Events

Presented by Megan Friggens, Research Ecologist, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station Climate refugia are areas that allow species to persist, retreat to, or colonize in what would otherwise be uninhabitable conditions. Climate refugia can be identified at local and regional scales though microrefugia may hold particular importance for their role to support species in […]

"Forest to Frame: Using Georgia’s Forests In Local Mass Timber Buildings" with Troy Harris & Russell Gentry and guest host Lynn Wilson   You've heard of Farm to Market. Substituting traditional construction materials like concrete and steel with mass timber, has the potential to materially reduce our carbon footprint with the added benefit of incorporating […]

"The 'Family Tree' and Heirs’ Property Rights: Connecting People, Land, and Legacy" with Sam Cook and Natalie and Nikki Jefferies and host Jamie Lewis   Productive agricultural land remains elusive for many landowners and agricultural professionals are often limited in helping them due to complicated legal and social issues. This is particularly true for forestland […]

"Tree Equity: Enacting Change in America’s Cities" with Jad Daley and hosted by Tania Munz   Trees are crucial infrastructure to cities--they cool neighborhoods by providing shade, clean the air we breathe, and even provide career opportunities. However, studies have shown that due to redlining and other discriminatory policies, neighborhoods with more low-income families and […]

“Variable Density Thinning (VDT)” deliberately creates non-uniform conditions within a stand, and may help to accelerate wildlife habitat and improve or protect biodiversity.  This silvicultural system can be advantageous for producing more wildlife, timber, and result in more strategic wildfire hazard mitigation.  Come see a short presentation at the WSU Vetter Demonstration Farm & Forest, […]

Call for abstracts The call for abstracts is open for the 2024 Western Mensurationists’ meeting in Tahoe, California June 16-18. We are inviting individuals to submit abstracts for traditional talks and/or science flashes (short presentations to showcase emerging research or highlight unique/interesting ideas and applications). Topics for abstracts are open to all aspects of mensuration […]

 A workshop to understand downstream impacts and the future of US forest carbon markets Nashville, TN Forest carbon market expansion presents a diverse set of social, economic, and ecological impacts. In this workshop, you are invited to share your perspectives on forests, industries, and communities. You will join with other experts, market-actors, and interests in […]

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 […]

"Creating A Viable Future Through Sustainable Resource Economies" with Laurie Wayburn with guest host Peter Stein   With about 37 percent of all forestland in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington privately owned, creating economic models for forest conservation by private landowners that works is changing the game there. The Pacific Forest Trust is […]