http://www.sref.info daily 1 2010-02-13T03:14:41Z http://www.sref.info/resources/news/the-national-fish-and-wildlife-foundation-establishes-longleaf-stewardship-fund The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation recently introduced its Longleaf Stewardship Fund, a collaborative partnership intended to restore the longleaf pine ecosystem and complete Range-Wide Conservation Plan goals. No publisher asmith 2012-01-09T14:16:24Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/new-director-will-strengthen-sfi-community-outreach Barry Graden joins SFI as its new director. No publisher asmith 2011-11-07T21:27:52Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/american-forests-2012-grants-available-for-restoration-tree-planting American Forests Global ReLeaf programs has grants available for 2012 restoration tree planting projects. The Global ReLeaf grant program provides private dollars to support reforestation efforts and help match other funding sources. No publisher asmith Grant 2011-10-05T20:03:18Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/2011-tax-tips-for-forest-landowners-now-available The USDA Forest Service has released a summary of Federal income tax provisions related to woodland property, for use by forest landowners in preparing their 2011 individual tax return. No publisher asmith 2011-09-22T13:08:38Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/shortleaf-pine-to-be-topic-of-second-annual-shortleaf-pine-conference The Second Annual Shortleaf Pine Conference will be held Sept. 20-22 at the Monte Sano Sate Park in Huntsville, Ala. No publisher whowell 2011-07-19T13:09:28Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/webcast-white-tailed-deer-camera-survey-techniques White-tailed deer management can be challenging. And whether you are managing for wildlife or timber, white-tailed deer are certain to be a consideration. This webcast will discuss how to conduct a camera survey to estimate populations and the quality of a white-tailed deer herd. No publisher whowell 2011-07-05T12:08:17Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/8th-southern-forestry-and-natural-resource-management-gis-conference The 8th Southern Forestry and Natural Resource Management GIS Conference will be held in Athens, GA December 11-13, 2011. No publisher whowell 2011-05-11T12:35:18Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/arcgis-short-course-at-auburn-university-school-of-forestry-and-wildlife-science Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences (SFWS) and The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Present: Introduction to ArcGIS for Forestry and Other Natural Resource Applications, May 12-13, 2011. No publisher whowell 2011-04-15T12:39:05Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/call-for-papers-for-the-31st-southern-forest-tree-improvement-conference The 2011 Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference will be held at the Imperial Palace Resort & Spa, Biloxi, MS on June 13-16, 2011. No publisher whowell 2011-03-29T15:23:32Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/preorder-request-for-woods-in-your-backyard-manual Please respond with preorder request for, The Woods in Your Backyard: Learning to Create and Enhance Natural Areas Around Your Home, by February 25, 2011. No publisher whowell 2011-02-22T15:30:38Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/call-for-webinar-speakers-for-the-2011-forestry-natural-resource-webinar-series The coordinators of the Forestry & Natural Resource Webinar Series invite you to consider presenting a webinar on a topic of your expertise during the 2011 webinar series. The series offers a national forum for sharing the latest science within the context of a forestry and natural resources topical area of current importance. The series targets land managers, agency personnel, educators, academics, non-government organizations, landowners, policy makers, and others interested in forestry and natural resources. No publisher whowell 2011-02-10T13:43:56Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/Tools%20for%20Developing%20Community%20Scale%20Woody%20Biomass%20Energy%20Projects.pdf The New River Highlands Resource Conservation & Development Council is hosting a workshop on developing woody biomass energy projects for municipal, commercial, or industrial facilities with energy demands in the 1-10 MW range (approximate). Don’t miss this opportunity to network with regional experts, discuss topics in woody biomass energy, and explore funding alternatives. This workshop will be held on April 19th and 20th, 2011 at the Crossroads Institute, Galax, Virginia. For more information please contact David Richert at 276-228-2879 or by e-mail at David.Richert@virginia.dof.gov. No publisher whowell Workshop 2011-02-10T13:30:22Z File http://www.sref.info/resources/news/usda-biomass-crop-assistance-program-bcap-live-internet-based-seminar Emily Horsley with USDA FSA will provide an overview of the BCAP program followed by an open question and answer period. Participants will need broadband Internet access and a phone line to attend this session. The seminar will be Wednesday, February 23rd from 1 – 2 EST. No publisher whowell 2011-02-09T15:28:46Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/u.s.-endowment-announces-work-with-hardwood-industry After months of deliberations and analysis, an ad-hoc group of U.S. hardwood industry leaders operating as the “Blue Ribbon Committee on Hardwood Check-off” (BRC) announced agreement to seek formal approval of a commodity marketing program for a range of hardwood lumber and plywood products. No publisher whowell 2011-02-09T14:36:10Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/bradley-murphy-trust-announce-the-availability-of-grant-funds Bradley/Murphy Forestry & Natural Resources Extension TRUST wishes to encourage, promote and develop through education and the free market system the stewardship of forest and related natural resources in the private sector. No publisher whowell 2011-02-09T14:19:16Z News Item