OTHER HEADLINES ON http://www.forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm *Green Garden Furniture Goes Mainstream (U.S.) *Alabama Plan to begin producing ethanol from waste wood *Cornell's Forestry Internet seminars focus on tree and shrub management

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Tree and Shrub Identification July 10, 2008, Hovland, MN

Biomass for Sustainable Energy Solutions July 17, 2008, Dubuque, IA

Introduction to Watersheds July 30, 2008, Grand Marais, MN

Controlling Runoff and Erosion around Your Property July 31, 2008, Hovland, MN

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INFORMATION

Extension Educator-Horticulture Regional Center at Farmington, Minnesota

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PUBLICATIONS:

Community Forestry Connections, Spring 2008 Newsletter

Green Building Programs in the United States

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

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HEADLINES:

Documentary on Equine Forestry Will Air in July (MN) CFRC

Together with Twin Cities Public Television, the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy co-produced a documentary on horse logging.

http://forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refID=102992 -----------------------------

Bill sells Superior National Forest land to Polymet (MN) Duluth News Tribune

Legislation in the U.S. House would sell 6,700 acres in the Superior National Forest to the Polymet copper company without an environmental assessment or public input.

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=67963&freebie_che ck&CFID=45527506&CFTOKEN=48822228&jsessionid=88307e5b3c3072a3a416 OR http://forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refID=102987

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Hemlock Beetle Battle (TN) Metropulse

UT's Beneficial Insects lab steps up production to combat the adelgids killing hemlocks.

http://www.metropulse.com/news/2008/jun/11/hemlock-beetle-battle/ OR http://forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refID=102984 -----------------------------

>From beetles to bucks (CO) Rocky Mountain News

Dead lodgepole pines turned into products from pellet fuel to pens.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jun/03/from-beetles-to-bucks/ OR http://forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refID=102986 -----------------------------

Acid Rain Still Taking a Toll on Northeast Forests (U.S.) Discovery News

Acid rain may seem, like, so 1980s, but the problem has not gone away.

http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/30/acid-rain-northeast.html OR http://forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refID=102988 -----------------------------

Hardiness Zone Maps Shifting with Climate (U.S.) The Daily Green

The Backyard Garden Is Different Today Than It Was 20 Years Ago.

http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/hardiness-zone-ma p-47042401 OR http://forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refID=102991 -----------------------------

Nature laid waste: The destruction of Africa The Independent

The massive scale of environmental devastation across the continent has been fully revealed for the first time in an atlas compiled by UN geographers. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/nature-laid-waste-the-des truction-of-africa-844370.html OR http://forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refID=102982

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Beetle logging could be hurting forests, wildlife (Canada) The Prince George Citizen

There is mounting evidence that salvage logging of pine beetle-killed stands causes more ecological degradation than leaving them alone, scientist Phil Burton told a forum at UNBC on Tuesday.

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/20080610135926/local/news/beetle-logg ing-could-be-hurting-forests-wildlife.html OR http://forestrycenter.org/headlines.cfm?refID=102990 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -

EVENTS

Tree and Shrub Identification July 10, 2008, Hovland, MN

Do you know what trees and shrubs are growing in your woodland? Are they native, marketable or invasive? Being able to have a general understanding of tree and shrub identification is important to better manage these plant species on your property. Differences in tree species, preferred soils, habitat types and growing conditions will be discussed. Contact Denise Volk at 888-241-0724 or volkx005@umn.edu or visit http://forestrycenter.org/events.cfm?refID=102715&categoryID for more information.

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Biomass for Sustainable Energy Solutions July 17, 2008, Dubuque, IA

Raising awareness of biomass renewable energy opportunities in the Dubuque Region Contact the Limestone Bluffs RC&D at 563-652-5104 or linda.swanson@rcdnet.net or see http://forestrycenter.org/events.cfm?refID=102981&categoryID for more information. -----------------------------

Introduction to Watersheds July 30, 2008, Grand Marais, MN

Learn about the Cascade River Watershed. Participants will be able to describe the watershed and how activities within the watershed affect sedimentation and erosion. The presentation will conclude with a discussion about landowner interests, and viewpoints. The information will be used to plan future classes and educational programs. Contact Denise Volk at 888-241-0724 or volkx005@umn.edu or visit http://forestrycenter.org/events.cfm?refID=102716&categoryID for more information.

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Controlling Runoff and Erosion around Your Property July 31, 2008, Hovland, MN

This hands-on class will be held both indoors and outdoors. Learn how to use and maintain rain barrels, rain gardens, and silt fencing to reduce erosion and control runoff from your property.

Contact Denise Volk at 888-241-0724 or volkx005@umn.edu or visit http://forestrycenter.org/events.cfm?refID=102717&categoryID for more information.

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INFORMATION

Extension Educator-Horticulture Regional Center at Farmington, Minnesota

The EE-Horticulture will bring in-depth expertise to cutting-edge horticulture issues with particular emphasis on woody plant materials by applying his/her expertise to the priorities of Extension's Agricultural, Food and Environment (AFE) programs. The EE will employ technology-based and train-the-trainer delivery systems to inform and educate professionals, consumer audiences, and volunteer Master Gardeners through seminars, workshops, writing, and non-credit courses, often in collaboration with University departments and centers. The EE will collaborate with University faculty, graduate students, and Master Gardeners to evaluate and conduct applied research. The EE is responsible for program development and delivery, attention to diversity, use of scholarly/scientific research, effective partnerships, use of technology and continuing professional development.

Candidates must have a Masters degree in horticultural science or related applied plant science. One or more degrees require emphasis in woody ornamental plants and have two years' professional experience in a field related to the position. Deadline for applications is May 20, 2008.

Full position description and application procedure are available on the Extension website at http://www.extension.umn.edu/units/director/hr/positions.html.

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PUBLICATIONS

Community Forestry Connections, Spring 2008 Newsletter

The Community Forestry Connections Newsletter is now available online. You will find updates on our recent projects, including our renewed FSC certification, and an update on our Biomass Utilization Grant Study.

Visit http://forestrycenter.org/library.cfm?refID=102814 to download the electronic version!

Green Building Programs in the United States

A REVIEW OF RECENT CHANGES RELATED TO DESIGNATION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE MATERIALS

Visit http://www.dovetailinc.org/reportView.php?action=displayReport&reportID= 94 OR http://www.forestrycenter.org/index.cfm?RefID=102928 to read the report.

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