> July 2019

Until October 31...Entries accepted for the Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest.
All amateur photographers invited to enter. Categories include, but not limited to: Birds of a Feather, Bugs and Butterflies, Coastal Life, Cold-blooded Critters, Nature-Based Recreation, Watchable Wildlife, State Park Adventures, Advanced Amateur, and more. Contact Kim Nix at (334) 242-3151 or kim.nix@dcnr.alabama.gov.

July 19-21...Jefferson County.
Annual World Deer Expo at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham. The expo will have hunting products, apparel, outfitters from all over the world, seminars, outdoor celebrities, kid’s activities, and more. Fee: $10; kids receive discounted admission. For more info call Channing Brown at (205) 678-4141.

July 21...DeKalb County 9 - 11 AM.
Plant Discovery Hike will meet at the DeSoto State Park Country Store on County Road 89. An easy to moderate meandering hike led by naturalist Robert Wilson from Seven Pines Survival. Contact Robert at (209) 559-0040 or sps@sevenpinessurvival.com.

July 22...Kosciusko, Mississippi 6 PM.
Attala County Forestry Association Meeting at Attala County Extension Office, 715 Fairground Road. Topic: Logging Issues in Mississippi. Speakers: David Livingston and John Auel. To RSVP call (662) 289-1321.

July 22...Prentiss, Mississippi 7 PM.
Jefferson Davis County Forestry Association Meeting at Bethany Baptist Church, Clem Road. Topic: Current Events in Mississippi Forestry. Speaker: Tedrick Ratcliff. To RSVP call (601) 792-5121.

July 23...Coosa County 6:30 - 8 PM.
Chat & Chew at the Kellyton Civic Complex, 145 Church Street, Kellyton. Come learn about resources that could help you manage your family forest and wildlife resources. Reserve your seat by calling the Coosa County Extension Office at (256) 377-4713.

July 23-24...Athens, Georgia.
Recreational Pond Management at Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, 650 Phoenix Drive. This course will teach the basic knowledge and skills to produce high quality fishing. Fee: $295. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ielle@warnell.uga.edu.

July 24...Jackson County 9 AM - 2 PM.
Getting the Most from Your Forestland at the Scottsboro VFW Post, 1616 Jefferson Drive, Scottsboro. Topics: Forest and Economic Development, Timber Markets, Non-timber Income Production, Investing in a Consulting Forester, and More. Adam Maggard will demonstrate a Woodmizer portable sawmill. For more information call (256) 574-3217.

July 26-28...Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) Annual Conference at Jekyll Island Convention Center. Fee: $700; $125 discount if paid by June 15. Call GFA at (478) 992-8110.

AFOA Forestry Field Day July 30...Washington County 10 AM. Forestry Field Day attendees will meet at The Creekbank Restaurant on Highway 43 in Wagerville and will caravan to the property at 10:30. Topic: How To Have A Successful Timber Sale - know your goals, know your property, know your products, know your markets, and more. Speaker: Al Brown, Consulting Forester. RSVP Pat Richeson at (205) 624-2225 or pricheson@afoa.org.

> August 2019

August 1...Tuscaloosa County 8 AM.
SmartMap 2.0 Workshop at the Tuscaloosa County High School, 12500 Wildcat Drive, Northport. This workshop provides a more in-depth review than Smartmap 1.0 with hands-on training in the use of apps for planning and conducting UAS flights. SmartMap 2.0 focuses on using low-cost UAS technology for video capture, forest mapping, and other natural resource applications. Limit of 25 attendees. Fee: $50. Contact Beau Brodbeck at (251) 259-6507 or smartmap@auburn.edu.  Register here.

August 1...Marengo County 9 AM - 6 PM.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at Soggy Bottom Lodge, 18618 US Hwy 43, Linden. Female Only Class. No fee. To register call Justin Grider at (334) 590-4084. Will include shotgun skills workshop. 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. For additional information contact Marisa Futral at 1-800-245-2740 or marisa.futral@dcnr.alabama.gov.

August 1...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.

August 1...Online 12 Noon CST.
The Influences of Prescribed Fire on the Ecology of Wild Turkeys webinar will feature results of research projects throughout the southeastern U.S. focused on understanding how wild turkeys respond to prescribed fires. Registration is required. For more information email the Southern Fire Exchange at contactus@southernfireexchange.org.

August 2...Teleconference Noon CST.
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#

AFOA Forestry Field Day August 6...Mobile County. Forestry Field Day with Heath Eckert, Consulting Forester. RSVP Pat Richeson at (205) 624-2225 or pricheson@afoa.org.

August 6-7...Athens, Georgia.
Sustainability of Wood-Based Bioenergy Development at Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, 180 East Green Street. This course will help participants develop the basic skills for evaluating the overall sustainability of a wood-based energy enterprise. Fee: $295; $50 discount if paid by July 16. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ielle@warnell.uga.edu.

August 8...Coosa County 10 AM.
Board Meeting of Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will meet at Five Star Plantation, 775 Ireland Way, Kellyton. 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?

August 9-11...Tupelo, Mississippi.
Southern Christmas Tree Association Annual Meeting will be held at the BancorpSouth Arena & Convention Center. The Sunday farm host will be Worthey Tree Farm near Amory, Texas. Fee: $105; $25 discount if paid by August 1. For more information call Michael Buchart at (225) 505-6335.

August 12...Lee County 8 AM.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Re-certification Workshop at the Auburn University Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Building, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn. Fee: $100. Limited seating. For more info call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332. Registration opens June 1. Park at the South Quad parking deck ONLY on the 3rd or 4th level- no permit required on these levels this week only.

August 13-16...Lee County.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification Course at Auburn University Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Building, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn. Fee: $150. Limited seating. For more info call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332. Registration opens June 1. Park at the South Quad parking deck ONLY on the 3rd or 4th level- no permit required on these levels this week only.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM August 14...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: August 14, 2019 CI -- Live! (This will be a link once program is finished) Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM August 15...Shelby/Jefferson County 6 - 8 PM. Dinner and Discussion at Ameriprise Financial. Come enjoy dinner, listen to a 15 minute program, and talk about the issues with other forest landowners. Full Moon BBQ meal provided. 25 seats only. No walk-ins. RSVP for specific location. Contact AFOA at (205) 624-2225 or rll@afoa.org.

August 16...Elmore County 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Rural Valuation Basics at the Alabama Wildlife Federation Natureplex, 2861 Lanark Road, Millbrook. Prepare yourself to appraise property in rural markets. Instructor: Mike Tankersley. Fee: $215; BBQ lunch included. For more information call Pam Paulk at (205) 835-0808.

August 16...Holly Springs, Mississippi 8:30 AM - 2:10 PM.
Forest Management for Wildlife at Marshall County Extension Office, 120 South Spring Street. This workshop will cover the basics of forest management with dual objectives of timber and wildlife production. Wear field clothes and insect repellant. Fee: $20; lunch included. Call Lemon Phelps at (662) 252-3541.

August 16...Bibb County 9 AM - 3 PM.
Deer Management Workshop at the Sawmeal Restaurant, 6880 Alabama Hwy 5, Brent. Topics include: Deer Populations, Chronic Wasting Disease, Habitat Management, Public Land Deer Hunting, Camera Surveys, and Predator Management. Fee: $20; lunch included. Contact Matt Hartzell at (205) 926-4310 or mdh0007@aces.edu.

August 20...Autauga & Chilton Counties.
Special Primary Election for vacant House District 42 seat. This seat was previously held by state Representative Jimmy Martin. A runoff, if needed, is set for November 5, 2019 and the general election January 21, 2020. If a runoff is not necessary, the general election will be November 5, 2019.

August 20...Covington County 8 AM - 3 PM.
Chainsaw Safety Workshop at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, 12130 Dixon Center Road, Andalusia. Topics include: Safety Practices, Chainsaw Design, Ergonomics, Starting, Limbing, Basic Felling, and On-site Demonstrations. Pre-registration required. Contact Bence Carter at (334) 389-4055 or jbc0057@aces.edu.

August 20....Dickson, Tennessee.
West Highland Rim Forestry Association Meeting at the Tennsco Community Center, 115 Tennsco Drive. Topic: Chronic Wasting Disease. Fee: $10. To register call Dickson County Extension at (615) 446-2788.

August 20-21...Tifton, Georgia.
Forest Herbicide Workshop at Tift County Extension Office, 1468 Carpenter Road South. Topics include: Safety and application, Modes of action, Aquatic vegetation control, Site prep, Herbaceous weed control, and Exotic plant control. Fee: $250; $50 discount if paid by August 9. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ielle@warnell.uga.edu.

August 20-22...Miramar Beach, Florida.
Florida Forestry Association (FFA) Annual Meeting at the Sandestin Gold and Beach Resort. Fee: $375; $30 discount if paid by July 29. Call FFA at (850) 222-5646.

CANCELLED AFOA Forestry Field Day August 21...Russell County. Forestry Field Day with Kelvin Welsh, Consulting Forester. RSVP Pat Richeson at (205) 624-2225 or pricheson@afoa.org.

August 22...Lee County 8 AM.
SmartMap 2.0 Workshop at the Catepillar Training Center, 6155 Heath Road, Auburn. This workshop provides a more in-depth review than Smartmap 1.0 with hands-on training in the use of apps for planning and conducting UAS flights. SmartMap 2.0 focuses on using low-cost UAS technology for video capture, forest mapping, and other natural resource applications. Limit of 25 attendees. Fee: $50. Contact Beau Brodbeck at (251) 259-6507 or smartmap@auburn.edu.  Register here.

August 23...Columbus, Mississippi 8:30 AM - 2:15 PM.
Game Camera Surveys and Forest Management for White-tailed Deer at Lowndes County Extension Office, 485 Tom Rose Road. Fee: $15; lunch provided. Call Reid Nevins at (662) 328-2111.

August 26-29...Baldwin County.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification Course at 53856 Highway 59, Stockton. Fee: $150. Limited seating. For more info call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332. Registration opens June 1.

August 27...Montgomery County.
Special Primary Election Republican Runoff for vacant House District 74 seat. This seat was previously held by state Representative Dimitri Polizos. The general election is set for November 12, 2019.

August 27...Madison County 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM.
Practical, Code-Compliant Detailing for Midrise Wood Structures at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 720 Gallatin Street SW, Huntsville. Speaker: Jeff Peters, Woodworks. Pre-registration required and space is limited. Fee: $20; lunch included. For more information email Courtney Rouse at courtney.rouse@woodworks.org.

August 27-29...Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Louisiana Forestry Association Annual Meeting at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Resort. Fee: $305; $50 discount if paid by August 16. Contact Karla Johnson at (318) 443-2558 or lfa@laforestry.com.

August 28...Shelby County 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM.
Mass Timber Construction: Products, Performance and Design at Joe’s Italian, 21 Weatherly Club Drive, Alabaster. Speaker: Jeff Peters, Woodworks. Pre-registration required and space is limited. Fee: $20; lunch included. For more information email Courtney Rouse at courtney.rouse@woodworks.org.

August 29...Middleton, Tennessee 8:30 AM - 4 PM.
Natural Resources Enterprises Workshop at Lone Oaks Farm, 10000 Lake Hardeman Road. Learn about generating supplemental income from your property including the pros and cons and income potential of each. Registration required for lunch. For more info call (731) 425-4703.

August 29-30...Fayette County.
Forestry Continuing Education at Bevill State Community College in Fayette. Topics include: Best Management Practices (BMPs), Advancement in Pine Genetics, and Turkey Management in Pine Stands. A tour of Weyerhaeuser Sawmill/Log Yard included as well. Qualifies for CFE hours. Fee: $225; lunch included. For more information call (205) 932-0469.

> September 2019

September 5...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 6...DeKalb County.
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day (Kids Only) at Sylvania High School, Sylvania. 3rd grade students only. Contact Joey Haymon at (256) 638-5551 or jbhaymon@dekalbk12.org.

September 6...Teleconference Noon CST.
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 8-10...Baldwin County.
Alabama Forestry Association Annual Meeting at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. Fee: $495; $20 discount if paid by August 31. Contact Liz Chambers at (334) 481-2135 or lchambers@alaforestry.org.

September 9...Lee County 8 AM - 4 PM.
ForestHer Wildlife Management: A Workshop for Women Who Love the Land at the Auburn School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn. This workshop for women will feature presentations about wildlife management in a relaxed, fun setting. Fee: $65. Contact Becky Barlow at (334) 844-1019 or becky.barlow@auburn.edu.

September 10...Cleburne County.
Bats & Forest Workshop at the Cleburne Mountain Center in Heflin. The workshop includes a field trip to the Shoal Creek Ranger District, Talladega National Forest. For more info call Allison Cochran at (205) 489-5111.

September 10...Lee County 8 AM - 4 PM.
ForestHer Pond Management: A Workshop for Women Who Love the Land at the Auburn School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn. This workshop for women will feature presentations about pond management in a relaxed, fun setting. Fee: $65. Contact Becky Barlow at (334) 844-1019 or becky.barlow@auburn.edu.

AFOA Forestry Field Day September 12...Calhoun County 9:30 AM. AFOA Forestry Field Day will meet at the EllisAg building, 7265 AL Hwy 9 South, Centre, AL. GPS Coord: 34.06761, -85.61279  We will caravan to the property at 10 AM, then return to the EllisAg building for a Dutch Treat lunch. Come meet with Consulting Forester Jason McGee. Topic: From Seedlings to Sawtimber - Reforestation process, Post planting activities, Mid-rotation management, and Selling your sawtimber to maximize your return. RSVP Pat Richeson at (205) 624-2225 or pricheson@afoa.org.

September 16...Tuscaloosa County 8 AM.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Re-certification Workshop at Alabama Fire College, 2501 Phoenix Drive, Tuscaloosa. Fee: $100. Limited seating. For more info call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332. Registration opens June 1. Parking lot at the western end of the fire college facility; sign will be at the building where class will be held.

AFOA Forestry Field Day September 17...Lauderdale County. Forestry Field Day with Billy Rye, Consulting Forester. RSVP Pat Richeson at (205) 624-2225 or pricheson@afoa.org.

September 17-20...Tuscaloosa County.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification Course at Alabama Fire College, 2501 Phoenix Drive, Tuscaloosa. Fee: $150. Limited seating. For more info call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332. Registration opens June 1. Parking lot at the western end of the fire college facility; sign will be at the building where class will be held.

September 18...Athens, Georgia.
US Endowment for Forestry-Based Innovation will create a Forest Innovation Reviews forum for presenting ideas about forests, forest management, forest products, and forest-rich communities conveyed through short talks. The deadline for nominating yourself or someone else to present at the forum is February 28. For more information contact Carlton Owen at (864) 233-7646 or carlton@usendowment.org.

September 19...McAlpin, Florida 9 AM EST.
Landowner Tour at RFM Farms. Attendees will meet at the McGranahan’s “Cookshack” off of 184th Street. The landowner’s primary management objectives are timber production, grazing, and wildlife management. Some walking so dress accordingly. Fee: $15; lunch included. Contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

September 20...Vaiden, Mississippi 8:30 AM - 2:15 PM.
Game Camera Surveys and Forest Management for White-tailed Deer at Carmack Fish House, 24973 Hwy 35 N. Fee: $15; lunch provided. Call Taylor Casey at (662) 289-5431.

September 21...Conecuh County 8:30 AM - 2 PM.
Field Day at Saloom Properties, 2835 Booker Mill Road, Evergreen. Come learn about opportunities to improve your forest management. The field day will feature: Timber Industry Experts, Sawmill Demo, Chainsaw sculptor, From Sawed Logs to Furniture, and more. Limited to 1st 50 participants. To register visit www.conecuhswcd.com

September 24...Russell County 6 PM.
Forestry Workshop and Dinner at The Old Seale Russell County Courthouse, 91 Longview Street, Seale. Fee: $10. Contact Jennifer Davidson at (334) 298-6845 or jenniferd@auburn.edu.

September 24-26...Starkville, Mississippi.
Prescribed Burning Short Course at Hilton Garden Inn, 975 Highway 12 East. The course is open to the public and designed for anyone wishing to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager in Mississippi. Prescribed burning is one of the most efficient and cost-effective tools available to foresters and landowners in the Southeast for understory management, fuel reduction, site preparation, wildfire risk reduction, and wildlife habitat improvement. Fee: $250. Contact Allen Stroud at (769) 798-2597 or astroud@mfc.ms.gov.

> October 2019

October 3...Greensboro, Florida 9 AM EST.
Landowner Tour at Crooked Creek Preserve on Hwy 270. Attendees will see longleaf pine, blooming wildflowers, native bee nesting boxes, bee hives, gopher tortoise burrows, and extensive damage to ravine system caused by Hurricane Michael. This is a walking tour so dress accordingly. Take necessary precautions if you have allergies to bee stings. Fee: $15; lunch included. Contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

October 4...Teleconference Noon CST.
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#

October 16-18....Knoxville, Tennessee.
Tennessee Forestry Association Annual Meeting at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 401 W Summit Hill Drive. Fee: $TBD. Contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

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: $TBD.
Forestry for Non-Foresters Part 2 is on October 23-24. Fee: $TBD. 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.

> November 2019

November 1...Teleconference Noon CST.
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 2019

December 6...Teleconference Noon CST.
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 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: $275. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ielle@warnell.uga.edu.

> February 2020

February 23-25...Panama City Beach, Florida.
Southeastern Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort. Theme: "Recovering From the Storm: Where We Have Been, and Where We Are Going". Topics may include: Assessment through remote sensing, Salvage, Tax implications, Impact to wood supply, Alternative silviculture, Policy concerns, Legislative concerns, and more. Professional foresters and landowners are welcome to attend to hear conference speakers address economic, environmental, and policy issues. Fee: $TBD. For more information contact Karen Johansen at (706) 343-1480 or sesafbusmgr@bellsouth.net.

> April 2020

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM April 21-22...Tuscaloosa County. Location: Headquartered at Hotel Capstone, 320 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. . AFOA ANNUAL MEETING: For room reservations call (205) 343-1118 and use Group Code: Alabama Forest Owners Association or book online at http://bit.ly/AM2020CAPSTONE  The room block will expire March 22. The Program Agenda/Attendee Registration Form will contain the most up-to-date information for annual meeting attendees. It will not be created until late 2019. REGISTRATION:      Program Agenda and Attendee Registration Form      Exhibitor and/or Sponsor Registration Form

> August 2020

August 26-29...Atlanta, Georgia.
International Woodworking Fair (IWF) at the Georgia World Congress Center. The IWF is one of the top woodworking trade shows for furniture manufacturing, architectural woodwork, and custom and general woodworking industries. Fee: $35; $5 discount if paid by July 31, 2020. Contact IWF at (404) 693-8333 or info@iwfatlanta.com.

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