On-Demand Webinars

Following is a list of all on-demand webinars available for viewing.

Where Do You Find Clients and Who Can Help You? Forest Economic Development Allies [View Now]

Jul 10, 2024 1:00 pm
This presentation offers an overview of the forestry economic development ecosystem, covering various organizations and personnel involved. Participants will gain insights into market creation, mill closures, and more. The webinar will also include an overview of ways to identify new companies for mill construction or expansion, along with short- a...

Developing prescribed biochar for lead ion retention: using this biochar instead of that one [View Now]

Jun 27, 2024 11:00 am
The US Forest Service in partnership with the US Biochar Initiative and the Southern Regional Extension Forestry will be presenting its latest Biochar Webinar titled: "NDeveloping prescribed biochar for lead ion retention: using this biochar instead of that one". This live webinar will be held Thursday June 27, 2024 from 11 to 12 pm Eastern time....

The Fundamentals of Workforce Development in Forestry [View Now]

Jun 25, 2024 2:00 pm
When creating new forestry markets, economic developers will also focus on the available workforce. Mills and wood products plants need employees who are similar to employees from other manufacturing industries, which can be a challenge. However, in forestry, there is also a critical need for loggers, forestry technicians, truck drivers and more- e...

Climate Change and Agriculture in the United States - The Importance of Persistence [View Now]

Jun 25, 2024 2:00 pm
During this webinar, we will highlight case studies, tools and resources that demonstrate the importance and benefits of providing technical or financial assistance to help producers address the impacts of climate change, regardless of the size of the farm. This webinar will focus on the following topics: • Overview of the Climate Hub • ...

USDA Conservation Efforts Support Pollinators, Agricultural Production Nationwide [View Now]

Jun 20, 2024 2:00 pm
Scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators. Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide....

NRCS Practice Standard 336 Soil C Amendment: Building Soil C and Improving Soil Health with Biochar [View Now]

May 30, 2024 11:00 am
The US Forest Service in partnership with the US Biochar Initiative and the Southern Regional Extension Forestry will be presenting its latest Biochar Webinar titled: "NRCS Practice Standard 336 Soil C Amendment: Building Soil C and Improving Soil Health with Biochar". This live webinar will be held Thursday May 30, 2024 from 11 to 12 pm Eastern t...

How do you Recruit Wood-based Businesses? [View Now]

May 28, 2024 1:00 pm
In this presentation, participants will learn about the fundamentals of business recruitment and the essentials for wood-based industry site selection. Recruiting businesses, especially wood-based businesses requires evaluations of possible industrial properties or sites, an analysis of the forest inventory, knowledge of existing industry locations...

Expanding Forestry Markets- How is it done? [View Now]

May 21, 2024 2:00 pm
This presentation, is the first of four webinars in the "Creating New Markets" series and offers an overview of forestry and it’s wood-based economic development ecosystem and discussing its perspective & importance within the South. Participants will gain insights into business expansion factors, economic development structure affecting the indu...

Pond Management [View Now]

May 16, 2024 12:00 pm
Learn about: • Pond design and construction considerations • Stocking ponds and harvesting • Maintaining balanced fish populations • Common pond management problems and how to solve them ...

Tree Improvement 101 - Module 4: Employing Tree Improvement Concepts for Resistance Breeding [View Now]

Apr 26, 2024 1:00 pm
Module 4: This final module will demonstrate how tree improvement is utilized to advance resistance in forest trees to pests and pathogens. ...

Applying Wood-Based Biochar to Reduce Nutrient Leaching and Results from Biochar Application at a CT Vegetable Farm [View Now]

Apr 25, 2024 1:00 pm
Join this webinar during which the presenters will discuss the effects of different soil carbon amendments types (compost and biochar) and rates on nutrient retention, soil water content, and different soil chemical properties such as cation exchange capacity and pH, as well as its effects on crop yields. Biochar has been used for thousands of y...

Tree Improvement 101 - Module 3: Breeding Designs and Genetic Gain in Tree Improvement Programs [View Now]

Apr 19, 2024 1:00 pm
Module 3: This module will explore different types of selection in breeding programs. ...

Domestic and Global Hardwood Market Update [View Now]

Apr 18, 2024 12:00 pm
The COVID pandemic impacted markets for U.S. hardwood lumber in unprecedented ways, and its aftereffects have led to a global slowdown in hardwood markets. This presentation will look at current hardwood market conditions, what led to them and how they compare to the impacts of the Great Recession over a decade ago....

Removing Supply-Chain Bottlenecks in the Sawmilling Sector: Exploratory analysis of economic benefits of road network repairs on the forestry sector in Mississippi [View Now]

Apr 17, 2024 1:00 pm
Wood-using sawmills prioritize availability of raw materials, their accessibility, and associated transportation costs as the main drivers of new mill constructions and financial viability of existing mill operations. One of the major hurdles faced by the forest sector is hauling costs. Hauling costs have commonly been cited as comprising 35 to 45%...

Sassafras at an Impasse? An Update on Laurel Wilt in Southern Forests [View Now]

Apr 17, 2024 1:00 pm
Dr. Bud Mayfield (Research Entomologist – US Forest Service) will discuss laurel wilt and give an update on recent developments in disease spread, impact, and management. ...