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Posted on Monday, March 3, 2008AFF seeking nominations for NRCS award for forest stewardship
Posted on Friday, Sep 05, 2008
by smccreary
The American Forest Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2008 Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Award for Forest Stewardship. This award recognizes NRCS State Conservationists for outstanding technical and financial assistance to private forestland owners on forest conservation activities. Any individual, organization, agency, and others may nominate an NRCS State Conservationist for this award.2009 Arbor Day Awards: call for nominations
Posted on Friday, Sep 05, 2008
by smccreary
The Arbor Day Foundation is now seeking nominations for the 2009 Arbor Day Awards Program, which recognizes individuals, organizations, projects and communities for their extraordinary efforts in tree planting, conservation, stewardship, education, and the celebration of Arbor Day. Email education@arborday.org or visit arborday.org/programs/awards/nominate.cfm to submit a nomination. Deadline is November 15, 2008.Nominations sought for Forestry Research Advisory Council
Posted on Thursday, Sep 04, 2008
by smccrearyThe Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) of the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the Forestry Research Advisory Council. The deadline for submitting nominations is October 10, 2008. See below or click here to view the full announcement that appeared in the Federal Register (73 FR 51437, September 3, 2008).
Uphill battle against EAB in Missouri
Posted on Thursday, Sep 04, 2008
by smccreary
State officials in Missouri are facing an infestation of emerald ash borer they doubt they can eradicate, but are hopeful they can slow down. The beetle was first found in Michigan in 2002, and has reached at least seven other states, killing tens of millions of trees along the way. Missouri is the farthest south and west of the known infestation.FL population boom could wipe out vast wildlife habitat areas
Posted on Thursday, Sep 04, 2008
by smccreary
The expected doubling of Florida's population by 2060 will consume an estimated 7 million acres of wildlife habitat, according to an analysis by state wildlife officials.
Forest management for a green planet
Posted on Thursday, Sep 04, 2008
by smccrearyAn Associated Press article looks to New York state forests for examples of forest management that improve the landscape's ability to provide a numer of ecosystem services. "North America's growing forests of the past century or more have been credited by scientists with absorbing as much as half of the manmade carbon that otherwise would be in the atmosphere," according to the article.
New USFS report on wildland fire and invasive plants
Posted on Thursday, Sep 04, 2008
by smccreary
A new report from the U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station offers a review of information on relationships between wildland fire and nonnative invasive plants that can assist fire managers and other land managers concerned with prevention, detection, and eradication or control of these invasive species.100-year study of forest management underway
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 03, 2008
by smccreary
A group of researchers led by Purdue University has begun to sample data for a planned 100-year study designed to develop better forest management methods and measure how such practices affect resident plant and animal species. Results will inform a decision support tool to help people like forest managers and landowners predict the likely effects of specific management decisions. More information is available online at http://www.HEEForestStudy.orgSilver lining: renewable fuels company says it wants wood debris from storm
Posted on Friday, Aug 29, 2008
by smccreary
In the midst of hurricane season, some renewable fuels companies see a potential benefit from storm debris that may occur. New York City-based Green Energy Resources is preparing for the damage recovery from Gustav and any others that may hit landfall this season. “We're very interested in getting as much as we can,” said Green Energy's CEO.MT positions: Forest Management Bureau Chief and Forest Product Sales Supervisor
Posted on Friday, Aug 29, 2008
by smccreary
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is seeking a Forest Management Bureau Chief (deadline: October 1, 2008) and Resource Program Manager (deadline: September 5). For application materials, visit http://dnrc.mt.gov/jobs/.