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SUMMARY:Pine Straw Production - Stand Management and Economics
DESCRIPTION:Tift County Extension Office—Conference Room 1468 Carpenter Road South\, Tifton\, GA 31794 \nSponsored by: Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources \nDate: Apr 22\, 2026 08:15 AM to Apr 23\, 2026 01:10 PM \n\n\nREGISTER HERE \nPurpose: Revenues for pine straw paid to forest landowners in Georgia have increased from an estimated $15.5 million in 1999\, to $25 million in 2003\, $50 million in 2007\, $80 million in 2008 –2011\, $60-$80 million in 2013-2020\, to $126 million in 2022. During the period from 1999 through 2020 pine chip-n-saw and sawtimber stumpage revenues in Georgia have declined by roughly 25% – 35%. Many forest landowners and land managers are interested in managing their longleaf or slash pine stands for pine straw. This course will provide information necessary to effectively manage pine stands for pine straw. \nParticipants will:  \n• Learn about pine straw yields by species\, site quality\,  land-use history\, and basal area. \n• Review cut-over and old-field pine straw studies\, as well as other factors that affect pine straw yields. \n• Learn how the effect of pine straw raking (semiannual\, annual\, periodic and raking method) relates to soil moisture status\, nutrient cycling\, and stand growth. \n• Learn the effect of fertilization on pine straw yields on cut-over and old-field sites. \n· Learn how to use diagnostic tools and soils information to determine fertilizer needs and recommendations. \n· Understand how leaf area index and growing conditions can determine pine straw yields. \n• Learn herbicides that can be used in pine stands to control unwanted vegetation and herbicides that are grass friendly \n• Learn how to control invasive\, exotic species. \n• Learn management alternatives to moving a cut-over pine stand into pine straw production\, hear about sequencing fertilizer and herbicide use\, and discuss the economics of  pine straw in overall pine stand management. \n  \nHow One Will Benefit:  \nUpon completion of this course\, a forest landowner or land manager will be able to make effective silvicultural and economical management decisions on managing slash and longleaf pine stands for straw. \n  \nWho Should Attend?  \nForesters\, land managers\, forest landowners\, pine straw contractors\, and others interested in effectively managing their pine stand for pine straw. \n  \nInstructors:  \nDr. David Dickens – Professor of Forest Productivity UGA-WSFNR \nDr. David Clabo – Associate Professor of Silviculture Outreach UGA-WSFNR \nNoah Shephard—PhD candidate UGA-WSFNR \n  \nAdditional Information: \nSpecial Needs – For special services contact David Clabo @ 229-386-3672 or e-mail him @ david.clabo@uga.edu prior to September 8\, 2025. \n  \nTake Home Materials: Each presentation will be provided as digital pdf files. \n  \nParking: Please park in the back of the office. \n  \nHotels: \nLa Quinta Inn and Suites: 1215 US-82 West. 229-586-8025 \nSpringHill Suites: 401 Boo Dr. 229-520-5135 \nHilton Garden Inn: 201 Boo Dr. 229-382-8484 \nHoliday Inn Express: 814 7th St West. 229-382-3300 \nComfort Inn & Suites: 320 South Virginia Ave. 229-375-5903 \nFairfield Inn & Suites: 806 7th St West. 229-387-8288 \nSpark by Hilton: 1199 US-82. 229-382-8505 \n  \nAgenda \n\n\nWednesday\, April 22 \n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n8:15 a.m.\nWelcome\, sign-in sheets\, continuing education certificates\, and other items – Dickens and Clabo\n\n\n8:30\nIntroduction—Pine straw revenues vs. stumpage factors affecting pine straw yields – Dickens\n\n\n9:30\nCutover and old-field pine straw studies (longleaf\, and slash Pine) – Dickens\n\n\n10:15\nBreak\n\n\n10:30\nMagnitude and duration of fertilization benefits — Case studies; fertilization payoffs; weed re-growth with fertilization –Dickens\n\n\n11:20\nUsing diagnostic tools (leaf area index estimations\, soil\, and foliar sampling)\, soils\, and yield information for \ndetermining effective recommendations—Dickens\n\n\nNoon\nLunch break\n\n\n1:00\nUsing leaf area index and growing conditions to determine pine straw raking yields—Shephard\n\n\n1:45\nForest floor nutrients—Dickens\n\n\n2:15\nRaking regimes (semi-annual\, annual\, and periodic) and pine straw production\, stand growth\, and soil moisture—Dickens\n\n\n2:45\nOld-field and cutover stand conditions after Hurricane Helene—Shephard\n\n\n3:30\nQuestions and adjourn\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 23 \n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n8:15 a.m.\nPossible stand stressors imparted by pine straw raking— Clabo\n\n\n9:00\nHerbicides and herbicide use—Clabo\n\n\n9:45\nBreak\n\n\n10:00\nIdentification and control of invasive exotic species– Clabo\n\n\n10:45\nForest management alternatives for moving a cutover pine stand into pine straw production—Dickens\n\n\n11:30\nSequencing fertilization and herbicide use to reduce overall costs—Dickens\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nLunch Break\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nDepart for UGA Alapaha Farm near Alapaha\, GA OR visit an operational raking in a stand that did not receive storm damage\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nEconomics of pine straw at various returns per acre in overall pine stand management on cutover vs old-field stands –field visit to a pine straw raking study or operational raking area —Dickens\, Shephard\, and Clabo\n\n\n3:30\nAdjourn\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThe last day for early registration is 03/25/2026 \nThe last day for registration is 04/03/2026 \nEarly registration through April 08\, 2026……………………………$300.00 \n  \nAfter 03/25/2026\, Registration \nRegular registration after April 08\, 2026:……………………………$350.00 \n  \nContinuing Education Credits \n\n\n· 11 hrs Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) hours- Category 1 (approved) \n· 11 hrs Continuing Logger Education hours – Environment  (Category B) (approved) \n· 2 hrs Cat 23 and 1 hr Cat 10 Pesticide Applicator credits for GA (approved)
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/pine-straw-production-stand-management-and-economics/
LOCATION:Tift County Extension Office\, Carpenter Rd S\, Tifton\, GA\, 31793
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
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SUMMARY:2026 Marion County Extension Office - Forestry Update
DESCRIPTION:Overview: Please join us for the 2026 Forestry Update meeting at the Marion County Extension Office at 11:45 AM on Thursday\, April 2\, 2026. \nHosted by: UGA Extension \nDate: Apr 2\, 2026 11:45 AM \nWhere: Marion County Extension Office – 102 E. Burkhalter Ave\, Suite B\, Buena Vista\, GA 31803 \n\n\nREGISTER BY PHONE OR EMAIL BY MONDAY\, MARCH 30. \nPhone: (229) 649-2625 \nEmail: uge2193@uga.edu \n\nThis meeting has been approved for pesticide recertification credits in Categories 10\, 21\, 23\, 24\, and 27\, as well as Georgia Master Timber Harvester and Society of American Foresters CEU’s. \n\n  \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/2026-marion-county-extension-office-forestry-update/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T123000
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SUMMARY:Logging Cost Analysis and Best Management Practices - Savannah GA
DESCRIPTION:Logging Cost Analysis and Best Management Practices – Savannah GA\nMary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center\, 5960 GA-17\, S. Guyton\, GA 31312 \nSponsored by: Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources \nDate: Sep 10\, 2025 08:00 AM to Sep 11\, 2025 12:15 AM \nRegister & Learn More: https://www.warnelloutreach.org/conted/courses/view.cfm?id=31#gsc.tab=0 \n\n\nAbout the Event\nDay 1 of the course will cover both principles and applications of logging cost analysis techniques from the perspective of wood suppliers\, procurement foresters\, and independent logging businesses. Course content will focus on methods for evaluating production and cost records within the context of the evolving wood supply chain and current research. Spreadsheet models will be reviewed and provided to participants for hands-on training involving modifications necessary to assess and simulate a range of harvesting systems\, techniques\, and equipment mix variations. Upon completion\, participants should be well-equipped to evaluate logging costs using a range of techniques[MB1] . \nDay 2 of the course will provide an overview of recent developments in best management practices in Georgia and focus on the effectiveness and cost of specific best management practices to protect water quality. The course will provide an overview of stream crossing options\, alternatives to protect water quality on forest roads\, and the effectiveness of streamside management zones. \nCompleting both days will fulfill loggers’ and foresters’ annual or semi-annual continuing education requirements. Participants can also choose to attend only one day of the course as well. \n  \nLocation\nMary Kahrs Warnell Forestry Education Center – Savannah \n5960 Hwy 17 South \nGuyton\, GA 31312 \n  \nWho Should Attend?\nForesters\, wood buyers\, suppliers\, harvest managers\, and logging contractors involved in wood procurement\, timber sale layout\, trucking\, and timber harvesting.  Forest engineers\, forestry equipment representatives\, and others who service the timber harvesting industry would benefit from the course content. \n\n  \nRegistration\nThe last day for early registration is 08/20/2025 \nThe last day for registration is 09/05/2025 \n  \nContinuing Education Credits\nFull Course (9/10 – 9/11)  \n· 12.0 Cat. 1 Continuing Forestry Ed. (CFE) hours – (applied for) \n· 8.0 Cat. B & 4.0 Cat A Continuing Logger Ed. (CLE) hours – (approved) \nDay 2 (9/11): \n· 4.0 Cat. 1 Continuing Forestry Ed. (CFE) hours – (applied for) \n· 4.0 Cat. A Continuing Logger Ed. (CLE) hours – (approved)
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/logging-cost-analysis-and-best-management-practices-savannah-ga/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources":MAILTO:ingvar@uga.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230731
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T230740Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Annual Conference & Forestry Expo
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon! \nVisit www.gfagrow.org/annualconference for more information.
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/2023-annual-conference-forestry-expo/
LOCATION:Jekyll Island Convention Center\, 75 Beachview Drive N\, Jekyll Island\, GA\, 31527\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education,Georgia Forestry Association
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Forestry Association":MAILTO:michele@gfagrow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220729T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T183000
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20220125T004618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T181018Z
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SUMMARY:2022 GFA Annual Conference / Jekyll Island
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/2022-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Jekyll Island Convention Center\, 75 Beachview Drive N\, Jekyll Island\, GA\, 31527\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education,Georgia Forestry Association
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Forestry Association":MAILTO:michele@gfagrow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T193000
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CREATED:20220520T204124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T213618Z
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SUMMARY:Blackshear Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This event is FREE. Visit www.gfagrow.org/regionalmeetings to RSVP.
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/blackshear-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Pierce County UGA Extension Office\, 705 College Avenue\, Blackshear\, GA\, 31516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education,Georgia Forestry Association
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Forestry Association":MAILTO:michele@gfagrow.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220209
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20220111T200717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T154234Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Forestry Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Forestry Association invites you to attend Forestry Day at the Capitol on Feb. 8\, 2022\, in Atlanta\, Georgia. This unique event is focused on giving you exclusive access to Georgia’s political leaders while also keeping you informed on GFA’s policy priorities and opportunities for engagement. \nFor the full schedule of events\, speakers\, sponsorship and registration information\, visit the  event website at forestryday.gfagrow.org.
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/2022-forestry-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Georgian Terrace\, 659 Peachtree St NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education,Georgia Forestry Association
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Lawson":MAILTO:michele@gfagrow.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210719
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20210504T141728Z
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SUMMARY:2021 GFA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/2021-gfa-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa\, Two Grasslawn Ave\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education,Georgia Forestry Association
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Forestry Association":MAILTO:michele@gfagrow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20201009T182348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T182530Z
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SUMMARY:The Woman Landowner Workshops: Harvesting Basics
DESCRIPTION:Land & Ladies’ The Woman Landowner Workshops: Reforestation is part of a 3 part workshop series covering all the aspects of forest management women should know when owning land. Land & Ladies workshops are unique where women attendees are taught by women professionals! \nAgenda:\n8:30 Registration and Refreshments \n9:00 Welcome and Introductions \n9:20 Markets & Products – Jenny Brown\, Brown & Brown Forestry Consulting \n10:00 Forestry Taxes – Yanshu Li\, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources \n11:00 BREAK \n11:15 Survey Activity – Jacqueline Miner\, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources \n12:00 LUNCH \n12:30 Field Tour: “Prep for Harvests” (Dixon Memorial Forest) – Danielle Atkins\, Land & Ladies \n2:30 Consultant Round Table \n3:30 Concluding Testimonies \n4:00 Adjourn
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/the-woman-landowner-workshops-harvesting-basics/
LOCATION:Georgia Forestry Commission: Herty Building\, 5003 Jacksonville Hwy\, Waycross\, GA\, 31503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Land & Ladies":MAILTO:landandladies@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20201009T145712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T145712Z
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SUMMARY:The Woman Landowner Workshops: Reforestation Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Land & Ladies’ The Woman Landowner Workshops: Reforestation is part of a 3 part workshop series covering all the aspects of forest management women should know when owning land. Land & Ladies workshops are unique where women attendees are taught by women professionals! \nAgenda:\n8:30 Registration and Refreshments \n9:00 Welcome and Introductions \n9:20 Planning and Preparation – Danielle Atkins\, Land & Ladies \n10:00 Cost Share Opportunities – Sharon Swagger\, NRCS \n10:30 Pine Seedling Options – Alexandra Ford\, Georgia Forestry Commission \n11:00 BREAK \n11:15 Survey Activity – Jacqueline Miner\, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources \n12:00 LUNCH \n12:30 Field Tour: “Active Reforestation” (Anne Collins) – F&W Forestry \n2:30 Consultant Round Table \n3:30 Concluding Testimonies \n4:00 Adjourn
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/the-woman-landowner-workshops-reforestation-techniques/
LOCATION:F&W Forestry Conference Room\, 1300 Oakridge Drive\, Albany\, GA\, 31706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Land & Ladies":MAILTO:landandladies@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210222
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20201009T183011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T183059Z
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SUMMARY:The Woman Landownership Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Woman Landowner Academy is a 6-week online program hosted through a private Facebook Group\, only open to participants. Within the group you will have exclusive access to materials\, resources\, land management professionals\, as well as the opportunity to join a network of women just like you. \nThe Academy will include weekly one hour LIVE Sessions to go over various landownership and management topics (agenda is below)\, which will complement the printed workbook provided and mailed to participants the week before the start of the Academy. Upon successful completion of the Academy\, attendees will receive the Warnell Master Forest Landowner Certificate to show recognition and dedication to be an engaged landowner. \nLIVE sessions will be recorded and can be accessed during the six-week timeframe to accommodate conflicting schedules. \nAgenda: \nWeek 1: Understanding What You Own \nWeek 2: Learn How to Read a Map in the Woods \nWeek 3: Financials and Budget Preparation \nWeek 4: Selling Timber & Contracts \nWeek 5: Reforestation and Planning \nWeek 6: Estate Planning for the Next Generation \nRegistration will be open from October 5th through January 6th\, 2021. Cost for the event is $75.
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/the-woman-landownership-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Land & Ladies":MAILTO:landandladies@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201209
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20201008T134613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T134613Z
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SUMMARY:Forisk Consulting: Wood Flows & Cash Flows Conference
DESCRIPTION:Forisk’s 4th Annual Wood Flows & Cash Flows Conference will be held on December 8\, 2020 via Zoom Webinar.  \nMaximizing returns from timberland assets and wood-using facilities relies on a current\, localized understanding of factors driving forest industry economics\, markets and technologies. Wood Flows & Cash Flows details investment-relevant research and insights for the forest industry. This one-day conference includes tangible content that directly applies to strategic plans\, market analyses\, valuations\, and competitive benchmarking.  \nThe 2020 Conference will be virtual-attendance only.  \nAttend from anywhere in the world\, from the comfort of your local office or home!  The conference will still feature a panel of industry executives\, and the Forisk team will share new investment research and strategic analysis for the forest industry\, sector by sector.  \nRegistration is required.  \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Discounts\n\n\nIf your firm subscribes to the Forisk Research Quarterly\, the Forisk Wood Fiber Review\, the Forisk Market Bulletin\, or Forisk’s Mill Database\, you are eligible to receive 10% off your registration fee. \nNon-profit organizations also receive a 10% discount.\nEmail hclark@forisk.com for the promo codes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\nEarly Registration: $500  (available until Nov. 20)\nLate Registration: $600  (after Nov. 20)\nRegistration Closes on Dec. 4\, 2020
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/forisk-consulting-wood-flows-cash-flows-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Forisk Consulting":MAILTO:hclark@forisk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T082500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
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SUMMARY:Warnell Continuing Education: Timber Taxation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Timber taxes are one of the major expenses every private forest landowner needs to take care of. Federal and state incentives are available to provide tax relief to qualified forest landowners. However\, many of them continue to pay more than their fair share due to lack of knowledge on timber taxation. The recent tax reform added more complexity to it. \nThis course will provide basic information about forest-related federal income taxation and property taxes in Georgia. It will also give an update on the recent tax reform and how it affects your tax return for 2020. \nWho Will Benefit?\nForest landowners\, foresters\, land managers\, tax professionals\, attorneys\, and others who work with forest landowners in matters pertaining to timber taxes \nInstructor\nDr. Yanshu Li is an Assistant Professor of Timber Taxation and Forest Economics at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources\, University of Georgia.\nHer areas of research include federal and state forest taxation\, economic issues related to forest investment and management\, forest products market analysis\, economic benefits of forests. \nCancellations\nIn the event that you need to cancel\, in order to receive a refund you must contact Ingvar Elle (706-583-0566 or ingvar@uga.edu)  by November 5\, 2020. \nSpecial Needs\nFor special services or dietary considerations please contact Ingvar Elle (ingvar@uga.edu) prior to  November 5\, 2020.
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/warnell-continuing-education-timber-taxation-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources":MAILTO:ingvar@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20200922T185943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T131755Z
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SUMMARY:Coastal Pines Technical College Logger / Forestry Education
DESCRIPTION:Southern Pines Technical College is offering the following logging / forestry education classes at their campus in Waycross on Friday November 6th\, 2020. All courses have been approved (CLE) and (CFE) credit. There are four total classes (2 hour segments) so possible 8 hours total credit. \n8:00 a.m. \nWater Quality and BMP’s\nSpeaker:  Matt Mrizek (GFC\, Water Quality Specialist)\nWater Quality updates and BMP’s for logging/forestry                     \n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   \nSafety in the Woods\nSpeaker:  Scott Copeland (Guffin & Eleam Insurance)\nIdentify hazards at the logging site.  Communication between employees on the job\, safely setting out loads\, and securely delivering forest products to the mill. \n1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nRecord Keeping: Harvest Permits and Timber Tax Forms\nSpeakers:  Diane Davis (Ware County Tax Office) and Tommy Peagler\nSecuring harvesting permits and road bonds from local officials.  Correctly completing the timber tax form after harvest.  Maintaining accurate records. \n3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nAesthetics: Creating a positive public image of Logging\nSpeaker:  Tommy Peagler\nImplementing harvesting regimes that can influence positive public perception.  Leaving the logging site in good condition. \nThe cost for each course:\n2 hours: $40.00\n8 hours: $160.00 \nRegistration and payment questions call: \nEconomic Development at 912-285-6474 or communityed@coastalpines.edu \nUse the non-credit registration form for registration and payment. \n\nChecks are made payable to: Coastal Pines Technical College\nSend payment to the address on the form.\nYou can use one registration form for one or all four classes.\nLunch is provided along with light refreshments at breaks.
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/southern-pines-technical-college-logger-forestry-education/
LOCATION:Coastal Pines Technical College\, 1701 Carswell Ave\, Waycross\, 31503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Tommy Peagler":MAILTO:tpeagler@coastalpines.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20201008T135034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T135041Z
UID:66264-1602633600-1602892799@gfagrow.org
SUMMARY:Forest Resources Association 2020 Fall Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the FRA 2020 Virtual Fall Board Meeting. FRA is committed to promoting the interests of forest products industry members in building public policy engagement\, enhancing supply chain relations and addressing forest operation challenges to meet the needs of the wood fiber supply chain. \nFREE EMERGING LEADERS MEETING\nOn October 14 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.\, join the Forest Resources Association Emerging Leaders Webinar with guest speaker Pete Madden\, President of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities. Pete will discuss how to challenge yourself and refine your potential to become a future leader of the forest industry. \nEmerging Leaders are considered those 40 and under\, or anyone with less than five years in the forest products industry. FRA is waiving registration fees for Emerging Leaders who want to participate in the entire FRA Fall Board Meeting. Learn more and register below.
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/forest-resources-association-2020-fall-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Forest Resources Association":MAILTO:caltizer@forestresources.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T161500
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20201008T131358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T131414Z
UID:66257-1602589800-1602605700@gfagrow.org
SUMMARY:Warnell Continuing Education: Forestry Herbicide Update Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:\n\nSite preparation methods for establishing pine plantations on a variety of site types and various study results.\nAbout results from loblolly and longleaf pine herbaceous weed control (HWC) studies and herbicide recommendations for HWC.\nAbout herbicides and application timings for midrotation woody vegetation control and various study results.\nFinancial considerations for midrotation herbicide and fertilization applications.\nAbout results of herbicide trials testing alternative tank mixes for control of volunteer pine.\n\n\nHow One Will Benefit\nCourse participants will receive updates on current herbicide research and information on herbicide applications commonly used throughout a pine rotation to improve survival and growth.\n\nWho Should Attend\nForesters\, land managers\, forest landowners\, loggers\, and others interested in effectively managing their hardwood stands.\n\nCancellations\nNotify Ingvar Elle at 706-583-0566 (ingvar@uga.edu) by 5:00 p.m.\,29 September 2020 to receive a refund.  We need a minimum of 15 registered by October 1\, 2020 or the meeting will be canceled.\n\n**Interested participants must have an e-mail address in order to view Zoom  webinars. Webinar invitations will be sent via e-mail to registered participants the day before (November 10\, 2020) the workshop starts.**\n\n\nCourse Questions\nYou may contact David Clabo at 865-603-0594 or e-mail him at david.clabo@uga.edu for any course content\, Zoom connectivity\, and continuing education credit questions.
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/warnell-continuing-education-forestry-herbicide-update-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources":MAILTO:ingvar@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20200922T180758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T181612Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Prescribed Fire Council invites you to attend its 2020 Statewide Annual Meeting on Wednesday\, September 30th. This year’s event will be virtual and there is no cost to participate. There will be a normal full agenda of speakers with live interaction from the audience available for questions and comments. \nFeatured speakers include Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue. To see the full list of speakers and the full agenda\, click here. To register for the event\, visit: www.garxfire.com/events.
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/2020-georgia-prescribed-fire-council-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education,Georgia Forestry Association
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200925
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20200922T182812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T182812Z
UID:60169-1600646400-1600991999@gfagrow.org
SUMMARY:ABAC School of Agriculture and Natural Resources Classic Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:For 19 years\, the SANR Classic Golf Tournament has supported School scholarship programs and faculty and staff development opportunities. \nTo allow for social distancing the tournament is spread out over the following dates: \n\nMonday\, September 21\nTuesday\, September 22\nWednesday\, September 23\nThursday\, September 24\n\nLocation:  Forest Lakes Golf Course\nAddress: 80 Moorman Drive\, Tifton\, GA 31794 \nTournament Format:  Four-man scramble with a shotgun start\nMorning Flight: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nAfternoon Flight: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nBasic Entry Fees: \n\nTeam of 4 Players – $500\nIndividual Player – $125\n\nEntry fee includes drinks\, snacks\, golf balls\, cart and green fees\, premium embroidered golf shirt with tournament logo\, and other products.
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/abac-school-of-agriculture-and-natural-resources-classic-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Forest Lakes Golf Course\, 80 Moorman Drive\, Tifton\, GA\, 31794\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="ABAC":MAILTO:vfenn@abac.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20200617T143005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T143005Z
UID:29764-1596528000-1596628800@gfagrow.org
SUMMARY:Logging Cost Analysis
DESCRIPTION:This course will cover both principles and applications of logging cost analysis techniques from the perspective of wood dealers\, procurement foresters\, and independent logging contractors.  Course content will focus on methods for evaluating historic production and cost records within the context of the evolving wood supply chain.  Spreadsheet models will be reviewed and provided to participants for hands-on training involving modifications necessary to assess and simulate a range of harvesting systems\, techniques\, and equipment mix variations.  Upon completion of this course\, participants should be well-equipped to better evaluate logging costs using a range of techniques.
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/logging-cost-analysis/
LOCATION:Jim L. Gillis Auditorium\, 5645 Riggins Mill Road\, Dry Branch\, GA\, 31020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources":MAILTO:ingvar@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20200617T142550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T142719Z
UID:29761-1595921400-1596042000@gfagrow.org
SUMMARY:Growth Responses and Financial Returns from Silvicultural Treatments in Southern Pine Plantations Webinar
DESCRIPTION:With the persistent low stumpage prices for southern pine products since the Great Recession\, many landowners and managers question the wisdom of spending money on silvicultural treatments. If we evaluate the cost of treatments required to get an expected response along with the timing of resulting cash flows we can objectively decide whether the treatment is worth the cost.  Budgets\, markets\, site quality and personal objectives are important determinants of the best mix of treatments for a particular property.  This course will discuss available silvicultural treatments and their responses and evaluate the trade-offs between the costs and benefits for different mixes of silvicultural treatments. The course will emphasize quantifying responses for objective decision making. \nLearn more at http://conted.warnell.uga.edu/courses/FinancialReturns2020
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/growth-responses-and-financial-returns-from-silvicultural-treatments-in-southern-pine-plantations-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources":MAILTO:ingvar@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T044034
CREATED:20200518T124024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T124024Z
UID:20093-1592985600-1593014400@gfagrow.org
SUMMARY:Forisk Applied Forest Finance Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Forisk Consulting\, this class details the step-by-step financial analysis required to answer key investment and forest management questions. Learn how to identify\, value\, and rank timber and forestry investments. This one-day course is ideal for forestry consultants and investment analysts\, timberland owners and investors\, and anyone else who needs to understand the identification\, valuation\, and ranking of timber-dependent and forest-related investments. \nThis course will qualify for 6.0 hrs of Continuing Forestry Education Credits (CFE)\, 6.0 hrs of Georgia Real Estate/Appraiser CE credits\, and 6.0 hrs Georgia Master Timber Harvester/Continuing Logger Education credits. \nClick here to view the detailed course agenda. \n\nWebinar Registration Fee: $580 \nRegistration closes after Friday\, June 12th\nAttendees receive a copy of the Forest Finance Simplified  handbook and the Aunt Fanny Learns Forestry book\, as well as printed reference materials and Excel models for reinforcing and applying the concepts learned during the course. Forisk will mail you a packet of course materials prior to the webinar.\n\nClick here for more information →
URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/forisk-applied-forest-finance-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Forisk Consulting":MAILTO:hclark@forisk.com
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