On-Demand Webinars

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

The Natural Shift: Converting from Loblolly or Slash to Longleaf over time. [View Now]

Aug 15, 2020 1:00 pm
Did you know it is possible to converting forest stand types without performing a clearcut? Slow conversion a way to begin to grow a new stand of a different species while retaining a canopy of the current species....

Prescribed Fire: Burning Questions [View Now]

Aug 15, 2020 1:00 pm
Dr. John Kush covers the What, When, and How as it relates to prescribed fire in the Southeast. He begins with prescribed fire in upland pine and hardwood systems, then discusses fire return intervals and season of fire. Next, Dr. Kush describes assessing fire results and groundcover responses. He concludes with a discussion of the insanity of tryi...

Pond Management Basics [View Now]

Aug 15, 2020 1:00 pm
This webinar focuses on the basics that landowners or land managers need to know when managing their own recreational fish ponds. This webinar will discuss the key structural components of ponds, maintaining water quality, aquatic plant control, and managing sustainable fish populations....

NFSAM Circular Guidance on Joint Agency Memorandum to the Field for Food Security Act and Clean Water Act Implementation [View Now]

Aug 13, 2020 1:00 pm
Participate in this training to learn about NRCS staff responsibilities from the Agency signing the 2020 Memorandum to the Field with the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency. The presentation will discuss the Memorandum to the Field concerning implementation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and the Wetland Conservat...

Asian longhorned beetle: A new invasive tree pest in South Carolina [View Now]

Aug 12, 2020 1:00 pm
The Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis, or ALB) is a threat to America's hardwood trees. With no current cure, early identification and eradication are critical to its control. Dr. David Coyle (Clemson University) and Mr. Joe Boggs (Ohio State) will cover provide a general overview of the introduction, range, status of infestations, ...

Module 1 - Intro to Soil Health (2/2) [View Now]

Aug 11, 2020 12:00 am
Video from virtual course of Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2020....

Moving Forward with Pine-Hardwood Mixed Stands [View Now]

Jul 30, 2020 12:00 pm
This was the 4th webinar in the Mixed Stands webinar series. This webinar will discuss issues surrounding the management of mixed pine-hardwood stands in the southeastern United States. ***This webinar panel discussion was 1.5 hours***...

New product for reducing southeast forest disturbance risk and recovery time [View Now]

Jul 29, 2020 1:00 pm
Hurricanes winds and associated storm surge are impacting coastal forests, while southern pine beetle outbreaks and other disturbances are increasing across the region. The USDA Southeast Regional Climate Hub (SERCH) has been established to increase forest resiliency to these and other stresses. SERCH Director, Steven McNulty will present tools a...

Industrial Hemp History and Agronomy [View Now]

Jul 28, 2020 2:00 pm
Join us to learn about the early days of industrial hemp as a crop in the United States. The discussion will also feature two university researchers who will discuss the growing popularity of industrial hemp today, the agronomic considerations when growing industrial hemp, including optimal growing conditions, and types of crop management for diffe...

Assessing Risks to Bees from Pesticides [View Now]

Jul 28, 2020 1:00 pm
This webinar provided a brief overview of EPA’s tiered process for assessing risks to bees, which included an overview of honey bee colony simulation models....

Moving To Virtual Programs: A Discussion with Natural Resource Professionals [View Now]

Jul 22, 2020 1:00 pm
Hear from five presenters from around the country who will share their experiences and lessons learned in moving their programs to a virtual platform. They will cover topics ranging from things you can do in your own backyard to large-scale conferences. This event is open to everyone, but is targeted for natural resources professionals who are cons...

Designing and Conducting Bee Studies [View Now]

Jul 21, 2020 1:00 pm
This webinar provided an understanding of basic elements of the studies used by EPA for assessing risk to bees to support the registration or re-evaluation of a pesticide. Featured speakers included representatives from U.S. EPA, Syngenta, Bayer CropScience, and Wageningen University and Research....

Module 2 - Soil Biology (1/2) [View Now]

Jul 19, 2020 12:00 am
Soils are more than just dirt—they are dynamic, living ecosystems teeming with life. In this engaging and informative module, we explore the biological complexity beneath the soil surface and its profound role in supporting plant growth, ecosystem resiliency, and sustainable agriculture. This webinar dives into three key functional groups of soi...

Longleaf Establishment and Management on Private Lands [View Now]

Jul 15, 2020 1:00 pm
This webinar discusses the different longleaf types, threats to the Native Longleaf Pine Systems as outlined by the FSC US National Risk Assessment, Landowner trends, and wrap up with important considerations when establishing and managing longleaf pine....

Woodland Owner Lunch and Learn - Forest Road, Boundary Line Maintenance and Beaver Management [View Now]

Jul 9, 2020 12:00 pm
What do roads, boundary lines and beavers have in common? They all require management and maintenance on a regular basis to ensure sustainability of working forests. This webinar will address best practices for maintaining forest roads to protect water quality, boundary line maintenance and how to address beaver issues with special emphasis on the...