For the December meeting, past OSWA Executive Director, Jim James, who will provide an overview and update of the Private Forest Accord. The Private Forest Accord is an agreement between forest entities and conservation groups, who have been working to find common ground and negotiate proposed changes to the Forest Practices Act since early 2020. Jim […]
For the Southwest SAF Chapter’s December meeting, Sen John Braun will provide an update on issues before the state legislature, including those of interest to foresters. Senator John Braun was first elected to the Washington State Senate in 2012 to represent Southwest Washington’s 20th Legislative District, which includes most of Cowlitz and Lewis counties along with parts […]
The Capitol SAF Chapter meeting features Jeff Mehlschau, Weyerhaeuser Western Regeneration Team Lead, who will discuss the demand for seedlings post-fire, what nurseries are doing to accommodate the demand, and what the future looks like for regeneration. To receive the Zoom link for this meeting, email jenniffer.bakke at gmail.com.
A Presentation by Jinlong Liu Renmin University of China, Beijing, China This presentation will explore China's story of evolving notion of Non-Timber Forest Products, experiences of policy supporting promotion of NTFPs in the rural economy, and try to capture policy implications. NTFPs are of great importance to peoples' livelihood, rural economy, cultural heritage, biodiversity conservation, […]
This year Alaska SAF is launching a brand-new speaker series. The first presenter is Justin Crotteau, a research forester for the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station. While currently based out of Missoula, Montana, he spent 2018-2019 in Juneau, Alaska, studying young growth with the Pacific Northwest Research Station. He investigates forest structural and […]
A conversation among seed collectors about experiences and observations regarding woody plant seed collection and climate change. This panel, with collectors from Oregon, Washington and California will share experiences from the summer 2021 collection season and heat dome and fire impacts, as relevant, as well as longer term observations. Seasoned collectors will reflect upon decades […]
The Forest Conservation Burial Ground opened at Willow-Witt Ranch near Ashland in June 2020. The development of Oregon’s first cemetery dedicated to “Green Burial” from its inception follows 36 years of land stewardship and management for conservation. This presentation will discuss the possibilities and advantages of a long-term relationship with a property through a commitment […]
The Portland Chapter's January meeting will feature Joseph Furia, executive director of the World Forestry Center, giving a presentation on "Making Forests a Social Priority: An Update on the World Forestry Center." When: Monday, January 24, 5:30 p.m. social time, 6:00 p.m. dinner ($20), 6:30 p.m. program Where: World Forestry Center, David Douglas Room Please RSVP […]
Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs […]
This year Alaska SAF is launching a brand-new speaker series. This month's presenter is Dr. Brad St. Clair, a research geneticist with the Genetic and Silvicultural Foundations for Management Team of the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station in Corvallis, Oregon. Climates are getting warmer, much more so in Alaska than further south. We […]
Hopkins invites you to Community Forest Day and a lunch in the woods. Join us for the voluntary WORK DAY at Hopkins Demonstration Forest 16750 South Brockway Road, Oregon City. http://www.demonstrationforest.org. (February 12th) Reforestation Workshop, Milling, and Volunteer Host Program Review The morning will start with a reformation workshop hosted by Glen Ahrens followed by planting some larger western red cedar in the ice storm damaged riparian areas. For those unable to plant or prefer not to, we will […]
Seth Barnes, Director of Forest Policy with the Oregon Forest & Industries Council will join his local chapter to provide an update on the Oregon Legislature. The meeting will be held in Zoom, and preregistration is required. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-msqzMrGNTG6MeeO7IHA54GZmNXnFiu After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about […]
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