http://www.sref.info These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 15. http://www.sref.info/resources/events/smallwood-2012-poster-submissions-due Technical Posters for the SmallWood 2012 Conference are due March 1, 2012. No publisher asmith Call for Submissons 2012-02-02T21:00:01Z Event http://www.sref.info/resources/events/restoring-the-west-conference-2011-sustaining-forests-woodlands-and-communities-through-biomass-use The 2011 Restoring the West Conference will examine how woody biomass harvest can facilitate land restoration projects while supplying much-needed forest products, including fuel for renewable energy. Talks will focus on how biomass harvest can occur in ways that enhance the ecological and financial feasibility of restoration projects with an emphasis on collaboration. The conference will attempt to take a holistic view of ecological, technological, and community sustainability aspects of woody biomass utilization in the Intermountain West. No publisher asmith Conference 2011-10-04T12:42:21Z Event http://www.sref.info/resources/position-announcements/director-of-the-baruch-institute-of-coastal-ecology-and-forest-sciences-clemson-university Clemson's Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Sciences is looking to fill its Director position beginning spring 2012. The Institute Director will be responsible for developing a research and education program that builds on the Institute's strengths and works toward improving understanding of the characteristics and function of forested watersheds and developing sustainable management strategies. In addition, the Institute Director will serve as the Executive Director of the Wallace F. Pate Foundation, a subsidiary of the Clemson University Foundation responsible for 700 acres of forested property within the Debordieu residential development on the northern border of the Hobcaw Forest. The Directorial position consists of about 50% administrative duties and 50% research. No publisher asmith Position Announcement 2011-09-22T12:48:00Z PositionAnnouncement http://www.sref.info/resources/publications/the-12th-north-american-agroforestry-conference-agroforestry-a-profitable-land-use-1 Proceedings of the 12th North American Agroforestry Conference. Athens, GA. June 4-9, 2011. The 2011 biennial conference highlights agroforestry research, implementation, policy, education, and entrepreneurial opportunities across North America. Highlights of this conference include a forum for individuals practicing or working with agroforestry throughout North America and other regions to share their experiences in technical sessions featuring Environmental quality, Production systems, Policy, Economics and Marketing, Bioenergy, Social and Cultural issues, and Education and Certification. No publisher whowell 2011-07-13T13:14:38Z Publication http://www.sref.info/resources/position-announcements/professor-and-department-head-department-of-wood-science-engineering-oregon-state-university The College of Forestry at Oregon State University invites applications for the position of Professor and Department Head, Department of Wood Science & Engineering. This is a full time, 12-month, tenured position. The position becomes available September 1, 2011. The Department is one of three in the College, including Forest Engineering, Resources & Management and Forest Ecosystems & Society. No publisher whowell 2011-04-20T18:02:36Z PositionAnnouncement http://www.sref.info/resources/publications/forest-nursery-notes-summer-2008 Volume 28, Issue 2. Contents: Plant Heat Stress and Its Management; Composting Applications in Forest Conservation Nurseries; Overwinter Mulches; The Container Tree Nursery Manual- Volume Seven; No publisher whowell 2011-03-30T14:08:45Z Publication http://www.sref.info/resources/news/bottomland-ecosystem-restoration-2011-conference March 8-10, 2011. Double Tree Hotel, Collinsville, IL. Two-day conference and field-trip. The seventh in a series of public conferences on river issues. No publisher whowell 2011-01-14T16:54:21Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/news/nifa-grants-address-forestry-and-rangeland-renewable-resources No publisher sashton 2011-01-06T13:08:45Z News Item http://www.sref.info/resources/publications/investments-in-fuel-removals-to-avoid-forest-fires-results-in-substantial-benefits Reprinted from Journal of Forestry, Volume 104, No. 1, January/February 2006. Forest fuel reduction treatments are needed, as shown by the increased number and cost of devastating crown fires in overly dense forests. Although large trees can be removed for valuable products, the market value for the samller logs may be less than the harvest and hauling charges, resulting in a net cost for thinning operations. However, failure to remove these small logs results in the retention of ladder fuels that support crown fires with destructive impacts to the forest landscape. A cost/benefit analysis broadened to include market and nonmarket considerations indicates that the negative impacts of crown fires are underestimated and that the benefits of government investments in fuel reductions are substantial. No publisher whowell 2010-12-15T17:53:42Z Publication http://www.sref.info/resources/publications/accomplishing-and-applying-national-fire-plan-research-and-development-from-2001-2005 General Technical Report RMRS-GTR-187. A Summary of Critical Fire Research Findings and New Tool Developments in Four Key Areas: Firefighting Capacity, Rehabilitation and Restoration, Hazardous Fuel Reduction, and Community Assistance. National Fire Plan research is working with fire managers to improve fire management through tools and models developed to predict activities such as: wildfire behavior, intensity, and effects; smoke transport; and fire-weather forecasting. Results of this research are helping managers and national forest personnel to: fight fires efficiently, increase firefighter safety, plan and conduct prescribed burns, and reduce wildfire damage to natural resources and society. This report highlights selected accomplishments achieved by USDA Forest Service National Fire Plan Research and Development projects from 2001 through 2006. The projects highlighted here are examples of the broad range of knowledge and tools developed by the National Fire Plan Research and Development, beginning in 2001. No publisher whowell 2010-12-15T17:39:04Z Publication http://www.sref.info/resources/publications/wood-to-energy-in-washington-imperatives-opportunities-and-obstacles-to-progress-1 Report to the Washington State Legislature. This report represents a synthesis of information and analysis provided from many sources. The work of the research team included a review of scientific, government, non-governmental organization, and industry literature; the popular press; and interviews with government agency personnel, industry professionals, product venders, community representatives, tribal leaders, and others. Members of the Collaborative research team included Larry Mason, Research Scientist and Project Coordinator of the Rural Technology Initiative (RTI); Richard Gustafson, Professor of Pulp and Paper Sciences and Director of the Bioenergy Workgroup at the University of Washington; John Calhoun, Director of the Olympic Natural Resources Center (ONRC); Bruce Lippke, Economics Professor and Director of the Consortium for Research in Renewable Industrial Materials (CORRIM) and Director of RTI; Natalia Raffaeli, Research Assistant and PhD. candidate. Administrative support was provided by Clara Burnett (RTI). No publisher whowell 2010-12-15T16:44:43Z Publication http://www.sref.info/resources/publications/buying-time-a-users-manual-for-building-resistance-and-resilience-to-climate-change-in-natural-systems WWF Climate Change Program. Climate change poses a serious threat to the survival of many species and to the well-being of people around the world. WWF's program has three main aims: to ensure that industrialized nations make substantial reductions in their domestic emissions of carbon dioxide-the main global warming gas-by 2010; to promote the use of clean renewable energy in the developing world; to reduce the vulnerability of nature and economies to the impact of climate change. No publisher whowell 2010-12-15T16:10:52Z Publication http://www.sref.info/resources/publications/a-consumer-guide-tools-to-manage-vegetation-and-fuels-1 United States Department of Agriculture. General Technical Report PNW-GTR-690. January 2007. Current efforts to improve the scientific basis for fire management on public lands will benefit form more efficient transfer of technical information and tools that support planning, implementation, and effectiveness of vegetation and hazardous fuel treatments. The technical scope, complexity, and relevant spatial acale of analytical and decision-support tools differ considerably, which provides a challenge to resource managers and other users who want to select tools appropriate for a particular application. No publisher whowell 2010-12-14T18:19:08Z Publication http://www.sref.info/resources/publications/protect-the-water-you-drink-tips-for-owners-of-rural-homes-and-agricultural-lands-in-door-country In Door County, drinking water has a high potential for contamination. Although Door County is nearly surrounded by Green Bay and Lake Michigan, most residents rely on ground-water, rather than lake water, for drinking. Sampling results have shown that at any one time in Door County, at least one-third of the private wells can contain bacteria. No publisher whowell 2010-12-14T15:14:00Z Publication http://www.sref.info/resources/news/woodland-steward-series-landowner-education-curriculum-training-webinar-1-25-and-2-1 This webinar session will discuss the learning outcomes of the Woodland Steward Series program, share what it means to participate in the program from a landowner's perspective, provide an introduction to and demonstrate the Woodland Steward Series curriculum, and introduce you to Woodland Steward Series web resources. No publisher sashton 2011-01-06T13:50:57Z News Item