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Florida SAF Leadership Workshop, Mizell Lodge, Nassau County |
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Florida Arbor Day |
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Second Annual Agro-ecology Conference "Timber Management on Public Lands in Florida," Jacksonville, FL. Contact Len Berry at 561-691-8554 or 561-691-8540 (fax) |
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Caribbean Chapter Meeting, 10:00 am, Tour of Volusia County Lake George Forest and Wildlife Management Area. Registration and Lunch are free. RSVP Mark Brown at 904-736-5927 ext. 2719 |
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Florida Commission of Agriculture's Forestry Forum, Silver Springs Hilton, Ocala. Call Florida Forestry Association at 850-222-5646 or Division of Forestry at 850-414-9912 for more information. |
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St. Johns Chapter Meeting, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Rayonier Forest Research Center, Yulee. RSVP Darleen at 904-321-5509. |
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"Why Have a Forester in Your City?," 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, Secret Woods Nature Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Contact Earth Advisors, Inc., 954-926-3339 |
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Best Management Practices Workshop, Crestview |
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SFRC Spring Awards Banquet, Austin Cary Memorial Forest. Contact Marie Meldrum at 352-846-0850 |
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SAF/SFRC Spring Symposium, "Fire: Friend or Foe," Sheraton Hotel, Gainesville, FL, Contact Mike Jacobson, SFRC, 352-846-0883, fax 352-846-1277 (also see the archived news story) |
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Practical Tools for Evaluating Forestry Investments (10 hrs. CFE credit), Lake City, contact Preceda, L.L.C. |
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BMP Workshop and Field Trip, A Continuing Education Program for Florida Master Loggers, Lake City Community College, contact Mary Frederick, Florida Forestry Association, 850-222-5646, fax 850-222-6179 |
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Making Intensive Forest Management Decisions (13 hrs. CFE credit), Ft. Walton Beach, contact Lindsey Campbell, Forest Information Services, PO Box 920, Watkinsville, GA 30677, 706-769-6600 |
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Suwannee Chapter Meeting, 11:00 am at the Golden Corrall on SR 200 in Ocala. Tour of the Royal Oak Charcoal Mill after the business meeting and lunch. Contact Eric Black at 352-955-2005 or forester-ekb@juno.com. (also see the archived news story) |
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Timber and Timberland Valuation (12 hr. CFE credit), Jacksonville, contact Preceda, L.L.C. |
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Florida Forestry Association Annual Meeting, "Forestry-It's More Than Magic," Amelia Island Inn and Beach Club, Amelia Island Plantation. Contact Lisa Roeder at 850-906-0099 or lisa@mcraeco.com |
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SAF National Convention "Pioneering New Trails", Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon |
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SESAF Annual Meeting, "Perspectives on Intensive Forest Management," Holiday Inn Center City, Columbus, GA. Contact SESAF at 706-845-9085 |
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Intensive Forest Management, Fort Walton Beach. Contact Lindsey Campbell at 706-769-6600. 13 hours CFE Category 1 |
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Forest Festival, Perry |
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Walk in the Forest, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Etoniah Creek State Forest (SR 20 at the Hollister Fire Tower), RSVP by October 25 to Scott Crosby: 904/329-3772. (see the Archives page for more information) |
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Timber Tax (10 hrs. CFE credit), Jacksonville, contact Preceda, L.L.C. |
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Forest Roads: Coastal Applications, Valdosta, GA. Contact Laura Owen at 706-542-3063 or owenl@gactr.uga.edu. 11 hours CFE Category 1 |
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Suwannee Chapter Meeting, Dinner and Forum with 4th Grade Teachers, 6:00 pm, Lake Mize Conference Center, Austin Cary Forest. Call Joe Wolf at 334-3600 to RSVP. (see the Archives page for more information) |
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Florida Arbor Day (3rd Friday) |
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SFRC Continuing Education, Forest Fertilization, Quincy. Contact Alan Long at 352-846-0891 |
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SFRC Continuing Education, Regulatory Environment in Florida's Forests, Austin Cary Memorial Forest, Gainesville. Contact Alan Long at 352-846-0891 |
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Suwannee Chapter Mill Tour and Meeting. Gilman chip-n-saw mill, Perry, FL. Business meeting an lunch will follow at the Chaparral Steakhouse. RSVP to Steve Smith at 352-367-1479 or 800-515-8838. Check the news for more information. |
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National Arbor Day (Last Friday) |
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http://www.fnps.org/dade/Conf2000.htmlh Annual Spring Conference, "Living with Nature in the 21st Century,mailto:conference@fnps.org Hotel, Miami. For information check the FNPS website, call 305-644-0452, or email conference@fnps.org. |
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Spring Symposium, "Historical Reflections, Future Directions," UF Conference Center, Gainesville |
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Florida Urban Forestry Council/Florida Chapter ISA, "Trees Florida 2000," Innisbrook at Tarpon Springs. Contact Sandy Temple at 407-872-1738. |
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Urban Forestry Institute, The Wildland-Urban Interface, Daytoyna Beach. Contact Eliana Kampf Binelli at 352-846-0886 |
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SFRC Continuing Education, Timber Market/Investment Opportunities, Bay County. Contact Chris Demers at 352-846-2375 |
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SFRC Continuing Education, Timber Market/Investment Opportunities, Lafayette County. Contact Chris Demers at 352-846-2375 |
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St. Johns Chapter meeting, 9:00 am, Shadowlawn Farms, Clay County. RSVP to Chris Nobel at 904-225-5933 or chris.noble@rayonier.com by August 14. See the News page for further detail. |
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SFRC Continuing Education, Forest Tree and Plant Identification, western panhandle. Contact Alan Long at 352-846-0891 |
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Centennial Tree Planting by the Forest Management Technology Programmailto:grimesj@mail.lakecity.cc.fl.us) and the Suwannee Chapter, 10:00 am on the LCCC campus. RSVP to Jim Grimes by fax (904-755-1856), telephone (904-755-1822 x1459), or email (grimesj@mail.lakecity.cc.fl.us). |
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Volusia County Environmental Service Group and Caribbean Chapter Annual Walk in the Forest, 8:00 am to noon, Lake George Forest and Wildlife Management Area. Lunch and air boat tours will be provided in the afternoon. Meet at the County of Volusia Administration Building located at 123 West Indiana Ave., Deland FL. Park on Rich Avenue. Transportation will be provided. RSVP by September 30, 2000 to Mark Brown at (904) 736-5927 ext 2719. |
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SESAF Annual Meeting, "SAF - Celebrating 100 Years of Forestry," Auburn Conference Center, Auburn University. For more information call 706-845-9085. |
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SFRC Continuing Education, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering for Foresters, Austin Cary Memorial Forest, Gainesville. |
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SFRC Continuing Education, Improving Public Relations (Getting the Message to the Public), Austin Cary Memorial Forest, Gainesville. |
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Society of American Foresters Centennial, Florida Division Celebration, 10:00 a.m., Austin Cary Forest. RSVP by December 1 to Mrs. Angela C. Carter, Division of Forestry, 1911 Sw 34th Street Gainesville, FL 32608, (352) 372-3505, ext. 191, E-mail: fhealth@doacs.state.fl.us |
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Florida Arbor Day (3rd Friday) |
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Florida SAF Leadership Retreat, Mizell Lodge, Nassau County |
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Deadline to submit Forester Fund grant applications |
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The Big Bend Chapter tour of the Tne Nature Conservancy Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve. The tour will begin at the preserve offices at 9:00 am. |
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Joint meeting of the Suwannnee and University of Florida Student Chapters of the Society of American Foresters. Tentative times are 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the mailto:J_Shepard@src-ncasi.org in Austin Cary Memorial Forest near Gainesville. For more information contact Jim Shepard at Phone (352) 377-4708 Ext. 227; FAX (352) 371-6557; or J_Shepard@src-ncasi.org. |
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SFRC/Society of American Foresters Spring Symposium: "Atmailto:calo@gnv.ifas.ufl.edunagement, Science, and Policy"; Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel, Gainesville. For registratihttp://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/media/Symposium.pdf-0849 or calo@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu or click on the following link for an Adobe PDF registration http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/media/Symposium.pdf |
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Deadline to submit fellow and national award nominations to national office |
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Deadline to submit HSD agenda items, national vice-president petitions, Special Grant applications, and change of chapter dues rates to national office |
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Deadline to submit SESAF newsletter articles |
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Deadline to submit SESAF and division officer nominations, and SESAF Award of Excellence nominations |
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Big Bend Chapter meeting, Fire Weather: What’s it all about? Leon County Training Center at the Tallahassee Amtrak Station, 918 Railroad Avenue beginning at 6:30 pm. Please notify Richard Shelfer (850-942-9353; e-mail rshelfer@fs.fed.us) by Tuesday, September 11 if you plan to attend. |
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SAF National Convention, "Forestry at the Great Divide," Denver, CO |
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Deadline to submit Forester Fund grant applications |
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The St. Johns, Caribbean and Suwanee Chapters' fall meeting, Chinsegut Wildlife Refuge beginning at 9 a.m. There will be a catered lunch from Sonny's. Those interested in attending should RSVP to Scott Crosby by September 21st at crosbys@doacs.state.fl.us or by phone at 386/329-2552. A map to the Chinsegut Nature Center can be found at http://floridaconservation.org/join-us/chinsegut/chinintr.html . |
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Deadline to submit SESAF newsletter articles |
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Southeastern SAF Annual Meeting, Tallahassee, FL |
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THE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE, University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center. Gainesville, Florida. Contact Dr. Susan W. Vince, School of Forest Resources and Conservation at svince@ufl.edu |
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Florida Arbor Day (3rd Friday) |
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Big Bend Chapter Meeting. A tour of the Buckeye Nursery, Perry, FL will begin at 10:00 am. Lunch and a chapter business meeting will follow. Visit the News page for more information. |
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Florida Division Leadership Retreat, Smurfit-Stone Mizell Meeting House, Nassau County. Contact Charlie Houder at 386-362-1001 or chouder@treeware.com. |
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Deadline to submit Forester Fund grant applications |
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School of Forest Resources and Conservation Continuing Education, "Electronic Forest Inventory." For more information visit http://continuinged.sfrc.ufl.edu or contact SFRC at 352-846-0849 or sfrc@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu. |
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School of Forest Resources and Conservation Continuing Education, "Effective Communication Strategies." For more information visit http://continuinged.sfrc.ufl.edu or contact SFRC at 352-846-0849 or sfrc@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu. |
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Panhandle Chapter Meeting, "Endangered Species & Forest Management," a presentation by David Whitehouse, International Paper Region Wildlife Manager, Chuck Wagon Steakhouse, Chipley, FL, 5:00-8:00 PM. RSVP by April 1st to Carol Daughtery by email or at (850) 937-4826 OFFICE or (850) 968-3027 FAX. |
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School of Forest Resources and Conservation Continuing Education, "Exploring Ecotourism." For more information visit http://continuinged.sfrc.ufl.edu or contact SFRC at 352-846-0849 or sfrc@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu. |
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Slash Pine : Still Growing …and Growing…and Growing!, Georgia/Florida SAF Spring Symposium, Holiday Inn, Jekyll Island, GA. See the conference website for more information. |
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| 15 - 17 | School of Forest Resources and Conservation Continuing Education, "Using GPS in Natural Resource Management." For more information visit http://continuinged.sfrc.ufl.edu or contact SFRC at 352-846-0849 or sfrc@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu. |
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St. Johns Chapter Meeting and tour highlighting Georgia Pacific water quality issues, 9 am, Palatka. Contact Scott Crosby at 386-329-2552 or crosbys@doacs.state.fl.us to RSVP or for more information. |
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Joint meeting of Big Bend and Panhandle Chapters at Eglin AFB. A forestry and wildlife management tour is planned. Contact Carol Daughtery by email or at (850) 937-4826. |
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Deadline to submit SESAF newsletter articles |
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Deadline to submit SESAF and division officer nominations, and SESAF Award of Excellence nominations |
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Panhandle Chapter Business Meeting, 1:30 p.m. in the International Paper Forest Resources office conference room, 117 Pace Parkway, Cantonment, FL. For more information contact Carol Daughtery by email or at (850) 937-4826. |
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School of Forest Resources and Conservation Continuing Education, "Conserved Lands Management." For more information visit http://continuinged.sfrc.ufl.edu or contact SFRC at 352-846-0849 or sfrc@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu. |
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Volusia County "Walk in the Forest," 8:00 to noon, Lake George Forest and Wildlife Management Area. Those interested in attending should RSVP by September 30, 2000, to Mark Brown: (904) 736-5927 ext 2719. |
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SAF National Convention, "Forests at Work," Winston-Salem, NC. |
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Panhandle Chapter Business Meeting, 5:30 pm, Black Angus Restaurant, 4500 W. HWY 98, Panama City. For more information contact Carol Daughtery by email or at (850) 937-4826. |
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School of Forest Resources and Conservation Continuing Education, "Managing for Forest Health." For more information visit http://continuinged.sfrc.ufl.edu or contact SFRC at 352-846-0849 or sfrc@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu. |
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Southeastern Society of American Foresters (SESAF) Annual Meeting, "Forestry in Today's World: Changing Management Strategies,"Crown Plaza Hotel, Macon, GA. Download the complete conference brochure (749K), the agenda, or the registration form in PDF format |
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Big Bend Chapter Meeting featuring a presentation on the Southern Forest Resource Assessment, 7:00 p.m. at the Shoney's Restaurant, 2833 N. Monroe St. in Tallahassee (I-10 and N. Monroe). |
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School of Forest Resources and Conservation Continuing Education, "Biotechnology and Tree Improvement." For more information visit http://continuinged.sfrc.ufl.edu or contact SFRC at 352-846-0849 or sfrc@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu. |
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1st Joint Prescribed Fire Council Meeting, Ocala Hilton. A copy of the agenda can also be found on line at: http://flame.fl-dof.com/Env/RX/agenda_draft.pdf |
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School of Forest Resources and Conservation Continuing Education, "Nutrient Management for Enhancing Forest Production." For more information visit http://continuinged.sfrc.ufl.edu or contact SFRC at 352-846-0849 or sfrc@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu. |
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Panhandle Chapter Holiday Social, Jubilee Restaurant, 400 Quietwater Beach Road, Pensacola Beach beginning at 6:00 p.m. No business meeting is planned. To RSVP or for more information contact Carol Daughtery by email or at (850) 937-4826. |
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Florida Arbor Day (3rd Friday) |
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Florida Division Leadership Retreat, Smurfit-Stone Mizell Meeting House near Callahan (see location map) For more information contact David Core by email or at 850-414-1131. |
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Deadline to submit Forester Fund grant applications |
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Deadline to submit nominations for Florida Division awards |
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Suwannee Chapter Adopt-a-Highway clean-up in Gainesville. Those interested will meet at 8:00 AM in the parking lot of the Millennium Bank on 43rd St, on the south side of the bank adjacent to Newberry Rd. Contact Jim Shepard at (352) 377-4708 X 227 during business hours or email FL4STR@bellsouth.net. |
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The St. Johns Chapter Meeting with a presentation by the State's Attorney office on timber theft. 6:30 pm at Murray's Grille, S.R. 200, Yulee (6 miles east of I-95). RSVP by March 10th to Ruthie Cole at 904-573-4902 or Scott Crosby at 386-329-2552. Email may be sent to coler@doacs.state.fl.us or crosbys@doacs.state.fl.us. |
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Big Bend Chapter meeting and quail plantation tour. Those interested in attending will meet at 9:00 am at the UF / IFAS Ag Station south of Quincy, one-quarter mile north of I-10 exit #181 on the west side of Highway 267. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact Jarek Nowak at (850) 875-7142 or jnowak@mail.ifas.ufl.edu |
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Panhandle Chapter meeting, 6:00 pm, location and program TBA, For information contact Craig Iversen at (850)587-5123 or recre8ive@aol.com. |
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SAF/SFRC Spring Symposium, "Forest Resource Values: Florida's Legacy and Future," Sheraton Hotel, Gainesville, FL. Registration information for the conference may be found at https://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/basic/sfrc/reg.htm. |
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Caribbean Chapter meeting and tour of the Lyonia Preserve. Meeting begins at the Volusia County Agricultural Center at 9 AM. RSVP Mark Brown at 386-804-0439 by April 11, 2003. |
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Big Bend Chapter meeting and tour to Northwest Florida Water Management District's longleaf restoration projects in their Econfina Water Management Area, beginning at 1 pm. For more information contact Jarek Nowak at (850) 875-7142 or jnowak@mail.ifas.ufl.edu. |
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Panhandle Chapter meeting, 6:00 pm, location and program TBA, For information contact Craig Iversen at (850)587-5123 or recre8ive@aol.com. |
| 31 | Suwannee Chapter Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up, 8:00 AM in the parking lot of the Millennium Bank on 43rd St. Work is usually complete by 10 or 10:30. Trash bags, tongs, orange vests, and bottled water will be provided. Participants should bring their own work gloves. For more information contact Jim Shepard at (352) 377-4708 X 227 or FL4STR@bellsouth.net |
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| 12 | St. Johns Chapter Meeting, 3:30 pm at the Bradford County Extension Office on Hwy 301 in Starke. For more information contact Ruthie Cole at 904-573-4902 or coler@doacs.state.fl.us |
| 30 | Nominations for Florida Division and chapter officers due |
| 30 - 7/2 | Practical Sustainable Forestry and the Marketplace: Making It Work, Adam's Mark Hotel, Jacksonville. For more information visit http://www.safnet.org/meetings/psfmeeting.cfm |
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Forest Certification Auditing Workshop, Adam's Mark Hotel, Jacksonville. For more information visit http://www.safnet.org/meetings/pfsforcert.cfm |
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Deadline to submit SESAF and division officer nominations, and SESAF Award of Excellence nominations |
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Caribbean Chapter meeting, 9:30 am, a tour highlighting cypress silviculture and sawmilling, conducted by Kempfer's Sawmill near St. Cloud. For more information contact Mark Brown at 386-736-5062 or mbrown@co.volusia.fl.us. |
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Panhandle Chapter meeting, 6:00 pm, location and program TBA, For information contact Craig Iversen at (850)587-5123 or recre8ive@aol.com. |
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Joint Suwannee / St Johns meeting to hear speakers from several of the local counties discuss their ordinances and how they impact forestry, 4:30 pm at the Austin Cary Memorial Forest Conference Building. For more information contact Chris Demers at 352-846-2375 or cdemers@mail.ifas.ufl.edu |
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St. Johns Chapter Meeting featuring a program by Alan Hallman, FFWCC |
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Deadline to submit Forester Fund grant applications |
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Big Bend Chapter Meeting, Coastal Lumber Company tour, Havana. For more information contact Jarek Nowak at (850) 875-7142 or jnowak@mail.ifas.ufl.edu. |
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Joint Suwannee/UF Student Chapter mixer, 6:00 pm, Austin Cary Memorial Forest Conference Building. For more information contact Chris Demers at 352-846-2375 or cdemers@mail.ifas.ufl.edu |
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Conservation Easements. Gainesville, Florida. University of Florida School of Forest Resources & Conservation. Contact: Julie Helmers (352) 846-0842, webpage: http://continuinged.sfrc.ufl.edu |
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Panhandle Chapter meeting, 6:00 pm, location and program TBA, For information contact Craig Iversen at (850)587-5123 or recre8ive@aol.com. |
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SESAF Annual Meeting, Mobile, AL |
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Managing Forests to Protect Listed Wildlife Species. Gainesville, Florida. University of Florida School of Forest Resources & Conservation. Contact: Julie Helmers (352) 846-0842, webpage: http://continuinged.sfrc.ufl.edu |
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Suwannee Chapter Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up, 8:00 AM in the parking lot of the Millennium Bank on 43rd St. For more information contact Jim Shepard at (352) 377-4708 X 227 or FL4STR@bellsouth.net |
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Caribbean Chapter Walk in the Forest. For more information contact Mark Brown at 386-736-5062 or mbrown@co.volusia.fl.us |
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SAF National Convention, Buffalo, NY |
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St. Johns Chapter Meeting. Program TBA |
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Managing Exotic Plants in Forests. Milton, Florida. University of Florida School of Forest Resources & Conservation. Contact: Julie Helmers (352) 846-0842, webpage: www.continuinged.sfrc.ufl.edu |
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Big Bend Chapter business meeting and presentation. For more information contact Jarek Nowak at (850) 875-7142 or jnowak@mail.ifas.ufl.edu. |
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Panhandle Chapter meeting, 6:00 pm, location and program TBA, For information contact Craig Iversen at (850)587-5123 or recre8ive@aol.com. |
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Florida Arbor Day (3rd Friday) |
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SESAF Executive Committee Meeeting, 8:00 am at the Jacksonville Hilton. For more information contact Charles Hall or Charles Maynard. |
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Florida Division Leadership Retreat, Mizell Lodge, Hilliard. For more information contact Wayne Smith. |
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Deadline to submit Forester Fund grant applications |
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Deadline to submit nominations for Florida Division awards |
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Big Bend Chapter meeting, 6:30 PM at a local restaurant (location will be announced very soon). Chair-Elect Ray Mason will lead a discussion regarding the History of Forestry. For additional information contact Mark Milligan at (850) 385-3667 ext. 105 or mmilligan@landmarksystems.org. |
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Suwannee Chapter Adopt-a-Highway Trach Pick-up. Meet at 8:00 AM in the parking lot of the Millennium Bank on 43rd St. and Newberry Road, Gainesville. For more information contact Erick Smith at (352) 392-7722 or edsmith@ufl.edu. |
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SAF/SFRC Spring Symposium, "The Future of Wood Products: It's All About Innovation," Paramount Hotel, Gainesville. View the conference brochure or contact Alan Long for more information. |
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Natural Stand Management Workshop, Austin Cary Memorial Forest (ACMF), Alachua County, meet at ACMF at 8:00 AM ET; call Chris Demers at 352-846-2375 to register. CFEs will be available for foresters and there will be a fee to cover lunch and breaks. |
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Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council 19th Annual Symposium and Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council 6th Annual Symposium, "West of Eden - Where Research, Policy and Practice Meet," Clarion Suites and Convention Center(http://www.clarionsuitesresort.com) Pensacola Beach. For more information visit http://www.se-eppc.org/symp04fl.cfm. |
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Natural Stand Management Workshop, Archbold Biological Station, Highlands County, meet at 8:00 AM ET; call Penny at Archbold Biological Station at 863-465-2571 x.260 to register. CFEs will be available for foresters and there will be a fee to cover lunch and breaks. |
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Natural Stand Management Workshop, Jackson County Extension Office in Marianna, meet at 8:00 AM. CT; call the Jackson County Extension Office at 850-482-9620 to register. CFEs will be available for foresters and there will be a fee to cover lunch and breaks. |
| 27 | Suwannee Chapter meeting featuring Estate Planning for Forestland Owners, 11:00 AM at the Alachua County Extension Office in Gainesville. RSVP to Chris Demers at 352-846-2375 or cdemers@mail.ifas.ufl.edu. For directions visit http://www.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/map/alachua-county.htm. |
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| 12 | Suwannee Chapter Adopt-a-Highway Trach Pick-up. Meet at 8:00 AM in the parking lot of the Millennium Bank on 43rd St. and Newberry Road, Gainesville. For more information contact Erick Smith at (352) 392-7722 or edsmith@ufl.edu. |
| 18 | Invasive Exotic Plants and Their Control, Liberty County Extension Office in Bristol, sign in at 3:00 PM CT; call the Liberty County Extension Office at 850-643-2229 to register. CFEs will be available for foresters and there will be a fee to cover lunch and breaks. |
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Invasive Exotic Plants and Their Control, Alachua County Extension Office in Gainesville, sign in at 3:00 PM ET; call Chris Demers at 352-846-2375 to register. CFEs will be available for foresters and there will be a fee to cover lunch and breaks. |
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Invasive Exotic Plants and Their Control, Lee County Extension Office in Fort Myers, sign in at 3:00 PM ET; call the Lee County Extension Office at 239-461-7514 to register. CFEs will be available for foresters and there will be a fee to cover lunch and breaks. |
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Forest Stewardship Program Workshop Series: Invasive Exotic Plants and Their Control, followed by Special Session on Silviculture Best Management Practices. Lee County Extension Office in Fort Myers, 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM. Call the Lee County Extension Office at 239-461-7500 to register. CEUs and CFEs will be available for pesticide applicators and foresters. |
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A Walk in the Woods: Forest Restoration in the Wildland-Urban Interface, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT, Jennings State Forest at the Old Jennings Recreation Area. Those wishing to attend should call Jennifer Engle at 904-291-5534 or Chris Demers at 352-846-2375. |
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"Conservation Site Assessment and Planning," UF/TNC Natural Areas Training Academy. Visit http://nata.snre.ufl.edu for more information. |
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Caribbean Chapter "Walk in the Forest, " 8:00 AM to noon, Lake George Forest and Wildlife Management Area. Lunch and airboat tours will be provided following the event. Those interested in attending should contact Mark Brown at (386) 804-0439 by September 30. |
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"Plant Communities of Florida," UF/TNC Natural Areas Training Academy. Visit http://nata.snre.ufl.edu for more information. |
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SESAF Annual Meeting, Hilton Riverfront Hotel, Jacksonville. View the conference Program (3.1 MB or Registration Form. |
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Public Land Acquisition and Management Conference, Destin Hilton Resort. Visit http://www.ces.fau.edu/plam2004/ for the conference program, registration forms and other information. |
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"Managing for Diversity Across Florida's Unique Landscapes," UF/TNC Natural Areas Training Academy. Visit http://nata.snre.ufl.edu for more information. |
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Suwannee Chapter Adopt-a-Highway clean-up of Newberry Road in Gainesville. Meet at 8:00 AM in the parking lot on the south side of the Millennium Bank on 43rd St. For more information call Erick Smith at (352) 392-7722 or edsmith@ufl.edu. |
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Florida Forestry Association Annual Meeting, Sandestin. Visit http:// www.floridaforest.org or call 850.222.5646 for more information. |
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Florida Arbor Day (3rd Friday) |
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"Working Across Boundaries to Protect Ecosystems," UF/TNC Natural Areas Training Academy. Visit http://nata.snre.ufl.edu for more information. |
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Wildlife Conservation on Private Lands, A Satellite Course for Private Landowners and Wildlife Enthusiasts, Fifield Hall, University of Florida. For more information or to register for Master Wildlifer, visit the web site at www.masterwildlifer.net or contact the Florida Master Wildlifer Coordinator, Chris Demers, at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ifas.ufl.edu. |
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"Vegetation Monitoring in a Management Context," UF/TNC Natural Areas Training Academy. Visit http://nata.snre.ufl.edu for more information. |
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"Applying Technology to Management," UF/TNC Natural Areas Training Academy. Visit http://nata.snre.ufl.edu for more information. |
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Auburn University Center for Forest Sustainability, Forest Policy Center, and Environmental Institute, "Emerging Issues Along Urban/Rural Interfaces: Linking Science and Society," Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, GA. Visit http://www.sfws.auburn.edu/urbanruralinterfaces/ for more information. |
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Florida Division unveiling of a historic marker commemorating the turpentine family, community and industry, 10:30 AM, Fairbanks, Florida. Following the unveiling of the marker, a catered lunch will be served. If you plan to attend, contact at EJJokela@ifas.ufl.edu or (352) 846-0890. PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. See the invitation letter for full details. |
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Division of Forestry regional workshops on issues affecting the future of Florida's Forests: March 22 - Milton, Pensacola Junior College, Univ. of Florida Building, Room 4902 March 23 - Tallahassee, Eyster Auditorium, Conner Building, 3125 Conner Blvd. March 24 - Lake City, Columbia Co. Ext. Service, 164 SW Mary Ethel Lane March 29 - Tavares, Lake Co. Ag/Horticulture Ext. Service, 30205 St. Rd. 19 March 30 - Palmetto, Manatee Co. Ag Center/Fairgrounds, Kendrick Auditorium, 1303 17th St. West March 31 - Lantana, Lantana Recreation Center, 418 South Dixie Highway For more information contact Charles Maynard, at maynarc@doacs.state.fl.us or 850/414-0843. |
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"Restoration Planning and Techniques for Forested Lands," UF/TNC Natural Areas Training Academy. Visit http://nata.snre.ufl.edu for more information. |
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36th Annual Spring Symposium, Natural Disasters: A Recipe for Adaptive Management, Paramount Hotel, Gainesville. Visit http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/ContEd/SpringSymWeb.htm for more information. |
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DOF Forestry BMP workshop, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Liberty County Community Center, Bristol. Lunch and refreshments will be provided and an optional field trip will be held afterwards. RSVP by April 15th to Roy Lima at the Division of Forestry at (850) 414-9934. |
| Vegetation Management • Using Herbicides to Reach Multiple Objectives, 8:30 am • 3:30 pm: UF-IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center in Milton/Jay, FL. Call Robin Vickers at 850-983-5216 x.113 to register. A printable announcement with program agendas and directions can be found at the Florida Forestry Information Bulletin Board: http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/ffws/bul.htm under Forest Stewardship Program Events. |
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Vegetation Management • Using Herbicides to Reach Multiple Objectives, 8:30 am • 3:30 pm: UF-IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy, FL. Call the REC at 850-875-7115 to register. A printable announcement with program agendas and directions can be found at the Florida Forestry Information Bulletin Board: http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/ffws/bul.htm under Forest Stewardship Program Events. |
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DOF Forestry BMP workshop, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Clay County Agriculture Center, Green Cove Springs. Lunch and refreshments will be provided and an optional field trip will be held afterwards. RSVP by April 15th to Roy Lima at the Division of Forestry at (850) 414-9934. |
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"Managing Visitors and Volunteers in Natural Areas," UF/TNC Natural Areas Training Academy. Visit http://nata.snre.ufl.edu for more information. |
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Vegetation Management • Using Herbicides to Reach Multiple Objectives, 8:30 am • 3:30 pm: Camp Weed Conference Center, Suwannee County. Call the Suwannee County Extension Office at 386-362-2771 to register. A printable announcement with program agendas and directions can be found at the Florida Forestry Information Bulletin Board: http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/ffws/bul.htm under Forest Stewardship Program Events. |
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Suwannee Chapter meeting, 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. at Napolatano's Restaurant, just off of NW 75th Street "Tower Rd" on the west side in Gainesville. Dinner is scheduled between 6:15 - 6:45 P.M. followed by the business meeting and program. Scott Houston with BASF will present a program on new developments with the application timing of Chopper® herbicide. RSVP to Russ Weber at 352-377-2924 or rweber@fwforestry.com . |
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Forestry/Forages BMP Field Day, North Florida Research and Education Center, Live Oak, FL. Call the NFREC – Suwannee Valley at Live Oak at 386-362-1725 to register. |
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Florida Forestry Association Annual Meeting, World Golf Village Renaissance, St. Augustine. For more information please email info@forestfla.org |
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Wildlife Expo & Forestry Field Day,West Florida Research and Education Center, Jay. Call Robin Vickers @ (850) 983-5216 x 113 or email rvickers@ufl.edu. |
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SESAF Annual Meeting, Planting Seeds for Sustainable Forestry, Desoto Hilton Hotel, Savannah, GA. For more information contact Charles Hall at chall@asginfo.net or 706 845-9085 |
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Suwannee Chapter tour of the SRWMD Mallory Swamp restoration project in Lafayette County. Contact Russ Weber at 352-377-2924 or RWeber@FWForestry.com to RSVP or for more information. |
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Caribbean Chapter Annual Walk in the Forest, near Pierson, FL. For more information contact Mark Brown at mbrown@co.volusia.fl.us or Jim Bryan at jbryan@direcway.com. |
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Florida Arbor Day (3rd Friday) |
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Suwannee Chapter Meeting, 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Austin Cary Memorial Forest Conference Center. For more information contact Russ Weber at RWeber@FWForestry.com or 352-377-2924. |
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37th Annual SAF/SFRC Spring Symposium, Fueling the Future: The Role of Woody Biomass, Paramount Hotel, Gainesville. Visit the conference website at http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/ContEd/ or more information. |
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Forest Stewardship Workshop Series: Beyond Food Plots – Enhancing Wildlife Habitat on Your Forest Property, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Central Time; Jackson County Cooperative Extension Service Office in Marianna, FL. Call the Jackson County Extension Office at 850-482-9620 to register. SAF Continuing Forestry Education Credits will be provided. |
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Forest Stewardship Workshop Series: Beyond Food Plots – Enhancing Wildlife Habitat on Your Forest Property, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Central Time; West Florida Research & Education Center (REC) in Milton and Jay, FL. Call Robin Vickers at the UF Milton Campus at 850-983-5216 x.113 to register. SAF Continuing Forestry Education Credits will be provided. |
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Big Bend Chapter meeting featuring a tour of the Florida Plywoods Inc. mill in Greenville. For more information contact Dave Lewis at 850-997-6254. |
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Forest Stewardship Workshop Series: Beyond Food Plots – Enhancing Wildlife Habitat on Your Forest Property, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Eastern Time; Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PCS) Conference Center, Hamilton County, FL. Call the Hamilton County Extension Office at 386-792-1276 to register. SAF Continuing Forestry Education Credits will be provided. |
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Suwannee Chapter tour of Goodwin Heart Pine, Micanopy. |
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Forest Stewardship Workshop: Marketing Your Forest Products, 1:30pm - 6:30pm Holmes County Ag Center in Bonifay, FL. Call the Holmes County Extension Office at 850-547-1108 to register. |
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Forest Stewardship Workshop: Marketing Your Forest Products, 1:30pm - 6:30pm Lafayette County Extension Office in Mayo, FL. Call the Lafayette County Extension Office at 386-294-1279 to register. |
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Project Learning Tree and WILD Workshop, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. For additional information contact Jenny Seitz at jacohen@ufl.edu. Preregistration is required. |
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Deadline to submit Forester Fund grant applications |
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Project Learning Tree Educator Workshop, Austin Cary Memorial Forest in Gainesville. For additional information contact Jenny Seitz at jacohen@ufl.edu. Preregistration is required. |
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Forest Stewardship Polycom Workshop: Tree / Plant Identification for Forestland Owners, 9:00am - 12:30am, North Florida REC at Quincy and broadcast to 7 remote locations in Nortwest FL via Polycom. For a printable announcement with more details: http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/ffws/bul.htm. |
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SESAF Annual Meeting, "Precision Forestry", Auburn Conference Center. Download the conference program for more details. |
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Caribbean Chapter Walk in the Forest, Lake George State Forest. For more information contact Mark Brown at 386-736-5062 or mbrown@co.volusia.fl.us |
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Urban Forest Inventory Systems Symposium, 8:30am – 3:00pm EST at UF-IFAS Plant City Campus and broadcast to 9 remote sites around the state, cost is $15 per person. Questions or concerns, please contact Melissa Friedman or Dr. Michael Andreu, 813-757-2272, melimel@ufl.edu or mandreu@ufl.edu For more information, visit: http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/events.html |
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Cedar Key Historical Marker Dedication, 10:00 AM. Interested persons must pre-register by December 15, 2006 by contacting Dr. Ed Barnard @ (352) 372-3505, ext. 130 or barnare@doacs.state.fl.us. Registration may be pre-paid (lunches, $18.00 per person - tip included and boat rides, $10.00 per person) by mailing checks made out to the Florida Division, Society of American Foresters to Dr. Ed Barnard, Florida Division of Forestry, 1911 S.W. 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608. |
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Florida Arbor Day (3rd Friday) |
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Deadline for submitting abstracts for presentations at the national convention in Portland, OR. All proposals must be submitted online at www.safconvention.org |
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Deadline to submit Forester Fund grant applications |
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Session 1 of “Preparing for the Next Owner,” A 2007 Master Tree Farmer Mini-series Teleconference, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST. brochure, program and host site details are all on-line at: http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/florida_forestry_information/events_calendar/ preparing_next_owner.html. Questions about the program can be directed to Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375, cdemers@ufl.edu. |
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Caribbean Chapter "work day" and chapter meeting, Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa. Contact Eric Hoyer at (863) 688-9994 or EricH@nrpsforesters.com for more information. |
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Session 2 of “Preparing for the Next Owner,” A 2007 Master Tree Farmer Mini-series Teleconference, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST. |
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Deadline to submit nominations for Florida Division awards |
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Session 3 of “Preparing for the Next Owner,” A 2007 Master Tree Farmer Mini-series Teleconference, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST. |
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Big Bend Chapter Meeting, BBQ Dinner with Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, 6:00 PM, Tall Timbers Research Station. For information contact Charles Maynard. |
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SAF/SFRC Spring Symposium, Gainesville. |
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Panhandle Chapter meeting in DeFuniak Springs following an IFAS workshop on Vegetation Management. Contact Rick Williams or Craig iversen for more information. |
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Deadline to submit fellow and national award nominations to national office |
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Deadline to submit HSD agenda items, national vice-president petitions, Special Grant applications, change of chapter dues rates to national office, and nominations for the Hall of Fame |
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Georgia Division Annual Meeting, Wood & Beyond: An Exploration of Emerging Markets, at Lodge on Lake Oconee. For more information visit http://gasaf.net/bus2.html |