OTHER HEADLINES ON http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm * Public awareness of FSC in the UK * Spotting the hemlock woolly adelgid (ME) * Baldwin site of eucalyptus experiment (AL) * Oak wilt threat worse after storms (TX) * Invasive plants should go to the landfill (WI)

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Key Forestry Concepts and Principles May 16, 2007, Online

Non-Timber Forest Products May 17, 2007, Lanesboro, MN

The Story of the Trees: Using Forest Measurement Skills June 2, 2007, Baraboo, WI

Small Scale Hardwood Dry Kiln Tour June 16, 2007, Peshtigo, WI

Coastal Silviculture Committee Summer Workshop June 21-22, 2007, Courtenay, BC

Managing White Pine in Your Forest July 17, 2007, Duluth, MN

Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association Statewide Meeting September 13-16, 2007, Baraboo, WI

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

Apply Now: Community Forestry Week in Washington

Wisconsin: New Rules Restrict Movement of Firewood to State Campgrounds

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SAF Report: The State of America's Forests

Initial Estimates of Hurricane Katrina Impacts on Mississippi Gulf Coast Forest Resources

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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Gunflint Lake evacuated as fire spreads (MN)

As strong west wind gusts whipped the southern flank of the destructive Ham Lake fire into a frenzy, authorities expanded a mandatory evacuation to include Gunflint, Loon and Tucker Lakes this afternoon. The evacuation essentially closes the last 22 miles of the 60-mile-long Gunflint Trail.

http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1174946.html OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=98551

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Nature Conservancy land purchase protects lakeshore and northern forest (WI)

Located in the heart of Wisconsin's Northwoods, The Nature Conservancy's Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area is a haven for wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The Conservancy announced that it has purchased an additional 322 acres from the heirs of Catherine Wolter, which will be conserved.

http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/wisconsin/press/pr ess2981.html OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=98550 -----------------------------

New financing program open to landowners and loggers (ME)

The Maine Forestry Direct Link Loan Program is administered by the Maine Forest Service in partnership with the Department of Environmental Protection, the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, and local lenders. The program provides an incentive for landowners and loggers to purchase certain equipment that will help reduce pollution risk on logging operations.

http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=MFS+News&id=37367#Ar ticle OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=98515

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Timber (and its revenues) decline, and libraries suffer (OR)

It was 99 years ago that the federal government took control of much of the rugged Oregon landscape, eventually arranging to pay counties part of the proceeds from what then seemed an infinite expanse of timber to cut. In April, Jackson County did the unthinkable. It closed all 15 of its public libraries, because their operating money, the timber money, is gone.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/05/us/05timber.html?_r=1&oref=slogin OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=98543

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What's good for state's forests is certifiably good for everyone (WA)

The Washington Department of Natural Resources took an important step forward in announcing its intent to seek Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for 141,000 acres of state forests in the Puget Sound region. The department's decision was spurred on by the efforts of several regional conservation organizations and by rapidly developing markets for wood products that are harvested and manufactured with the environment in mind.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2003698749_forests09.html OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=98545

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Sale of carbon credits helping land-rich, but cash-poor, tribes

On the Nez Perce reservation here, land that was cleared in the 19th century for farming is being converted back to forest, in part to sell the trees' ability to sequester carbon. The market for carbon credits promises to be a boon for some land-rich but cash-poor tribes. Selling carbon sequestration credits early in the growth of a forest lets the tribe realize some money more quickly, rather than waiting for decades for the harvest.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/08/science/earth/08carb.html?_r=1&oref=sl ogin&pagewanted=all OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=98548

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Uganda forest faces bulldozers, species at risk

Uganda has suffered violent protests in recent weeks over government plans to give at least 7,100 hectares (17,500 acres) of Mabira Forest, a nature reserve since 1932, to a sugar cane company. Critics say razing it could devastate a fragile environment, sparking soil erosion, drying up the climate and removing a buffer against pollution for Lake Victoria.

http://www.enn.com/today.html?id=12740 OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=98528

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Dutch efforts to get FSC into the public eye

An FSC public awareness campaign has begun in the Netherlands. This yearly campaign is run to increase Dutch consumer recognition of the FSC brand, and the support and purchase of FSC wood and paper products. On completion of the campaign, a market survey testing brand recognition of the FSC trademark will determine whether there is an increase from the current recognition of 55%.

http://www.fsc.org/keepout/en/content_areas/29/87/files/FSC_PUB_20_05_04 _2007_04_27.pdf OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=98516

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Key Forestry Concepts and Principles May 16, 2007, Online

Presented by Dr. Peter Smallidge, this one-hour online seminar is the first in the ForestConnect 2007 Forestry Internet Seminar Series. It is designed to teach participants strategies about enjoying and utilizing their property. Though it will be most relevant to landowner in the northeast, anyone is welcome to participate.

Contact Peter Smallidge at 607-592-3640 or pjs23@cornell.edu or see http://www.ForestConnect.info -----------------------------

Non-Timber Forest Products May 17, 2007, Lanesboro, MN

Forests produce much more than timber. In this session you'll learn about some other products that you can harvest and sell from your forest. There will be a tour of the shitake mushroom operation at Eagle Bluff. Ginseng, maple syrup, wood florals, and other non-timber forest products will also be discussed.

Contact Angela Gupta at 888-241-4536 or agupta@umn.edu or see http://www.forestrycenter.org/events.cfm?refID=98385&categoryID

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The Story of the Trees: Using Forest Measurement Skills June 2, 2007, Baraboo, WI

This seminar will provide you with some of the basic skills and tools that you will need to perform an inventory of your woodlands. Learn how to gather data on the growth of your trees and establish permanent re-measurement plots that can help you understand your woodlands better and gauge the success of your management decisions.

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

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Small Scale Hardwood Dry Kiln Tour June 16, 2007, Peshtigo, WI

Production of high-quality, high-value hardwood lumber requires timely and proper drying. Several central U.P. small sawmill operators have expressed interest in learning about the practical aspects of installing and operating a dry kiln. This visit to an established, small-scale hardwood product business including 10 years experience with on-site lumber drying will provide a unique learning opportunity.

Contact MSU Extension at 906-387-2530 or msue.alger@county.msu.edu or see http://www.forestrycenter.org/events.cfm?refID=98176&categoryID

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Coastal Silviculture Committee Summer Workshop June 21-22, 2007, Courtenay, BC

The 2007 Coastal Silviculture Summer Workshop Committee invites you to join us in Courtenay on June 21st, and 22nd for two days in the field reviewing older plantations and research sites. We will look at past silviculture treatments, the results, and hope to generate lively discussion on what tomorrow's forests should look like and what silviculture treatments to apply to achieve those results. Join us to discuss what works and what doesn't with other Silviculture Forest Practitioners.

Contact Jennifer Merner at 250-740-6536 or mernerj@mala.bc.ca or see http://www.mala.ca/nrep/forestry/cscsum2007.asp

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Managing White Pine in Your Forest July 17, 2007, Duluth, MN

White pine is a popular northern tree. A number of factors need to be considered in order to maximize white pine on your property. Topics will include blister rust, natural regeneration and reducing destructive deer browse.

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

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Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association Statewide Meeting September 13-16, 2007, Baraboo, WI

Save the date! This event creates the opportunity for Wisconsin landowners to network with other landowners who have common woodland interests. There will also be the opportunity to learn and see many different things at this meeting. Tours, unique workshops, and presentations are offered along with the annual business meeting.

Contact Nancy Bozek at 715-346-4798 or nbozek@uwsp.edu or see http://www.wisconsinwoodlands.org/

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Apply Now: Community Forestry Week in Washington

The National Community-Based Forestry Week in Washington is a workshop designed to build capacity among forest practitioners to effectively participate in the national policy dialogue. Participants will receive training on how national policy is developed and will learn how to translate their concerns and issues into effective policy messages. They will present these messages at meetings and briefings with key representatives from federal agencies and Congressional committees and begin to establish relationships for long term success in national policy. This year's workshop will focus specifically on private lands issues and will look at a major legislative opportunity, the Farm Bill, to explore and develop ideas for how community-based forestry practitioners across the country can engage and network in discussions about this issue.

Contact Wendy Gerlitz at (503)449-0009 or wgerlitz@nnfp.org or see http://www.nnfp.org

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Wisconsin: New Rules Restrict Movement of Firewood to State Campgrounds

To help prevent the spread of pests and to protect neighborhood trees and state parks, forests and natural areas, new state rules prohibit bringing firewood into Wisconsin from outside the state. Rules also prohibit brining firewood from more than 50 miles away into all Department of Natural Resources managed properties including state parks and forests.

For more information see http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/#art3

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SAF Report: The State of America's Forests

The forestlands of the United States tell a fascinating story about humankind and its relationship with the land. It is a story of trial and error, of consumption and conservation, and of conflict and collaboration. Indeed, America's forests have their problems. Insects and disease, invasive weeds, unmanaged recreation, fragmentation, and land conversion are each having an effect on forests from coast to coast and providing a formidable challenge to the know-how and talent of the natural resources profession. And yet, as this report suggests, there remain reasons to be optimistic.

http://www.safnet.org/aboutforestry/StateOfAmericasForests.pdf OR

http://www.forestrycenter.org/library.cfm?refid=98519

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Initial Estimates of Hurricane Katrina Impacts on Mississippi Gulf Coast Forest Resources

This study confirms initial reports following Hurricane Katrina that found the massive storm left forests in south Mississippi with widespread damage. The study included contractors and federal forest crews and determined that nearly 90 percent of the region's woods sustained some damage as a result of the Aug. 29, 2005 hurricane.

http://www.mfc.state.ms.us/pdf/katrin_impacts_gulf_Coast.pdf OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/library.cfm?refid=98541

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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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