AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
CAPITAL IDEAS LIVE – A 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. To listen live call AFOA to register at (205) 624-2225.
Listen on the web via podcast: Click Here. This will become a link once the program is finished and available.
Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.
Longleaf Webinar will be presented via Zoom. Presenter: Kelly Petersen, University of Georgia. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Forestry Program, Lunch, and Tour in Cottonton. Exact location will be given to registered attendees. The program will include a markets update, several agency updates, and a mill tour. Fee: $25. For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Davidson at (334) 298-6845 or jenniferd@auburn.edu.
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Dinner and Discussion at The Fish Market Restaurant, 5407 Highway 280, Hoover. No-host dinner at 6 PM followed by a short program. Meet and talk with other forest landowners in a casual setting. Limited seating. To attend, RSVP AFOA at (205) 624-2225 or info@afoa.org.
Wild Turkey Program at the Forrest County Extension Office, 952 Sullivan Drive. This is a wild turkey program of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Speaker: Caleb Hinton. For more information or to RSVP, call the Forrest County Extension at (601) 794-3910.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Ray C. Jenkins Multipurpose Arena located within Sokol Park South, 6025 Watermelon Road, Northport. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; two adults. Youth under 15 free. For more information call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.
Groundcover Restoration Academy at Little Ocmulgee State Park, 80 Live Oak Trail. Groundcover 201 topics will include: Determining Restoration Needs; Seed Source Selection; Site Prep; Seed Collection; Planting Methods; Maintenance and Management; and more. Day 2 is a field day. Fee: $50 for landowners. For more information contact Karen Zilliox Brown at (803) 607-5466 or karen@longleafalliance.org.
Successfully Regenerating & Sustaining Oaks at University of Tennessee Wayne County Extension, 849 McCall Drive. Learn about the ecological, economic, and social aspects of the various practices available to successfully regenerate and grow oak for future generations. The workshop includes indoor presentations by forest management professionals and experiences of forest owners, followed by an afternoon field tour illustrating oak regeneration principles and options. Register by November 10. For more information contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Red Eagle Skeet & Trap Club in Childersburg. No fee. This is a one day class. There will be an outdoor portion involving tree stands and firearms. A one hour lunch break will be given. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and lunch. To register, call Barry Hagan at (256) 396-6948. 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. If you have additional questions, call the Hunter Education office at 1-800-245-2740.
Invasive Plant Management Workshop at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, 801 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre. Learn how to identify, prevent, and control invasive plants, as well as how to select non-invasive and native alternatives. Fee: $25. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
How Regulation Raises Energy Costs will be presented via Zoom. Join Pacific Legal Foundation for a conversation with Representative August Pfluger, followed by a virtual roundtable with industry leaders, litigators, and policy professionals. The panel will highlight ongoing efforts to unleash American energy—and learn what you can do to help. Editor’s Note: Timberland owners have the raw material for a known energy source: wood.
Finding Purpose Beyond Family Business Leadership is presented by The Family Business Consulting Group (FBCG). Succession planning in a family business usually focuses on who will take over. Far less attention goes to the leader who is stepping away, and that is often where transitions stall. For more information contact Kristi Daeda at (773) 784-5008 or daeda@thefbcg.com.
Chainsaw Safety at 12087 Veterans Memorial Parkway, LaFayette. This workshop will be 1 day of classroom learning followed by a 2nd day of hands-on learning in the field. Class size limited. For more information contact Jessica Baldwin at (334) 752-1194 or jmb0276@auburn.edu.
Central Alabama Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting at the 4-H Center, 892 Four H Road, Columbiana. Topics will include: Air Quality Update; Liability Issues/Solutions; Public Perception; Financial Barriers/Solutions; Insurance; Permits; Burn Bans; Mapping Tools; and Smoke Modeling/Management. Fee: $40; lunch provided. For more information email John Stivers at rxburning@aol.com.
Native Plant Wreath Making Workshop at the Conecuh Chamber of Commerce, 100 Depot Square, Evergreen. Come learn about native plants in our southeastern landscape while crafting a festive wreath in this hands-on workshop. For more information contact Andrea Robards at (251) 395-7525 or ajr0163@auburn.edu.
Generational Land Transfer at Bolden Cardwell Hall, 198 Mill Street, Evergreen. Keeping family land in the family takes planning. Attend this meeting for a practical program covering estate planning, legal and financial considerations, and ways to successfully pass land to the next generation. For more information contact Karla Robinson at (251) 578-2762 or kbr0015@auburn.edu.
Forest Taxation Webinar will provide an overview of timber taxes, casualty loss deduction, conservation easement deductions, and carbon credit-related income. Instructor: Dr. Yanshu Li, University of Georgia. For more information email sabhyata.lamichhane@msstate.edu.
Chainsaw Safety at the Escambia Extension Office, 175 Ag-Science Drive, Suite D, Brewton. This workshop will be 1 day of classroom learning followed by a 2nd day of hands-on learning in the field. Class size limited. For more information contact Jessica Baldwin at (334) 752-1194 or jmb0276@auburn.edu.
Working with a Consulting Forester will be presented via Microsoft Teams. Presenter: Jase Brooks, Brooks Land and Timber. For more information contact Michele at (478) 992-8110 or michele@gfagrow.org.
Prescribed Burning – Watching the Weather will be presented via Zoom. Presenter: Gary Jarvis, Southern Pine Hills Prescribed Burn Association. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Oneonta Police Station, 302 2nd Street North, Oneonta. No fee. This is a one day class. A one hour lunch break will be given. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and lunch. To register, call Hans Keasler at (205) 746-2119. 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. If you have additional questions, call the Hunter Education office at 1-800-245-2740.
Timber Taxation Workshop will be presented via Zoom Webinar. Timber taxes are one of the major expenses every private forest landowner needs to take care of. This course will provide an introduction to forest-related federal income taxation and property taxes in Georgia. Instructor: Dr. Yanshu Li, University of Georgia. Fee: $195; $50 discount if paid by December 3. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or jtj59884@uga.edu.
Landowner Tour at Ed Boeringer property, 7751 NE 120 Avenue. Topics will include management strategies for reducing oaks and other hardwood tree species and establishing longleaf pine and native plants that are important to many wildlife species, from pollinators to wild turkeys. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.
Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is an annual bird census powered by volunteers. Participation is free and open to bird enthusiasts of any level. There are two main ways to participate: Feeder Counts and Field Counts. For more information see the website or email cbcadmin@audubon.org.
Shortleaf Pine: Challenges and Opportunities for an Unsung Species will be presented via Zoom. This presentation provides an overview of the range of variation where shortleaf pine occurs, discusses the state of knowledge and critical information gaps, and presents opportunities for overcoming barriers to increase its management. Presenter: Dr. Ben Knapp, University of Missouri. For more information email contactus@southernfireexchange.org.
Wild Game Preservation Webinar will be presented via Zoom. Presenter: Christy Mendoza, Alabama Cooperative Extension System. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Trapping Education Workshop at The Fish Ranger, 100 Walnut Street, Centreville. The workshop passes on the historical aspects of trapping, biological information concerning furbearers and furbearer management, and allows students to learn the proper techniques that include the use of trapping as a sound wildlife management tool. Recommended ages 7 and up. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $20. For more information contact Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.
Farm Woodlot Management: Assessing the Economic Potential of a Managed Forest – This webinar series will be offered live for 6-weeks on Mondays from 5:30 – 8 PM CT. The course will examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health. Fee: $199-349. For more information contact Cornell Small Farms Program at (607) 255-9227 or smallfarmcourses@cornell.edu.
Growing Season Rx Fire will be presented via Microsoft Teams. Presenter: George Jensen, Tall Timbers. For more information contact Michele at (478) 992-8110 or michele@gfagrow.org.
The State of Alabama’s Governance will be held at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. The seminar focuses on the state of the state and specifically addresses issues of importance to the state that will be topics during the upcoming legislative session. Fee: $600. For more information contact Tom Saunders at (334) 481-2135 or tsaunders@alaforestry.org.
Longleaf for the Landowner Academy at the Willie Hodges Estate Family Farm. This program is designed especially for beginning landowners and those who are ready to take a more active role in the management and ownership of their land. Topics covered: Working with a forestry professional; Financial assistance; Creating a family forest legacy; Business planning for your family forest; Keys to establishing longleaf pine; and Understanding heirs’ property and estate planning. Fee: $50. For more information contact Karen Zilliox Brown at (803) 607-5466 or karen@longleafalliance.org.
Passing It On: Navigating Generational Land Transfer at Lanark, 3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook. Multiple speakers will discuss legal and tax issues, family dynamics, structuring ownership, and more. Lunch provided. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kim Johnson at (334) 361-7273 or kim.johnson@auburn.edu.
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: $30; $3 discount if purchased in advance. Free admission for kids 11 & under . For more info contact Channing Brown at (205) 678-4141 or info@worlddeerexpo.com.
Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition – The EXPO showcases the latest products and services for the wood products industry. Attendee registration will open soon. Fee: $TBD. For more information contact Eric Gee at (504) 443-4464×3 or egee@sfpa.org.