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ANNUAL SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY CONFERENCE IN FLORENCE (WI)

April 23, 2020

 Contact:  Wendy Gehlhoff at wgehlhoff@co.florence.wi.us  or 715-528-3294

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~Ron

Ron Scott


RE:  GLTPA SPRING CELEBRATION

Spring Celebration


Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association

9 April, 7:30-4:00 (central time)

Green Bay at the KI Convention Center

More information at info@gltpa.org or 715-282-5828

https://www.gltpa.org/gltpa/Spring_Celebration.asp


~Ron

Ron Scott

RE:  MASS TIMBER SUMMIT

20-21 April


East Lansing

$120 registration / $50 student

http://mifbi.org/events/?utm_source=govdelivery

Michigan Forest Biomaterials Institute

Co-host with the Michigan DNR

Summit Goal  The Summit's goal is to accelerate the adoption of mass timber in Michigan by using an on the ground approach and first-hand look at a mass timber building under construction.

·        Increase the number of mass timber buildings in Michigan.

·        Reduce the carbon footprint of Michigan's built environment.

·        Identify resources to accelerate mass timber in Michigan.
~Ron

ILBA

The International Log Builders' Association will be holding our Annual Conference in Nashville, TN IN March of this year!   

Join your business contemporaries, clients and fellow builders at ILBA's 46th Annual Conference in Nashville.
Whether you are a builder, sponsor, exhibitor, student or log home enthusiast you will be sure to make connections and find learning opportunities that will last a lifetime. Don't miss out, register TODAY!

We will be offering a number of very interesting workshops including "Analysis & Interpretation of a Historic House Museum", Dovetail Log Joinery as well as "Heritage Cabin Preservation & Assembly" https://logassociation.org/pre-conference-workshops/
 
Here is the link to our website; https://logassociation.org    
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to learn from Log Building Rock Stars!!! 


 



 

 

 

Ron Scott

RE:  FOREST HEALTH & HEMLOCK WOOLLY ADELGID

1 April, 8:30-2:30

Rock River Township Hall

E3667 M-94, Chatham, Michigan


We hope you will consider joining us for this informative and hands-on workshop and training.

SAF Certified Forester, SFI Sustainable Logger, and Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Credits are available.

Space is limited, please RSVP to Teri Grout, Alger Conservation District, 906 387-2222, teri.grout@macd.org.


~Ron

Ron Scott


RE:  MISAF SPRING CONFERENCE

16-17 April

Grayling, Kirtland Community College

$80 full registration

Registration is now open for the Michigan SAF meeting in Grayling on April 16-17, 2020.  This meeting should be a lot of fun with 175-200 foresters and friends coming together for networking, getting better at our profession and enhancing our service to society. 

Here is Mike Smalligan's first top ten list of reasons why you should come.

1.     Diverse lineup of informative speakers covering forest health and management responses

2.     Kirtland Community College on 4 Mile Road is a great facility for a meeting

3.     Student research poster contest with free registration for participating students and a $100 cash prize for the best poster

4.     Advocate for forestry issues with invited policy makers.  Contact Larry Leefers at leefers@msu.edu if you are interested in policy issues.

5.     Half barrels of Bell's Two Hearted and Founders Solid Gold at Happy Hour (forests provide clean water which makes great Michigan beer)

6.     Sponsors can contribute in-kind donations of valuable items for the Thursday evening raffle (so bring extra cash to support MI SAF)

7.     YOU can donate your favorite venison products (jerky, summer sausage, meat sticks, etc) for SAF's first ever MEAT RAFFLE.  Seriously, it's a real thing www.npr.org/2019/11/22/781649415/meat-raffles-arent-just-about-the-meat-in-this-new-york-community and we need to do our part as foresters by eating more herbivores.

8.     Three interesting and very different tours to choose from on Friday morning – forest health near Hartwick Pines, DNR's new timber cruise by Waters, or mill tours on 4 Mile Road

9.     Earn 3 to 9 CFEs if you need credits for the Registered Forester, Certified Forester, or SFI programs

10. Brenda Haskill and Tara Bal are hosting a Women in Natural Resources gathering on Thursday 16 April from 7:30 to 8:30 am at "Coffee by Steph" at 223 E Michigan Ave in Grayling.  Women from all areas of natural resources are welcome to gather for free coffee or tea and valuable conversation.  Please RSVP to Brenda Haskill at haskillb@michigan.gov or text/call 989-370-9557.

Please return the attached fillable pdf registration form to me if you are paying by check in the mail or if you are paying online with a credit card at https://squareup.com/store/society-of-american-foresters/ 

Please forward this invitation to your colleagues and those whose emails have changed in the last 4 years.  Everyone is welcome at SAF meetings, not just foresters or current members. 

We look forward to seeing you in Grayling!

Thanks,

Mike

Mike Smalligan

Forest Stewardship Coordinator

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

525 West Allegan, 4th Floor NE, Lansing MI 48933

Office Phone: 517-284-5884

Email: SmalliganM@michigan.gov


~Ron

Ron Scott


RE:  NORTHERN HARDWOOD CONFERENCE

Northern Hardwood Conference 2020 – Registration opens 17 February for the first range-wide Northern Hardwood Conference on 16-18 June in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Abstracts for ignite talks and posters are still being accepted until 31 March.  For details please visit our website at...


https://uwccs.eventsair.com/nh2020/info


Future Northern Hardwood Conference Host/Location Proposals  - NHC is an on-going conference series that will continue to advance northern hardwood science and management.  The Biennial Meeting Development Committee is already developing ideas and accepting proposals for a future conference site in the year 2022.  The committee has drafted a hosting policy to encourage consistency in the conference series and an evaluation rubric to assist in selecting the 2022 location (see attached).  Interested hosts should email 2-page proposals to Christel Kern by 14 February.

Thank you all for your interest in this conference series!

Kind Regards,

Greg Edge & Christel Kern

NHC2020 Co-Chairs

We are committed to service excellence.

Visit our survey at http://dnr.wi.gov/customersurvey to evaluate how I did.

Greg Edge              
Forest Ecologist/Silviculturist – Division of Forestry
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Phone: (608) 498-6512
Fax: (608) 785-9990
Gregory.Edge@wisconsin.gov


Christel C. Kern, PhD
Research Forester
Forest Service
Northern Research Station
5985 Highway K, Rhinelander, WI 54501
ph: 715-362-1123, cell: 715-401-3226
christel.c.kern@usda.gov
~Ron

Ron Scott


RE:  GREAT LAKES FOREST HEALTH SHOWCASE
Wednesday, 8 April from 8:00-4:30 (eastern time)

Sault, Ontario

No registration fees

Algoma University's Convergence Centre
1520 Queen St E
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4
 

Get more information that includes speakers and topics 

Register 

Welcome to the 1st Annual Great Lakes Forest Health Showcase! Space is limited so if you plan to attend the event live please register early.  For those of you not in the Sault Ste. Marie, ON region, consider remote attendance as we will broadcast the event LIVE. Unavailable during the date of the event?  Register to receive a link to the uploaded recordings after the event!

There will be poster-viewing and information booths during sign-in and breaks.  Coffee, tea and light snacks will be available during break times.  Lunch will be provided courtesy of BioForest/Lallemand Plant Care.  Parking will be available on site, free of charge.
 

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Victoria Fewster at

victoria.fewster@canada.ca

(705) 541-5518

People can attend this remotely and anticipate continuing education credits for SAF, SFI, and ISA.

 
~Ron

Ron Scott


Hey all:

Please join us for a forest pest and disease information session!

Date and Location:
Monday, March 9th, 2020
6pm - 8pm
Pleasant Plains Township Hall
7333 S M-37
Baldwin, MI  49304


This 2-hour presentation, given by the Manistee and Mason-Lake Conservation Districts, Forestry Assistance Program (FAP), and Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is designed for landowners AND professionals such as foresters, ecologists, and loggers, interested in pests and diseases that are relevant to the forests of Northwestern Lower Peninsula Michigan.  Both native and non-native invasive pests and diseases will be discussed by Josh Shields, FAP Forester with the Manistee and Mason-Lake Conservation Districts, and Cheryl Nelson, Michigan DNR Forester with the Forest Health Response Team.  Josh Shields and Cheryl Nelson will also discuss the importance of combatting non-native invasive organisms.  They will also explain the importance of understanding how non-native invasive organisms are different than ecologically important native organisms that are often labelled as aggressive pests or diseases.  This is a great presentation to attend to stay informed about the organisms impacting your forests!  

The following types of organisms will be discussed:

• Non-native invasive insects such as Asian longhorned beetle, beech scale, emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, hemlock woolly adelgid, and spotted lanternfly
• Non-native invasive fungi such as oak wilt
• Non-native invasive plants such as autumn olive and garlic mustard
• Native pests and diseases such as eastern tent caterpillar, forest tent caterpillar, Heterobasidion root disease, lecanium scale, oak decline, red pine pocket decline, spruce decline, and white-tailed deer

This event has been approved for 2 Category 1 Society of American Foresters continuing education credits and Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) Phase 1 education credit.

There is no cost for attending this event.  Snacks will be provided free of charge.  A suggested minimum donation of $10/person is requested at the door to help offset costs of the event.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd, 2020.  For more information or to register, contact Josh Shields at 231-889-9666 or joshua.shields@macd.org.

Josh Shields, Ph.D.

Outreach Forester, Forestry Assistance Program (FAP)

Manistee and Mason-Lake Conservation Districts

Certified Forester with Society of American Foresters

Certified Wildlife Biologist with The Wildlife Society

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Michigan

Office: 231-889-9666

Mobile: 989-220-9236

Email: joshua.shields@macd.org

Manistee Conservation District website: http://www.manisteecd2.org/

Mason-Lake Conservation District website: http://www.mason-lakeconservation.org/

 
~Ron

Ron Scott

RE:  DATE FOR SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY CONFERENCE

The SFC, held at Keyes Peak Ski Lodge near Florence (WI), has been rescheduled for 22 September.  If you're already registered, and wish to remain registered, then you don't need to take any action.  If you cannot make that date, please let Sabrina Leffler know so someone else can take that slot.  Attendance is limited by the size of the facility and the conference fills to capacity each year.

 
Sabrina Leffler at sabrina.leffler@wisc.edu
~Ron

Ron Scott

RE:  MUSHROOM GROWING WORKSHOP
When: Saturday 6 June from 9:00 to 12:00  
Where:  MCCD Parking Lot, 780 Commerce Drive, Marquette
Please call 906-251-3072 to register, space is limited!

MCCD = Marquette County Conservation District

Interested in growing your own mushrooms?
Want to learn more?
Come to our hands-on workshop!

You will learn how to properly prepare logs and inoculate them with shiitake spawn to have a backyard  mushroom harvest of your own!


   


~Ron

Ron Scott

RE:  "LOGGING CONGRESS" CANCELLATION
2020 Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo Cancelled
 
The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association has made the decision to cancel the Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo on 10-12 September 2020.  This decision did not come easy but for the safety of our attendees, exhibitors, and the residents of Delta County it is for the best.
 
If you are an exhibitor and have already submitted payment for your booth(s) we will be returning that to you within the next week.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jennie Baker.
 
We will see everyone next year for the 75th Anniversary Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo!
 
Jennie Baker
Events Coordinator
715- 282-7979
jbaker@gltpa.org
~Ron

Ron Scott

RE:  FOREST MANAGEMENT for RUFFED GROUSE

Virtual Workshop

19 August, 10:00-12:00
Registration:  $25 (16 August deadline)
2.0 Category 1 SAF CFE

Join Mike Demchik, Jon Steigerwaldt, and Jason Riddle in a virtual walk-through of how ruffed grouse habitat goals can be incorporated into the planning and execution of forest management. Using the Treehaven Ruffed Grouse Habitat Demonstration Area as a field example, we will use drone footage of a current harvest to discuss how to align management actions with ruffed grouse habitat needs and current population
trends.
 
Registration
 
~Ron

Old Greenhorn

The Fall Schedule of New York Logger training is posted now. Of note is that there is one virtual class in Silviculture for those who can't make the drive. A little short on the GOL classes this time around, but they have some other new classes on contracts and other things of interest and value for the logging community.
The Current listing can be found HERE.
Tom Lindtveit, Woodsman Forest Products
Oscar 328 Band Mill, Husky 350, 450, 562, & 372 (Clone), Mule 3010, and too many hand tools. :) Retired and trying to make a living to stay that way. NYLT Certified.
OK, maybe I'm the woodcutter now.
I work with wood, There is a rumor I might be a woodworker.

Ron Scott

RE:  NORTHERN HARDWOOD CONFERENCE IN JUNE

Dear Colleagues,

 
We are excited to bring you an update on Northern Hardwood Conference 2021.  The NHC is forgoing a live conference this year.  We are pleased to announce a new online conference format, scheduled for 15-16 June 2021.  More details will be shared with you in the coming weeks on the conference schedule and registration.  Please join us 15 June and 16 June to share and discuss what's new in the science and management of northern hardwoods!
 
Kind Regards,
 
Greg Edge and Christel Kern
NHC2021 Co-Chairs
 
Greg Edge
Forest Ecologist/Silviculturist – Division of Forestry
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Phone: (608) 498-6512
Fax: (608) 785-9990
Gregory.Edge@wisconsin.gov

~Ron

Ron Scott

Trees & Shrubs

Hey all,
 
Please join us for a presentation on trees and shrubs on Thursday, February 18th, 2021, at 5:30pm.  
 
This 1-hour presentation, given by the Manistee and Mason-Lake Conservation Districts, Forestry Assistance Program (FAP), and Michigan State University Extension, is designed for landowners AND professionals such as foresters, ecologists, and loggers, interested in planting trees and shrubs.  Numerous topics will be discussed by Josh Shields, FAP forester and wildlife biologist with the Manistee and Mason-Lake Conservation Districts, and Emily Pochubay, Tree Fruit Integrated Pest Management Educator with Michigan State University Extension.  Topics will include:

• matching tree and shrub species to the proper site conditions
• selecting fruit tree cultivars based on desired use of fruit and susceptibility to pests and disease
• site preparation and planting techniques
• pruning methods for fruit trees
• proper handling and care of seedlings and fruit trees
• containerized versus bareroot stock
• spring versus autumn planting
• protecting trees and shrubs from white-tailed deer and other animals
• the use of tree and shrub planting for timber production, wildlife habitat conversion and enhancement, planting of under-represented species, and erosion control

There is NO COST for attending this event.  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED – Once you register, you will be provided with login information for the program used to give the virtual presentation.  WHEN YOU REGISTER PLEASE PROVIDE AN EMAIL SO WE CAN EMAIL YOU THE LOGIN INFORMATION.

For more information or to register, contact Josh Shields at 989-220-9236 or joshua.shields@macd.org
  
Josh Shields, Ph.D.
Forester and Wildlife Biologist, Forestry Assistance Program (FAP)
Manistee and Mason-Lake Conservation Districts
Certified Forester with Society of American Foresters
Certified Wildlife Biologist with The Wildlife Society
Certified Arborist with International Society of Arboriculture
Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Michigan
Office: 231-889-9666
Mobile: 989-220-9236
Email: joshua.shields@macd.org
Manistee Conservation District website: http://www.manisteecd2.org/
Mason-Lake Conservation District website: http://www.mason-lakeconservation.org/
~Ron

Ron Scott

RE:  FLORENCE SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY CONFERENCE
 
What:  Save the date – "Changing Industry Dynamics"
When:  5 May 2021
Where:  Keyes Peak Ski Lodge, near Florence
Cost:  $35 (more for FISTA credits)
 
As usual, space is limited.  Pre-registration required.
More information will be out in a couple of weeks.
 
Contact:  Wendy Gehlhoff, wgehlhoff@co.florence.wi.us, 715-528-3294
 
~Ron

Ron Scott

RE:  FLORENCE SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY CONFERENCE
 
16th Annual Sustainable Forestry Conference
May 5, 2021
In-Person Event
Keyes Peak Ski Lodge
Florence, WI
 
 
 
Conference Agenda
 
7:30-7:55 Registration & Light Breakfast
 
7:55-8:00 Welcome
 
8:00-9:00 Forestry & Logging Techniques to increase Ruffed Grouse Habitat
John Steigerwaldt, Ruffed Grouse Society
 
9:00-10:00 Technology Panel
Leo Huhta, Waldo Solutions
Carl Lockhart, John Deere
Shane Kleiman, Green Timber Forestry
 
10:00-10:15 BREAK
 
10:15-11:00 Loggers and Truckers Cooperative Efforts
Dennis Schoeneck, Timber Professionals Cooperative
 
11:00-11:45 MI/WI Forestry Industry Assistance Programs
Don Peterson, Renewable Resource Solutions
 
11:45-12:30 LUNCH
 
12:30-1:00 Financing Options for Forestry Industry
Jed Lechleitner, mBank
 
1:00-2:15   Roundwood Purchasing Panel
Chris Boor, Bell Pole
John Johnson, Potlatch
Tim Nicklaus, Kretz Lumber
 
2:15-2:30   BREAK
 
2:30-3:15    WI/MI Legislative & Forest Practices Study Updates
Henry Schienebeck , GLTPA
 
*Continuing Education Credits Available*
 
We respectfully request that if your registration was rolled over from last year, please complete the REGISTRATION form and resubmit the form ONLY by April 26, 2021 deadline either by mail, fax or email.
 
Mail to: Renewable Resource Solutions
1353 W. Hwy US 2, Suite 2
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
 
Fax (906) 875-3724 or Email to Nikki@renewableresourcesolutions.com
 
Register Online with payments: https://lumberjackrcd.org/sustainable-forestry-conf
 
Conference Fee: $35.00
 
Financial Contributors/Sponsors: Registration is FREE, only return the completed Registration form.
 
Face Masks recommendations will be based on Florence County Health Department requirements on May 5, 2021.
 
REGISTER EARLY! SPACE IS LIMITED
 
 
~Ron

Ron Scott

Northern Hardwood Conference

We hope you'll join us for the virtual Northern Hardwood Conference on 15-16 June 2021. This conference will provide researchers and managers working in the northern hardwood range with a forum to learn, share and discuss the newest science and management related to this important forest type.  Registration is now open!
 
Conference organizers are pleased to announce several group presentations covering a wide variety of topics. The first three group presentations of the event are highlighted below. Visit the website for full details and list of speakers!

  • NH-SEED: A holistic experiment to revisit classical and test novel silvicultural systems in a changing world – presented by Chris Webster et al.
  • Alternative silvicultural systems, tree regeneration success and deer use in northern hardwood forests – presented by Mike Walters et al.
  • Lessons learned from climate adaptation projects in northern hardwood forests – presented by Maria Janowiak et al.
 
Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting the development of this conference!
~Ron

Ron Scott

RE:  FOREST EXPLORATION DAY – BARAGA COUNTY
 
Conservation Districts and VanOss Forestry
11 June, 9:00-2:00
 
Lunch provided
 
Sign-up deadline 7 June.
~Ron

Ron Scott

RE:  LUMBER GRADING COURSE
 
The Lake States Lumber Association will be offering a Hardwood Lumber Grading Short Course in Antigo, WI on 17-19 August.  The course is open to everyone, although members of LSLA are able to register at a reduced cost.  For complete details, including the topics that will be covered in the course, list of instructors, suggested area hotels, and registration link, see the Hardwood Lumber Grading Short Course brochure.
 
To register complete the online form at: ntcforms.formstack.com/forms/lsla_2021
~Ron

Ron Scott

Logging Expo Celebrates 75 Years
Hosted and organized by GLTPA, the Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo is the largest forest products tradeshow in the Midwest. This year's 75thAnniversary show takes place September 9-11, 2021 in Escanaba Michigan at the U.P. State Fairgrounds. Check out this video from the 2019 show.


The E-Forester
~Ron

Ron Scott

RE:  HEMLOCK WOOLLY ADELGID UPDATE VIRTUAL MEETING
 
18 August, 1:00–3:00 EST
 
The Michigan HWA Coordinating Committee is excited to invite to you our first bi-annual HWA Update meeting. This will be an opportunity to hear from various partners with updates from on the ground managers working on private and public property and information on the latest research happening here in the state. This will be a two-hour update with ample time reserved for questions.  Please feel free to share this invite with anyone who may be interested in learning more about HWA in Michigan.
 
Presenters
-Heide Frei-Michigan DNR
-Keely Dunham-West Michigan CISMA
-Dani McGarry-Mason-Lake Conservation District
-Nicole Schafer-Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
-Deb McCullough-Michigan State University
 
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 248-509-0316,,568740784#   United States, Pontiac
Phone Conference ID: 568 740 784#
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Regards,
 
Robert Miller, Invasive Species Prevention and Response Specialist
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division
P.O. Box 30017
Lansing, MI 48909
517-614-0454 – Cell
~Ron

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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

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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.
I read it twice! Thats all it's need to be said about this book

IndiLina

Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner virtual workshop by Purdue Extension.  

The Virtual Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner course will provide 8 online meetings on Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 pm, starting February 24, 2022, where the biology and management of woodlands will be presented and participants will be provided an opportunity to ask questions via the chat feature in Zoom.   

Summary - Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner virtual workshop.   

Registration Deadline
February 21, 20225:00 PMEST
Tracts in So. Indiana, Nor. NC, SW Virginia

Thank You Sponsors!