OTHER HEADLINES ON http://www.forestrycenter.org/News/News.cfm * Farmers urged to enroll in carbon emissions trading program * Festival aims to save hemlock trees (GA) * Ethanol from trees? NCSU professor tackles project * Habitat-forming: Ecologists move toward pinelands management (NJ) * Children plant trees in forest renaissance (Ukraine)

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>From Acorns to Ashes: Grow, Harvest and Burn Your Own Firewood November 10, 2006, Sheboygan, WI November 11, 2006, Brillion, WI and Two Rivers, WI

Norskedalen Forest Management Hike November 11, 2006, Coon Valley, WI

Advanced Chainsaw: "Game of Logging" Level II November 12, 2006, Baraboo, WI

Invasive Plants of Minnesota Forests November 14, 2006, Grand Rapids, MN and November 16, 2006, Rochester, MN

Fall Sustainable Forestry Collaborative December 1-2, 2006, Washburn, WI Balsam Fir as a Profitable Forest Product December 2, 2006, Duluth, MN Midwest Invasive Plants Conference December 13-14, 2006, Milwaukee, MN

For more event listings visit: http://www.forestrycenter.org/Calendar/Cal.cfm

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High Conservation Value Resource Network

Revised Controlled Wood Standards Approved

For more documents and information visit: http://www.forestrycenter.org/Search/search.cfm

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Combining Organic and FSC Certification of Non-Timber Forest Products

Keep it Legal: Best Practices for Keeping Illegally Harvested Timber Out of Your Supply Chain

Balancing Ecology and Economics: A Start-up Guide for Forest Owner Cooperation

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Making biomass a reality (MN)

The cities of Virginia and Hibbing are just weeks away from a new era in energy production. The project includes each utility installing a new boiler, fuel handling system and auxiliary equipment to tie into existing turbine generators. The project will use biomass from a tree farm in Aitkin, as well as right of way clearings.

http://www.virginiamn.com/mdn/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=207320 OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=89488

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Now is the best time to look for next year's gypsy moth infestations (WI)

With leaves falling or down in many areas, now is the best time for property owners to determine whether the gypsy moth will be a problem on their property next year. Gypsy moth populations have risen since 2004 because the last two summers have been warm and dry, state forestry health specialist say, but they caution that the gypsy moth could be at outbreak levels in parts of eastern and central Wisconsin next summer.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/#art3 OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=89804

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Forester finds new ways to haul wood waste (MT)

With stiff clean-air standards, anti-burning sentiment and new uses for wood waste, efficient transportation of woody materials is key. The accompanying goal is to encourage better forest management methods and develop expanded markets.

http://smallwoodnews.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=140 OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=89518

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Tribes, Forest Service agree on plant gathering rights

With smoke from ceremonial pipes swirling upward, representatives of the federal government and four American Indian tribes sealed an agreement Monday guaranteeing tribal members access to national forests to gather plants. The agreement covers the Huron-Manistee National Forests in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula and the Hiawatha National Forest in the Upper Peninsula.

http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/regional/index.ssf?/base/news-38/11622479 92318190.xml&storylist=newsmichigan OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=89811

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Researchers study how thinning helps stand of old-growth trees (MT)

In 1999, Steve Arno and Mick Harrington of the Rocky Mountain Research Station's Fire Science Laboratory began a research study to see how the old growth would respond if the understory of trees were removed. On about half of the treated stand, all of the large old-growth trees were left standing. On the other piece, some of those old-growth trees were harvested to provide openings in the canopy. The researchers wanted to see how young larch and ponderosa pine would respond.

http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2006/10/30/news/local/znews02.txt OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=89810

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Caretakers of the forests (NC)

The N.C. Division of Forest Resources spends a large amount of their time in forest management, doing all it can to ensure forests are around for generations to come. "Over the years, forestry and timber has been the No. 1 industry in the county," Adkins said. "But with the onset of development, it's being lost."

http://www.jdnews.com/SiteProcessor.cfm?Template=/GlobalTemplates/Detail s.cfm&StoryID=46138&Section=News OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=89807

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Crackdown drives illegal logging to neighboring nations (China)

Upon determining that deforestation was to blame for devastating flooding by the Yangtze River in 1998, which killed 2,500 people and caused billions of dollars in damage, China promptly enacted an aggressive package of measures aimed at protecting its existing forest growth, rehabilitating distressed areas and reclaiming forests. Now, China's demand for wood products is soaring, causing environmentalists to worry that its efforts to protect its own forest are coming at the expense of its neighbors.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/10/29/business/rchinwood.php OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=89491

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Duma passes Forestry Code in second reading (Russia)

The State Duma passed the new Forestry Code in the second reading on Wednesday. The Duma had approved the code's concept a year and a half ago. The new version of the code is a founding act in the field of forestry. It keeps all forests in Russia in federal ownership. One of the key provisions in the code grants the right to give parts of forests to state and municipal research and educational institutions for indefinite use.

http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=10946326&PageNum=0 OR

http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=89812

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>From Acorns to Ashes: Grow, Harvest and Burn Your Own Firewood November 10, 2006, Sheboygan, WI November 11, 2006, Brillion, WI and Two Rivers, WI

All firewood is not created equal. Discover which species burn most efficiently and learn how to improve your woodland by cutting firewood. Garner tips on wood storage and burning safety. Get the basics on woodstoves and outdoor wood burning systems. This program will take place in the nature center and conclude with warm beverages around the campfire.

See http://basineducation.uwex.edu/basins/events/pdf/woodlandclasses.pdf

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Norskedalen Forest Management Hike November 11, 2006, Coon Valley, WI

Forest Management planning will be the subject of a seminar at Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center. Because the decisions we make about our forests have long-lasting effects, management planning is helpful for envisioning how we want the woods to be in the future, and mapping out the steps it will take to accomplish our goals. This event will give participants insight into the planning process by looking at an example of forest planning and what went into it.

Contact Lila Marmel at 608-624-5269 or sunmoon@mwt.net or see http://www.forestrycenter.org/calendar.cfm?refID=89493&categoryID

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Advanced Chainsaw: "Game of Logging" Level II November 12, 2006, Baraboo, WI

This course teaches important skills and techniques for anyone who uses a chainsaw regularly. It will focus on saw sharpening and maintenance, more advanced felling techniques, use of wedges, and felling accuracy. All participants will have the opportunity to fell one or more trees with supervision. Instruction will be geared toward private landowners and resource professionals with some chainsaw experience. Contact Jeannine Richards at 608-355-0279 or jeannine@aldoleopold.org or see http://www.thewoodlandschool.org/courses.htm

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Invasive Plants of Minnesota Forests November 14, 2006, Grand Rapids, MN and November 16, 2006, Rochester, MN

These workshops are designed to help foresters and resource managers become invasives educators for audiences appropriate to their jobs and become familiar with resource materials and organizations. Participants will learn how to identify, monitor, prevent and control the most troublesome invaders of Minnesota's woodlands. These non-native invasive species have ecological implications for forest communities, disrupt tree regeneration, and create problems during and after timber harvests.

Contact Katie Marshall at 612-870-3407 or kmarshall@iatp.org or see http://www.forestrycenter.org/library.cfm?refid=89249

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Fall Sustainable Forestry Collaborative December 1-2, 2006, Washburn, WI

This event is a chance for woodland owners, members of woodland owner organizations, and others interested to share information, resources, and experiences. The primary focus of the discussions and presentations will center on strategies to improve profitable cash flow through services & product sales as well as emerging low-grade wood and biomass markets. There will be sharing of a lot of lessons learned among participants as well as representatives with specific experience in these two important areas.

Contact Warren Gaskill at wgaskill@rapid-improvement.com or see http://www.forestrycenter.org/calendar.cfm?refID=89019&categoryID

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Balsam Fir as a Profitable Forest Product December 2, 2006, Duluth, MN

Control understory competition in your pine stands while making a profit. Forest specialty products are a growing industry, including balsam trees and boughs. Learn forest management strategies for the sustainable harvest of balsam for Christmas trees and holiday decorations. Optional: Cut your own Christmas tree.

Contact Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center at 218-721-3731 or boulder@d.umn.edu

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Midwest Invasive Plants Conference December 13-14, 2006, Milwaukee, MN

This meeting will give land managers and landowners the opportunity to meet with researchers, extension agents, and herbicide and restoration company representatives to discuss the need for further research and products for invasive plant control. It will include invited presentations, contributed papers and posters, and a series of workshops.

Contact Kate Howe at 317-951- 8818 or khowe@tnc.org or see http://www.ipaw.org/events/ncwss.htm

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High Conservation Value Resource Network

In an important step forward for international collaboration on the sustainable management of the world's natural resources, the High Conservation Value (HCV) Resource Network launched its Network Charter and is seeking Network participants. The organizations taking part in the Network are committed to build on this by sharing lessons learned, enhancing the consistency of the application of the High Conservation Value approach, and promoting cooperation with other conservation processes; in whichever landscape they are applied.

Read the Charter and find more information at http://www.hcvnetwork.org/

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Revised Controlled Wood Standards Approved

Two new versions of the FSC Controlled Wood standards were approved by the FSC International Board of Directors. The new versions of the standards incorporate recommendations from four technical working group meetings held in 2005 and 2006. It was further developed with input from stakeholder consultation meetings in Washington, D.C. and Bonn and feedback received on drafts of the standard from a wide range of stakeholders in 2005 and 2006.

For more information see http://www.fsc.org/controlled_wood

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Combining Organic and FSC Certification of Non-Timber Forest Products

Organic and FSC programs generally run side by side, reflecting the often separate worlds of agriculture and forest management. In the case of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) however they overlap. This report provides background about both programs; information from recent research into potential collaboration between the two; and suggestions for future efforts to increase the uptake and benefits of combined FSC and organic certification of non-timber forest products.

Available at http://www.dovetailinc.org/documents/DovetailNTFPCert1006.pdf OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/library.cfm?refid=89503

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Keep it Legal: Best Practices for Keeping Illegally Harvested Timber Out of Your Supply Chain

A guide developed by WWF for organizations wishing to extend a program of responsible purchasing to further address difficulties arising from possible trade in "illegal" forest products. The manual is aimed at any medium-size or large enterprise that purchases forest products, including processors, importers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. It may also be useful to smaller enterprises.

Available at http://www.forestrycenter.org/library.cfm?refid=89678

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Balancing Ecology and Economics: A Start-up Guide for Forest Owner Cooperation

The 160-page guide is intended to show how private landowners, working together, can improve the ecological conditions of their lands while improving their own economic well-being and that of the communities in which their forest land is located.

Intended primarily for landowners and resource managers, the guide provides essential information on all aspects of establishing a forest owner cooperative, including: forest management, marketing, business planning, co-op governance, cooperative structures, non-timber forest products, sustainable certification, developing member education programs, and more.

For more information about Sustainable Forestry Cooperatives, or to order a copy of Balancing Ecology and Economics: A Start-Up Guide for Forest Owner Cooperation, please visit: http://www.forestrycenter.org

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