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Southern Regional Extension Forestry @soforext

SREF helps identify, prescribe, and implement a mix of education and technical services that increase the efficiency of forestry programs in the southern US.

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Pete Bettinger@Pete_Bettinger
15 Feb 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Other Advanced Technology Solutions for Eastern United States Forestry May 13, 2025 Main conference program (12:30 PM - 4 PM) Reception and Demonstrations follow outreachregistration.uga.edu…
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The USDA announced the launch of the Timber Production and Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP), a new initiative to support American wood processing facilities. Learn more or apply today: TPEP@usda.gov & tinyurl.com/1RD-Lender
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🔥 Round 3 of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant is now open! With $200M in funding, it's time to strengthen wildfire resilience and planning. Apply by Feb 28, 2025! 🌳💪 Learn more: grants.gov (Search: 'CWDG') #WildfireDefense #CommunitySupport #Grants
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Join the fifth webinar in the Tree Improvement 101 series, titled "Best Practices for Tree Seed Handling: What Happens After I Collect?" TOMORROW! 📅 Nov 8, 2024 ⏰ 1:00 PM US/Eastern Find more info here: forestrywebinars.net/webinar…
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Join the forth webinar in the Tree Improvement 101 webinar series! 📅 Nov 1, 2024 ⏰ 1:00 PM US/Eastern Find more info here or with the link in our bio: forestrywebinars.net/webinar…
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DYK trees play a role in fashion? 👗 From fabrics like rayon & viscose, to the fiber-enhancing properties of nanocellulose which extend garment life and reduce waste, trees contribute to a more sustainable fashion industry. #NationalForestProductsWeek @KeepingForests @forestproud
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Hurricane Helene affected not only numerous communities, but also forest land and natural areas. We've compiled state resources to help landowners recover, including chainsaw safety, tax loss info, storm damage guides, and more. Check them out here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets…
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🌳 Tree Week kicks off today! Join UK Forestry & Natural Resources Extension for a week of webinars from Oct 11-19. Today's session: Signature Tree Planting at 5:30 PM ET. View more info here: uky.zoom.us/webinar/register…
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Stay prepared and informed! Learn how to manage storm-damaged trees, from safety tips to reforestation strategies, and explore the financial support available for recovery. gatrees.org/wp-content/uploa… timbertax.org/
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Join the University of Arkansas at Monticello for the first of two panel discussions on hurricane-disturbed forests! Date: Mon, Oct 21 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (US/Eastern) forestrywebinars.net/webinar…
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Ready to take the next steps in your career? Explore the exciting job opportunities 🌱
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The Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources (RNGR) network and the USDA Forest Service are hosting a “Tree Improvement 101” Winter 2024/25 Webinar Series beginning Sept 27! 🌱 Learn more & add each webinar to your calendar here: forestrywebinars.net/sponsor…
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The Forest Service Wood Innovations Program is hosting their next Grantee Spotlight Session TOMORROW (Tue, Sep 17) from 1-2PM EDT! bit.ly/4d7TnUP
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Join NC State at the Innovation in Mass Timber Solutions (IMTS) conference on Oct 28-29, 2024! Dive into the future of mass timber with expert talks, a field tour of CLT testing, and hands-on activities. 🏗️🌳 masstimber.wordpress.ncsu.ed… #IMTS2024 #MassTimber #NCState
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New #FundingOpportunities 💡 Want updates like this sent straight to your inbox every two weeks? Click here & subscribe to our newsletter today! 📩 sref.info/
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Join USDA NIFA & the National Agricultural Library Mon, 9/9/2024 at 1:00pm for "Leveraging Extension and University Engagement Webinar: Developing & Implementing Novel Projects Using Transdisciplinary Approaches". Find more info here: nifa.usda.gov/events/leverag…
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Dive into "Innovative Pathways to Catalyze Water Markets" with @KeepingForests on Aug 20, 2024, from 1-2 PM EDT! 🕐 Find more info here: linkedin.com/events/freewebi…
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Happy 80th Birthday, Smokey Bear! 🎉🎂 Here’s to eight decades of fire safety, forest protection, and being an iconic symbol of prevention and care. Thanks for reminding us all that "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires"!
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Tomorrow (8/9) marks Smokey Bear's 80th birthday! 🐻🎈 Check out this historic photo of the real Smokey Bear during his welcoming ceremony at the National Zoo back in 1950. Looking for ways to celebrate? Click here: smokeybearbirthday.org/#find…
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Upcoming Webinars 🌱 View "Navigating Economic Development in Forestry in the South" tomorrow (8/6) at 3pm et here: forestrywebinars.net/webinar…
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