May
21
to May 22

Timberland Investments for Professionals

This 2-day workshop, designed for mid-career professionals, may be of interest to finance or forestry professionals with interests in forest finance, or who make decisions regarding forestland assets. We are offering a 25% discounted rate to non-profit registrants, as well as to Duke alumni. 

In this course, experienced managers of timberland investment management organizations, attorneys, and Duke forest finance experts will analyze the fundamentals of forestland investment, as well as emerging issues in the field. Educational sessions include analysis of global trends, assessment of alternative strategies and tactics, the development of markets in ecological services, financial reporting and tax considerations, and risk management.

Certified Foresters can earn 12 CFEs from this course. For a full list of speakers and sessions, and to register, please see our course website at https://lnkd.in/eQmn7kY.

Please feel free to contact our executive education program at execed@nicholas.duke.edu with any questions.

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Jun
4
8:30 AM08:30

Woods for Wildlife: Conserving Wildlife Habitat with Active Forest Management June 4, 2019

REGISTRATION

•SIGN UP BY MAY 27 •

Much of our wildlife call forests home, not only well-known game animals such as deer and turkey, but also plants, pollinators, and species unique to the Carolinas. North Carolina woodland owners have the opportunity and desire to provide habitat for wildlife through active forest management, while delivering wood products and maintaining forest health.

Join us for a one-day workshop for professionals to learn more about managing and balancing woods for wildlife!

Content is designed for foresters, natural resource professionals, and technical assistance providers interested in achieving a balance between meeting wildlife objectives and the economics of forest ownership.

Topics will include:

•Balancing Economics, Wildlife, and Legacy

•Forest Management for Focal Animals and Plants

•Species Conservation Terminology and Responsibilities

•Financial Incentives

Lunch, training materials, CFEs & CPC CEUs provided.

June 4, 2019

8:30 am -3:00 pm

Moore County Ag Center

707 Pinehurst Ave •Carthage

https://bit.ly/2ZKCOtC

This event is made possible through a grant with National Fish & Wildlife Foundation and supplemental funders.

The NC Woods for Wildlife Conservation Initiative and its partners strive to engage more woodland owners in forest management and certification to enhance habitat for species of conservation concern and declining forests.

Learn more at learnplantactnorthcarolina.org

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Jun
6
8:30 AM08:30

Woods for Wildlife: Conserving Wildlife Habitat with Active Forest Management

REGISTRATION

•SIGN UP BY MAY 27 •

Much of our wildlife call forests home, not only well-known game animals such as deer and turkey, but also plants, pollinators, and species unique to the Carolinas. North Carolina woodland owners have the opportunity and desire to provide habitat for wildlife through active forest management, while delivering wood products and maintaining forest health.

Join us for a one-day workshop for professionals to learn more about managing and balancing woods for wildlife!

Content is designed for foresters, natural resource professionals, and technical assistance providers interested in achieving a balance between meeting wildlife objectives and the economics of forest ownership.

Topics will include:

•Balancing Economics, Wildlife, and Legacy

•Forest Management for Focal Animals and Plants

•Species Conservation Terminology and Responsibilities

•Financial Incentives

Lunch, training materials, CFEs & CPC CEUs provided.

June 6, 20198:30 am - 3:00 pmColumbus County Center45 Government Complex Rd • Whitevillehttps://bit.ly/2PEUx0X

This event is made possible through a grant with National Fish & Wildlife Foundation and supplemental funders.

The NC Woods for Wildlife Conservation Initiative and its partners strive to engage more woodland owners in forest management and certification to enhance habitat for species of conservation concern and declining forests.

Learn more at learnplantactnorthcarolina.org

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SAF National Convention
Oct
30
to Nov 3

SAF National Convention

Goods from the Woods

From cellulosic nanotech to cross-laminated timbers and mass plywood, wood-based products are rapidly evolving and impacting our lives for the better. Today, in light of increasing global demands for wood fiber, as well as the ongoing loss of fiber to insects, disease, and wildfire, the role of foresters in managing the nation’s forest resources has never been more important. Simultaneously, multiple social demands for ecosystem services from forested landscapes oblige multiple professions to interweave goals and objectives. The 2019 SAF Convention will highlight mega trends such as advanced wood materials and new products from cellulose, while acknowledging the legacy of American wood use in music, food, shelter, and culture. We hope you will leave convention with a renewed appreciation for how forestry and our affiliated professions are driving the world’s transition toward a sustainable, de-carboned economy.

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May
10
12:00 PM12:00

Skyline Chapter Meeting - 2.5 CFEs

  • McCormick Farm/ Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Research & Extension Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will kick the meeting off at Noon with a catered lunch from a local caterer, donations are welcome to help cover the cost of lunch.

 

We will have Rachel Brooks and Eric Day, both from Virginia Tech, speaking to us about Ailanthus Control and the Spotted Lanternfly. 

Following those discussions Katlin Mooneyham with the Virginia Dept. of Forestry will provide a demonstration of a Emerald Ash Borer treatment of an Ash tree on the property and we will also check out a research plot on the farm where Ailanthus has been treated with a naturally occurring Verticillium fungus.

This meeting has been approved for 2.5 CFE credits.

 

We hope you can all join us, the meeting we be held rain or shine.  Please RSVP by no later than May 1st!

 

Hope to see you there,

 

 

 

Justin Shanks

Skyline Secretary/Treasurer

540-524-8374

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Apr
3
6:00 PM18:00

Student - Professional Dinner

  • NCSU- Jordan Hall Addition, Room 1218 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you interested in forestry? If so, join students and professionals from across the Research Triangle for an evening of conversation, networking, and comradery.

Hosted by the Triangle Chapter of ApSAF, we will bring together conservation, management, and policy-minded colleagues to discuss their careers in forestry.

All are welcome. This event is FREE for students as well as forestry and natural resource professionals.

Please RSVP to Alex O’Neill at alexander.o.neill@duke.edu by Monday, March 25.

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ApSAF Winter Meeting
Jan
23
to Jan 25

ApSAF Winter Meeting

In 2017, the forest products industry exported roughly $3 billion in products from the states represented by APSAF. Don’t miss an insider’s perspective on the export markets from the industry’s leading experts. Pre-conference workshops provide a fantastic way to learn, network and score a few CFEs. The Thursday/Friday sessions have been approved for 6.0 Category One CFEs.

Click here for the conference program.

To register, click here.

Thanks to the great negotiating of our arrangements team, a nightly rate of $129 has been secured. To book your room, click here.

To showcase your business or product, please see this information on becoming a sponsor or exhibitor.

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Please send your comments, suggestions, or calendar items to: apsafwebmaster@gmail.com