On April 22, 2022, the Biden Administration issued Executive Order 14072, which directs the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of the Interior to define, inventory, identify threats towards, and develop policies to mitigate threats to, mature and old growth forests. Dr. Zander Evans will provide some background on what has […]
Professionals may approach sustainability and certification from various perspectives, but ultimately how do we move forward to create “better forests?” Join panelists as they discuss hot topics, innovative ideas, and smart solutions when discussing responsible forestry with various stakeholders. Digest these shared experiences with forest certification from the past year and the projections provided for […]
This online forum will provide a platform for sharing knowledge, discussing landscape-scale conservation priorities and strategies, addressing common challenges, and fostering partnerships to enhance regional conservation efforts. Join us on December 13/14 from 9:00 - 12:30 PT each day for sessions featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and audience engagement activities to advance landscape-scale […]
For the SW Washington SAF Chapter's December virtual meeting, Jamie Glasgow, the director of science with the Wild Fish Conservancy, will give a presentation on a beaver dam analogue case study that is being conducted in the Chehalis River basin. Day and time: December 14, business meeting at 5:30, presentation begins at 6:00. CFEs will […]
Join the Build Local Alliance & Sustainable Northwest Wood in recognizing & honoring more than a dozen of the small businesses, mills, and land stewards who are supplying locally grown and made wood products throughout Portland International Airport. Beyond the iconic timber roof, we will celebrate some of the lesser-known contributors that are working to bring this […]
This 12-part monthly webinar series tells a story about how small- and large-scale forest disturbance, such as fire, wind, ice storms, hurricanes, sea-level rise, flooding, introduced and endemic forest pests, and others, impact forest ecosystems. The series will also examine ecological silviculture and climate adaptation approaches to help inform forest and wildlife management. Webinars are […]
For Blue Mountain SAF Chapter's December meeting, OSU Extension Forester John Punches will provide a presentation on OSU’s Prescribed Fire Program. This meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 20th at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. CFEs will be available. To request the Zoom link, email jacob.putney(at)oregonstate.edu.
The Forests + Climate Learning Exchange Series (LES), co-hosted by the Forest Carbon and Climate Program (FCCP) and the Society of American Foresters (SAF), invites academics, practitioners, policymakers, and other experts to present innovative and important research, projects, and strategies relating to forest carbon. The series aims to develop and expand forest stakeholder knowledge and perspectives […]
In this seminar, interdisciplinary scholar and former forester Jason M. Brown will explore the ways that trees and forests have shaped myth, religion, and spirituality throughout history. In addition, he will discuss how the various cultures that form around trees and forests inform the ongoing conflicts over forestry and forest management. Discussion will explore how […]
Join the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, USDA Northeast and Northern Forests Climate Hubs, and the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) for Rooted in Research: Adapting to Extreme Weather “Wild Cards”. Between floods, severe storms, and wildfires, nearly everyone in North America has recently experienced an extreme weather event firsthand. Extreme events will become more commonplace as the climate […]
Oak forests (Quercus spp.) are threatened across their native range in North America because of urban development and climate-related pressures. They comprise over half of all forest land in the eastern United States and represent a “keystone” species that supports biodiversity by providing food for many insects, birds, and mammals. The challenge is that they […]
WR.COFE is a regional chapter (western United States and British Columbia) of the COUNCIL ON FOREST ENGINEERING (COFE). COFE is an international professional organization formed to foster the development of forest engineering in industry, government, and education in order to promote the best methods of managing and operating forests, both private and public. COFE serves […]
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