On-Demand Webinars

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

Best Management Practices for Timber Production [View Now]

Jan 18, 2012 12:00 pm
Many woodlot owners and maple producers are interested in better sawtimber production from their land. Ten core best practices will help maple producers or woodland owners improve the volume and value of timber on their property. Participants will learn about principles and strategies related to topics such as: why fast growth is important, the rol...

Wildlife Forestry: Management of Hardwood Forests to Attain Desired Conditions for Priority Species [View Now]

Jan 10, 2012 2:00 pm
View this webinar for guidance regarding (1) how and where to restore forests for forest dwelling birds and (2) how to manage mature forests for forest dwelling birds....

Conservation and Management of Migratory Birds During Non-breeding Seasons [View Now]

Dec 14, 2011 2:00 pm
View this webinar to learn about the interrelationships among the breeding, wintering, and migrating phases of the annual cycle of migratory birds and the critical importance of migratory stopover and wintering habitats....

Pest Management in Organic Production Systems [View Now]

Dec 13, 2011 3:00 pm
With an emphasis on prevention, this webinar provides an overview of how to successfully manage weeds, insects, and diseases in an organic production system....

Life History and Conservation Needs of Freshwater Mussels [View Now]

Dec 1, 2011 2:00 pm
Participants will learn about the life history, ecological services, habitat requirements, causes of decline, and conservation needs of freshwater mussels....

Managing invasive forest shrubs, vines, and herbs [View Now]

Nov 15, 2011 12:00 pm
Many hardwood forests have invasive shrubs and related species that wholly or partialy dominate the understory. These plants can limit the growth and reproduction of the forest, impair access, alter ecosystem conditions, reduce biological diversity and reduce the quality of wildlife habitat. Peter Smallidge, will describe a framework for understand...

Crop Tree Management for Forest Stand Improvement [View Now]

Oct 26, 2011 2:00 pm
Gain insight into how meeting the sunlight needs of individual crop trees can facilitate Forest Stand Improvement efforts efficiently and effectively, while meeting a variety of possible forest landowner goals and objectives....

Golden-Winged Warbler Ecology and Guidelines for Creating Breeding Habitat on Forestlands [View Now]

Oct 11, 2011 2:00 pm
View this webinar to learn about Golden-winged Warbler ecology, why populations are declining, and habitat requirements and best management practices that result in successful breeding....

Social Indicators: a Tool for Increasing Conservation Adoption [View Now]

Oct 4, 2011 2:00 pm
View this webinar to learn about the social dimensions of watershed management and how understanding farmers can help increase the adoption of conservation practices. ...

Crop Diversity, Rotations, and Systems for Soil Health [View Now]

Sep 28, 2011 2:00 pm
Viewers learn how incorporating crop diversity through varied crop rotations, use of cover crop mixes, and minimizing soil disturbance can improve soil health....

Native Plant Uses and Stewardship Methods [View Now]

Sep 15, 2011 1:00 pm
Gain insight into how the Plant Material Centers might integrate Indigenous Stewardship Methods into NRCS conservation practices and how to evaluate and test these methods for resource conservation....

Organic Small Grain Production [View Now]

Sep 13, 2011 3:00 pm
View this webinar to increase your understanding and application of nutrient and pest management strategies for successful production of organic small grains....

Establishment of Wildflower Habitat for Pollinators, Beneficial Insects, and Wildlife [View Now]

Sep 8, 2011 2:00 pm
This webinar provides instruction regarding the creation or restoration of quality pollinator habitat....

Managing Cover Crops for Nutrient Management: A Farmer's Perspective [View Now]

Sep 7, 2011 2:00 pm
View "Managing Cover Crops for Nutrient Management - A Farmer's Perspective," presented by a farmer with over 30 years of experience using cover crops, overcoming challenges, and making it work on his farm, to increase your practical understanding and ability to promote the use of cover crops....

Low-water Crossings for Livestock and Equipment [View Now]

Aug 31, 2011 2:00 pm
Gain insight into evaluating producer operations, watershed context, and stream geomorphology to assist in the planning and design of stream crossings that promote aquatic organism passage, conservation biology, stream continuity, and habitat quality....