> October 2019
October
15-17...Moultrie, Georgia.
Sunbelt Agricultural
Exposition at Spence Field, 290-G Harper Blvd. Activities:
Tractor & ATV test drives, Stock Dog Trials, educational
seminars, and many more. Fee: $10
single day pass. Call (229) 985-1968 for more
information.
October 16-18....Knoxville, Tennessee.
Tennessee Forestry Association Annual Meeting at
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 401 W Summit Hill Drive. Included
with the convention is a tour to the University of
Tennessee Center for Renewable Carbon which is working
on advancing the use of wood and other plants to provide
the materials, chemicals, and fuels currently provided
by crude oil, natural gas, and coal. Annual Meeting Fee: $275. Contact
Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or
dhoward@tnforestry.com.
October 17...Pike
County.
Regional Forestry Field Day at Renfroe
Preservation near Hephzibah Baptist Church. GPS Coord.:
31.7669, -86.0456 Topics: Multi-Use Recreational
Pond Management, Green
Tree Reservoirs, and Cypress Swamps via boardwalk. To
attend, call the Wiregrass Research & Extension Center
at (334) 693-2010.
October 17...Online 12
Noon - 1 PM CT.
Preparing For Wildfires With Firescaping is a
free webinar. Presenter: Holly Campbell, University of
Georgia. Pre-registration is required. For more
information email the Southern Fire Exchange at
contactus@southernfireexchange.org.
October 17...Morgan County
6 - 8 PM.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Public Information Meeting
at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Auditorium, 3121
Visitor Center Road, Decatur. Topics: What is CWD?,
Why is it a threat?, How hunters and taxidermists can
help prevent the spread of CWD?, CWD check stations, and
more. For more information call Wildlife and Freshwater
Fisheries at (334) 242-3465.
October 18...Chilton
County 8 AM - 2 PM.
Fall Landowner Tour at the Honey Locust Farm. GPS
Coord.: 32.8518, -86.7837 Topics: Pond Management,
Site Preparation Methods, Wildlife Food Plots,
Understory Release, and Controlling Unwanted Vegetation.
Riding Tour with trailers provided. Fee: $15;
lunch included. Must register (with payment) by
October 16. Call Chilton County Extension Office at
(205) 280-6268.
October 18...Lee
County 8 AM - 5 PM.
SmartMap 1.0 Workshop at the Caterpillar Training
Center, 6155 Health Road, Auburn. This workshop
introduces audiences to low-cost and easy to use
geospatial mapping applications (apps) that can be used
on smartphones or iPads. It introduces audiences to GIS,
GPS, Smartphone GIS applications, UAV (drone) technology
and its applications for video capture and forest
mapping. Fee: $50. Contact Beau Brodbeck at (251) 259-6507 or
smartmap@auburn.edu.
Register here
October 19...Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania 7 AM - 9:30 PM ET.
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) Annual Fall
Meeting at Wyndham Gettysburg, 95 Presidential
Circle. Fee: $135. Call TACF at
(828) 281-0047.
October 21...Elmore County
6 - 8 PM.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Public Information Meeting
at the Bass Pro Shop's Meeting Room, 2553 Rocky Mt. Rd.,
Prattville. Topics: What is CWD?, Why is it a
threat?, How hunters and taxidermists can help prevent
the spread of CWD?, CWD check stations, and more. For
more information call Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
at (334) 242-3465.
 |
AFOA Forestry Field Day
October 22...Dallas County
10 AM.
The Forestry Field Day will meet at Lannie's
Bar-B-Q Spot, 2115 Minter Avenue, Selma. We will caravan to the property
no later than 10:30 AM, take the
tour, then return to Lannie's for a Dutch
Treat lunch. Come meet with Consulting Forester
Hunter Brown. Topics:
Forest estate planning to increase income from your
property, How to use drones, and Thinning a stand. RSVP Pat Richeson at (205) 624-2225 or
pricheson@afoa.org.
|
|
|
|
October 22…Webinar 1
PM Central Time.
Jewels of the Night: Conservation of Fireflies in the
U.S. and Canada. Open on the web by clicking on
bit.ly/JewelsOfTheNight.
October 22...Cullman
County 6 - 8 PM.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Public Information Meeting
at Wallace State College - Bailey Center Auditorium, 801
Main St. NW, Hanceville. Topics: What is CWD?,
Why is it a threat?, How hunters and taxidermists can
help prevent the spread of CWD?, CWD check stations, and
more. For more information call Wildlife and Freshwater
Fisheries at (334) 242-3465.
October 22, 23, &
24...Escambia County.
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day (Kids Only) at Auburn
Experiment Station, Brewton. Fifth grade students only. Contact Chasity Pettis at (251) 867-8042 or
escambia@alconservationdistricts.org.
October 22-23...Tuscaloosa
County 5 - 9 PM.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at
the Tuscaloosa County Extension Office, 2513 7th Street,
Tuscaloosa. No fee. Successfully
completing an approved hunter education course is
mandatory for all non-supervised Alabama hunting license
buyers born on or after August 1, 1977. There are some
exceptions. There are other courses being taught at
various locations and dates as well as online only
courses. Pre-register as classes have limited seating. For additional information contact Marisa Futral at 1-800-245-2740 or
marisa.futral@dcnr.alabama.gov.
October
22-23...Tifton, Georgia.
Pine Straw Production - Stand Management and Economics
at the Tifton County Ag Center, Conference Room 1468,
1468 Carpenter Road. Learn about pine straw yields by
species, site quality, land-use history, pine straw
raking effects, fertilization, herbicides, controlling
unwanted plant species, and basal area.
Fee: $225; $25 discount if paid by October 9. Contact
Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or
ingvar@uga.edu.
October
22-24...Elmore County.
Alabama Landowners Conference
at the Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center,
2500 Legends Circle, Prattville. Topics include:
Management Plans, Cogongrass, White Oak Initiative, Wild
Pig Removal, Glyphosate Use, and More. Sherer Tree Farm
tour on day 1. Awards
presented: Tree Farm, Helene Mosley Memorial, W. Kelly Mosely, and others. Fee: $100. Contact William Green at (334) 612-5235 or
wmgreen@alfafarmers.org.
October 22-24...Athens,
Georgia.
Forestry for Non-Foresters Part 1 (Oct 22) 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 October 2.
Forestry for Non-Foresters Part 2 is on October 23-24. Fee: $345;
$50 discount if paid by October 2.
Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or
ingvar@uga.edu. See the leaders of this course give a
teaser
presentation at the 2016 AFOA Annual Meeting.
October 23...Bullock
County 8 AM - 1 PM.
Classroom in the Forest at 4819 Pleasant Hill
Road, Midway. This event is for all 5th grade classes in
the county. Contact Allie Corcoran at (334) 687-5688 or
corcoja@aces.edu.
|
|
AFOA Forestry Field Day
October 24...Mobile County
10 AM.
The Forestry Field Day will meet at Goldfingers,
1020 Industrial Parkway, Saraland. We will caravan to the property
no later than 10:30 AM, take the
tour, then return to Goldfingers for a Dutch Treat
lunch. Come meet with Heath Eckert, Consulting
Forester. Topic: The Ins and Outs of the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Programs -
benefits and advantages, cogongrass spraying, understory
burning, longleaf tree planting, and boundary line
maintenance. RSVP Pat Richeson at (205) 624-2225 or
pricheson@afoa.org.
|
|
|
|
October
24...Milton, Florida 8:15 AM - 12:45 PM CT.
Blackwater River State Forest Tour will meet at
the Bear Lake Pavilion off Bear Lake Road. The tour will
include a demonstration of a sawmill and gristmill, the
Seed Orchard processing facility, a timber stand
improvement site, timber sale, and red-cockaded
woodpecker cluster. Lunch provided. Wear appropriate
outdoor clothing. Pre-registration is required. Contact
Ashlee White at (850) 626-3028 or
ashlee.white@freshfromflorida.com.
October 24...Tuscaloosa
County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off
at Woods & Water, Inc., 5101 Summit Ridge, Tuscaloosa.
Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes,
youth activities, and sample wild game recipes.
Fee: $40; youth under 15 admitted free. Call the Alabama
Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.
October 25...Coffee
County 9 AM - 1 PM.
Forestry Alternative Income Opportunities at
Coffee County Extension Office, 1055 East McKinnon
Street, New Brockton. A pine straw operation tour &
demonstration is included. Contact Bence Carter at (334)
389-4055 or
jbc0057@aces.edu.
October 25...McDavid,
Florida 9 AM CT.
Tree Farm Tour and Awards Ceremony at Russell
Brothers Farm, 2210 Russell Road. Come learn about
longleaf pine management, enhancing wildlife habitat,
controlling unwanted vegetation, Best Management
Practices (BMPs), and more. Wear appropriate clothing
for outdoors. Lunch included. Pre-registration required. Call
the Florida Forestry Association at (850) 222-5646.
October 25...Green
Cove Springs, Florida 6 PM ET.
Marketing Your Timber Workshop at the Clay
County Agricultural Center, 2463 SR 16 West. Senior
Forester James Tootle will share tips on timber sales
such as: Types of sales, Methods of sales, and What
Impacts the Value of your Timber. To attend RSVP James
at (904) 845-7238 or
james.tootle@fdacs.gov.
October 29...Coosa
County 8 AM - 2 PM.
Forest Landowner Tour at 233 Coosa County Road
48, Kellyton. Landowners come learn about resources that
will help you better manage your private forestland.
Topics may include: Prescribed Burning, Pine Straw
Baling, and Undesirable Plants. Contact Sharon Haynes at
(256) 377-4713 or
sah0008@aces.edu.
> November 2019
November 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#
November 5...Autauga &
Chilton Counties.
Special General Election for vacant House District 42
seat. This seat was previously held by state
Representative Jimmy Martin.
November 5...Cleveland,
Mississippi 6 PM.
Mid Delta Forest, Woodland, and Wildlife Association
Meeting at the Bolivar County Extension Office, 406
North Martin Luther King Drive. For more information
call (662) 843-8362.
November 6...Autauga
County 8 AM.
Annual Fall Landowner Tour at the property of
Robert Keen, 1455 County Road 34, Billingsley. GPS Coord.:
32.67014, -86.67092 Topics: Land
reclamation, Native grasses, Longleaf pine
establishment, Understory management, and Bald Eagle
nests in Alabama. Fee: $15; lunch provided. For more
information call Matthew Sorrells at (334) 239-5258.
November 6...Lee County 6
- 8 PM.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Public Information Meeting
at the Auburn University School of Forestry & Wildlife
Building - Lecture Room 2217, 602 Duncan Dr., Auburn.
Topics: What is CWD?, Why is it a threat?, How
hunters and taxidermists can help prevent the spread of
CWD?, CWD check stations, and more. For more information
call Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries at (334)
242-3465.
November 7...Pickens
County.
Regional Forestry Field Day at Amason Farms, 3195
County Road 2, Aliceville. GPS Coord.: 33.10695,
-88.12655 Topic: Creating a family
recreational retreat. To attend, call the Pickens County
Extension at (205) 367-8148.
November 7...Baldwin
County 10 AM.
Board Meeting of Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust
will meet at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. This meeting
will provide an opportunity for any individual who would
like to make comments concerning the program. The public
is invited to attend this meeting and is urged to submit
comments. If you wish to address the board you must
arrive prior to 9:45 AM. For more information call (334) 242-3484.
Editor's Note: Here are some questions you may consider
asking yourself and others. Should the state provide
recreational activity property? Is recreation a necessary service?
Does the state need more public land to compete with
recreational opportunities (many of which are already)
provided by private forestland owners? Will more public
land that doesn't pay taxes put pressure on private
landowners to (eventually) pay more in taxes? Will higher taxes
promote more or less forestland ownership? Is private
forestland ownership or public forestland better for our
state?
November 7...Clarke
County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Old Grove Hill Academy
Football Field, 15471 Highway 43, Grove Hill. Attend the
cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth
activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $40 for
up to two adults. Youth under 15 free. Call the Alabama
Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.
November 7...Tuscaloosa
County 6 - 8 PM.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Public Information Meeting
at the Tuscaloosa County Extension Office, 2513 7th St.,
Tuscaloosa. Topics: What is CWD?, Why is it a
threat?, How hunters and taxidermists can help prevent
the spread of CWD?, CWD check stations, and more. For
more information call Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
at (334) 242-3465.
November 7...Senatobia,
Mississippi 6 PM.
Tate/Desoto County Forestry Association Meeting
at the Tate County Extension Office, #1 French’s Alley.
Topic: Burning for Wildlife. Speaker: Dave Godwin. For
more information call (662) 562-4274.
November
8-9...Choctaw County.
Forestry: It’s Who We Are - Career & Field Day
will take place on the grounds surrounding Pennington
Town Hall, 322 County Road 33, Pennington. Friday is a
career day for students and Saturday is open to
everyone. Events include: lumberjack, log running, saw
race, and other events to highlight the skills needed to
operate machinery in the forest industry. Contact Maggie
Dailey at (251) 589-4328 or
mdailey@alabamaforestry.org.
November 12...Montgomery County.
Special General Election
for vacant House District
74 seat. This seat was previously held by state
Representative Dimitri Polizos.
|
|
AFOA EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAM
November 13...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM (Central
Time).
CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE!
News Conference for Forest Owners.
This 15 minute telephone/Internet conference
will feature state & national experts, researchers & authors
on breaking issues, current research, can't-miss
educational events, books & publications, timber market
update and more.
Listen on the web or download to listen on your device
of choice: November 13, 2019 CI -- Live! (This will be a
link once program is finished)
Click Here for Index to
Past Conferences. |
|
|
|
November 13...Lee
County 11 AM - 12 Noon.
The State of the Commercial Hunting Industry
seminar will take place at the School of Forestry &
Wildlife Sciences, Room 1101, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn.
Speaker: John Burrell, High Adventure Company. No fee.
November
13...Montgomery County 12 PM Noon.
PALS (People Against A Littered State) Governor's Awards at
the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery.
Nominations must be submitted by October 20. Call Alabama PALS at
(334) 263-7737.
|
|
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
November 14...Shelby
County 6 - 8 PM.
Dinner and Discussion at
Joe's Italian, 21 Weatherly Club Drive, Alabaster. Come enjoy
dinner, listen to a 15 minute program, and talk about
the issues with other forest landowners. Included meal
is a buffet: Lasagna, Chicken Fettuccine, Salad, Bread &
dipping oil, Chocolate & Strawberry cake, and beverages
(tea, soft drinks, coffee). Fee: $26 check or
cash (exact amount only) per person to attend. Limited
seating. To attend,
RSVP AFOA at (205) 624-2225 or
rll@afoa.org. |
|
|
|
November
14...Covington County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Covington Center Arena,
24000 AL Highway 55, Andalusia. Attend the cook-off and
enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and
sample wild game recipes. Fee: $40. Youth under 15 free.
Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.
November 14 &
15...St. Clair County.
Chainsaw Safety Workshop is a two day workshop.
Day 1 topics will be covered in the classroom and
include: risk management, safety practices, starting,
operation, maintenance, limbing, bucking, and basic
felling. Day 2 will be hands on instruction of:
operation, limbing, bucking, spring pole practice, and
felling. Pre-registration required. Fee: $25/day. Day 1
attendance is required to attend Day 2. Contact Spenser
Bradley at (205) 338-9416 or
seb0043@aces.edu.
|
|
AFOA Forestry Field Day
November 15...Franklin County
10 AM.
The Forestry Field Day will meet at 43 Grille,
15110 US-43, Russellville. We will caravan to the property
no later than 10:30 AM, take the
tour, then return to 43 Grille for a Dutch Treat lunch.
Come meet with Steve Archer, Consulting
Forester. Topics: What a Consulting
Forester can do for you, Higher income from timber
sales, Re-forestation, and How harvest objectives can
maximize income. RSVP Pat Richeson at (205) 624-2225 or
pricheson@afoa.org.
|
|
|
|
November
15-17...Baldwin County.
Gopher Tortoise Council Annual Meeting at Gulf
State Park, Gulf Shores. Fee: $160; $20 discount if paid
by October 28. For more information contact Ericha Nix
at (334) 242-3862 or
ericha.shelton-nix@dcnr.alabama.gov.
November 19...Athens, Georgia.
Tree & Forest Health Care: Hurricane Michael & Storm
Damage
at Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, 650 Phoenix
Drive. This course concentrates on hurricane tree health
impacts from Hurricane Michael and hurricanes projected
to impact Georgia's forests in the future. Fee: $150;
$25 discount if paid by October 29. Lunch provided. Contact Ingvar Elle at
(706) 583-0566 or
ingvar@uga.edu.
November
19...Cullman County 8:30 AM.
Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee Meeting
at the USDA Service Center, 501-B 4th Street SW,
Cullman. Landowners invited. For more information call
Tomeesha Shedd at (256) 734-1431.
November 19...Dallas
County 6 - 8 PM.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Public Information Meeting
at the Tuscaloosa County Extension Office, 2513 7th St.,
Tuscaloosa. Topics: What is CWD?, Why is it a
threat?, How hunters and taxidermists can help prevent
the spread of CWD?, CWD check stations, and more. For
more information call Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
at (334) 242-3465.
|
|
AFOA Forestry Field Day
November 20...Chambers County
10 AM.
The Forestry Field Day will meet at Mr. Conway's
home, 1518 County Road 16, Lafayette. We will caravan to the property
no later than 10:30 AM, take the
tour, then return to his home for a Dutch Treat
lunch. Come meet with Dick Conway, Consulting
Forester. Topic: Prescribed Burning - The
benefits, timing and conditions to have a successful
burn, and smoke management, hot planting (planting right
after harvesting), and more. RSVP Pat Richeson at (205) 624-2225 or
pricheson@afoa.org.
|
|
|
|
November 20...Barbour
County 6 - 8 PM.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Public Information Meeting
at Wallace Community College - Bevill Auditorium, 3235
S. Eufaula Ave., Eufaula. Topics: What is CWD?,
Why is it a threat?, How hunters and taxidermists can
help prevent the spread of CWD?, CWD check stations, and
more. For more information call Wildlife and Freshwater
Fisheries at (334) 242-3465.
|
|
AFOA Forestry Field Day
November 21...Butler County
9:30 AM.
The Forestry Field Day will meet at Bates House
of Turkey, just off I-65 at Exit 30 in Greenville. We will caravan to the property
no later than 10 AM, take the
tour, then return to Bate's House of Turkey for a Dutch
Treat lunch. Come meet with Russell Brunson and other
Consulting Foresters from
Soterra, LLC. Topics: Does hiring
a consultant make dollars and sense? and Drones and
forestry. RSVP Pat Richeson at (205) 624-2225 or
pricheson@afoa.org.
|
|
|
|
November 21...Baldwin
County 6 - 8 PM.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Public Information Meeting
at the Five Rivers Delta Resources Center, 30945 Five
Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Topics: What is
CWD?, Why is it a threat?, How hunters and taxidermists
can help prevent the spread of CWD?, CWD check stations,
and more. For more information call Wildlife and
Freshwater Fisheries at (334) 242-3465.
November
21-22...Chilton County.
Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Annual
Conference at the Clanton Conference and
Performing Arts Center, 1850 Lay Dam Road, Clanton. Fee:
$85. For more information call Hunter McBrayer at (334)
612-5610.
> December 2019
December 5...Atlanta,
Georgia 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET.
Wood Flows & Cash Flows at Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.
This class details research and insights for analysis supporting
investments in the forest industry. Attendees can ask
questions about their local markets and forest
management ideas, meet industry executives, analysts,
foresters, and other landowners. Fee: $850;
$100 discount if paid by November 21.
Contact Heather Clark at (770) 725-8447 or
hclark@forisk.com.
December 6...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#
December
8-9...Montgomery County.
Alabama Farmers Federation Annual Meeting at the
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Convention Center, 201
Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery. For more information
contact Telea Perry at (334) 613-4080 or
tperry@alfafarmers.org.
December 9-10...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. Some specific topics include:
Creating inventory data from LiDAR data, Evaluating
erosion repair techniques with low cost UAV, Approaches
to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)-based seedling survival
counts, Satellite imagery in Forestry, Comparison of new
technologies to accurately measure tree size and
location, and more. Fee: $300; $25 discount if paid by
November 8. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or
ingvar@uga.edu.
> February 2020
February
5-7...Baldwin County.
Alabama Recreational Trails Conference at Gulf
State Park and Lodge, 21196 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores.
This conference will present trends and ideas for
creating recreational trails that are inclusive,
accessible, and connected. Fee: $TBD. Call the
University of Alabama Center for Economic Development at
(205) 348-7058. Editor’s Note: Landowners would find
it prudent to stay aware of trail creation plans and the
impact of planned trails. Public trails require
property, and short-term and long-term funding (tax
dollars). Should the recreation of a few be a tax burden
for all tax payers?
