OTHER HEADLINES ON http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm * OSU research finds way to grow smaller trees * Finance institutions commit to FSC (Belgium and the Netherlands) * Land preservation plan will be unveiled (CA) * Planning with fire (MT) * West Duluth ethanol plant plans shucked (MN)

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Insects, Disease, and How Trees Grow June 28, 2007, Preston, MN

Choosing Our Future: Conservation-Based Development in Minnesota June 28, 2007, Collegeville, MN

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

How to Use a GPS Receiver Introduction: July 17, 2007, International Falls, MN Intermediate Course: July 18, 2007, International Falls, MN

Woodland Owners Biomass Field Day August 2, 2007, Grand Rapids, MN or August 3, 2007, Little Falls, MN

Proactive, Non-Lethal Management of Gray Wolves in the Great Lakes Region August 20, 2007, Baraboo, WI

Forest Biorefinery Conference October 9-10, 2007, Syracuse, NY

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

Blog: Vital Forests Vital Communities

Funding Opportunity: National Forest Restoration Working Partnership Grants

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A Review of the Six-County Cooperative Forest Certification Project

Close to Slavery: Guestworker Programs in the United States

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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Debate runs deep over ATV use in state forest (MN)

The battle over the Cloquet Valley State Forest is a microcosm of the ATV issue on public lands statewide. ATV supporters - along with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources trails division and the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners - say designating the forest as managed will make it easier for OHV riders to find a place to ride and obey the law. Some say it will help attract tourism to the region. Opponents of the managed designation have formed Friends of the Cloquet Valley State Forest. They hope to promote sustainable use of the forest on other issues as well.

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=44258§ion=Non e OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=99060

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Prairies are a growing business (MN)

Ron Bowen's passion for prairies has been a full-time job since 1977, when he founded Prairie Restorations Inc., which today employs 102 people and operates six service centers, three production centers and two retail stores.

http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_6172544 OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=99063

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Third crack found in forested area on Hawaii's Kilauea, threatening rare plants and species

A third large crack has formed on Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, park officials said Wednesday. A forest area that is home to rare plants and species could be in danger.

http://www.enn.com/today.html?id=12997 OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=99050

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Drink up for the first FSC-certified winery (OR)

Willamette Valley Vineyards has become the first FSC-certified winery in the world. The winery, based in Turner Oregon, recently earned Chain-of-Custody certification from the Rainforest Alliance and plans on using cork stoppers harvested from responsibly managed forestlands in all its bottles.

http://www.fsc.org/keepout/en/content_areas/29/87/files/FSC_PUB_20_05_04 _2007_06_04_FINAL2.pdf OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=99049

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Insects plague interior trees (AK)

The sequel to the current "Invasion of the Spruce Budworms" raining out of Interior spruce trees will be followed in a week or 10 days by the "Invasion of the Spruce Budworm Moth," the final stage of the pesky insects.

http://newsminer.com/2007/06/19/7557 OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=99058

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Conservancy buys large area of Adirondack wilderness (NY)

The last big piece of privately owned timberland in the Adirondacks - a craggy 161,000-acre wilderness of hardwood forests, 80 mountain peaks, 70 crystal-clear lakes and ponds, undammed rivers, white water gorges and secluded bogs - has been sold for $110 million to the Nature Conservancy, in a move intended to protect the land from future development.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/19/nyregion/19adirondacks.html?_r=3&ref=n yregion&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=99062

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Money to burn: The threat of forest fires isn't going away (Canada)

For years British Columbians have been warned about the growing threat of forest fires, especially in the "interface," where communities encroach on the woods. The auditor-general delivered a cautionary -- and, as it turned out, prophetic -- report in 2001 on the fire risk in the "wildland-urban interface" Then came the 2003 fire season, ranked as one of the worst in provincial history.

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=cfabc2c5-9fdd-4025 -8a49-7e9ea1dcd356 OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=99054

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Impacts of industrial logging in central Africa studied

Though the dense humid forests of Central Africa have been regarded as among the most pristine on Earth, the expansion of industrial logging and the accompanying proliferation of road density are threatening the future of this important ecosystem. Woods Hole Research Center scientists are using satellite imagery taken from 1976 to 2003 to study the development of industrial logging and road density in Central Africa so that scientists, conservation agencies and other organizations can better understand the trends and implications of such expansion.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070608093811.htm OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refid=99043

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Insects, Disease, and How Trees Grow June 28, 2007, Preston, MN

This class covers tree growth and some factors that can alter tree growth, for better and for worse. You'll learn the basic parts of a tree and how they fit together. You'll know more about how, when, and why to prune your trees the right way. We'll also discuss insect and disease ecology and how some important pests are likely to affect your trees. At the end of this session, you'll know how trees grow, how to help them grow well, and how to protect your forest from insect threats.

Contact Angela Gupta at 888-241-4536 or agupta@umn.edu or see http://cfc.cfans.umn.edu/wa/Support/wasess.htm

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Choosing Our Future: Conservation-Based Development in Minnesota June 28, 2007, Collegeville, MN

This workshop, presented by internationally known author and conservation planner Randall Arendt, will focus on the process and techniques that enable developers and local officials to work together to accomplish residential development while maintaining the natural elements of contiguous parcels. It also will describe how this design process can fit into the local regulatory framework through specific provisions in comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and subdivision regulations.

Contact St. John's Arboretum at 320- 363-3163 or see http://www.csbsju.edu/arboretum/arb_highlights/summer/Conservation%20Des ign%20Conference.htm

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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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How to Use a GPS Receiver Introduction: July 17, 2007, International Falls, MN Intermediate Course: July 18, 2007, International Falls, MN

The introductory course will teach participants how to use a GPS to calculate area, navigate to a waypoint and more. Garmin Map 76 units are provided for use in this hands-on class. The intermediate course is designed for those who have taken the Introduction to GPS course. The workshop topics include: a brief review of the key concepts from the introductory course; setting up tracks; activating and navigating a route; managing waypoints; tracks and routes and transferring maps into the GPS receiver. Garmin Map 76 units are provided for use in this hands-on class. Completion of the Introduction to GPS course is required prior to taking this class.

Contact Ryan Heinen at 218- 283-1175. MLEP members call 218-722-5442

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Woodland Owners Biomass Field Day August 2, 2007, Grand Rapids, MN or August 3, 2007, Little Falls, MN

This biomass field day is designed for non-industrial private forest landowners who are interested in understanding the opportunities that exist in biomass harvesting and utilization. Natural resources professionals and loggers are also encouraged to attend.

Contact Diomy Zamora at 888-241-0720 or zamor015@umn.edu or see http://www.forestrycenter.org/events.cfm?refid=98826

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Proactive, Non-Lethal Management of Gray Wolves in the Great Lakes Region August 20, 2007, Baraboo, WI

This Aldo Leopold Shack Seminar will discuss new non-lethal management tools currently being tested and developed for reducing wolf-human conflicts such as livestock depredation. These tools offer an opportunity for more proactive management of wolf-human conflict by farmers. Join in a discussion of a history of wolf management as it pertains to tools that are used to reduce livestock losses from wolves and develop the concept that farmers need to be included as more active participants in wolf management.

Contact the Aldo Leopold Foundation at 608-355-0279, ex. 27 or 28 or see http://www.aldoleopold.org

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Forest Biorefinery Conference October 9-10, 2007, Syracuse, NY

The conference program will focus on strategies to implement existing technology and know-how and the program will provide professionals with an opportunity to network and discuss the latest technologies and best practices in the field.

Contact SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at 315-470-6817 or outreach@esf.edu or see http://www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/2007/Biorefinery/

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Blog: Vital Forests Vital Communities

The Blandin Foundation's Vital Forests/Vital Communities initiative seeks to develop and implement strategies that promote the connection between a healthy forest-based economy, a healthy forest ecosystem and healthy communities. This blog is the latest communication tool for updates and information related to the initiative.

http://vfvc.wordpress.com

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Funding Opportunity: National Forest Restoration Working Partnership Grants

The Forest Service is offering a one-time grant opportunity to highlight examples of landscape-scale partnerships involving forest restoration and the use of woody biomass. Funding is provided to support 10-12 projects, which demonstrate working partnerships among Conservation Districts, Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Councils, State Foresters, local government, and community-based groups.

For more information see http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/tmu/grant-2007/restoration-grants--2007/restora tion-grant--2007.html

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A Review of the Six-County Cooperative Forest Certification Project

The Blandin Foundation provided financial and operational support to six northern Minnesota counties to cooperatively undertake the process of preparing themselves for certification under one or both of the major certification programs, SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). This paper presents the findings and conclusions of a project review, which was based on interviews with the six Land Commissioners and the project consultant.

http://www.blandinfoundation.org/html/documents/Six%20County%20Certifica tion%20Full%20Report_FINAL.pdf OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/library.cfm?refid=99044

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Close to Slavery: Guestworker Programs in the United States

This report is based on interviews with thousands of guestworkers, a review of the research on guestworker programs, scores of legal cases and the experiences of legal experts from around the country. The abuses described here are too common to blame on a few "bad apple" employers. They are the foreseeable outcomes of a system that treats foreign workers as commodities to be imported as needed without affording them adequate legal safeguards or the protections of the free market.

Find more information and download the report at: http://www.splcenter.org/legal/guestreport/index.jsp

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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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