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2008 SESAF Annual Meeting
FOREST RISK: The New Dimension (Earth, Wind, and Fire)
September 21-23, 2008
Mountain Creek Inn
Pine Mountain, Georgia
Callaway Gardens will be the site for the 2008 SESAF Annual Meeting on September 21-23! This is one of the premier natural sites in the country offering a number of activities for spouses and families. This meeting will have something to learn for every professional forester, and we plan to make the meeting a fun event as well. Meeting details can be found on the SESAF website.
20th Annual Billy Lancaster SAF Youth Camp Continues Strong Tradition
July 1, 2008
The twentieth annual Billy Lancaster SAF Forestry Youth Camp was held at the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Camp south of Covington, GA on Lake Jackson from June 15 to June 19. More than 50 rising 7th and 8th graders from all over Georgia attended the camp with the goal of developing an awareness of the value of forest resources to Georgia's economy and everyday life. The Camp provides an indoor and outdoor classroom for energetic, inquisitive students to learn about forestry, wildlife, ecology, tree identification, fire protection, forest products and the people who manage these resources in Georgia's vast forests. It is sponsored by the Georgia Division of the Society of American Foresters. Read the full article here.
GA SAF Signs Cogongrass MOU
June 9, 2008
During a historic cogongrass memorandum of understanding (MOU) ceremony, Michael Kelly, Chair of GA Division SAF, along with many other agencies and organizations, signed the Division on as an acting cooperator in the fight against the noxious weed species. As a follow up to establish a cooperative weed management area for the State of Georgia, a strategic plan will be developed incorporating strategies, activities, outreach, and any additional work undertaken to educate the public or employees/customers, on cogongrass, including control and management. Any efforts are welcome and could be vital to the overall success of our program. The strategic plan input target date is July 15, with all input incorporated into a single strategic plan for cogongrass in Georgia.
When developing plans, emphasis should be placed on the introduction of cogongrass into Georgia:
Some groups have already begun their efforts and several media releases have been produced. The Georgia Farm Bureau published a story on cogongrass and the ceremony on The Georgia Farm Monitor (May 31 show). Download the clip here.
Since our ceremony, multiple reports of cogongrass in Georgia have been published and many newly-found sites are in the process of being treated. Three new counties are now added to the list: Talbot, Carroll, and Haralson.
Please keep in mind that the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at UGA are available to help with training, and can provide some publications for your efforts.
Please click here for a scanned image of the MOU document signed at the historic event (pdf). A link will soon be established from the primary cogongrass web site (http://www.cogongrass.org/) for additional information. Questions or concerns should be directed to James Johnson, Forest Health Coordinator, Georgia Forestry Commission
GFA Seeks Forest Policy Director
The Georgia Forestry Association is accepting applications for the position of Director of Forest Policy. The successful candidate will join a staff of seven working out of a state-of-the-art office facility and forest education center in Forsyth, Georgia, just north of Macon. Additional information available here (pdf file).
Georgia Water Management Plan
The first-ever Georgia Comprehensive State-wide Water Management Plan has been approved by the Water Council. Additional information and forestry related presentations available here.
Registered Forester Bumper Sticker
Available at the annual meeting: Georgia Registered Forester bumper stickers! If you'd like one, please check the box on your registration form. See you in Pine Mountain!
Georgia Division - Society of American Foresters
P.O. Box 2945, LaGrange, GA 30241
P: 706.845.9085 F: 706.883.8215
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