What: This one-day event will focus on the future of carbon offsets and markets in the Southeastern United States, with a goal of disseminating information and facilitating a discussion on the various obstacles facing carbon offset projects in the region. Who: Forest landowners, industry, forest professionals, carbon offset project professionals, developers, land trusts, investors and...
Join us for a tour of the Sandhills Game Lands and get a close-up look at longleaf restoration. The Game Lands Longleaf pine forest has examples of spectacular old growth trees, natural regeneration, & native wire grass groundcover. All are the result of many years of prescribed fire! The tour will be led by forest...
The N.C. Tree Farm Program is partnering with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and N.C. Cooperative Extension to explore ways of integrating wildlife habitat into Tree Farmers' land management goals and objectives. We will celebrate the accomplishments of Tree Farmers and volunteers as we recognize Tree Farm anniversaries, the 2017 Inspector of the Year and...
The effective application of Prescribed Fire is accomplished through a mix of science and experience. Blending these aspects by forestry burners is an involved endeavor. This two-day training includes classroom presentations and a field trip. Day one is spent in the classroom and covers such topics as NC Prescribed Burn Act, Weather, Fuels, Topography, Fire...
Come learn about the resources available to grow, manage and restore longleaf pine on your property. Participants will have an opportunity to hear and meet with representatives from the organizations and professionals available to help meet longleaf goals. Specific topics include: Enrolling your land in Present Use Value Enrolling your land as a...
This program is for anyone that is interested in or is currently conducting prescribed burns. Participants will learn how to better prepare themselves to manage the liability they face as a result of prescribed burning. Topics will include: - South Carolina Laws - Writing a Burn Plan - CPFM Certification - Wildland Urban Interface -...
Natural resource professionals and forest landowners are invited to attend. Event includes: Updates from the U.S. Forest Service, N.C. Forest Service and Haywood Community College Discussion of N.C. Legislative Issues Impacting Forestry Presentation on Upland Hardwood Silviculture for Multiple-Use Forest Management (U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station) Field Tour at Bent Creek Research and Demonstration...
Come learn about the resources available to grow, manage and restore longleaf pine on your property. Participants will have an opportunity to hear and meet with representatives from the organizations and professionals available to help meet longleaf goals. Specific topics include: Enrolling your land in Present Use Value Enrolling your land as a...
