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Professional Development Opportunity for CT Licensed Foresters
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) will be offering a Technical Service Provider (TSP) R2 Program in November 2025 for CT Certified Forest Practitioners who would like to retain their TSP status or for those who are new to the TSP program. You can get […]
Read MoreProposed USFS R&D Budget Cut Threatens the Penobscot Experimental Forest
We are writing to share our deep concern that the proposed budget appropriations (page 18 in link) for the US Forest Service Research and Development program is $0. Although the Forest Inventory and Analysis Program and Joint Fire Science Program may be partly continued under a different program, the rest of the R&D budget items will likely be […]
Read MoreAmerican Goshawk Bioregional Monitoring in the Northeast US
July 25, 2025- Researchers at the University of Maine are coordinating survey efforts to monitor American Goshawk occupancy across the northeastern United States and are seeking information on any known active goshawk nest locations observed between 2020 and 2025. If you are aware of any nesting records during this period, please submit any relevant details […]
Read More2025 Northeast Silviculture Institute for Foresters Announcement
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension has announced that applications for the Northeast Silviculture Institute are now being accepted for the following three sessions: The Northeast Silviculture Institute for Foresters provides practicing foresters with new and up-to-date silvicultural knowledge to help them with forest management in the northeast. There are a limited number of […]
Read More125th SAF Anniversary Press Release
May 23, 2025 – SAF’s 125th anniversary celebration is intended to engage our current audience, grow our audience reach, brand awareness, membership, and partnerships. Doing so, we will spread the message of the sustainability of forests and natural resources, professionals, and the future of our forests. “Our Forests, Our Future” is the universal messaging and […]
Read More100th Anniversary of Peoples State Forest Video
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Peoples State Forest–a public land that was made possible by the small contributions of many people. According to the Friends of American Legion and Peoples State Forest (FALPS) website, Peoples State Forest is located primarily in the Town of Barkhamsted, CT and has 3,124 acres. The Forest was […]
Read MoreSociety of American Foresters Releases Joint Statement with Societies on Federal Workforce
February 27, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Society of American Foresters (SAF) has been – and continues – closely following the decisions and impacts being felt across the forestry and natural resources sector. We continue to regard the integrity and sustainability of the members, professionals, students, and communities during these uncertain and challenging times. We have joined […]
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