> February 2023
February 3...Online
at 11:15 - 11:30 AM CT.
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: Boundary Lines will
join Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program's Jason
Fisher. Jason will help explain why, as a landowner, one
of the most important things you can do is locate and
mark your boundary lines. This is especially important
before conducting any type of forest management
activity. This event will be held via Facebook Live and YouTube Premier. For more information
contact Jason Fisher at (434) 476-2147 or
jasonf@vt.edu.
View on Youtube.
View
on Facebook.
February
6-10...Tallapoosa County 8 AM - 4 PM.
Learn to Burn
at Wind Creek State Park, 4325 AL Highway 128, Alexander
City.
Experience a day-long “start to finish” learning
opportunity. Actively participate with ignition
patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed
burn will be conducted on the first available burn
window between February 6-10. Depending on weather
conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days
advanced notice before the program is held. Space is
limited to 30 participants. For more information contact
Drew Metzler at (334) 313-0478 or
drew.metzler@auburn.edu.
February
7-12...Twin City, Georgia 8:30 AM - 2 PM.
Learn
& Burn Field Day
at The Hodges Farm.
Gain hands-on prescribed burning experience with other
landowners. No experience necessary. The prescribed
burn will be conducted on the first available burn
window between February 7-12. Depending on weather
conditions, selected participants will be given at least 24
hours
advanced notice before the confirmed date. Space is
limited. For more information contact
Tiffany Woods at (706) 540-2927 or
woodst@nwf.org.
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AFOA EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAM
February 8...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. To
listen live call AFOA to register at (205) 624-2225.
Listen on the web or download to listen on your device
of choice: February 8, 2022 CI -- Live! This will be a
link once program is finished and available.
Click Here for Index to
Past Conferences.
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AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
February 9...Jefferson/Shelby
County 6 - 8 PM.
Dinner and Discussion at
The Anvil Pub, 611 Doug
Baker Boulevard, Suite 103, Hoover, AL 35242. The Anvil
Pub is in the Lee Branch Shopping Center near Tazikis. No-host dinner at 6
PM. Then listen to a 15 minute program, and talk about
the issues with other forest landowners. Limited
seating. To attend,
RSVP AFOA at (205) 624-2225 or
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February 10...Guyton,
Georgia 8:30 AM - 4 PM ET.
Second Forest Carbon Landowner Workshop at the
Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center, 5960 GA
Highway 17 South. Efforts for mitigating atmospheric
carbon are opening new opportunities for forest
landowners worldwide. Regulatory and Voluntary Carbon
Markets are providing financial incentives for
additional carbon stored on family forestlands. The
objectives of the workshop are to a) develop an
understanding of forest carbon markets, b) determine the
economics of forest carbon payments, c) identify
emerging opportunities in the area of forest carbon
markets, and d) provide feedback on socially acceptable
forest management practices for increasing carbon stored
on forestlands. Fee: $15. Space limited to 35 attendees.
For more information contact Gail Westcot at (912)
330-0531 or
westcot@uga.edu.
February
11-12...Jackson County.
Trappers Education Workshop
at the Jackson County Wildlife Management Area, 234
County Road 141, Hollywood. 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: $10. Contact
Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or
mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.
February
13-17...Bullock County
8 AM - 4 PM.
Learn to Burn attendees will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning
opportunity. Actively participate with ignition
patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed
burn will be conducted on the first available burn
window between February 13-17. Depending on weather
conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days
advanced notice before the program is held. Register
early as space is usually limited. For more information contact
Ryan Mitchell at (251) 423-9415 or
jrm0023@auburn.edu.
February 14...Online 12 Noon - 1:15 PM CT.
ForestHer Webinar Series: Working with a Consulting
Forester will be presented via Zoom. This lunch
and learn is for women that own forestland or are just
interested in learning more about forestry. Join during
your lunch break as Leigh Peters, Alabama
Forestry Association, discusses working with a
consulting forester. Pre-registration required. Contact Becky
Barlow at (334)
844-1019 or
becky.barlow@auburn.edu.
February 15...Online
12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Bats of Alabama will be presented via Zoom with a
live question & answer session. This webinar will cover
the current status, trends, and forest habitat
relationships of the bats of Alabama. Presented by Dr.
William Stone, Alabama A&M University. Registration
required. For more information contact Bence Carter at
(334) 693-3800 or
jbc0057@aces.edu.
February 15-17...Panama
City Beach, Florida.
Southeastern Society of American Foresters Annual
Meeting at Bluegreen's Bayside Resort. Fee: $500
non-member. For more information contact
Susan McMichael at (706) 457-1842 or
se.saf.businessmanager@gmail.com.
February
16...Philadelphia, Mississippi 12 PM Noon.
Forestry Economic Development at the Neshoba
County Coliseum. Speaker: Butch Bailey. For more
information or to RSVP call
(601) 656-4011.
February
16...Brandon, Mississippi 6 PM.
Logger Considerations at Rankin
County Extension Office, 601 Marquette Road. Speaker:
John Auel. For more information or to RSVP call
(601) 825-1462.
February
17...Tallapoosa County 4 - 8 PM.
Regional Landowner Dinner at Central Alabama
Community College, 1675 Cherokee Road, Alexander City.
The dinner will feature speakers providing the latest
updates on current wild turkey research as well as other
useful information including timber market updates and
conditions. Dinner provided. For more information
contact Drew Metzler at (256) 825-1050 or
drew.metzler@auburn.edu.
February
18-19...Baldwin County.
Trappers Education Workshop
at the District V Wildlife Office, 30571 Five Rivers
Boulevard, Spanish Fort. 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: $10. Contact
Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or
mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.
February 19-25...Statewide.
Alabama Arbor Week is a good week to include the family in
your tree planting activities.
Send AFOA
a picture of your children or grandchildren planting a
tree, or post one to the
AFOA MeWe page or
AFOA Facebook page.
February
20-24...Tuscaloosa County
8 AM - 4 PM.
Learn to Burn attendees will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning
opportunity. Actively participate with ignition
patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed
burn will be conducted on the first available burn
window between February 20-24. Depending on weather
conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days
advanced notice before the program is held. Register
early as space is usually limited. For more information contact
Ryan Mitchell at (251) 423-9415 or
jrm0023@auburn.edu.
February 21...Geneva
County 9 - 11 AM.
Getting Your Pond Ready for Spring at the Geneva
County Extension Office, 2765 East State Highway 52,
Geneva. Topics covered will include information on pond
construction, stocking, harvesting, and aquatic plant
control. Attendees are encouraged to bring a water
sample for testing, and/or an aquatic plant for
identification. Registration required. For more
information contact Bence Carter at
(334) 693-3800 or
jbc0057@aces.edu.
February 21...Pike
County 11:30 AM - 1 PM.
Alabama Treasure Forest Association Annual Membership
Meeting (Pike County Chapter) at the First Baptist
Church of Troy, 200 W. College Street. Lunch provided.
For more information contact Cathy Jorgensen at (907)
854-1385 or
jorgenak@mtaonline.net.
February 23...Coffee
County 11:30 AM - 1 PM.
Wild Pig Management at the Coffee County
Extension Office, 1055 East McKinnon Street, New
Brockton. This workshop will discuss practical and
effective feral swine management strategies and
highlight common mistakes made when managing feral
swine. Registration required. Lunch provided. For more
information contact Bence Carter at
(334) 693-3800 or
jbc0057@aces.edu.
February
23...Pontotoc, Mississippi 6 PM.
Estate Planning at the Pontotoc
County Extension Office, C.J. Hardin Jr. Drive. Speaker:
David Bean. For more information or to RSVP call
(662) 489-3910.
February 23-24...Brunswick,
Georgia.
The Woman Landowner Symposium at
Marshes of Glynn Baptist Church, 3780 Highway 82.
Topics will include Markets, Reforestation, Estate
Planning, Buying Land 101, Chainsaw Safety, Timber Sale
Contracts, Income Streams, and more. Fee: $225; $50
discount if paid by December 15, 2022. For more
information contact Danielle Atkins at (706) 631-4440 or
landandladies@gmail.com.
February 25...Dallas
County 8 AM - 5 PM.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the
Farmers Co-op, 2519 Highway 80, Selma. No fee.
To register, call Joe Johnston at (205) 339-5716. 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. Online registration for this course will open
January 26. For additional information contact Marisa Futral at 1-800-245-2740 or
marisa.futral@dcnr.alabama.gov.
February 25...Russell
County 8 AM - 12 Noon.
Arbor Day Free Tree Seedling Giveaway at the
Garrett Harrison Stadium in Phenix City. For more
information contact Jennifer Davidson at (334) 298-6845
or
jenniferd@auburn.edu.
February
25...Milford, Georgia 10 AM - 3 PM.
The
Learn 2 Burn in southwest Georgia will allow
landowners to become more comfortable with prescribed
fire. No experience necessary. Rain date is March 4. Space is
limited. For more information contact
George Jensen at (920) 290-1995 or
gjensen@talltimbers.org.
February
25-26...Pike County.
Trappers Education Workshop
at Coastal Plain Land & Timber, 3880 County Road 1165,
Troy. 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: $10. Contact
Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or
mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.
February 26-28...Baldwin County.
The State of Alabama's Governance will be
held at the Grand Hotel, 1 Grand Boulevard, Point Clear. 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:
$400. Contact Tom Saunders at (334) 481-2135 or
tsaunders@alaforestry.org.
February
27 - March 3...Winston County
8 AM - 3:30 PM.
Learn & Burn: Live Fire Event at the Matt Hannah
Tree Farm in Arley. Attendees will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning
opportunity. Actively participate with ignition
patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed
burn will be conducted on the first available burn
window between February 27 - March 3. Depending on weather
conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days
advanced notice before the program is held. Register
early as space is usually limited. Lunch provided. For more information contact
Brad Nail at (334) 481-2154 or
bnail@alaforestry.org.
> March 2023
March 1...Online
12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Controlling Chinese Privet with Fire will be
presented via Zoom with a live question & answer session.
Presented by Jimmy Stiles, Auburn University.
Registration required. For more information contact Bence Carter at (334) 693-3800 or
jbc0057@aces.edu.
March 2...Houston County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at
The Plant, 308 N. St. Andrews Street, Dothan.
Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes,
youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee:
$50 for up to 2 adults. Youth 15 and under free. Call the Alabama Wildlife
Federation at 1-800-822-9453.
March 3...Baxley, Georgia
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Learn & Burn at the Moody Forest Wildlife
Management Area, 3533 E. River Road. Attendees will
participate in a live burn and use a drip torch and
other tools of the trade. Attendees will also learn
about prescribed burn techniques, burn plans, smoke
management, fire weather, liability laws, financial
resources, and burn permits. No prescribed fire
experience required. Rain date is March 10. Space is
limited. Fee: $15. For more information contact Susan
French at (813) 391-4476 or
susan@longleafalliance.org.
March 3...Online
at 9 AM - 3:15 PM ET.
Introduction to Forest Carbon Markets will
inform attendees about how forest carbon markets work,
opportunities for private forest owners, and introduce a
decision making tool to help you determine which, if
any, carbon programs are suitable for your land and
management goals. Fee: $50 per household.
For more information
contact Jennifer Gagnon at
(540) 231-6391 or
jgagnon@vt.edu.
March 3...Morgan
County 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM.
Recreational Pond Management Workshop at the
Morgan
County Extension Office, 3120 Highway 35 West, Hartselle. Topics covered will include information on
wildlife damage, fish kills, goals, stocking, harvesting, and aquatic plant
control. Registration required. Fee: $5. No meal
provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. For more
information contact Kerry Steedley at
(334) 350-0485 or
kes0150@aces.edu.
March 7-10...Lowndes County
8 AM - 4 PM.
Learn to Burn attendees will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning
opportunity. Actively participate with ignition
patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed
burn will be conducted on the first available burn
window between March 7-10. Depending on weather
conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days
advanced notice before the program is held. Register
early as space is limited to 30. For more information contact
Ryan Mitchell at (251) 423-9415 or
jrm0023@auburn.edu.
March 8...Athens, Georgia 7
AM - 4 PM ET.
Timber Taxation Workshop
at Flinchum’s Phoenix, 650 Phoenix Drive.
Instructor: Dr. Yanshu Li. 6.5 CFE hours available. Fee: $195.
For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or
james.johnson26@uga.edu.
March 8-9...Amelia Island, Florida.
Timberland Investment Conference at The Ritz-Carlton,
4750 Amelia Island Parkway. This is your opportunity to
learn more about timberland markets and trade on a
global level. Hear from experts about changes in
policies, economics, markets, and investments. Fee: $1,995; $150 discount
if paid by February 24.
Contact Joe Parsons at (706) 870-9971 or
joseph.parsons@uga.edu.
March 11...Talladega County
4 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Talladega Superspeedway,
3366 Speedway Boulevard, Talladega. Attend
the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and
sample wild game recipes. Fee: $40; Youth 15 and under free. Call the
Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.
March 14...Online 12 Noon - 1:15 PM CT.
ForestHer Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Turkey
Population will be presented via Zoom. This
lunch and learn is for women that own forestland or are
just interested in learning more about forestry.
Speaker: Courtenay Conring, Alabama
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Pre-registration required. Contact Becky
Barlow at (334)
844-1019 or
becky.barlow@auburn.edu.
March 15...Online
12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Managing Hardwoods will be presented via Zoom with
a live question & answer session. The complete topic is
Managing Hardwoods for Deer & Turkey with Forest Stand
Improvement & Prescribed Fire. Presented by Mark Turner,
University of Tennessee. Registration required. For more
information contact Bence Carter at (334) 693-3800 or
jbc0057@aces.edu.
March 17...Waynesboro,
Georgia 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Learn & Burn at the DiLane Wildlife Management
Area, 4121 Herndon Road. Attendees will participate in a
live burn and use a drip torch and other tools of the
trade. Attendees will also learn about prescribed burn
techniques, burn plans, smoke management, fire weather,
liability laws, financial resources, and burn permits.
No prescribed fire experience required. Rain date is
March 24. Space is limited. Fee: $15. For more
information contact Susan French at (813) 391-4476 or
susan@longleafalliance.org.
March 20-24...Escambia County
8 AM - 4 PM.
ForestHer:
Learn to Burn attendees (ForestHer events are more
focused on women) will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning
opportunity. Actively participate with ignition
patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed
burn will be conducted on the first available burn
window between March20-24. Depending on weather
conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days
advanced notice before the program is held. Register
early as space is usually limited. For more information contact
Ryan Mitchell at (251) 423-9415 or
jrm0023@auburn.edu.
March 27-31...Crenshaw County
8 AM - 4 PM.
Learn to Burn attendees will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning
opportunity. Actively participate with ignition
patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed
burn will be conducted on the first available burn
window between March 27-31. Depending on weather
conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days
advanced notice before the program is held. Register
early as space is limited to 30. For more information contact
Ryan Mitchell at (251) 423-9415 or
jrm0023@auburn.edu.
March 29...Online
12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Streamside Management Zones (SMZs) will be
presented via Zoom with a live question & answer session.
Presented by Tim Albritton, Natural Resources
Conservation Service. Registration required. For more
information contact Bence Carter at (334) 693-3800 or
jbc0057@aces.edu.
> April 2023
April 3-7...Washington County
8 AM - 4 PM.
Learn to Burn attendees will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning
opportunity. Actively participate with ignition
patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed
burn will be conducted on the first available burn
window between April 3-7. Depending on weather
conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days
advanced notice before the program is held. Register
early as space is usually limited. For more information contact
Ryan Mitchell at (251) 423-9415 or
jrm0023@auburn.edu.
April 11...Online 12 Noon - 1:15 PM CT.
ForestHer Webinar Series: Attracting Non-Game Birds to
Your Property will be presented via Zoom. This
lunch and learn is for women that own forestland or are
just interested in learning more about forestry.
Speaker: Mercedes Maddox, Alabama
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Pre-registration required. Contact Becky
Barlow at (334)
844-1019 or
becky.barlow@auburn.edu.
April 12...Online
12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake will be
presented via Zoom with a live question & answer
session. Presented by Jamye Waldron, Marshall University. Registration required. For more
information contact Bence Carter at (334) 693-3800 or
jbc0057@aces.edu.
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AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM & ANNUAL MEETING
April
14-15...Marshall
County. Location: Headquartered at the
Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge, 1155 Lodge Drive, Guntersville, AL.
Location on Google Maps.
Reserve Your Room: Call (256) 505-6621. To receive the AFOA
special rate be sure to mention you are with the
Alabama Forest Owners' Association - Group Code 9777
You may also book your Lake Guntersville room here:
Lodging
Description: Both the Mail-in
and Online Program Agenda and Attendee Registration will
contain the most up-to-date meeting information for
regular attendees. Please remember
details will change as the meeting draws closer. Some
items may become inaccurate as plans change. If you
print the agenda, make sure you come back
and print it again closer to the meeting date.
REGISTRATION:
Online
Program
Agenda and Attendee Registration
Mail-in
Program
Agenda and Attendee Registration
Exhibitor and/or Sponsor
Registration - This link and QR code are for Exhibitors and/or Sponsors
only.

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April 20...Elmore County
6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Alabama Wildlife
Federation Headquarters, 3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook.
Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes,
youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee:
$50 for up to 2 adults. Youth 15 and under free. Call the Alabama Wildlife
Federation at 1-800-822-9453.
April 24-28...Baldwin County
8 AM - 4 PM.
Learn to Burn attendees will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning
opportunity. Actively participate with ignition
patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed
burn will be conducted on the first available burn
window between April 24-28. Depending on weather
conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days
advanced notice before the program is held. Register
early as space is usually limited. For more information contact
Ryan Mitchell at (251) 423-9415 or
jrm0023@auburn.edu.
April 25-28...Haines
City, Florida.
Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Training at the FFA
Leadership Training Center, 5000 Firetower Road. This
training will provide attendees with basic information
on wildlife habitat management practices associated with
prescribed fires in Florida. Fee: $425. For more
information contact Jim Schortemeyer at (239) 455-5847
or
schortfire@aol.com.
> June 2023
June 13...Online 10 AM - 4
PM CT.
Getting Started with Family Governance
is presented by The Family
Business Consulting Group (FBCG). This is a one-day
program to support enterprising families on the road to
planning family meetings, formation of a family council,
constitution, or other family governance. Fee: $525. For more information contact
Sierra Moen
at (773) 661-4417 or
sierra@thefbcg.com.
> July 2023
July 21-23...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: $TBD; kids receive
discounted admission. For more info call Channing Brown at (205) 678-4141.
July
23-26...Columbia, Missouri.
Walnut Council Annual Meeting at a location
to-be-determined. This year's meeting will be a joint
meeting with the Northern Nut Growers Association and
the Chestnut Growers of America. Fee: $TBD. For more information contact (765) 496-5013
or
walnutcouncil@gmail.com.
> September 2023
September 26-28...Portland,
Oregon.
"Who Will Own The Forest?" and Forest Products Forum at
the 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: $TBD. Contact Sara Wu at (503)
228-1367 or
swu@worldforestry.org.
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