NEW FOR 2019! Gifford Pinchot’s determination to establish a distinctly American style of forestry in the United States resulted from a situation where forests were being exhausted more rapidly than being replaced. Today, our forests and social fabric present new challenges and opportunity. Friday Focus On presentations give attendees 3 contemporary perspectives on how we can do what foresters do best to meet future needs.
White oak is a cornerstone species in much of the eastern United States, with an important role in recreational activities, wildlife habitat, and the rural economy throughout the Central States, Northern, and Appalachian Hardwood Regions. As the cooperage industry experiences an increase in product demand with a forecast of continued growth, white oak is threatened by insect and disease, inadequate management, changing land use patterns, and a consistent reduction in small growing stock necessary to replenish the aging sawtimber or cooperage sized white oak resource. This session will explore the silvicultural, policy, and social challenges associated with regenerating quality oak forests to meet both current needs and future demands.
From cellulosic nanotech to mass timber construction materials, jet fuel to bicycle helmets, paneling to coffee tables from repurposed urban wood, the products that can be made from trees is growing rapidly. Join our distinguished panel to learn more about new, transitional, and traditional uses of forest products and challenges and opportunities in operations, procurement, policy, and manufacturing. We will discuss product innovations, wood use, and energy policy now and on the horizon, as well as the importance of growing forests for the future and trees for the products that will be needed. Kathryn Fernholz, President/CEO, Dovetail Partners Rita Hite, Executive Vice President of Woodlands and Policy, American Forest Foundation Marcus Kauffman, Biomass Resource Specialist, Oregon Department of Forestry Casey Malmquist, President and CEO, SmartLam Iris Montague, Research Scientists, US Forest Service Northern Research Station and Forest Products Marketing Unit
From public to private lands in rural to urban landscapes, nature is an essential part of American society and forests provide many services beyond tangible products for everyday living. Successfully engaging people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our communities, supports talented professionals, and sustains thriving forests. Join us for an open conversation about how college and university programs have made a commitment to creating inclusive cultures and welcoming environments and how SAF accreditation might help further these efforts. Bill Elmendorf, Joseph Ibberson Professor of Community Forestry, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, Penn State University Sam Cook, Executive Director of Forest Assets and VP Natural Resources Foundation Board, North Carolina State University College of Natural Resources Mindy Crandall, Assistant Professor of Forest Landscape Management and Economics, University of Maine School of Forest Resources Tom DeLuca, Dean, W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana Kyle Rose, Assistant Professor of Forestry, New Mexico Highlands University Department of Natural Resources