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October 2019
CAL FIRE Certified Archaeological Surveyor Training
The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection established a certified archaeological surveyor training program in 1991. CAL FIRE is responsible for delivery and support of the training program and review of the work products of certified surveyors. This training program is defined in California's Forest Practice Rules (14 CCR Section 929 et seq.)
Find out more »National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop: Defining Our Future with Wildland Fire
Defining Our Future with Wildland Fire – A New Paradigm The wildland fire environment in the United States is undergoing profound ecological, social, and political changes. We are witnessing escalating wildland fire behavior, increasing risk to responders, significant losses of homes and property, dramatic growth in suppression costs, rising post-fire impacts, continued injuries and loss of lives, and more frequent fire occurrence in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas causing significant losses to communities and economies. Some characterize these recent unprecedented events…
Find out more »SAF National Convention
The 2019 SAF Convention will highlight trends such as advanced bio-utilization, new products from cellulose, and carbon offset programs. The SAF Convention will also be focusing on the historical & conventional legacy of American wood use in music, food, shelter, and culture.
Find out more »November 2019
Prescribed Fire Workshop (Shaver Lake)
This two-day workshop is being held in conjunction with the Southern Sierra Prescribed Fire Council annual meeting on November 6th/7th. The first day will consist of classroom lecture, instruction, and exercises. The second day will include a field trip to Southern California Edison’s timberlands at Shaver Lake to tour lands actively managed with prescribed fire and take part in a prescribed fire, permit and weather allowing.
Find out more »Southern Sierra Prescribed Fire Council (Annual Meeting)
The Southern Sierra Prescribed Fire Council will host its annual meeting and field trip at the Central Sierra Historical Museum in Shaver Lake, CA. The field trip will be on nearby Southern California Edison forestry lands with the potential of seeing an active prescribed fire in action (weather dependent). 11/6/2019 will be the field trip and 11/7/2019 will be the annual meeting.
Find out more »Alternative Uses for Forest Biomass (CLFA Fall Workshop)
Speakers will focus on proven and new methods for slash utilization and biomass removal. Morning talks will be followed by an afternoon field tour.
Find out more »Fire Ecology and Management Congress: Cultivating Pyrodiversity
The complexity of wildland fire requires partners to consider diverse perspectives and disciplines at multiple scales to develop strategies for living in fire-dominated landscapes. We welcome managers, practitioners, scientists, policy makers, and community members to join us.
Find out more »December 2019
San Diego Regional Urban Forests Council Meeting and Awards Celebration
SDRUFC's Annual Awards are held every December! About this Event Description Join us for the annual awards and holiday celebration! The San Diego Regional Urban Forests Council will recognize local professionals and community members for their contributions to urban forestry, innovation, education, Arbor Day, tree health, tree watering, and Council leadership. We'll learn more about their projects and have a chance to socialize! The ticket price includes a buffet. Alcohol can be purchased at the bar. To learn more and…
Find out more »Prescribed Fire Workshop (Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve)
This one day classroom/field trip workshop will be held in conjunction California State University's Big Creek Ecological Reserve.
Find out more »January 2020
Forest Vegetation Management Conference
The Annual Forest Vegetation Management Conference will establish a forum for the exchange of information on Forest Vegetation Management techniques, methodology, and research through periodic meetings and other appropriate means.
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