> August 2017

August Multiple Dates...Multiple Counties.
Game Check Seminars will be happening across the state. Since game checks are mandatory once again, the Game Check Seminars happening statewide can give you the information you need to be in compliance. Times, dates, and locations have been known to change so verify information before attending. For more information call the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries at (334) 242-3465.

August 19...Montgomery
August 22...Scottsboro
August 31...Troy

August 18...Perry County 8 AM - 3 PM.
Whitetail Deer Management Program at the Blackbelt Substation, Marion Junction. Fee: $20. Contact John Ollison at (334) 683-6888 or ollispjp@acesag.auburn.edu.

August 18...Baldwin County 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Income Tax for Timber Operations at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Topics include: Classifying operations, Determining basis, Timber accounts, Reporting timber sales, Capital gains treatment, and more. Fee: $25 for landowners. $40 to receive CFE and PLM points. $100 for accountants and attorneys to receive CPE and CLE hours. Call Beau Brodbeck at (251) 259-6507.

August 22...Chilton County 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Income Tax for Timber Operations at Alabama Power Company Building, 2030 7th Street S., Clanton. Topics include: Classifying operations, Determining basis, Timber accounts, Reporting timber sales, Capital gains treatment, and more. Fee: $25 for landowners. $40 to receive CFE and PLM points. $100 for accountants and attorneys to receive CPE and CLE hours. Call Gay West at (205) 280-6268.

August 23...St. Clair County 10 AM - 2 PM.
Deer & Turkey Management Workshop at St. Clair County Extension Office, 1815 Cogswell Avenue, Suite 103, Pell City. Fee: $20. Contact Norm Haley at (256) 630-4248 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

August 24...Marion County 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Income Tax for Timber Operations at the Extension Office, 372 7th Avenue SW, Hamilton. Topics include: Classifying operations, Determining basis, Timber accounts, Reporting timber sales, Capital gains treatment, and more. Fee: $25 for landowners. $40 to receive CFE and PLM points. $100 for accountants and attorneys to receive CPE and CLE hours. Call Lisa Murphy at (205) 921-3551.

August 25-27…Jefferson County.
Rick & Bubba Outdoor Expo for “all things hunting, fishing, and outdoors” at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Fee: $10; Kids 12 and under free.

August 29...Choctaw County 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Income Tax for Timber Operations at the Extension Office, 218 S. Hamburg Street, Butler. Topics include: Classifying operations, Determining basis, Timber accounts, Reporting timber sales, Capital gains treatment, and more. Fee: $25 for landowners. $40 to receive CFE and PLM points. $100 for accountants and attorneys to receive CPE and CLE hours. Call Jacqui James at (205) 459-2133.

August 29...Elmore County 9 AM - 4 PM.
Alabama Division of the Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting at the NaturePlex, 3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook. Agenda includes: Forest products update, State of forestry in Alabama, Forestry opportunities within the farm bill, Loblolly drought resistance, Successful seed handling, and Emerald Ash Borer/Southern Pine Beetle issues. CFE's available. Fee: $135; BBQ lunch included. Call Kelly Knowles at (334) 844-1010.

August 29-31...Sandestin, Florida.
Florida Forestry Association (FFA) Annual Meeting at the Sandestin Grand at Baytowne Wharf. Fee: $$375; $30 discount if paid by August 1. Call FFA at (850) 222-5646.

August 31...Crenshaw County 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Income Tax for Timber Operations at the Extension Office, 29 South Glenwood Avenue, Luverne. Topics include: Classifying operations, Determining basis, Timber accounts, Reporting timber sales, Capital gains treatment, and more. Fee: $25 for landowners. $40 to receive CFE and PLM points. $100 for accountants and attorneys to receive CPE and CLE hours. Call Derek Bryan at (334) 335-6312.

August 31...Online 12 Noon CT.
Privet biology and management in southeastern U.S. forests webinar will cover different management tactics including those for small and large privet-infested areas. Presenter: Dr. Nancy Loewenstein, Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Contact Bill Hubbard at (706) 340-5070.

> September 2017

September Multiple Dates...Multiple Counties.
Game Check Seminars will be happening across the state. Since game checks are mandatory once again, the Game Check Seminars happening statewide can give you the information you need to be in compliance. Times, dates, and locations have been known to change so verify information before attending. For more information call the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries at (334) 242-3465.

September 5...Jackson
September 7...Butler
September 11...Tuscaloosa
September 12...Cullman
September 14...Enterprise
September 16...Phil Campbell
September 19...Spanish Fort
September 25...Lineville
September 26...Eufaula
September 28...Millbrook
September 30...Huntsville (no flyer at this moment, 8/18)

September 1...Online.
General Forestry Course is designed for individuals wishing to increase their understanding of forests and forest management. There are no prerequisites; however, owning or having access to a forest is necessary to complete the framework of the required management plan. Fee: $150. Contact Nancy Stewart at (410) 827-8056x107 or nstewar1@umd.edu.

September 1...DeKalb County.
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day (Kids Only) at Sylvania High School, Sylvania. Third grade students. Contact Joey Haymon at (256) 638-5551.

September 1...Teleconference Noon CT.
First Fridays Forestry Update hosted by the American Forest Foundation is a conference call briefing on Washington, D.C. happenings. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and share important policy issues happening in your state. Dial-in number: 1-866-299-7945 and Participant code: 2594#

September 5...Dawson, Georgia.
Georgia Landowner Academy Program will be held at the Main Street Theatre. This is a six class series with one class every other week. Topics include: record keeping, managing forestry operations, estate planning, information on heirs property, how to clear title, and wills. Contact Rhonda Gordon at (229) 723-3841 or rgordon@goldentrianglercd.org.

September 6...Chilton County 8 AM - 4 PM.
Alabama Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting at Jefferson State Community College, Clanton Campus, 1850 Lay Dam Road, Clanton. Theme: "Building Capacity and Confidence Through Mentoring" Landowners and land mangers welcome to attend. If you are currently a certified burn manager in Alabama this meeting will suffice for your required continuing education to maintain your recertification every 5 years. Fee: $48.47; lunch included. Contact John Stivers at (706) 773-5749 or rxburning@aol.com.

September 6-8...Baldwin County.
Alabama Water Resources Conference & Symposium at Perdido Beach Resort, 27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach. Fee: $350. For more information call (334) 844-5100. Click Here for online registration form.

September 7...Lauderdale County 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Income Tax for Timber Operations at the Extension Office, 802 Veterans Drive, Florence. Topics include: Classifying operations, Determining basis, Timber accounts, Reporting timber sales, Capital gains treatment, and more. Fee: $25 for landowners. $40 to receive CFE and PLM points. $100 for accountants and attorneys to receive CPE and CLE hours. Call Heidi Telineus at (256) 766-4846.

September 7...Walker County 9 - 10:30 AM.
Forestry Planning Committee Meeting at 1501 North Airport Road, Jasper. Forest landowners are welcome to attend and participate. Contact Andrew Baril at (205) 388-6893 or ajb0012@aces.edu.

September 10-12...Baldwin County.
Alabama Forestry Association Annual Meeting at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. Fee: $475. Contact Liz Chambers at (334) 481-2135 or lchambers@alaforestry.org.

September 12...Tallapoosa County.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training Class is for those who need to take the private pesticide applicator test in order to purchase restricted use products. Chemical safety and sprayer calibration will be discussed as well, so anyone who sprays pesticides on a large scale will benefit even if a restricted pesticide license is not needed. This is a 4 hour class. Fees: $20 at time of training; An additional $25 must be sent to the Dept. of Agriculture and Industries by the applicant. For more information call Dr. Chip East at (256) 846-0314 or to register call Shane Harris at (256) 825-1050.

September 12...Talladega County 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Income Tax for Timber Operations at the Extension Office, 130 North Court Street, Talladega. Topics include: Classifying operations, Determining basis, Timber accounts, Reporting timber sales, Capital gains treatment, and more. Fee: $25 for landowners. $40 to receive CFE and PLM points. $100 for accountants and attorneys to receive CPE and CLE hours. Call Henry Dorough at (256) 362-6187.

September 12-14...Portland, Oregon.
"Who Will Own The Forest?" and Forest Products Forum at World Forestry Center. Join the professionals as they discuss issues pertaining to the economy, forestland valuations, investing overseas, and emerging values such as carbon, biomass, and environmental credits. Fee: $2,400. Contact Sara Wu at (503) 228-1367 or swu@worldforestry.org.

September 13...Walker County.
Forestry Workshop in Jasper. Topics include: Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coyote Control, Prescribed Fire in Hardwoods, Bat Habitat, Timber Management for Small Tract Owners, and Forest Industry Growth. CFE and PLM hours available. No Fee. To register call Katherine at (205) 384-0606x3204.

September 14...Barbour County 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Income Tax for Timber Operations at the Extension Office, 525 School Street, Eufaula. Topics include: Classifying operations, Determining basis, Timber accounts, Reporting timber sales, Capital gains treatment, and more. Fee: $25 for landowners. $40 to receive CFE and PLM points. $100 for accountants and attorneys to receive CPE and CLE hours. Call Allie Corcoran at (334) 687-5788.

September 15...Covington County 9 AM - 2 PM.
Managing Wild Pig Damage at Covington County Extension Office, 23952 AL Hwy 55, Andalusia. Topics include: Wild Pig History, Biology, Diseases, Trapping, Removal, and more. Fee: $15; lunch included. For more information call (334) 844-1010.

September 19...Covington, Georgia.
Women in the Outdoors at Georgia FFA Center, 720 FFA-FHA Camp Road. Women in the Outdoors events are designed just for women using expert instructors. Fee: $TBD. Contact Dee Lowrey at (678) 936-4314 or dee_lowrey@yahoo.com.

September 19-20...Corinth, Mississippi.
Upland Hardwoods Management and Regeneration Short Course at Alcorn County Extension Office, 2200 Levee Road. Topics include: Decision Model, Species/Site Relationships, Approach to Degraded Stands, Regeneration Systems, Wildlife Components, and more. Fee: $40; $70/couple. Lunch included. Call Patrick Poindexter at (662) 286-7755.

September 21...Jefferson County 6 - 7:30 PM.
U.S. Senate Special Election Republican Runoff Candidate Forum at the Wright Center, Samford University. Roy Moore and Luther Strange will participate in the forum which is an opportunity to educate the electorate on the issues affecting Alabama voters and increase public understanding of the democratic process. Reserve your free tickets at AlabamaPolicy.org/Forum

September 21...Jefferson County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at the Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; $10 discount if paid in advance. Youth 15 and under free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.

September 22...Tuscaloosa County.
Alabama Oil and Gas Seminar at Shelton State Community College, Auditorium rooms 2255 and 2257, 9500 Old Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa. Contact Janet Overton at (205) 247-3571 or joverton@ogb.state.al.us.

September 22...Macon County 7:30 AM - 5 PM.
Agroforestry Practices at 102 Mary Starke Harper Hall & the Agroforestry Research and Demonstration Site, Tuskegee University. Topics include: Silvopasture, Tree management in agroforestry systems, Agroforestry application, Alley cropping, and Intercropping pecan with moringa. Working breakfast and lunch provided for first 30 registrants. Pre-registration by September 8 required. Contact Dr. Uma Karki at (334) 727-8336 or karkiu@mytu.tuskegee.edu.

September 26...Statewide.
GOP Runoff Special Election for the vacant U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The general special election is set for December 12, 2017.

September 28...Tifton, Georgia 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM ET.
Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting at the Tifton Campus Conference Center. Fee: $30. Contact Jessica McCorvey at (229) 734-4706x289 or jessica.mccorvey@jonesctr.org.

September 29...Tullahoma, Tennessee 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
Fire and Forest Management at the University of Tennessee Space Institute. Presentations in the morning with an afternoon field tour. Fee:$10; lunch included. Must register by September 1. For more information email oakfirescience@gmail.com.

> October 2017

October Multiple Dates...Multiple Counties.
Game Check Seminars will be happening across the state. Since game checks are mandatory once again, the Game Check Seminars happening statewide can give you the information you need to be in compliance. Times, dates, and locations have been known to change so verify information before attending. For more information call the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries at (334) 242-3465.

Ocober 3...Selma
Ocober 5...Auburn
Ocober 5...Alexander City
Ocober 5...Union Springs

October 3-4...Washington, D.C.
American Tree Farm System Fly-In and Hill Day at the Washington Plaza Hotel. Make sure our elected officials hear your voice, the private forest landowner. For more information email Ryan Martini at rmartini@forestfoundation.org.

October 3-5...Galloway, New Jersey.
Biennial Shortleaf Pine Conference at the Stockton Seaview Hotel. Fee: $175. Contact Alyssa Merka at (865) 974-8345 or amerka@utk.edu.

October 5...Athens, Georgia 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM ET.
Timber Income Tax at Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, 650 Phoenix Drive. Learn strategies on timber-tax issues that will help landowners reduce their timber income taxes. Instructors: Dr. Harry Haney and Dr. Yanshu Li. Fee: $220; $55 discount if paid by September 14. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ielle@warnell.uga.edu.

October 5...Henry County 8 AM.
South Alabama Forestry Field Day at Glenn and Scarlett Riley’s property. Topics include: Gopher Tortoise, Wildlife Management, Feral Hogs, Wiregrass Native American History, and more. Wear outdoor appropriate clothing. Rain or shine. Lunch provided. To register call Henry County Extension at (334) 585-6416.

October 5...Marianna, Florida 9 AM CT.
Landowner Property Tour of Sandhills Farm, Property of David and Cindi Stewart, 357 Pittman Hill Road. Diverse wildlife habitat is their primary goal. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoors. Fee: $10; lunch included. Call Jackson County Extension at (850) 482-9620.

October 6-8...Shelby County.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) at Alabama 4-H Center on Lay Lake near Columbiana. Participants choose from over 50 courses such as: backyard wildlife, rock climbing, camp cooking, map and compass, camping, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, canoeing, edible/medicinal plants, and many more. For women 18 years or older. Courses are held rain or shine. Fee $275; includes most meals, lodging, program materials, and instruction. Registration opens for first-timers on August 1. Contact Marisa Futral at 1-800-245-2740 or marisa.futral@dcnr.alabama.gov.

October 10-12...Biloxi, Mississippi.
Mississippi Forestry Association Annual Meeting at the Golden Nugget, 151 Beach Boulevard. Fee: $445. Contact Casey Anderson at (601) 354-4936 or canderson@msforestry.net.

October 10-12...Woodworth, Louisiana.
Longleaf Academy: Understory 201 at Wesley Center, 2350 Methodist Parkway. Fee: $200; lunch included both days. Contact Casey White at (334) 427-1029 or office@longleafalliance.org.

October 12...Randolph County 8 AM.
Northern Region Forestry Tour and Field Day near 16796 County Road 59, Woodland. For more information email Charlie Wise at charles.wise@forestry.alabama.gov.

October 13...Gainesville, Florida 10 AM - 3 PM ET.
Turpentining in Florida: Past, Present, and Future at Austin Cary Forest Leaning Center, 10625 NE Waldo Road. Fee: $15; lunch included. Contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

October 17-19...Athens, Georgia.
Forestry for Non-Foresters Part 1 (Oct 17) at Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, 650 Phoenix Road. “This course will be especially useful for landowners and those who work with foresters and the forest industry such as forestry agencies, associations, forestry investment firms, real estate investment trusts and banking institutions with forest investments.” Fee: $210; $35 discount if paid by September 26.
Forestry for Non-Foresters Part 2 on October 18-19 is $345; $50 discount if paid by September 26. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ielle@warnell.uga.edu. See the leaders of this course give a teaser presentation at the 2016 AFOA Annual Meeting.

October 19...Gainesville, Florida 9 AM - 3 PM ET.
Forest Plant Identification (ID) at Morningside Nature Center, 3540 East University Avenue. Learn some basic ID skills and put them to work identifying a sample of sandhill, flatwoods, and swamp species in the field. Dress appropriately for walking in the woods. Fee: $10; lunch included. Contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

October 19-20…Rosemont, Illinois.
Family Governance Forum at the Hyatt Place Chicago, 6810 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, five minutes from Chicago/O’Hare Airport. “This program is designed to support the success of leaders in the family governance system through learning new ideas and experience exchange with other participants.” Fee: $2800; $200 discount if paid by July 21. Contact Kristi Daeda at (773) 784-5008 or daeda@thefbcg.com.

October 20...Chiefland, Florida 9 AM ET.
Tree Farm Tour of John and Allison Nash’s Osceola Pines property. Most of the tour will be riding in open trailers with a short walk or two. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing. Pre-registration required. Call Whitney at (850) 222-5646.

October 24-25...Wilmington, North Carolina.
Forest inSight Conference at the Holiday Inn Wilmington will cover: Pine timber supply, Trends, Market Opportunity, Tax reform, Forest business risk management, and more. Fee: $170.50. Contact Cara Monfort at 1-800-633-4506 or cmonfort@internationalforest.co.

October 24-26...Knoxville, Tennessee.
Oak Symposium will feature speakers on prescribed fire, silviculture, economic markets, forest health, and more. Fee: $375; $75 discount if paid by October 3. Email Wayne Clatterbuck at wclatter@utk.edu.

October 24-26....Covington County.
Longleaf Academy: Understory 201 at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, 12130 Dixon Center Road, Andalusia. Contact Casey White at (334) 427-1029 or office@longleafalliance.org.

October 25-27....Memphis, Tennessee.
Tennessee Forestry Association Annual Meeting at Downtown Doubletree Hotel, 185 Union Avenue. Fee: $TBD. Contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

October 26...Coosa County 8:30 AM - 12 Noon.
Central Alabama Forestry Field Day at Bill Dark's Property near Goodwater. Topics include: Pine Management, Forestry Insect ID, Trail Development, and more. Please register by October 20. Lunch provided. Call The Coosa County Forestry Commission at (256) 377-4638.

October 26-28...Colbert County.
Alabama Treasure Forest Association Annual Meeting will be held in Muscle Shoals. Fee: $TBD. Contact William Green at (334) 612-5235 or wmgreen@alfafarmers.org.

October 30 - November 2...Newton, Georgia.
Ecological Forestry Workshop at Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive. This program is designed as an alternative to production oriented silviculture and focuses more on management of natural areas and multiple use properties. Fee: $430; meal and lodging included. Contact Jessica McCorvey at (229) 734-4706 or jessica.mccorvey@jonesctr.org.

> November 2017

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM November 9...TBD 6 PM. Dinner and Discussion at a location to be determined. Come enjoy dinner and talk about the issues with other forest landowners. Dutch Treat dinner at 6 PM. To attend RSVP AFOA at (205) 624-2225 or rll@afoa.org.

November 28-29...Athens, Georgia.
Nuisance Wildlife at Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, 650 Phoenix Road. Course content will focus on urban nuisance wildlife damage prevention and control. Topics include: Laws, Regulations, Traps, Handling, Repellents, Habitat Modification, and more. Instructor: Dr. Michael Mengak. Fee: $325; $50 discount if paid by November 7. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ielle@warnell.uga.edu.

> December 2017

December 7...Atlanta, Georgia 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET.
Wood Flows and Cash Flows: Investment Research & Strategic Analysis for the Forest Industry at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, 84 5th Street NW. Fee: $TBD. Contact Heather Clark at (770) 725-8447 or hclark@forisk.com.

December 11-12...Athens, Georgia.
Southern Forestry and Natural Resource Management GIS Conference at The Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 1197 South Lumpkin Street. This conference encompasses topics related to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in forestry and natural resource management. Fee: $275; $25 discount if paid by November 10. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ielle@warnell.uga.edu.

> April 2018

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM April 27-28...Lauderdale County. Location: Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge, 4401 McLean Dr, Rogersville, AL 35652 AFOA ANNUAL MEETING: Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge (northwest Alabama on the Tennessee River). We’ve blocked out 70+ lodge rooms for Friday night, April 27, and a few for Saturday night (in case you want to breakfast on the banks of the Tennessee River before heading for home). Cottages (3 bedroom and 2 bedroom) are available, but we could not block them out, so if you want to stay in a cottage (2 nights required), you’ll want to make reservations now – ASAP – here: https://goo.gl/9pw1Ws The Program Agenda/Attendee Registration Form will contain the most up-to-date information for annual meeting attendees. REGISTRATION: (will not be ready until late 2017 or early 2018)      Program Agenda and Attendee Registration Form (will not be ready until late 2017 or early 2018)      Exhibitor and/or Sponsor Registration Application (will not be ready until late 2017 or early 2018)

> June 2018

June 27-28...Greensboro, Georgia.
National Conference of Private Forest Landowners at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, 1 Lake Oconee Trail. Fee: $TBD. Contact Forest Landowners Association at 1-800-325-2954 or info@forestlandowners.com.

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