On-Demand Webinars

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

Vegetation Management in Southern Pine Systems [View Now]

May 20, 2020 8:00 am
This webinar was created as we had to pivot from a previously scheduled in-person Vegetation Management workshop....

What are the Economic, Water Quality, and Climate Impacts of Soil Health? "Soil Health Successful Farmer" Case Studies Tell the Story [View Now]

May 18, 2020 2:00 pm
Can soil health boost farm profits while improving water and climate outcomes? Yes—and we’ve got the data to prove it. Join us to learn how real farmers are seeing economic, environmental, and climate benefits through practical soil health strategies. Soil health has long been recognized for its positive environmental impacts—but what abou...

Woodland Owner Lunch and Learn - Conserving wildlife through forest management [View Now]

May 7, 2020 12:00 pm
Forest covers over 60% of North Carolina’s land base, and these forests provide habitat for a range of wildlife, including deer, turkey, and songbirds. However, many of the forests are not managed to maximize the number and diversity of wildlife present. Based on decades of experience as a hunter, birdwatcher, researcher, and teacher, Dr. Moorman...

Southern pine beetle: Biology, monitoring and management [View Now]

May 6, 2020 1:00 pm
The southern pine beetle (SPB), Dendroctonus frontalis, is the most destructive insect pest of pine in the southern United States. Dr. John Nowak will be giving a general overview of the biology, range and impact of and possible management strategies for preventing the spread of this insect pest....

Woodland Owner Lunch and Learn - Forest Management Plans, Present Use Valuation and Voluntary Agriculture Districts: What a Landowner Needs to Know. [View Now]

Apr 23, 2020 12:00 pm
North Carolina’s Present Use Tax Program (PUV) and Voluntary Ag District Program (VAD) can offer forest landowners valuable assistance to help retain and protect their forest land investment. A forest management plan is essential to participate in these programs. Dr. Megalos will explain the PUV and VAD programs, requirements, and benefits. Mr. L...

Non-timber forest products in the United States: access, production, markets, and market values [View Now]

Apr 14, 2020 1:00 pm
Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are derived from natural populations of plants or fungi, or farmed in forests. Although numerous and varied users harvest, trade, and consume NTFPs, relatively little is known about the organization of the markets for these products and the market value or contribution to local and regional economies. We will exp...

Woodland Owner Lunch and Learn - Timber Sales: Is it time to sell? [View Now]

Apr 9, 2020 12:00 pm
Learning from experience can be very expensive when it comes to timber sales, many of which are once- or twice-in-a-lifetime occurrences. Dr. Bardon will explain how timber is sold and give tips on seeking professional help. Dr. Parajuli will explain markets and provide insight into managing for flat timber prices By using this information, you c...

Laurel wilt biology, monitoring, and management [View Now]

Apr 8, 2020 1:00 pm
Laurel wilt is caused by Raffaelea lauricola, a fungal pathogen transmitted by the ambrosia beetle Xyleborus glabratus. Dr. Albert 'Bud' Mayfield will be giving a general overview of the introduction, range and impact of and possible management strategies for preventing the spread of this disease....

Module 5 - Resource Concerns and Indicators [View Now]

Apr 7, 2020 12:00 am
Join Barry Fisher for an in-depth session on integrating soil health principles into effective management systems tailored for conservation planners, farmers, and ag professionals. Part of a continuing education series on soil health, this webinar focuses on developing and implementing systems that combine NRCS conservation practices, best manageme...

Conservation Innovation Grants: Air Quality [View Now]

Apr 2, 2020 2:00 pm
Participants will learn about three successful air quality Conservation Innovation Grant projects in order to better understand the latest technology available for addressing air emissions from enclosed animal housing. The presenters will describe their projects, the lessons learned about the various technologies demonstrated, and provide sugges...

Module 6 - Cover Crop Management Northwest [View Now]

Apr 2, 2020 12:00 am
Cover crops aren’t just a soil health trend—they’re a management tool with real impact. In this webinar, Marlon Winger of the NRCS Soil Health Division shares tested strategies for using cover crops to address common resource concerns across the Intermountain West. Learn how to match cover crop species to your goals, manage them in challengin...

Soil Management for Community Trees [View Now]

Mar 25, 2020 10:00 am
In this webinar, you will learn about the biological and arboricultural basis for managing soils of community trees....

Management and Economic Considerations for Mixed Stand Management [View Now]

Mar 18, 2020 12:00 pm
The 2nd webinar in this series discusses preliminary results from a research study in Louisiana that combines Pine-Hardwood mixes in plantations. We also provide a caution for landowners considering adopting mixed stand strategies in the southeast. ****We have a 100 person limit for the live recording**** If you can't get on, then you will be a...

Tribal SCAN Network: Web Portal for SCAN Data and Decision Tools [View Now]

Mar 17, 2020 1:00 pm
Participants will learn about and be provided a demonstration of a new website for SCAN and TSCAN data that provides decision support tools for agriculture and STEM education. The Tribal SCAN (Soil Climate Analysis Network) was initiated in 2017 to provide climate data (soil moisture and temperature, air temperature, precipitation, solar radiati...

Creating Monarch Habitats for Schools and Communities [View Now]

Mar 10, 2020 1:00 pm
Monarchs are important pollinators and securing habitats for them is a critical component to the overall ecosystem. ...