities that meet the objectives of the Webinar Portal.