Author Topic: Workshops/Meetings/Information (Read 14041 times)

Ron Scott · « **on:** October 17, 2004, 07:54:43 am »

64th Annual Lake States Logging Congress

September 10-11-12, 2009; U.P. Faigrounds, Escanaba, Michigan

Contact:www.timperpa.com
or Timber Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association @ 715-282-5828

Ron Scott · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2006, 04:29:58 pm »

RE: NEW MICHIGAN TREE / TALL SHRUB ID BOOK

"Trees of Michigan." 2006. Linda Kershaw. Lone Pine Publishing. 272 pp.
ISBN: 978-976-8200-07-5

www.lonepinepublishing.com

This book has just become available and it's a pretty good field guide for both the beginner and expert. Would be good for classrooms, too. It's filled with keys, tools, descriptions, images, and more.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2007, 08:29:16 pm »

The Forest Landowners Guide to Internet Resources: for the Northeast &
North Central States

http://na.fs.fed.us/pubs/misc/flg/

wmrussel · « **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2007, 12:38:42 pm »

Are there any "Forestry Internet Seminar Series" from southeastern universities?

Ron Scott · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2007, 08:10:49 pm »

I'm only aware of the above at present. Will post any that I might find out about.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2007, 08:50:58 pm »

NRAES Offers New Book on "The Woods in Your Backyard"

Virginia's Natural Resource Agricultures and Engineering Service has announced the publication of The Woods in Your Backyard, a book that promotes the stewardship of small parcels of land for the personal enjoyment of the owners and improved environmental quality for society. It is written for owners of 1-10 acres of forested land as well as owners who are interested in turning grassy or lawn-areas into forest. The first four parts (Introduction, Inventory Your Property, Ecological Principles, and Put Your Knowledge into Practice) describe concepts necessary to fulfill land management goals for your property. Part five is a workbook with blank activity sheets designed to apply the lessons in parts I-IV to your own land.

For more information, or to order a copy, visit the NRAES website.

Shotgun · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2008, 05:09:41 pm »

Quote from: beenthere on February 05, 2008, 04:39:10 pm

What is ANR week??

Agriculture - Natural Resources Week

Ron Scott · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2009, 06:10:05 pm »

2010 National Tree Farm Convention

July 13 - July 15, 2010 in Burlington, Vermont on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain.

Make reservations now at the Hilton Birlington. Call 1-800-445-8667 and reference the group code "Tree Farmer Convention" to secure the special rate.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2010, 09:31:53 am »

Michigan Forest Association Events

Annual Meeting set for Aug 13 & 14, 2010.

Mark your calendar now for the 2010 annual meeting at the Cole Canoe Base near
West Branch. Cole Canoe Base is a boy scout camp on the Rifle River. We will visit their managed forest and see some of their streambank restoration work. Much more. Mark the dates; details will follow.

Second annual MFA bus tour scheduled for September 23 through 26.

This time we’ll go to Sault Ste. Marie and take the train through the Agawa Canyon. Colors should be just about at their peak. Watch for more details soon.

Tenn Slim · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:11:14 am »

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The Seminar being held in Burlington Vermont, July 2010. Do you or anyone have further information on this event.
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Ron Scott · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2010, 08:10:19 pm »

See the March-April Issue of Tree Farmer magazine for detailed information on the July 13-15, 2010 meeting in Burlington, Vermont. Also their web site at www.treefarmsystem.org

Ron Scott · « **Reply #11 on:** October 05, 2010, 10:17:11 pm »

Ties to the Land Workshop

Do you own forest land and want to keep that forest legacy for future generations? If so you, you might want to consider attending the “Ties to the Land Workshop” that will be conducted in Saginaw on Saturday, November 6.

The details and registration form can be found on MFA’s website. The direct link to the PDF file is http://www.michiganforests.com/TTLFlyer.pdf.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #12 on:** October 06, 2010, 08:18:06 am »

Timber Industry Publication

Our own MDNRE Anthony Weatherspoon has co-authored a USFS bulletin titled "Michigan Timber Industry: An Assessment of Timber Product Output and Use." Take a peek for yourself: http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/pubs/rb/rb_nrs42.pdf. 71 pages.

Abstract
Presents recent Michigan forest industry trends; production and receipts of industrial roundwood; and production of saw logs, veneer logs, pulpwood, and other products in 2006. Logging residue generated from timber harvest operations is reported, as well as wood and bark residue generated at primary wood-using mills and disposition of mill residues.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #13 on:** October 25, 2010, 05:21:08 pm »

Michigan SAF and Michigan ACF Fall Meeting

Considerations and Innovations for Managing Michigan's Lowland Forests

Sponsored by the Michigan Society of American Foresters and The Michigan Chapter of the Association of Consulting Foresters

November 4-5, 2010

Ramada Inn, Grayling, Michigan

Ron Scott · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2010, 05:24:47 pm »

Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. National Meeting

Emerging From The Storm

New Orleans, LA

June 25-28, 2011

Ron Scott · « **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2010, 12:16:26 pm »

Society of American Foresters (SAF) National Convention, 2011

Honolulu, Hiawaii

November 2-6, 2011

Ron Scott · « **Reply #16 on:** December 13, 2010, 08:28:30 pm »

Michigan Association of Consulting Foresters (MACF)

Winter meeting/conference Monday & Tuesday, February 14-15, 2011 at Shanty Creek, Bellaire, Michigan.

Contact: Justin Miller
906-353-8584
906-281-4832 (cell)
www.greentimberforestry.com

Ron Scott · « **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2011, 01:45:33 pm »

MSAF SPRING CONFERENCE

Dates: 31 March - 1 April
Location: Little Bear Arena, St. Ignace
Contact: Terry Manty: terrymanty@grossmanforestry.com for more information
Executive Meeting: 30 March 6:00-9:00, Village Inn Restaurant, St. Ignace

Ron Scott · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2011, 03:48:37 pm »

Forestry Conference-Michigan Assets

March 16, 2011, Lansing Radisson

A high profile conference assembling legislators, nonindustrial private landowners, agencies, industry, and others.

Contact: Amy Trotter (MUCC) at atrotter@mucc.org

Ron Scott · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:28:21 pm »

Sustainable Forestry Conference

Michigan Forest Products Council
April 14, 2011, Florence, Wisconsin, Downtown on Central
Cost: $30.00, pre-registration required
Contact: Bill cook at cookwi@msu.edu or Corrin seaman at corrin.seaman@ces.uwex.edu

Ron Scott · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2011, 01:47:37 pm »

19th Annual NE Wisconsin/UP Loggers Conference

Michigan Forest Products Council
May 23, 2011, Bark River, Island Resort & Casino

Ron Scott · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2011, 08:58:02 pm »

2011 Tree Farmer Convention

The 2011 National Tree Farmer Convention will be held August 9-11 in New Mexico, at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, situated between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The resort is at the base of the Sandia Mountains and reflects the rich history of the Tamayame people. Located on several thousand acres of native land, this property features amazing mountain views, the Rio Grande River, and an expansive cottonwood forest. We are planning programming for Tree Farmers of all ages, so bring the young Tree Farmers in your family. With room rates at just $89/night negotiated especially for our convention goers, this is one you can't miss! Look for registration information in the March/April edition of Tree Farmer Magazine. Be sure to check www.treefarmsystem.org for the most up to date information. We hope you and your family can join us

ATFS Sightline Express

Ron Scott · « **Reply #22 on:** April 06, 2011, 08:05:31 pm »

National Walk in the Woods Day

Save this date -- Saturday, May 21st! 2011 is the International Year of the Forests and AFF is helping to spread the word about the many benefits our forests provide and encourage people to get out there and see the land. Saturday, May 21 is National Walk in the Woods Day, and we invite you to help others discover a forest and learn about its importance by participating in, or leading, a "walk in the woods" activity. Do you rarely spend time in your own woods because you are helping other landowners with theirs? May 21 would be a great time to get out and celebrate! Or maybe use this opportunity to talk to the landowners you work with about having their family out to their woodland.

Here are some ideas:

Take your own children, grandchildren, or family/friends/neighbors' children for a walk in the woods. Conduct a fun, informal educational activity using Project Learning Tree's "Connecting Kids to Nature" activity series.
Invite a local youth club or after-school club for an outing to your Tree Farm, or a nearby woodland, city or state park, or a national forest.
Help a school improve its forest or plant trees on school grounds with students and teachers.

ATFS Sightline Express

Ron Scott · « **Reply #23 on:** April 09, 2011, 10:13:23 am »

TIES TO THE LAND PROGRAM - FOR PRIVATE FOREST OWNERS

The Ties to the Land (TTL) program was developed out of Oregon State to address the issue of massive forest land ownership succession from the current generation to the next. The trend is parcelization and subsequent fragmentation. Maintaining both the forest ownerships and their families is the goal of this program. It's been several times already in Michigan and the proposed 2011 schedule is below.

Foresters can help in three ways.
1. Help host or promote a program.
2. Help identify estate planners with experience in keeping forests and families intact.
3. Receive training to hold one of these programs (it's not a hard thing to facilitate).

The national website is [ http://www.familybusinessonline.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=52 ].

Some of the contacts for the Michigan programs are:
Georgia Peterson [petersong1@michigan.gov]
Deb Huff [huff.debra@gmail.com]
Russ Kidd [kidd@msu.edu]
Dean Solomon [solomon@msu.edu]
Bill Cook [cookwi@msu.edu]

Ties to the Land sessions for 2011
DRAFT!!!

Here’s the graphic distribution of the proposed locations for this year’s series of Ties to the Land sessions. Please consider whether it’s important (or not) to work toward adding a few moresuch as in the middle of the “mitt” or in the WUPto get a good geographic distribution.

Location - Berrien Springs/St. Joseph

Local contact - Nancy Carpenter (Conservation District)
Professional assistance - Kelly Goward (CD), Joanne Davidhizar (MSUE), Roger Betz (MSUE), Pete Klink, Mark Janke, Jeff Steinkraus and/or Denny Worst (consulting foresters)
Targeted date - June or July
Target audience(s) - Farming community
Primary advertising range - Berrien Co and surrounding counties (including Indiana?)
Format - Two evenings?

Location - Grand Rapids

Local contact - Connie Redding (Conservation District)
Professional assistance - Kelly Goward, Curtis Talley (MSUE),
Targeted date - June or July
Target audience(s) - Farming community, nonresident landowners, NIPFs in high-development pressure areas
Primary advertising range - Kent Co. and surrounding counties
Format - unsure

Location - Tollgate Education Center

Local contact - Roy Prentiss (MSUE)
Professional assistance - Georgia Peterson (MSUE/DNR), Van Varner (MSUE),
Targeted date - mid-late September or October
Target audience(s) - nonresident landowners, next generation owners, NIPFs in high-development pressure areas
Primary advertising range - Greater Detroit area
Format - Two evening sessions

Location - Manistee (or Cadillac)

Local contact - (Grand Traverse and West MI Land Conservancies) *
Professional assistance - Russ Kidd (MSUE), Paul Drysdale (consulting forester), Curtis Talley (MSUE)
Targeted date - April or May
Target audience(s) - Conservancy constituents and staff
Primary advertising range - Within conservancy boundaries
Format - unsure
* Consider partnering/linking Kent Co’s and WMLC’s

Location - Indian River

Local contact - Cydney Steeb (MSUE)
Professional assistance - Russ Kidd (MSUE), Dean Solomon (MSUE), Curtis Talley (MSUE)
Targeted date - August 20
Target audience(s) -
Primary advertising range -
Format - Full day program

Location - Newberry

Local contact - Debra Huff (MFA)
Professional assistance - Bill Cook (MSUE), Warren Schauer (MSUE), Matt Kleitch (TNC), Brenda Owen (Luce-West Mack CD), Jerry Grossman (consulting forester)
Targeted date - August
Target audience(s) -
Primary advertising range -
Format - Full day program

Ron Scott · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2011, 11:21:16 am »

Michigan SAF Lower Chapter Summer Field Day

26 August, Friday
Meet at DNR Grayling Field Office at 9:00

We will be visiting various areas that burned over the past 20 years to evaluate stand replacement after the fires.

Check the Michigan SAF website for more details.

Contact person: Jack Pilon 989-732-3541 ext 5042 or cell: 989-745-1945
pilonj@michigan.gov

Magicman · « **Reply #25 on:** May 08, 2011, 05:35:27 pm »

Lincoln County Forestry Association Spring Field Day

Saturday May 21, 2011 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Knight Tree Farm 2573 Sunset Rd, Wesson, Ms. Registration: 601-835-3460

A meal will be served.

1. Thinning Mature Pine - Waiting for Better Markets

2. Pine Beetles and Weevils

3. Looking at Stumps

4. Basal Area

Ron Scott · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2011, 06:57:08 pm »

WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING TRAINING S-130

Flyer located on the MSAF website calendar [ http://michigansaf.org/Calendar/calendar.htm]

Bay Mills Community College, Brimley, Michigan

When: June 13-17, 2011

Where: Room 111, Mikanuk Hall, Bay Mills Community College campus

Trainers
· Will Wiggins, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Michigan Agency, Baraga, MI
· Patricia Carrick, United States Forest Services, Raco, MI
· Justin Carrick, United States Forest Service, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Cost: No cost – participants are on their own for lunch. Area restaurants are within driving distance.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 through 5:00 (12:00-1:00 scheduled lunch)

Applications can be picked up at Bay Mills Community College. Seating is limited to 50 participants.
For more information call Bay Mills Community College at (906) 248-8401.

Aaron W. Tadgerson, MPA
Agriculture and Academics Initiative Co-Director
Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
Bay Mills Community College
12214 West Lakeshore Drive
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-8444
atadgerson@bmcc.edu

Ron Scott · « **Reply #27 on:** July 02, 2011, 12:32:07 pm »

The Michigan Chapter of the Association of Consulting Foresters (MACF) was recognized as the 2011 Chapter of the year this week at the National ACF Convention held in New Orleans, LA. The award is given annually to the State chapter that displays the highest level of commitment to the promotion and practice of professional consulting forestry. This year was unique as it is the first year that Stihl Chainsaws sponsored the $750 award.

Four MACF members made the journey deep into the hot/humid south. While at the conference they promoted the State of Michigan and learned about what it takes to put on an event of this size and quality. The 2012 National ACF Convention is to be held in Grand Rapids, MI next June, in which MACF is hosting.

Congratulations to all members of MACF! You all deserved it!

To learn more about ACF, visit: www.acf-foresters.org

Ron Scott · « **Reply #28 on:** July 14, 2011, 08:01:56 pm »

MTU 75th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVITIES

Michigan Tech's School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science is celebrating it's 75th anniversary. We're inviting folks to join in some festivities during the alumni reunion. All are invited.

Thursday, August 4
Outdoor movie night at the School9:30 pm It gets dark late up here! Bring a lawn chair, if you have one.

Friday, August 5
Open house at the Ford Center9:30 am–noon Open house at the School1:30–3:00 pm Alumni awards and Gene Hesterberg tree-planting memorial3:00 pm on the north side of U. J. Noblet Building on the Seventh Street hillside

Saturday, August 6
Open house at the Otter River Cabin, hosted by the Class of 19619:30 am–noon 75th Anniversary Celebration Pig Roast6:30 pm at Hillside Place on Tech’s campus.

To register, visit Michigan Tech’s reunion site, www.mtu.edu/alumni/reunion , call Alumni Relations at 906-487-2400 or 877-688-2586 (toll free), or email alumni@mtu.edu.

For more information or to share a memory, read some trivia from your years at Tech, or view some old photos, visit the School’s reunion website at www.mtu.edu/forest/alumni/reunion.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #29 on:** July 16, 2011, 11:09:41 am »

Michigan SAF Fall Conference

Location: McGuire's Resort, Cadillac, MI

Dates: October 13th-14th

BATTLING EXOTIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE FOREST

Michigan Society of American Foresters Fall Conference
13-14 October (executive team meeting 12 October at 6:30)
Cadillac, McGuires Resort (888-MCGUIRES or 231-775-9947)
Registration: $85 (additional rates, students free)
Contact: Georgia Peterson at petersong1@ michigan.gov or Doug Lee at foresterdoug @charter.net

If you're going, be prompt about making the room reservations at McGuire's.

Flyers are in the mail, also posted on the MSAF calendar [ http://michigansaf.org/Calendar/calendar.htm]

Ron Scott · « **Reply #30 on:** September 16, 2011, 07:45:42 pm »

US Forest Service waives fees on National Public Lands Day

WASHINGTON, -- The Forest Service is waiving fees at hundreds of recreation sites across the country on Saturday, September 24, in recognition of Public Lands Day.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #31 on:** September 22, 2011, 08:02:30 pm »

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS EVENT

As you are aware, the United Nations declared 2011 to be the International Year of Forests. In recognition of this, the Michigan State University Department of Forestry is co-hosting a two-day workshop, October 24-25 at the MSU Union, on sustainable forestry and economic development: http://www.for.msu.edu/goes/index.html.

Put this workshop on your calendar, register and attend!

For the workshop, there will be foresters from around the world (many are MSU Forestry alumni) and from Michigan who will address many facets of sustainability and development. You can sign up for the conference, lunch on Monday and Tuesday, and dinner on Monday evening...all at no cost to you. We need the formal registration so that the correct number of meals are ordered.

These sessions will provide opportunities for you to meet the speakers. Attend as much of the program as possible. If you sign up, we will have a name tag for you.

There is also a Sunday evening program organized by the Greater Lansing Area United Nations Association (cost ~$30).

If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Larry Leefers (leefers@msu.edu; 517-333-8850).

Ron Scott · « **Reply #32 on:** November 11, 2011, 07:20:03 pm »

City Trees Workshop

Why Wood? Sustainable Uses for City Trees Workshop

When: Friday, 2 December 2011; 8:30 - 4:00
Where: Sloan Longway Museum - Flint Cultural Center, 1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint
Cost: $20 professional/$10 student - lunch included with registration

Learn more: http://urbanwood.org/uploads/Flint_UW_Conference_Flyer_1211.pdf
Register: http://www.gettrees.org/

Ron Scott · « **Reply #33 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:22:41 am »

2012 National Tree Farmer Convention

Thursday, June 14 - Saturday, June 16, 2012

Jacksonville, Florida

Ron Scott · « **Reply #34 on:** December 28, 2011, 11:21:25 pm »

The Michigan Association of Consulting Foresters (MACF) annual winter conference is scheduled for:

WHEN: Monday - Tuesday February 13th – 14th, 2012

WHERE: Bellaire, Michigan @ Shanty Creek Resorts
(231) 533-7086
Contact:
David M. Wilson, ACF Secretary/Treasurer
Wilson Forestry Services
1118 E. Park Road
Rothbury, MI 49452-8113
wilsonforestry@glis.net

Ron Scott · « **Reply #35 on:** January 11, 2012, 11:32:52 pm »

MICHIGAN WOLVES

18 January, Wednesday, 5:30
Iron Mountain
Fornetti Hall at Bay College West

Brian Roell, DNR Wildlife Biologist

Mr. Roell will discuss the biology of wolves. Brian will cover the history of wolves in Michigan along with a discussion of the pending delisting of wolves from the endangered species list. Mr. Roell is a wildlife biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment where he specializes in wolves. He received his B.S. degree from Northern Michigan University and his M.S. degree from the University of Northern Colorado. His interests include furbearer and moose ecology and human–wildlife conflicts.

Light refreshments will be served.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #36 on:** January 11, 2012, 11:54:45 pm »

Forest History Notes

To see sustainability related articles in the magazine Forest History Today go to:

http://foresthistory.org/Publications/FHT/index.html

To visit the multi-award winning “Peeling Back the Bark” blog go to:

www.peelingbackthebark.org

To see amazing historic footage of Louisiana Cypress logging, river drives, and other topics go to:

http://www.youtube.com/foresthistory#p/u/1/CEoeHMk9Xpk

http://www.youtube.com/foresthistory#p/u/2/FJDD9VCSfpY

To get your free fix of forest history on a regular basis go to:

www.twitter.com/foresthistory and

www.facebook.com/foresthistory

Ron Scott · « **Reply #37 on:** January 25, 2012, 03:48:50 pm »

Society of American Foresters (SAF) National Convention 2012
Spokane, Washington; October 24 - 28, 2012

Ron Scott · « **Reply #38 on:** February 07, 2012, 11:13:17 pm »

DUAL PROGRAM TRAINING & INFORMATION SESSION

Becoming a NRCS Technical Service Provider and
Becoming a DNR Certified Plan Writer

Three Locations

28 February, 9:00-5:00
NRCS State Office, Room B
3001 Coolidge Road
Lansing, MI 48823

29 February, 9:00-5:00
Best Western Alpine Lodge
833 West Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735

1 March, 9:00-5:00
Ramada Inn
412 W. Washington Street
Marquette, MI 49855

Contact: Shawna Meyer (DNR) at meyers6@michigan.gov or 517-335-3355

Ron Scott · « **Reply #39 on:** April 03, 2012, 01:46:17 pm »

GREAT LAKES TIMBER PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION

From Aaron Nieman . . .

2012 GLTPA Spring Meeting
16 April, 2012
Island Resort & Casino
Bark River, Michigan

Itinerary (All events EST)
7:30–10:00 Registration
10:00–11:30 Dr. Michael Coffman: Keynote Speaker
11:30–12:30 Lunch Buffet
12:30–1:30 Scott Robbins, Michigan Forest Products Council
1:30–2:30 Rodney Stokes, MDNR Director
Cathy Stepp, WDNR Secretary
3:00–3:30 GLTPA Membership Meeting

Ron Scott · « **Reply #40 on:** April 03, 2012, 01:53:12 pm »

SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY TEACHER PROGRAM

Michigan Forest Association is offering its second annual teacher workshop "An Introduction to Sustainable Forest Management" at the R.A.MacMullan Conference Center on Higgins Lake July 30 - August 1. Three Continuing Education Units are available through Michigan State University. The cost to teachers for this workshop is $50 each; the balance is being donated by various companies and individuals. For more information, see the flyer or contact the MFA office at 517-663-3423 or miforest@acd.net.

A brochure/flyer is located on the MSAF and Forest Pathways website calendars.
http://michigansaf.org/Calendar/calendar.htm
http://miforestpathways.net/

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Author Topic: Workshops/Meetings/Information (Read 14041 times)