OTHER HEADLINES ON http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm * Eco-funding deal reached for Canadian rainforest * ATV trail advisory group recommends two forest corridors for further study (WI) * $3m funding announced for old-growth forest eco-tourism (Australia) * Turning a new leaf on one of agriculture's best-kept secrets (IN) * Rotting leaf litter study could lead to more accurate climate models

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Management and Control of Invasive Species January 29, 2007, Bemidji, MN

Minnesota SAF Annual Winter Meeting January 31, 2007, Ely, MN

Porcupine Ecology on Snowshoes February 3, 2007, Babcock, WI

Managing Forestlands Sustainably: Workshops in Ecological Forestry February 12-14, 2007, Jones Ecological Center, GA

Woody Invasive Species - Control & Management February 16, 2007, Wadena, MN

Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference March 10, 2007, Sinsinawa, WI

WARNING: Warming - Understanding Climate Change in Wisconsin March 21, 2007, LaFarge, WI; March 25, 2007, Spring Green, WI; April 24, 2007, Monona, WI; OR May 23, 2007, Baraboo, WI

For more event listings visit: http://www.forestrycenter.org/events.cfm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - INFORMATION:

Online course: Nontimber Forest Products Culture and Management

Slideshow: Woody Biomass Energy

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Family Forest Owner Perceptions and Attitudes: Minnesota's Sustainable Forest Incentives Act

Ensuring Sustainable Forestry through Working Forest Conservation Easements in the Northeast

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

For more publications visit: http://www.forestrycenter.org/library.cfm

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Landmark forestry study begins soon (WI)

Hunting, hiking, birdwatching, trapping, tourism and the natural beauty of Wisconsin itself-much of it hinges on protecting the envied and revered forest system. In the next few weeks, researchers will contact an estimated 300 Wisconsin private non-industrial forestland owners in order to interview their offspring about the family forestlands as part of a landmark forestry study.

http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070117/APC0204/ 701170718/1892/APCsports OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=97119

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Potlatch to acquire 76,000 acres of Wisconsin forestland

Potlatch Corporation, a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced its agreement to acquire approximately 76,000 acres of prime forestland in Wisconsin for $64.5 million from Tomahawk Timberlands, LLC, and Tomahawk Highlands, LLC. The forestland, located in the north-central part of the state, contains well-managed hardwoods and is made up of diverse age classes with significant amounts of mature timber.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/061219/20061219005305.html?.v=1 OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=97120

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Howard Gross takes helm as Forest Guild's new Executive Director

Conservationist, field scientist and natural resource professional Howard P. Gross is the new Executive Director of the Forest Guild. He takes over the managerial leadership of the Guild this month from Henry Carey, who has assumed the presidency of the national organization.

http://www.forestguild.org/whatsnew.html OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=97145

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Getting more from wood (NY)

You can heat your house with Adirondack wood. Someday, you'll be able to fuel your car with it, too. A Lewis County energy company is expected to begin making small batches of ethanol from wood products next year. Researchers and government officials say the alternative energy market can play a major role in sustaining traditional forestry and what's left of the paper industry in the Adirondack Park and surrounding counties.

http://www.poststar.com/articles/2007/01/20/news/doc45b2e9ceaa1429553575 03.txt OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=97151

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Forestry has potential to raise landowners' incomes (NC)

Many farmers and landowners are searching for additional sources of income from their property. Forestry offers tremendous potential for these individuals. Trees are just like other crops. They must be planted and properly managed. Then, when they are mature they should be harvested. As soon as harvest is complete, they should be replanted.

http://www.robesonian.com/articles/2007/01/19/news/news/story07.txt OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=97150

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Timber industry focuses on biomass projects

The idea of burning wood waste to produce energy at wood products and pulp mills is an old one that was going nowhere as long as fossil fuels were cheap, and logging was cut back to protect fish and wildlife habitat. But leaders in the timber industry realize that energy production can help finance widespread thinning of national forests to combat wildfires and insect infestations. And the concept has a newer, catchier name - biomass energy - that helps align it with the wider movement linking economic and environmental concerns, including reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070122/BUSI NESS/701220314/1040 OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=97153

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Bugs threaten Italian chestnuts

Alarm is growing in Tuscany, one of Italy's top tourist destinations, after the arrival of a possibly devastating threat to the region's chestnut trees. A Chinese insect, which has previously appeared further south near the capital Rome, is now attacking some of the country's finest chestnut forests.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6260597.stm OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=97113

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Warm weather bogs down Finnish loggers

One of Finland's top paper makers warned unusually warm weather was threatening production because loggers were waiting for muddy forest tracks to freeze before their trucks could reach stockpiles. Many forest tracks -- which are usually frozen solid at this time of the year -- have been inaccessible to logging trucks because the ground was too soft, fine paper maker M-real said.

http://www.planetark.org/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/39819/story.htm OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=97155

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Management and Control of Invasive Species January 29, 2007, Bemidji, MN

Invasive plants cost the United States economy more than $35 billion a year and seriously impact forest production and regeneration, grass and rangeland, recreation and future plant product development. But there are management techniques that knowledgeable landowners can use to prevent and control invasive plants in the Midwest.

Contact CRI at 218-755-4900 or cri@bemidjistate.edu or see http://www.forestrycenter.org/events.cfm?refid=97149

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Minnesota SAF Annual Winter Meeting January 31, 2007, Ely, MN

This annual meeting of the Society of American Foresters will focus on the topic: New Facets in Forest Management. A wide variety of speakers will be featured throughout the day. See the conference brochure for a detailed agenda and list of speakers. Contact Stephanie Oberg at 218-726-6401 or see the brochure at http://sfec.cfans.umn.edu/MinnesotaSocietybrochure_SFEC_WEBSITE.pdf

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Porcupine Ecology on Snowshoes February 3, 2007, Babcock, WI

People can learn about the ecology of porcupines and then trek out on snowshoes to check live traps and visit porcupine winter dens during this event. Skills center biologists will discuss the results of more than 10 years of winter research on Sandhill Wildlife Area's porcupines conducted by area high school students. The Skills Center will provide snowshoes and refreshments for the clinic.

Contact Sandhill Skills Center at 715-884-6333 or see http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/#art5

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Managing Forestlands Sustainably: Workshops in Ecological Forestry February 12-14, 2007, Jones Ecological Center, GA

The course designed for those working in both the public and private sector with an interest in managing southeastern fire maintained pine/grassland woodlands for multiple objectives including timber, wildlife and sustaining or restoring native diversity. Instructors include Robert Mitchell, Steve Jack, Leon Neel, and Jerry Franklin.

Contact Kevin McIntyre or Jessica McCorvey at 229-734-4706 or see http://www.osiny.org/conservationforestry/ga_workshop_07.htm

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Woody Invasive Species - Control & Management February 16, 2007, Wadena, MN

Invasive woody plants, such as buckthorn, prickly ash, and other species, are creating serious problems for our native woodlands. Other invasive vegetative plants and insects that are a threat to our Minnesota landscapes will also be discussed. Learn how to correctly identify and control these pests to promote healthy woodlands and landscapes.

Contact Diomy Zamora at 888-241-0720 or zamor015@umn.edu or see http://www.cfans.umn.edu/cfc/wa/

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Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference March 10, 2007, Sinsinawa, WI

The conference is designed for landowners from Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Agency professionals, consultants, forestry industry representatives, and others interested in woodlands and natural resources are welcome. Concurrent sessions will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to manage woodlands using good stewardship principles.

Contact Peggy Compton at 608-342-1633 or peggy.compton@ces.uwex.edu or see http://basineducation.uwex.edu/gpsp/tsfsc-index.htm

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WARNING: Warming - Understanding Climate Change in Wisconsin March 21, 2007, LaFarge, WI; March 25, 2007, Spring Green, WI; April 24, 2007, Monona, WI; OR May 23, 2007, Baraboo, WI

The Woodland School is proud to sponsor four FREE sessions on understanding climate change. Changes are happening in the natural world that have been triggered by increased levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Jeannine Richards, trained as a presenter on global warming by Al Gore and The Climate Project, offers a slideshow and discussion on understanding what global warming means for Wisconsin and the globe. Learn the simple steps you can take to be a part of the solution!

Contact Jeannine Richards at 608-355-0279 or jeannine@aldoleopold.org or see http://www.thewoodlandschool.org/courses.htm

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Online course: Nontimber Forest Products Culture and Management

This course brings anthropology and forestry together to look at the fascinating and complex world of nontimber forest product (e.g., mushrooms, floral greens, medicinal plants, seeds) harvesting and the implications for sustainable forest management. This course will be offered online through Oregon State University (OSU) Extended Campus (Ecampus). Domestic and International students are welcome as well as professionals seeking continuing education credit. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants.

Contact Dr. Eric Jones at etj@ifcae.org or see http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/soc/ecatalog/ECourseList.aspx?subjectCode =ANTH&termcode=all

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Slideshow: Woody Biomass Energy

One of the nation's largest new renewable energy projects is now in service in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, producing power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the state through the burning of wood chips. This slideshow walks through the steps involved in converting woody biomass to energy.

http://smallwoodnews.com/Images/SlideShows/BiomassEnergy/phpslideshow.ph p ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - PUBLICATIONS

Family Forest Owner Perceptions and Attitudes: Minnesota's Sustainable Forest Incentives Act

The objectives of this study were to: (1) describe and quantify likely family forest owner enrollment in Minnesota's Sustainable Forest Incentives Act (SFIA) under a range of annual incentive payment levels; (2) identify the characteristics of those family forest landowners most likely to enroll in the SFIA; and (3) identify the most and least desirable SFIA enrollment requirements. This report summarizes the preliminary findings and presents descriptive statistics of the data generated from the study.

Available at http://www.forestrycenter.org/library.cfm?refid=97125 OR

http://www.blandinfoundation.org/html/documents/SFIA Summary Report Final.pdf

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Ensuring Sustainable Forestry through Working Forest Conservation Easements in the Northeast

While conservation easements were initially used to address the most commonly perceived threat - land development - there is now a rising interest in creating easements to promote a range of ecological, recreational, and economic values. This report is about working forest conservation easements (WFCEs) in the Northeast and how they can be designed to ensure sustainable forestry and safeguard important public values.

Available at http://www.forestrycenter.org/library.cfm?refid=97148 OR

http://www.forestguild.org/images/publications/Forest_Conservation_Easem ents_2006_Forest_Guild_sm.pdf

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

This is the second edition of a 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. It 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.

The guide is available online at http://www.forestrycenter.org/library.cfm?RefID=77942 For more information about sustainable forestry cooperatives or to order a hard copy of the manual, visit http://www.forestrycenter.org

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