Southern Regional Extension Forestry

04/17/2026

The Inheritance Program -

Over 10 years specialized working with women who have inherited forestland. I'm creating a 3-step live program to walk through:
1) What has been inherited
2) How to make the guilt-free, pressure free decisions
3) How to find the right resources to help

Coming Soon, Summer 2026 - but be sure to join to get the news when doors open and save your spot!

https://atkinsland.lpages.co/the-inheritance-program/

Tag and share with those friends and family members who this might help with their inherited family land.

04/16/2026

Protecting eastern forests starts with understanding the threats they face. Join this six-part webinar series from Forest Service Research & Development to learn how scientists are addressing invasive species through research-backed management strategies ⚠️

Tune in on select Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 PM ET / 1 PM CT for sessions on invasive plants, emerald ash borer, hemlock woolly adelgid, spongy moth, beech leaf disease, and more.

Learn more & register: https://research.fs.usda.gov/nrs/invasivespecieseasternforests

04/13/2026

Join the Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals for a free webinar series on leadership, communication, and team effectiveness.

Series Runs May 28–October 6, 2026 🚀 No cost to attend!

🔑 The Key to High-Performing Teams https://forestrywebinars.net/webinars/the-key-to-high-performing-teams/?sr=wp~upcoming
🌱 Leading through Mentorship https://forestrywebinars.net/webinars/leading-through-mentorship-coaching-skills-that-build-capacity-in-extension/?sr=wp~upcoming
👂 Developing Effective Listening Skills https://forestrywebinars.net/webinars/developing-effective-listening-skills/?sr=wp~upcoming
⚖️ Conflict Prevention and Management https://forestrywebinars.net/webinars/conflict-prevention-and-management-sources-of-conflict/?sr=wp~upcoming

Learn more:
forestrywebinars.net/sponsor-pages/association-of-natural-resource-extension-professionals-anrep

04/06/2026

Keystone Policy Center, in partnership with Ernst Consulting and American Forests, is inviting participants to join general focus groups that will help shape priorities, funding, and implementation for urban and community forestry over the next decade.

These sessions are intended for those who were unable to attend previous focus groups or whose perspectives have not yet been included.

Dates:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 1–3 PM MT / 3–5 PM ET
RSVP: https://keystone-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/4BtDmBTARwS6UjKTnXl4-g #/registration
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 1–3 PM MT / 3–5 PM ET
RSVP: https://keystone-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/hPDT5IwAThyCXFrw4LXFqQ #/registration

To express interest or recommend someone, contact [email protected]

04/01/2026

Looking for support for your next project? Start here! ⬇️

🌱 Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund 2026 Request for Proposals https://www.nfwf.org/programs/lower-mississippi-alluvial-valley-restoration-fund/lower-mississippi-alluvial-valley-0
🌱 U.S. Forest Service announces funding opportunity to strengthen forest products economy, forest sector jobs https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/newsroom/releases/us-forest-service-announces-funding-opportunity-strengthen-forest
🌱 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/agriculture-food-research-initiative-education-workforce-development?utm_medium=email&utm_program=fy26caprfps&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_topic=foa
🌱 Healthy American Forests Initiative Request for Proposals
https://www.nfwf.org/healthy-american-forests-initiative-request-proposals
🌱 AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/afri-strengthening-agricultural-systems?utm_medium=email&utm_program=fy26caprfps&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_topic=foa
🌱 National Forest Foundation 2026 Collaborative Capacity Program https://www.nationalforests.org/collaborative-capacity-program-grants/?mc_cid=2f8ecdc91c&mc_eid=ff7220a377

03/30/2026

Have you ever wondered who owns the forests in your state, why they own them, what they plan to do with them, and how to better engage with those landowners?

The National Woodland Owner Survey (NWOS) can help answer these questions. Join the Forest Inventory and Analysis Tech Transfer Session for an introduction to the survey and a walkthrough of how to access results, tools, and resources, including the newly updated NWOS dashboard. The session will also highlight data on the attitudes and behaviors of family and other private forest owners.

🕐 April 7, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual Meeting
🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8917731571027/WN_xAHl-YsiQbiLR-N3hvbJhw #/registration

03/27/2026

Join University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources in Tifton for a 2-day workshop on pine straw production, stand management, and economics. From yields and fertilization to herbicides, soil health, and practical management strategies, this course is designed to help landowners, foresters, and contractors make effective silvicultural and economic management decisions.

📍 Tift County Extension Office—Conference Room 1468 Carpenter Road South, Tifton, GA 31794
📅 Apr 22, 2026 08:15 AM to Apr 23, 2026 01:10 PM
🔗 https://warnelloutreach.org/continuing-ed/view/?id=26

03/25/2026

Join April 26–28, 2026, at Tuskegee University for the FREE Carbon Pathways Workshop 🌱

Participants will explore carbon management and markets, the co-benefits of managing forests for carbon, forest resilience strategies, and economic opportunities. The conference is led by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education (FOCCE) program in collaboration with Tuskegee University and expert guest speakers.

The workshop includes classroom instruction, field tours, a welcome reception, and interactive activities. Discounted lodging and shuttle service are available for attendees. An online option is available for those unable to attend in person, though not all sessions will be offered virtually. Register by April 1, 2026 to secure a spot and be part of this effort to advance forest carbon stewardship across private lands.

For more information, contact program coordinator Sarah Widderich at [email protected].
Learn more: https://salemhassan1976.wixsite.com/carbonpathways

03/20/2026

Happy International Day of Happiness! 🌿 Did you know forestry ranks among the happiest industries in America? In 2023, The Washington Post explored the data and sat down with our own Director, Leslie Boby, to find out what makes this work so meaningful. Her answer? It speaks to something larger than yourself.

Read the full story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/01/06/happiest-jobs-on-earth/

03/13/2026

Last day for early bird registration prices!

Register and view conference details: https://go.ncsu.edu/ANREP2026

🚨 Early Bird Registration Ends FRIDAY, MARCH 13!

Join the Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP) in Wilmington, North Carolina for the ANREP 2026 Conference. Pro tip: Become an ANREP member or renew your membership to receive additional savings on registration.

Register and view conference details:
https://go.ncsu.edu/ANREP2026

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