> May 2023
May 31...Butler County 8:30
AM - 12:30 PM.
Shock and Learn Aquatic Workshop at 28 Gator
Drive, Greenville. This event will look talk about the
importance of keeping rivers and streams clean and
healthy. Topics include: Fish Sampling, Riparian
Buffer Zones, At Risk Aquatic Species in Your Area, Why
BMPs Matter, and What Makes a Stream Healthy. Be
prepared to get wet. Bring boots or waders. For more
information contact Whit Carroll at (334) 481-2148 or
wcarroll@alaforestry.org.
> June 2023
June 1...DeKalb County 9 AM -
2 PM.
Recreational Pond Management Workshop at
the Sand Mountain Research and Experiment Station, 13112
Alabama Highway 68, Crossville. This workshop will cover pond
construction, harvesting, and weed management. Bring a weed
and/or water sample along with you to be analyzed.
Registration required. Fee: $25; lunch included. For
more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or
nvh0001@aces.edu.
June 1...Online 1 PM CT.
Casualty Loss Tax Deduction and Determining Your Basis
Webinar presented via Zoom. Timber loss caused
by a casualty event may be tax deductible. Casualty
events may include hurricane, fire, earthquake, tornado,
hail, flood, or ice storm. For investment and business
owners, the deductible casualty loss is the lesser of
the adjusted basis of the property or the decrease in
FMV due to the loss. This webinar will help you better
understand casualty loss deduction and how to determine
your basis. Presented by Dr. Tamara Cushing, Forest
Business Specialist at University of Florida School of
Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences. For more
information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or
cdemers@ufl.edu.
June 2...Online
at 11:15 - 11:30 AM CT.
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: Why Edge Habitat Matters will
join Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program's Jason
Fisher. Jason will talk about edge habitat and why it is
critical for wildlife management. 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.
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June 5-9...Bullock County.
Learn & Burn: Live Fire Event at a location
to-be-announced to registered attendees. 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 June 5-9. 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
Leigh Peters at (334) 481-2136 or
lpeters@alaforestry.org.
June 5 - August
11...Online.
Online Woodland Options for Landowners is a
10-week self-paced online course that teaches the
fundamentals of forest management. Topics include
setting management goals, forest history, stewardship,
marking boundary lines, using maps, using soil surveys,
forest ecology, and more. Upon completion of the class,
you can have a draft forest management plan. The class
wraps up with an optional end-of-the-semester hands-on
field trip in Appomattox, VA on Saturday August 5th.
Fee: $55/family. Contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540)
231-6391 or
jgagnon@vt.edu.
June 6-8...Lake City,
Florida.
Groundcover Restoration Academy at Florida
Gateway College. Groundcover 201 will guide students
through the principles and practices of restoring native
plant species in longleaf pine systems. Native
groundcover provides numerous benefits in longleaf pine
systems, from wildlife habitat and food sources, fuel
for frequent prescribed fires, host plants for
pollinator species, nutrient cycling, and aesthetic
benefits. Fee: $75. For more information contact the
Longleaf Alliance at (334) 427-1029 or
karen@longleafalliance.org.
June 8...Chattanooga,
Tennessee 8 AM - 9 PM.
Kentucky/Tennessee Society of American Foresters Meeting
at Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown, 434 Chestnut Street.
Topics will include: History & Management of Watauga
Northern Red Oak Orchard, Using Food Management to
Improve Cover & Food Resources for Wildlife, Working
Forests for Wildlife, and American Chestnut Research.
Fee: $108; non-member rate. For more information contact
Diana Gennett at (423) 847-0747 or
gennettforestry@comcast.net.
June 8...DeFuniak Springs,
Florida 2 PM CT.
Goat and Sheep Management Workshop at the Walton
County Extension, 732 N 9th Street. The workshop will
feature guest speakers addressing topics related to
reproductive management and marketing
strategies/opportunities for small ruminant products.
Fee: $15. For more information contact Chris Demers at
(352) 846-2375 or
cdemers@ufl.edu.
June 8...Senatobia,
Mississippi 6 PM.
Best Management Practices at the Tate County
Extension Office, 205 French's Alley. Speaker: John Auel. For more information, RSVP to (662) 562-4274.
June 10...St. Clair County 9
AM -
12 Noon.
Recreational Pond Management Workshop
at the St. Clair County Extension Office, 1815 Cogswell
Avenue, Suite 103/B04, Pell City. This workshop will
cover pond construction, harvesting, and weed
management. Wild life issues such as beaver and otter
control will also be covered. Registration required.
Fee: $10. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at
(334) 303-8360 or
rhodela@aces.edu.
June 12-15...Baldwin County.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager
Certification Course at Graham Creek Preserve,
23030 Wolf Bay, Foley. No lodging provided. Fee: $150;
breaks and lunches provided. Limited to 50 seats.
Course is FULL. For
more information call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.
June 13...Marshall
County 9:45 AM - 1:45 PM.
Pruning & Chainsaw Safety Workshop at
Guntersville Recreation Center, 1500 Sunset Drive,
Guntersville. Topics discussed will include the proper
timing, techniques, and equipment for pruning
ornamentals and fruit trees. The safety practices,
chainsaw design, PPE, ergonomics, proper starting,
limbing & bucking, will also be discussed for safe
chainsaw operation. Fee: $25; lunch included. For more information contact Norm Haley at
(256) 574-2143 or
nvh0001@aces.edu.
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.
June 13...Online 12 Noon CT.
ForestHer Webinar Series:
Pine Bark Beetles of Alabama will be presented via Zoom. This
lunch and learn is for women that own forestland or are
just interested in learning more about forestry.
All landowners are welcome. Speaker: Drew Metzler, Alabama
Extension. Pre-registration required. Contact Becky
Barlow at (334)
844-1019 or
becky.barlow@auburn.edu.
June 14...Jefferson
County 11 AM - 1 PM.
Invasive Species Walk & Talk at the Ruffner
Mountain Nature Preserve, 1214 81st Street South,
Birmingham. Dr. Nancy Loewenstein will lead a naturalist
walk to discuss plant communities and the threats
invasive species pose. During the walk, invasive species
will be identified and management strategies discussed.
For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334)
303-8360 or
rhodela@aces.edu.
June 15...Coffeeville,
Mississippi 6 PM.
UAVs in Forestry at the Yalobusha County
Extension Office, 18025 Highway 7. Speaker: Louis Wasson.
For more information or to RSVP call (662) 675-2730.
June 15-16...Barbour
County.
Forestry and Wildlife Workshop at Lake Point
State Park, 104 Old Hwy 165, Eufaula. Topics include
Forest Stand Improvements, Quail Management, CSP
Riparian Buffers, Longleaf Herbicides, Trapping,
Predator Control, and Longleaf Seedling Activities. Fee:
$40; $5 discount if paid by June 9. For more information
call Stacy Williams at (205) 387-1879.
June 16...Online
at 11:15 - 11:30 AM CT.
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: Making Your Own Charcoal
& Biochar will
join Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program's Karen
Snape. Wait, what? You can make your own charcoal? Learn
how with Karen. This event will be held via Facebook Live and YouTube Premier. For more information
contact Karen Snape at (540) 231-6494 or
ksnape@vt.edu.
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on Facebook.
June 17...Dickson, Tennessee
9 AM - 3 PM.
Forest Owner Field Day will meet at the Dickson
County Extension Office, 303 Henslee Drive. The field
day will focus on the following topics: Creating Open
Forest Environments in Promoting White Oak, Property
Boundaries, Knowing Your Property, and Invasive Plants.
Lunch provided. Register by June 15. For more
information or to register contact Candace at (615)
883-3832 or
cdinwiddie@tnforestry.com.
June 19-21...Nashville,
Tennessee.
Forest Landowners Association (FLA)
Annual Conference
will be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Fee: $900 non-FLA members; $50
discount for FLA members. Early registration discount
for FLA members. Contact Forest
Landowners Association at 1-800-325-2954 or
info@forestlandowners.com.
June 20-22...Middleton,
Tennessee.
Teachers Conservation Workshop
at University of Tennessee Lone Oaks Farm, 10000
Hardeman Road. The workshop will focus on forest ecology,
management and products through guest speakers, field
trips and hands-on activities. For more information call
the Tennessee Forestry Association at (615) 883-3832.
June 20-22...Burns,
Tennessee.
Teachers Conservation Workshop
at Montgomery Bell State Park, 1020 Jackson Hill Road. The workshop will focus on forest ecology,
management and products through guest speakers, field
trips and hands-on activities. For more information call
the Tennessee Forestry Association at (615) 883-3832.
June 22...Jasper, Georgia.
North Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Meeting at
the Chattahoochee Technical College, 100 Campus Drive. Fee: $35. For more
information email Scott Tanner at
scotttanner@joetanner.com.
June 22...Online 7 PM
CT.
Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives will be held via Zoom
Meeting. For more information contact Robert Tufts at
(334) 740-4744 or
robert@tuftslaw.net.
Register Here
June 23...Macon County 8:30
AM - 5 PM.
Integrated Approach for Preventing Diseases and Parasites in Small Ruminants
at Caprine Research & Education Unit, Tuskegee University. If
you use goats to reduce fire hazard or control kudzu or
other weeds on your property, this workshop might help
you improve the health of your animals. Working lunch provided.
Register by May 31.
Contact Dr. Uma Karki at (334) 421-2139 or
ukarki@tuskegee.edu.
June 23... Macon County 9:30
AM -
3:30 PM.
Recreational Pond Management Workshop
at the Chisholm Community Center, 3031 County Road 69,
Tuskegee. This workshop will
cover pond construction, stocking, harvesting, and weed
management. Electrofishing and population balance
seining demonstrations will be included. For more
information call Janice Hall at
(334) 727-0340.
June 26-30...Clay County.
Learn & Burn: Live Fire Event at a location
to-be-announced to registered attendees. 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 June 26-30. 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
Cliff O'Rear at (334) 481-2149 or
corear@alaforestry.org.
June 29...Lawrenceburg,
Tennessee 5 - 8 PM.
Timber Sale Workshop for Forest Landowners at
David Crockett State Park, Pavilion 1, 1400 West Gaines
Street. Topics will include Steps in Marketing Timber,
Avoid Diameter Limit Cutting, and Timber Walk & Talk.
For more information contact Lawrence County Extension
at (931) 762-5506 or
laijmcge@utk.edu.
> July 2023
July 5...Online 12
Noon - 1 PM CT.
Effects of Changing the Season of Burn will be presented via
Zoom. This talk will discuss a study on the effects of
prescribed burns applied at different seasons in a
longleaf pine forest and management implications. For more information contact Norm Haley at
(256) 574-2143 or
nvh0001@aces.edu.
July 11...Online 12 Noon CT.
ForestHer Webinar Series:
Forest Regeneration Methods will be presented via Zoom. This
lunch and learn is for women that own forestland or are
just interested in learning more about forestry.
All landowners are welcome. Speaker: Ryan Mitchell, Alabama
Extension. Pre-registration required. Contact Becky
Barlow at (334)
844-1019 or
becky.barlow@auburn.edu.
July 11-12...Baldwin County.
CE’s by the Sea at Island House Hotel, Orange Beach. This program
is for registered foresters.
Fee: $330. For more information contact Holly Robertson at (601) 477-4206 or
holly.robertson@jcjc.edu.
July 11-13...Oak Ridge,
Tennessee.
Teachers Conservation Workshop
at University of Tennessee Arboretum, 901 S Illinois
Avenue. The workshop will focus on forest ecology,
management and products through guest speakers, field
trips and hands-on activities. For more information call
the Tennessee Forestry Association at (615) 883-3832.
July 12...Cullman County 10
AM - 2 PM.
Invasive Plant Identification & Management Workshop
at the Camp Meadowbrook, 2344 County Road 747, Cullman.
The indoor presentations and outdoor demonstrations will
cover it all: identification, mechanical and chemical
control, non-invasive and native alternatives, and
everything in between. Bring a weed to be identified.
Pre-registration required. Fee: $25; lunch included. For more information contact Norm Haley at
(256) 574-2143 or
nvh0001@aces.edu.
July 13...Online 7 PM
CT.
Estate Planning for Landowners will be held via
Zoom Meeting. This program will talk about why
landowners might want to use a trust or business entity
to hold their land rather than giving it to children
equally. For more information contact Robert Tufts at
(334) 740-4744 or
robert@tuftslaw.net.
Register Here
July 17-19...Lee County.
Teacher’s Conservation Workshop
at the College of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences in
Auburn. The workshop will focus on forest ecology,
management and products through guest speakers, field
trips and hands-on activities. The goal is to
demonstrate the importance working forests have to the
environment and economy. Teachers registration fee: $65.
Forest owners and forest products companies may
sponsor a teacher -- cost is about $500. No repeat
attendees from 2022 please. Contact
Ashley Smith at (334) 481-2137 or
asmith@alaforestry.org.
July 21...Marshall County 10
AM - 2 PM.
Invasive Plant Identification & Management Workshop
at the Marshall VFW Fairgrounds, 1441 US-431, Boaz. The
indoor presentations and outdoor demonstrations will
cover it all: identification, mechanical and chemical
control, non-invasive and native alternatives, and
everything in between. Bring a weed to be identified.
Pre-registration required. Fee: $25; lunch included. For more information contact Norm Haley at
(256) 574-2143 or
nvh0001@aces.edu.
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.
July 24...Lee County
8 AM.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager
Re-certification Workshop at Auburn
University College of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences
Building, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn. Fee: $100; breaks
and lunch provided. Limited to 50 seats. Auburn
University will email parking instructions to
participants. For more
info call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.
July 25-28...Lee County.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager
Certification Course at Auburn University
College of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Building, 602 Duncan Drive,
Auburn. No lodging provided. Fee: $150; breaks and
lunches provided. Limited to 50 seats. Auburn University
will email parking instructions to participants. For more
information call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.
July 28-30...Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) Annual Conference
at Jekyll Island Convention Center. Continuing education credits
available. Fee: $600; $100 discount for GFA members if
paid by June 16. For more information call GFA at (478)
992-8110 or
michele@gfagrow.org.
> August 2023
August 2...Online 12
Noon - 1 PM CT.
Marketing Hardwood Timber will be presented via
Zoom. For more information contact Norm Haley at
(256) 574-2143 or
nvh0001@aces.edu.
August 8...Online 12 Noon CT.
ForestHer Webinar Series:
Native Food Forests will be presented via Zoom. This
lunch and learn is for women that own forestland or are
just interested in learning more about forestry.
All landowners are welcome. Speaker: Kerry Steedley, Alabama
Extension. Pre-registration required. Contact Becky
Barlow at (334)
844-1019 or
becky.barlow@auburn.edu.
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AFOA EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAM
August 9...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, as a podcast, or download to listen on your device
of choice: August 9, 2023 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
August 10...Jefferson/Shelby
County 6 - 8 PM.
Dinner and Discussion at
a location to-be-determined. No-host dinner at 6
PM. Then listen to a 15 minute program, and talk about
the issues with other forest landowners. Limited
seating at our usual locations. To attend,
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August
11-13...Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Southern Christmas Tree Association Annual Meeting
will be held at The Trent Lott National Center. The Sunday Farm Tour will
be at Fish River Trees near Summerdale. Fee: $110; $10
discount if paid by August 2. For more information contact Michael Buchart at
(225) 505-6335 or
sctaes@gmail.com.
August 16...Online 12
Noon - 1 PM CT.
Insects and Fungal Pests of Southern Forests will be presented via
Zoom. For more information contact Norm Haley at
(256) 574-2143 or
nvh0001@aces.edu.
August 23-25...Nashville,
Tennessee.
Forest Products
Machinery & Equipment Exposition
at the Music City Center. EXPO showcases the
latest products and services for the wood products
industry. Fee: $35. For more information contact Eric Gee at
(504) 443-4464x3 or
egee@sfpa.org.
August 28...Tuscaloosa County
8 AM.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager
Re-certification Workshop at the Alabama Fire
College, 2501 Phoenix Drive, Tuscaloosa. Fee: $100;
breaks and lunch provided. Limited to 50 seats.
For more info call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.
August 29-31...Miramar
Beach,
Florida.
Florida Forestry Association (FFA) Annual Meeting at
the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast
Parkway W. Fee: $450; $55 discount if paid by August 1. For more information contact FFA at (850) 222-5646
or
krista@flforestry.org.
August 29-September 1...Tuscaloosa County.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager
Certification Course at the Alabama Fire
College, 2501 Phoenix Drive, Tuscaloosa. No lodging
provided. Fee: $150; breaks and lunches provided.
Limited to 50 seats. For more information call Marti
Davis at (334) 240-9332.
August 31 - September 1...Fayette
County.
Forestry Continuing Education at Beville State
Community College in Fayette. Topics include:
Chronic Wasting Disease, Forest Carbon Markets, Managing
Forestry & Wildlife, Cogon Grass, Bats in Alabama,
Ethics, BMPs, Forest Management for Turkeys, and more. CFE
hours available. This meeting is geared toward foresters,
but landowners welcome as well. Fee: $225; lunch included
both days. For more
information call Jim Sims at (205) 932-0469.
> September 2023
September 22-23...Starkville, Mississippi.
Mid-South
Forestry Equipment Show is located approximately
seven miles south of Starkville. The longest-running,
live, in-woods equipment demo in the South. Fee: $40; $10
discount for advance registration. For more information
contact John Auel at (662) 617-0216 or
jauel@msforestry.net.
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.
> December 2023
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.
Topics will include Mapping, UAVS, Forest Inventory,
Natural hazards, Recreation, Forest economics, GPS,
LiDar, Remote sensing, and more. Fee: $TBD. Contact
James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or
james.johnson26@uga.edu.
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