On-Demand Webinars

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

Beech Leaf Disease: An Emerging Threat to the Queen of the Forest the American Beech [View Now]

Nov 20, 2024 1:00 pm
Dr. Andrew Loyd (Plant Pathologist – Bartlett Tree Experts) will discuss beech leaf disease biology, potential management strategies, and its impact on host trees, specifically the American beech....

Climate Finance Market and Climate Smart Commodities in the South [View Now]

Nov 14, 2024 2:00 pm
Join this presentation to learn more about innovative financing opportunities for southern forest management, especially climate-smart practices. Presenters will provide an overview of the tenets of forest carbon project management, various actors in these markets, and past and present market trends. This presentation is intended to be a primer for...

Aquifer Testing for CPS 642: What it is, what it isn’t, and why it is important. [View Now]

Nov 14, 2024 1:00 pm
Participate to understand what aquifer testing is and why it is different from how drillers often estimate yield. We will answer questions such as why is aquifer testing important and why does NRCS requires this testing? We will also discuss common aquifer tests NRCS uses, what information NRCS is seeking to collect, and what documentation is neede...

Underplanting Longleaf Pine: The ecology behind this regeneration technique & lessons learned from a case study in Georgia [View Now]

Nov 14, 2024 12:30 pm
Underplanting is the practice of introducing a new generation of trees under an existing overstory. This could be done to convert the stand to a different species, sometimes called “conversion with retention.” It can also be done with seedlings of the same species as the overstory if a multi-aged stand is desired, but natural regeneration is in...

Workforce Opportunity Series: Career Development [View Now]

Nov 14, 2024 12:00 pm
You can’t succeed in an interview without the skills to compete. The National Woodland Owners Association has partnered with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) to increase awareness of forest/woodland opportunities to underserved landowners / farmers. This first webinar of our series will be for students, alumni, university extension, ac...

Tree Improvement 101, Module 9: Best Practices for Tree Seed Handling: What happens after I collect? [View Now]

Nov 8, 2024 1:00 pm
Reforestation is a high priority and seed is often the basis. Seed availability is one of the biggest bottlenecks we face in ramping up reforestation across the US. When collecting seed it is important to remember that seed is living tissue and it needs to be cared for after collection. To maximize germination rates in the nursery, seed must be mai...

Tree Improvement 101, Module 8: Important Pests of Seed Orchards [View Now]

Nov 1, 2024 1:00 pm
In this webinar, participants will discuss common seed and cone pests and diseases, along with effective management strategies. The session will cover pest identification, monitoring techniques, and various prevention and treatment approaches. While the primary focus will be on conifer seed pests, there will also be some mention of hardwood seed pe...

Timber Tax: Capturing Loss from Hurricane Helene and other Landowner Issues and Considerations [View Now]

Oct 30, 2024 1:00 pm
This one-hour webinar will provide an update of Hurricane Helene timber damage, and strategies for capturing losses for tax purposes, as well as an overview on various timber tax topics. Topics include timber basis, IRS distinctions between a business, investment or a hobby, what is a back cruise and when is it helpful in determining taxes, when to...

Tree Improvement 101, Module 7: The A,B,C’s of Gmos: Unpacking Genomics Jargon for the Rest of Us. [View Now]

Oct 25, 2024 1:00 pm
In this webinar, participants will explore the vast genetic diversity found in trees, which possess larger genomes than most other organisms on Earth. Unlike agricultural crops, trees remain largely undomesticated, meaning many genetics and genomics tools commonly used in agriculture are not yet applicable to them. This session will describe severa...

Helene Response Resources for Farmers and Farm Workers [View Now]

Oct 24, 2024 6:00 pm
This webinar is tailored toward Western North Carolina farmers and farm workers affected by tropical storm Helene. While Christmas tree farmers and ornamental nursery producers are the focus, we expect the information dispensed will be useful for many types of farmers affected by the storm. NC State Extension personnel will discuss the state of aff...

Coastal Forests as Sentinels of Climate Change and Sea Level Rise [View Now]

Oct 23, 2024 1:00 pm
Dr. Marcelo Ardón (Associate Professor – NC State University) will discuss ghost forests along the coast of the southeastern US and explain their connection to climate change and rising sea levels. ...

Expanding Climate-Smart Agriculture through Carbon Market Opportunities [View Now]

Oct 22, 2024 2:00 pm
Join us for this webinar during which the presenter will provide an overview of carbon credits, carbon markets, agricultural and forestry opportunities, and USDA resources. The number of producers interested in learning about carbon markets and carbon credits is increasing. Some are interested in selling their carbon credits or have been appro...

Future Directions for Hurricane Disturbed Forests [View Now]

Oct 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Join Experts from silviculture, forest economics, forest management and operations, and geospatial disciples in a panel discussion on the potential opportunities and challenges for research and outreach related to hurricane disturbed forest. The panel will outline the needs and collaborations necessary for advancing current research and explore unk...

Managing the right species on the right site: Part 2 - Species selection. [View Now]

Oct 17, 2024 12:00 pm
To meet landowners' interests and objectives, new strategies are needed to either, naturally or artificially regenerate commercially valuable timber. Picking the right management strategy before a harvest can save money and provide an optimal future income for you and your heirs. This webinar will highlight examples from North Carolina, from the co...

Tree Improvement 101, Module 6: Seed Orchard Management: Black Walnut [View Now]

Oct 11, 2024 1:00 pm
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insights from firsthand experience in managing the eastern black walnut germplasm repository and improvement program at the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry. They will learn about effective seed orchard management, post-harvest seed handling, and the selection of germplasm for nut produ...