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Natural Resources Events Calendar
Sponsored by the University of California, Berkeley, Center for Forestry and the California Department of Forestry Forest Stewardship Program
 
Reach as many natural resource professionals as you can by announcing your meetings in the Natural Resource Events Calendar. Subscribe and unsubscribe at http://danr.ucop.edu/ihrmp to receive e-mails about updates.  Send your event information--title, dates, location, sponsor, contact, cost, target audience, and geographical region to: Sherry Cooper, UC Cooperative Extension, 530-224-4902, fax 530-224-4904, slcooper@nature.berkeley.edu. 

 

2008:  May      Jun     Jul      Aug      Sept     Oct      Nov      Dec    

2009:   Jan      Feb      Mar    Apr     May    June

 
Forest Stewardship for Landowners
Workshops are in the planning stages for summer/early fall 2008. If you would like more information please contact Sherry Cooper at slcooper@nature.berkeley.edu or (530) 224-4902.
 
 

July

 
Forestry Institute for Teachers-Shasta 
July 6-12, 2008
Location: Camp McCumber, Shingletown, California
Sponsor: NorCal SAF, University of California Cooperative Extension, USDA FS and many others
Contact: Heather Morrison, 1-800-738-TREE, ncsaf@mcn.org
Region: California 
Audience: Teachers K-12
Cost: $20 Non-Refundable Application Fee
 
California Agricultural Vision – Listening Session
July 7, 2008, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. 
Location: Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center, Thousand Oaks Room, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard
Contact: Please RSVP to AgVision@cdfa.ca.gov at least three days prior to the session. For more info, call (916) 654-0321.
Region: California       
Cost: N/A
Website: cdfa.ca.gov/agvision
Notes: The State Board of Food and Agriculture and the California Department of Food and Agriculture are launching a series of listening sessions that will provide a forum for the agriculture industry and public to give their input into a California strategic agricultural vision. This vision will be used to guide public policy and investment priorities at the state and national level for the next 20 years. It will be a vision that affects everyone who produces, ships, processes, markets, eats, drinks or wears California agricultural products.
 
California Agricultural Vision – Listening Session
July 8, 2008, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
Location: San Diego County Farm Bureau, 1670 East Valley Parkway, Escondido
Contact: Please RSVP to AgVision@cdfa.ca.gov at least three days prior to the session. For more info, call (916) 654-0321.
Region: California       
Cost: N/A
Website: cdfa.ca.gov/agvision
Notes: The State Board of Food and Agriculture and the California Department of Food and Agriculture are launching a series of listening sessions that will provide a forum for the agriculture industry and public to give their input into a California strategic agricultural vision. This vision will be used to guide public policy and investment priorities at the state and national level for the next 20 years. It will be a vision that affects everyone who produces, ships, processes, markets, eats, drinks or wears California agricultural products.
 
Forestry Institute for Teachers-Humboldt 
July 13-19, 2008
Location: Humboldt State University, Arcata, California
Sponsor:  NorCal SAF, University of California Cooperative Extension, USDA FS and many others
Contact: Heather Morrison, 1-800-738-TREE, ncsaf@mcn.org
Region: California 
Audience: Teachers K-12
Cost: $20 Non-Refundable Application Fee
 
Advanced Insect and Disease Field Session
July 14-17, 2008
Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon
Contact: Michele@westernforestry.org, 1-888-722-9416
Region: Western States
Audience: Academics, professionals, general interest
Cost: $425 on or before 7/8 or $475 after 7/8
Notes: Continuing Education Credits available
Website:
 
2008 California Forest Pest Council Weed Committee Tour
July 16-17, 2008
Location: North Coast Humboldt County
Sponsor: California Forest Pest Control
Contact: Keith Johnson, Sierra Pacific Industries, 530-623-4301 x 31, kjohnson@spi-ind.com
Region: California
Audience:  Professionals, academics, general interest
Cost:  $115 or $75 for students—includes information packet, transportation, lunch and beverages for both days and a BBQ dinner the evening of July 16. Golf tournament is optional and the fee is $60.
Notes:  Continuing Education Credits Applied for SAF & OR/CA, PCA, QAL, QAC & Private Applicator Certificates..
 
Forest Landowners of California Presents a Family Field Day
July 19, 2008
Location: Middlebrook’s Tree Farm and Lucero Vineyard & Winery, and Forestlands Dobbins, Yuba County
Sponsor: Forest Landowners of California
Contact: Melinda Fleming, (209) 533-1625
Region: California
Audience:  Professionals, academics, general interest
Cost:  $15/adult. Children 12 and under are free.
Notes:  This field day is being held in conjunction with the American Tree Farm membership.
 
California Forest Pest Council Summer Field Tour
July 31, 2008
Location:   Burney/McCloud area
Sponsor: California Forest Pest Council
Contact: Donald R. Owen, 530-224-2494, don.owen@fire.ca.gov
Region: California
Audience:  Professionals, academics, general interest
Cost:  Free
Notes:  Topics to be addressed:  plantation pests, Douglas-fir tussock moth outbreak aftermath, and management of ponderosa pine and black stain root disease.
 
California Forest Pest Council Insect and Disease Tour
July 31, 2008
Location: Shasta and Siskiyou Counties
Sponsor: California Forest Pest Council
Contact: Donald R. Owen, 530-224-2494, don.owen@fire.ca.gov
Region: California
Audience:  Professionals, academics, general interest
Cost:
Notes:  Bring a sack lunch to eat in the woods. Bottled water will be provided.
                    
 
 
 
Who Will Own the Forest 4 – What Next?
A World Forest Institute Conference
September 8-10, 2008
Location: Portland, OR
Sponsor: University of Georgia’s Center for Forest Business as well as many others.
Contact: Michelle Docy, (503)-226-4562
Audience: Professionals, academics, general interest
Cost: $650 in registered by August 8, 2008. This includes all meals and events.
Notes: To reserve your Sponsorship benefits please contact WFI Director Sara Wu at swu@worldforestry.org or 503-488-2130. 
 
Timberland and Neighbors: Sooner or Later There Will be Issues
September 23, 2008
Location:   Village Green, Cottage Grove, OR
Sponsor: Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Contact: Michele (888) 722-9416, (503) 226-4562, Michele@westernforestry.org
Region: California
Audience:  Professionals, academics, general interest
Cost: $145 if received by September 17, $185 if received after September 17.        
Notes: SAF CFE credits are available.
 
 
California Invasive Plant Council - Wildland Weed Field Courses
October 1, 2008
Location:  Bidwell Park, Chico, California 
Sponsor:    California-IPC
Region: California    
Audience: Professionals, academics, general interest  
Cost: $125 if attending Symposium, $145 if not. 
 
California Forestry Challenge
October 1-4, 2008
Location: Sly Park Environmental Education Center, Pollock Pines, CA
Sponsor: 
Contact: Diane Dealey Neill, dianedealeyneill@sbcglobal.net
Region: California
Audience: High School students, teachers, resource professionals, general interest
 
California Invasive Plant Council 16th Annual Symposium
October 2-4, 2008
Location: Chico, California
Sponsor: California-IPC
Region: California
Audience: Professionals, academics, general interest
 
California Biodiversity Council
October 8-9, 2008
Location: Oakland, CA
Sponsor: California Biodiversity Council
Contact: Sherry Cooper, slcooper@nature.berkeley.edu, (530) 224-4902
Region: California
Audience: Professionals, academics, and general interest
Cost: No charge except for optional meals
Notes: Field tour, dinner and meeting;
 
California Licensed Foresters Association Fall Workshop
October 24, 2008
Location: Holiday Inn, Redding, CA
Sponsor: CLFA
Contact: Hazel Jackson, (209) 293-7323; Fax: (209) 293-7544; Email: clfa@volcano.net;
Cost: $170-$195
 
 
Society of American Foresters National Convention 
November 5-9, 2008
Location: Reno-Tahoe, Nevada   
Sponsor: SAF   
Region: National  
Audience:  Professionals, academics, general interest
Cost:    Varies
California Licensed Foresters Association RPF Exam Preparation Seminar
November 21, 2008
Location: Hilton Hotel, Sacramento
Sponsor: CLFA
Contact: Hazel Jackson, (209) 293-7323; Email: clfa@volcano.net;
Cost: $170-$195
 
30th Annual FVMC: Integrated Pest Management in Western Forests
January 20-22, 2009
Location: Holiday Inn, Redding, CA
Sponsor: Forest Vegetation Management Conference
Region: Western US
Audience: Professionals, Academics, and general interest
Contact: Dave Gallagher (daveg@totalforestry.net) or Danielle Lindler (jrc@gotsky.com)
Website: TBA
Cost: $110 ($135 if postmarked after 12/29/08) includes lunch on the 1-21-09
Notes: CE’s for California, Oregon, and Idaho pesticide applicators and advisors and SAF certified foresters.
 
18th Annual Forest Conservation Days
March 23-29, 2009
Location: Sanborn Park, Saratoga, California
Contact: 1-800-738-TREE, ncsaf@mcn.org

 

 

April

 
 
Council on Forest Engineering Annual Meeting: Environmentally Sound Forest Operations
June 15-18, 2009
Location: North Tahoe Convention Center, Kings Beach, CA
Contact: Bruce Hartsough, brhartsough@ucdavis.edu, http://www.cofe.org/
Audience: Professionals, Academics and general interest

 

Last Updated: 07/1/2008

 
 
PLEASE NOTE: Although we strive to provide subscribers with the most accurate, up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of the calendar. Please verify details with the contact as listed. 
 
REMEMBER to apply for continuing education units through your professional organizations. For Society of American Foresters (SAF) CFE credits, send an agenda to David Bakke, 2895 Cypress Circle, Fairfield, CA 94533, 707-438-7415.