2012 Forest Stewardship Program, Small Farms,
Extension & Other Natural
Resource Events and News
If you know of an event or news brief that should be included on this page please send an email with the name of the event, date, location, and contact phone or email to cdemers@ufl.edu.
Events
| Date | Event, Location, Contacts |
May 17 |
Planning for the Future of Your Family Lands, 10 am - 3 pm, UF-IFAS Sumter County Extension Office, 7620 State Road 471, Suite 2 Bushnell, FL 33513-8716. Details and registration at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2998000099 |
May 17 |
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May 22 |
Planning for the Future of Your Family Lands, 10 am - 3 pm, UF-IFAS Putnam County Extension Office, 111 Yelvington Rd. Suite 1, in East Palatka. Details and registration at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3369894445/eorg |
May 23 |
Silviculture Best Management Practices Workshop, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm, UF-IFAS Putnam County Extension Office, Palatka, FL. Free, approved for 4 hours of SAF CAT-1 CFE’s. Register by May 14 by contacting Robin Holland, (352) 732-1273,Robin.Holland@freshfromflorida.com |
May 23 |
UF/IFAS Mid-Florida REC Research Update & Field Day 2012, 7:45 am - 5:00 pm, Mid-Florida Research & Education Center - Apopka, FL. For details and registration see http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/FieldDay/ |
May 24 |
Planning for the Future of Your Family Lands, 10 am - 3 pm, UF-IFAS Marion County Extension Office, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd. Ocala, FL 34470-3615. Details and registration at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3000930865 |
May 31 |
Managing Nuisance Wildlife in Your Yard, 6 - 8 pm, UF-IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL. RSVP by Monday May 29 to reserve a seat or for more information, email/call Alex Bolques abol@ufl.edu (850) 875-7255 or Holly Ober, holly.ober@ufl.edu, (850) 875-7150 |
June 6 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Navarre Beach & Santa Rosa Sound. Cost is $30. Contact Chris Verlinde at (850) 623-3868, chrismv@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: http://panhandleoutdoorslive2012.eventbrite.com/ |
June 12 |
Climate and Forests, What’s Changing? 1:30 to 4:30 pm ET, UF-IFAS Leon County Extension Office, 615 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL 32301. Landowners and professionals will learn about management practices that can help their forest management program adapt to a changing climate. Contact the Leon County Extension office at (850) 606-5202 to sign up. |
June 14-16 |
2012 National Tree Farmer Convention, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel. The convention will be include a family and youth program for our next generation of Tree Farmers. Information on rates, optional tours, field day, and agenda at: http://www.treefarmsystem.org/tree-farmer-conventions. |
June 19 |
Forest Stewardship Workshop: Grow Timber Revenue, 9 am - 3 pm CT, UF-IFAS Jackson County Extension Office, 2741 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 3, Marianna, FL 32448-4022 . This program will provide guidance on timber management and marketing strategies that can increase returns from harvests, reduce costs and encourage forest management for its many benefits. Details and registration online: http://fsp-workshop061912.eventbrite.com/ |
June 21 |
Panhandle Pollinator Short Course, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, UF-IFAS Jackson County Extension Office, Marianna, FL. Topics include importance of pollinators, bee ecology and bee-friendly land management, and more. Free and lunch provided. PRE-REGISTER by contacting Jackson County Extension office at (850) 482-9620 Deadline to Pre-Register is June 18, 2012 For map & directions see http://jackson.ifas.ufl.edu/ |
June 28 |
Forest Stewardship Workshop: Grow Timber Revenue, 9 am - 3 pm ET, UF-IFAS Nassau County Extension Office, 543350 US-Hwy 1, Callahan, FL 32011. This program will provide guidance on timber management and marketing strategies that can increase returns from harvests, reduce costs and encourage forest management for its many benefits. Details and registration online: http://fsp-workshop062812.eventbrite.com/ |
July 24 |
Planning for the Future of Your Family Lands, 10 am - 3 pm, UF-IFAS Bradford County Extension Office, 2266 N. Temple Ave, Starke, FL. Details and registration at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3425262051/eorg |
July 27-29 |
Florida Small Farms Alternative Enterprise Conference, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, FL 34744. See Conference web site for details: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/smallfarms11/index.html |
August 22 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Ochlocknee Brackish River Swamps & Marshes. Cost is $30. Contact Will Sheftall at (850) 606-5202, sheftall@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: http://panhandleoutdoorslive2012.eventbrite.com/ |
September 20 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, St. Andrews Beaches, Dunes & Bay. Cost is $30. Contact Scot Jackson at (850) 784-6105, lsj@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: http://panhandleoutdoorslive2012.eventbrite.com/ |
October 2 |
Silviculture Best Management Practices Workshop, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm, UF-IFAS Columbia County Extension Office, Lake City, FL. Free, approved for 4 hours of SAF CAT-1 CFE’s. Register by September 21 by contacting Robin Holland, (352) 732-1273, Robin.Holland@freshfromflorida.com |
October 11 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Tate's Hell Wet Savannas & Swamps. Cost is $30. Contact Bill Mahan at (850) 653-9337, bmahan@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: http://panhandleoutdoorslive2012.eventbrite.com/ |
Novmber 13 |
Silviculture Best Management Practices Workshop, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm, UF-IFAS Polk County Extension Office, Bartow, FL. Free, approved for 4 hours of SAF CAT-1 CFE’s. Register by November 2 by contacting Robin Holland, (352) 732-1273, Robin.Holland@freshfromflorida.com |
November 14 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Torreya Bluffs, Streams & Floodplain Forests. Cost is $30. Contact Will Sheftall at (850) 606-5202, sheftall@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: http://panhandleoutdoorslive2012.eventbrite.com/ |
December 10-14 |
ACES and Ecosystem Markets 2012, Marriott Harbor Beach in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The Conference will focus on Linking Science, Practice and Policy by bringing together Ecosystem Services Communities from around the United States and the globe. See link on event title for details or contact Jhanna Gilbert, (352) 392-5930, jhanna@ufl.edu |
Timber Price Update
Timber Price Update, 1st Qtr 2012
News Briefs
FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER V. 1 NO. 2 ONLINE
THANK YOU FOX SQUIRREL WEB SURVEY PARTICIPANTS
Thank you for participating in the 2011-2012 fox squirrel web survey. Your contributions to the fox squirrel survey are invaluable to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and will vastly improve our knowledge on current and potential distributions as well as the landscape features fox squirrels are choosing across the state. The survey data can be incorporated into new strategies to improve habitat management and also will aid in the formation and implementation of the new species management plans currently being written for the Sherman’s fox squirrel and Big Cypress fox squirrel. Preliminary survey results and a location map are located on the fox squirrel survey website at https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/foxsquirrel/default.aspx
For more information about the species management plans visit: http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/imperiled/
Courtney Tye, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, (352) 376-7414 Ext.115, Courtney.Tye@myfwc.com
SMALL FARMS AND ALTERNATIVE ENTERPRISES CONFERENCE: EDUCATING ENTREPRENEURS TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS, JULY 27-29, 2012, KISSIMMEE, FL
Register now for this great event! An annual tradition, this event provides farmers with up-to-date, research-based, in-depth educational information. The conference aims to facilitate solutions-based collaboration by encouraging networking and an open dialog among members of Florida’s small farms community. Additionally, the conference is an excellent vehicle for increasing awareness of Florida’s small farms industry, which organizers accomplish by including participation from decision makers and supporting institutions, and partners from the public sector. Early registration deadline is July 9 but many sessions have limited capacity so register as soon as possible. See the website for more details and registration: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/smallfarms/index.html
USDA AND US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ANNOUNCE WORKING LANDS FOR WILDLIFE COST-SHARE PROGRAM
Private landowners are eligible to receive funds specifically for managing gopher tortoise habitat. Of the $33 million mentioned in the press release below, approx. $6 million is reserved for improving gopher tortoise habitat throughout its range. The goal of this new funding initiative is to help reverse the decline of 7 critical species. The deadline for landowners to submit applications is May 30, 2012. Information on how to apply is included on the US Fish and Wildlife Service website at http://www.fws.gov/workinglandsforwildlife.html. Landowners can contact their local NRCS office for more information. Find your local contact here: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app
UF BIOLOGISTS SEEK HELP FINDING OUT WHAT COYOTES ARE EATING
Coyote carcasses wanted! If you have at least 5 coyote carcasses that you would like to provide for this study, you can contact Bill Giuliano at the University of Florida to arrange for pickup (352-846-0575; docg@ufl.edu). If you have fewer than 5 animals or are going to be coming through Gainesville, arrangements can be made to get carcasses from you at the University or combine your animals with others in your area for a pickup. Carcasses should be frozen in a suitable bag or container, and include the name of contributor, date harvested/obtained, and location harvested/obtained (at least to the county level). We have obtained a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for this project, and will keep information provided by you for this project anonymous to the extent possible by law. We greatly appreciate your help with this valuable study!
LEON COUNTY EXTENSION ANNOUNCES PERMACULTURE COURSES - SUMMER QUARTER
See the course flyer at:http://leon.ifas.ufl.edu/Flyer_Permaculture%20Course%202012_ver3.pdf. To register, contact Genice Harris at (850) 606-5202, or Will Sheftall at Sheftallw@leoncountyfl.gov
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ONLINE DEER STEWARD COURSE
The program is self-paced and conducted online. It is a convenient way to learn everything about white-tailed deer from the leading experts! You will register for the program through the QDMA but will view all the program materials through Clemson University. Foresters earn 4 hous of Category 1 CFEs and 10 hours of Category 2 CFEs without ever leaving your office. You will watch videos from the comfort of your home or office and take exams, all online! This is a great opportunity to earn CFE credits on your own time! Register or learn more about QDMA and the Deer Steward Online program here:
http://www.qdma.com/programs/certify/deer-steward-courses/online-deer-steward/.
ONLINE EVENTS / EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/florida_forestry_information/events_calendar/online_events.html
WANT TO CUT BACK ON PAPER MAIL?
If you receive the Florida Land Steward Newsletter by mail and prefer to get the publication online via a link provided in regular email updates, let us know. Contact Chris Demers, cdemers@ufl.edu, (352) 846-2375