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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 11/06/2025 at 4:00 PM (EST)LIVE 11/6 - 4 PM ET
In the culmination of this four-part series, participants will interact with a panel of forestry professionals.
Webinar information
In the culmination of this four-part series, participants will interact with a panel of forestry professionals. Questions can be asked live, as well as submitted ahead of time, during this interactive panel session.
Is this webinar for you?
The Career Pathways series is designed to reach forestry professionals and students of all levels. This webinar is for anyone who has participated in the Career Pathway series, as well as first-time participants with specific questions about professional development.
Registration
1. Click REGISTER to the right of the webinar title. Be sure to log in with your SAF account username and password.
2. After checking out, the webinar will be available on your MY DASHBOARD page here on ForestEd.
For group registrations or registering someone other than yourself please contact membership@safnet.org or 202-938-3910.
Pricing
Registration is FREE ($0) for SAF members. Members still need to register to gain access to the webinar.
SAF Non-member price is $10. Join SAF today to access this series, Community of Interest webinars, and more for free among other growing member benefits. Affiliate membership is now available!
For non-members interested in registering for a discounted rate of $30 for all four webinars, or for members interested in registering for all four webinars at once, please visit this package to learn more.
Webinar access
The webinar is scheduled for live viewing on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00 pm ET. The Zoom Webinar platform will be used for the presentation. Be sure to connect to the webinar using a device approved to access Zoom.
The webinar is accessible within the Contents tab (to the right of the Overview information).
Webinar duration
This webinar is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will be able to:
1. Identify multiple pathways to forestry careers.
2. Navigate career pathway changes.
3. Recognize skill-development opportunities within their profession.
Rubric
Successful completion of the webinar is measured by viewing the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.
Evaluation
Participant feedback is appreciated to help SAF and presenters continually improve webinars for future programming.
CFEs
Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will earn 1.5 CFEs in Category 1. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this webinar and the evaluation, participants may download and print a certificate verifying completion of the webinar and earning CFEs. CFEs will be uploaded to participant CFE records by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).
Return to Webinar (live or archived)
Once you are registered for the webinar, access this webinar within your MY DASHBOARD. Prior to the start time, the webinar will be listed under "Upcoming Live Events." Following the end of the webinar, the webinar will be accessible within the general listing of registered items of YOUR DASHBOARD. The archived webinar will be available for 1 year following its live air date.
Webinar Resources
Additional resources are available within the Resources tab and within the Contents tab.
Need Help?
For ForestEd questions, visit FAQs, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org, or check out the registration quick tips in the Handouts tab. For technical assistance and questions about this webinar, also email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.
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Kerah Gomez
Utility Forester
Oklahoma Gas and Electric
Kerah Gomez is an ISA Certified Utility Forester contracted with OG&E and a first-time mom to a wild little boy — which means she's basically managing trees by day and tantrums by night. She's currently pursuing a graduate certificate and MBA in Project Management, because clearly she thought nap time was the perfect time for homework. Who needs sleep when you’ve got ambition and snacks?
Ian Hanou
CEO & Founder
PlanIT Geo, Inc.
Ian earned a degree in Forest Management with a minor in Spatial Information Management Systems from Colorado State University in 2001. He has 25 years of private sector experience in technology, data, and software applied to forestry, urban forestry, water resources, ecosystem services, and arboriculture. At PlanIT Geo, Ian leads the company vision, Mapping the World's Urban Forests for a Greener Future, including the direction of the TreePlotter Software suite and consulting services. He lives in Colorado with his wife, two children, and two dogs where he has summited all 54 mountains above 14,000 feet.
Tom Kain
Senior Manager for Forest Management Certification Markets
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Tom has been an SAF member since 1992. He earned my BS in Forestry and an MS in Natural Resources from Cal-Poly Humboldt in 1995 and 1996 respectively. Tom has worked in both the land management and wood procurement areas of forestry. His career started on the West Coast, but he has lived and worked in Eastern Tennessee for the past 18 years. Tom was the Tennessee Tree Farm Chair from 2007 through 2008, the Tennessee SFI SIC Chair from 2014-2017, KT Vice-Chair in 2018, KT chair in 2019, KT Policy Chair for 2020, and the E6 Sustainability and Certification Community of Interest Vice-Chair in 2022. In his current role for the Forest Stewardship Council US, he assists the forest management certificate holders in the US.
John Snow
Senior Urban and Community Forester
Tree CheckUp, LLC
John Snow is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, qualified Tree Risk Assessor, and one of the first Certified Urban and Community Foresters (CUCF). John also serves as President of the Florida Urban Forestry Council and sits on ISA’s Florida Chapter Government Affairs Committee. He brings a unique, data-driven perspective that treats trees as vital community assets requiring thoughtful, long-term planning. His work goes beyond tree care, encompassing roles as an urban forestry policymaker, educator, and environmental steward.
Kristen Waring
Professor and Associate Director of the School of Forestry
Northern Arizona University
Dr. Kristen Waring is a Professor of Silviculture and Applied Forest Health and Associate Director in the School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University (NAU). She specializes in utilizing silviculture to mitigate challenging and complex forest health problems, often through interdisciplinary research and collaborations. Her research and teaching activities span western North America (U.S., Canada and Mexico), Costa Rica, Europe, and Indonesia.
Victoria Duval (Moderator)
Membership Engagement and Professional Development Director
Society of American Foresters
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/09/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)LIVE 10/9 - 1 PM ET
For the third webinar in this series, presenters will explore ways to further develop their forestry career.
Webinar information
For the third webinar in this series, presenters will explore ways to further develop your forestry career. Topics include developing leadership skills, conflict resolution, and joining a board of directors.
Is this webinar for you?
The Career Pathways series is designed to reach forestry professionals and students of all levels. This webinar is ideal for professionals looking to grow into leadership positions, refine their conflict resolution skills, and explore higher level volunteer positions, such as serving on a board.
Registration
1. Click REGISTER to the right of the webinar title. Be sure to log in with your SAF account username and password.
2. After checking out, the webinar will be available on your MY DASHBOARD page here on ForestEd.
For group registrations or registering someone other than yourself please contact membership@safnet.org or 202-938-3910.
Pricing
Registration is FREE ($0) for SAF members. Members still need to register to gain access to the webinar.
SAF Non-member price is $10. Join SAF today to access this series, Community of Interest webinars, and more for free among other growing member benefits. Affiliate membership is now available!
For non-members interested in registering for a discounted rate of $30 for all four webinars, or for members interested in registering for all four webinars at once, please visit this package to learn more.
Webinar access
The webinar is scheduled for live viewing on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET. The Zoom Webinar platform will be used for the presentation. Be sure to connect to the webinar using a device approved to access Zoom.
The webinar is accessible within the Contents tab (to the right of the Overview information).
Webinar duration
This webinar is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will be able to:
1. Identify tools for developing leadership skills.
2. Identify skills needed to serve on a board of directors.
3. Share at least two ways of resolving conflict in the workplace.
Rubric
Successful completion of the webinar is measured by viewing the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.
Evaluation
Participant feedback is appreciated to help SAF and presenters continually improve webinars for future programming.
CFEs
Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will earn 1.5 CFEs in Category 1. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this webinar and the evaluation, participants may download and print a certificate verifying completion of the webinar and earning CFEs. CFEs will be uploaded to participant CFE records by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).
Return to Webinar (live or archived)
Once you are registered for the webinar, access this webinar within your MY DASHBOARD. Prior to the start time, the webinar will be listed under "Upcoming Live Events." Following the end of the webinar, the webinar will be accessible within the general listing of registered items of YOUR DASHBOARD. The archived webinar will be available for 1 year following its live air date.
Webinar Resources
Additional resources are available within the Resources tab and within the Contents tab.
Need Help?
For ForestEd questions, visit FAQs, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org, or check out the registration quick tips in the Handouts tab. For technical assistance and questions about this webinar, also email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.
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David Brabham
Senior Director of Customer Engagement, Sustainability, and Stewardship
GP Cellulose
As Senior Director of Customer Engagement, Sustainability, and Stewardship at Georgia-Pacific, David leads efforts to align environmental stewardship with customer value. Since joining the company in 2013, he has held roles spanning forest certification, sustainability strategy, policy advocacy, and communications. In his current role, David translates customer insights into actionable strategies that enhance customer experience and advance the company’s stewardship priorities.
Madison Gore
Forest Legacy Program Coordinator
Oklahoma Forestry Services
Madison Gore is the current Chair of the Oklahoma Division of SAF. She attended Oklahoma State University, obtaining her bachelor's degree in Forestry in 2020 and master's degree in Natural Resource Economics & Human Dimensions in 2022. Her master's research included evaluating the economic impacts of Wildlife Management Areas in Oklahoma, which provided important data for her work today. Currently, Madison is working with state agencies, the USDA Forest Service, and non-profit partners in the effort to acquire Oklahoma's 1st State Forest, the Musket Mountain Forest in southeast Oklahoma.
Pamela Green
Chief Strategy Officer
Society of American Foresters
Pamela Green is an executive leader and strategist with over 30 years of experience in board, executive, and leadership roles. She has consistently been recognized as one of DC’s top 20 coaches. As a global chief influencer, she has played a pivotal role in helping cabinet leaders achieve their professional and organizational competitive advantage. Pamela holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and an MBA from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, and is pursuing her doctoral degree in Organizational Management.
Frank Mastrobuono
VP Business Development
greehill
Frank has over a decade of experience in the forestry industry both in technical and business management roles. He began his career as an tree inventory technician, and worked as Rhode Island's Urban Forester before earning an MBA. Since then, he has worked at the intersection of business, tech, and forestry in various sales, marketing, and management roles.
Victoria Duval (Moderator)
Membership Engagement and Professional Development Director
Society of American Foresters
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 09/11/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)LIVE 9/11 - 2 PM ET
Join us for an engaging webinar featuring professionals from the forestry field as they share insights on developing effective networking strategies and crafting strong, industry-ready resumes.
Webinar information
Join us for an engaging webinar featuring professionals from the forestry field as they share insights on developing effective networking strategies and crafting strong, industry-ready resumes. Attendees will gain practical tips and hear real-world examples to help navigate the competitive landscape of forestry careers.
Is this webinar for you?
The Career Pathways series is designed to reach forestry professionals and students of all levels. This webinar is ideal for students, early-career professionals, and seasoned professionals looking to update their resume.
Registration
1. Click REGISTER to the right of the webinar title. Be sure to log in with your SAF account username and password.
2. After checking out, the webinar will be available on your MY DASHBOARD page here on ForestEd.
For group registrations or registering someone other than yourself please contact membership@safnet.org or 202-938-3910.
Pricing
Registration is FREE ($0) for SAF members. Members still need to register to gain access to the webinar.
SAF Non-member price is $10. Join SAF today to access this series, Community of Interest webinars, and more for free among other growing member benefits. Affiliate membership is now available!
For non-members interested in registering for a discounted rate of $30 for all four webinars, or for members interested in registering for all four webinars at once, please visit this package to learn more.
Webinar access
The webinar is scheduled for live viewing on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET. The Zoom Webinar platform will be used for the presentation. Be sure to connect to the webinar using a device approved to access Zoom.
The webinar is accessible within the Contents tab (to the right of the Overview information).
Webinar duration
This webinar is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will be able to:
1. Build a successful, industry-ready resume.
2. Identify key points in growing professional networks.
Rubric
Successful completion of the webinar is measured by viewing the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.
Evaluation
Participant feedback is appreciated to help SAF and presenters continually improve webinars for future programming.
CFEs
Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will earn 1.5 CFEs in Category 1. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this webinar and the evaluation, participants may download and print a certificate verifying completion of the webinar and earning CFEs. CFEs will be uploaded to participant CFE records by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).
Return to Webinar (live or archived)
Once you are registered for the webinar, access this webinar within your MY DASHBOARD. Prior to the start time, the webinar will be listed under "Upcoming Live Events." Following the end of the webinar, the webinar will be accessible within the general listing of registered items of YOUR DASHBOARD. The archived webinar will be available for 1 year following its live air date.
Webinar Resources
Additional resources are available within the Resources tab and within the Contents tab.
Need Help?
For ForestEd questions, visit FAQs, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org, or check out the registration quick tips in the Handouts tab. For technical assistance and questions about this webinar, also email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.
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Hollis Crapo
Regulation Assistance Forester
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Husband and Father of four, Hollis works for Washington State’s Small Forest Landowner Office. Over the last decade he has worked in timber sales layout and forest regulation. He currently assists small forest landowners in navigating Washington state Forest Practices Rules, regulation, and permitting. He is a subject matter expert in Washington state Forest Practices Rules. He also has a professional interest in forest policy and agroforestry.
Jimi Scheid
Reforestation Services Program Manager/Forester III
California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Jimi Scheid manages CAL FIRE's Reforestation Services Program out of the Lewis A. Moran Reforestation Center in Davis, California. He works with a diverse and educated staff of foresters, scientists, analysts, and numerous external cooperators working to unpinch the challenges of the reforestation pipeline in building workforce and capacity to meet the state's large reforestation need. Prior to joining the program in 2021, Jimi worked for the Department's Urban & Community Forestry Program for 13 years and 2 years before that as a forestry technician for a private timber company. A forestry graduate of SUNY-ESF, he is California Registered Professional Forester, ISA Certified Arborist/Urban Forestry Specialist, and a member of SAF for more than 20 years.
Emily Silver
Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor
Michigan State University Department of Forestry
Dr. Emily Silver is the Associate Chairperson, Director of Graduate Studies, and Associate Professor of human dimensions of forestry. In 2024, Emily served as the interim Michigan State University Forest Carbon and Climate Program director in addition to providing leadership and research support to the FCCP team. She is interested in the effect of humans on natural resources availability and quality using self-reported and observational data on human behavior, specifically on attitudes, values, preferences, and intentions.
Victoria Duval (Moderator)
Membership Engagement and Professional Development Director
Society of American Foresters
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 09/10/2025 at 1:30 PM (EDT)LIVE 9/10 - 1:30 PM ET
This webinar is the culmination of the 9-part webinar series focused on the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment. This panel discussion includes both federal and non-federal users of the RPA Assessment to explain how this Assessment has been applied in land management and policy decision-making.
Webinar information
This 1.5-hour virtual panel discussion serves as the culmination of the 9-part webinar series focused on the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment. Each previous webinar focused on the status, trends, and projected futures of a specific renewable resource. In this webinar, Federal and non-Federal users of the RPA Assessment will be discussing the benefits of this Assessment, how it has been applied in land management and policy decision-making, and how they think the RPA Assessment should evolve to continue to provide critical information to decision makers.
Is this webinar for you?
This webinar is the culmination of the 9-part webinar series focused on the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment. This panel discussion includes both federal and non-federal users of the RPA Assessment to explain how this Assessment has been applied in land management and policy decision-making.
Registration
1. Click REGISTER to the right of the webinar title. Be sure to log in with your SAF account username and password.
2. After checking out, this webinar will be available on your MY DASHBOARD page here on ForestEd.
For group registrations or registering someone other than yourself please contact membership@safnet.org or 202-938-3910.
Pricing
This webinar is FREE ($0) for all viewers.
Members and non-members still need to register to gain access to this learning product. To register for a free SAF account, click the 'Log In' button in the top right corner, then click 'Create a new account'.
Join SAF TODAY to take advantage of the growing member benefits, including course savings, free community of interest webinars, and more!
Webinar Access
The webinar is scheduled for live viewing on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM ET. The Zoom Webinar platform will be used for the presentation. Be sure to connect to the webinar using a device approved to access Zoom.
Access this learning product within the Contents tab (to the right of the Overview information).
Webinar duration
This webinar is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of viewing this recording, you will be able to:
1. Explain the value of the RPA Assessment to practitioners.
2. Identify ways that the RPA Assessment has informed decision making.
3. Provide feedback to the Forest Service about desired elements from future RPA Assessments.
Rubric
Successful completion of this learning product is measured by viewing the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.
Evaluation
Participant feedback is appreciated to help us continually improve ForestEd offerings for future programming. Evaluations must be completed to receive CFEs.
CFEs
Upon successful completion of this learning product, you will earn 1.5 CFEs in Category 1. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the webinar and filling out its evaluation, participants may download and print a certificate verifying completion of this learning product and earning SAF CFEs.
Return to webinar
Once you are registered for the recording, access this webinar within your MY DASHBOARD. You can return to download your certificate by accessing the webinar within the general listing of YOUR DASHBOARD through September 30, 2026. Registrants will be notified if that timeline is extended.
Need Help?
For ForestEd questions, visit FAQs, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org, or check out the registration quick tips in the Handouts tab. For technical assistance and questions about this webinar, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.
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Ethan Breitling
Vice President for Communications and Creative
National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO)
Ethan Breitling serves as the National Alliance of Forest Owner's Vice President for Communications and Creative. He began his career running a sawmill and teaching forestry and ecology at a 100-year-old Boy Scout summer camp in the Adirondack Park. The camp owned and operated its own working forest, which not only provided him with hands-on experience in forest management but also taught him the foundations of strategic communications—convincing 11-year-olds that the Forestry Merit Badge is exciting. In Washington, DC, Ethan has built his career by specializing in communicating complex scientific and policy concepts to diverse audiences. He previously served as NAFO’s Communications and Creative Director. Before joining NAFO, Ethan worked at Bay Armoury Consulting, where he managed several fundraising communications campaigns for federal, state, and local races, all aimed at promoting moderation in politics. He earned his degree in Political Science from Western Connecticut State University.
Steve Prisley
Principal Research Scientist
National Council for Air and Stream Improvement
Dr. Steve Prisley is a Principal Research Scientist at the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI). Steve conducts and leads research and technical support in the areas of forest biometrics and economics, currently focused on forest carbon measurement, monitoring, and reporting. Prior to joining NCASI, Steve was Professor of Forest Inventory and GIS at the Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, and directed the Center for Natural Resources Assessment and Decision Support. Steve has over 13 years of experience in the forest products industry. For several decades, Steve has worked closely with data and scientists from the US Forest Service’s Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program, using their data in forest carbon assessments and inventory projections.
Charlie Truettner
Senior Manager of Climate Science
American Forests
Charlie is a passionate climate scientist and forest ecologist that has worked in multiple ecosystems throughout the world studying the effects of climate change on forest and desert species. His experience and interests span from spatial analysis to isotope geochemistry, and he specifically specializes in desertification at the forest-desert interface in western North America. Charlie earned is Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno and his M.Sc. in Quaternary Science at Northern Arizona University.
Priya Shahani
USDA Forest Service
Claire O'Dea (Moderator)
Resources Planning Act Assessment National Program Leader
USDA Forest Service Research & Development
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 09/04/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)LIVE 9/4 - 2 PM ET
This webinar will review results from the Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlight an example of this information being applied to support policy or management decisions.
Webinar information
Recreation is a primary means through which people in the United States interact with forests, water, rangelands, and other natural resources. This webinar will review results from the Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness Chapter of the 2020 RPA Assessment, summarizing the current supply of outdoor recreation opportunities and recent patterns in the use of these supplies, as well as projected future patterns in outdoor recreation supply and use to 2070 under a range of future RPA scenarios that integrate socioeconomic and climatic change. We will then hear how information about current and future recreation is valuable for assessments, planning, and policy-making across the Forest Service and helps the agency manage resources in ways that meet the needs of present and future generations.
Is this technical session for you?
This webinar is intended for land managers, scientists, and policy makers—anyone interested in understanding how outdoor recreation in the U.S. has been changing over time and how it is likely to continue to change in the future. Anyone with responsibility for evaluating or managing outdoor recreation would benefit by learning more about ongoing trends and potential futures.
Registration
1. Click REGISTER to the right of the technical session recording title. Be sure to log in with your SAF account username and password.
2. After checking out, this webinar will be available on your MY DASHBOARD page here on ForestEd.
For group registrations or registering someone other than yourself please contact membership@safnet.org or 202-938-3910.
Pricing
This webinar is FREE ($0) for all viewers.
Members and non-members still need to register to gain access to this learning product. To register for a free SAF account, click the 'Log In' button in the top right corner, then click 'Create a new account'.
Join SAF TODAY to take advantage of the growing member benefits, including course savings, free community of interest webinars, and more!
Webinar Access
The webinar is scheduled for live viewing on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. The Zoom Webinar platform will be used for the presentation. Be sure to connect to the webinar using a device approved to access Zoom.
Access this learning product within the Contents tab (to the right of the Overview information).
Webinar duration
This webinar is 1 hour.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of viewing this recording, you will be able to:
1. Explain how outdoor recreation supply and demand has changed over recent decades.
2. Describe how outdoor recreation is projected to continue to change in the future.
3. Identify ways in which information about current and future outdoor recreation demand can be used in policy or management.
Rubric
Successful completion of this learning product is measured by viewing the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.
Evaluation
Participant feedback is appreciated to help us continually improve ForestEd offerings for future programming. Evaluations must be completed to receive CFEs.
CFEs
Upon successful completion of this learning product, you will earn 1.0 CFEs in Category 1. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the webinar and filling out its evaluation, participants may download and print a certificate verifying completion of this learning product and earning SAF CFEs.
Return to technical session
Once you are registered for the recording, access this technical session recording within your MY DASHBOARD. You can return to download your certificate by accessing the technical session information within the general listing of YOUR DASHBOARD through September 30, 2026. Registrants will be notified if that timeline is extended.
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For ForestEd questions, visit FAQs, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org, or check out the registration quick tips in the Handouts tab. For technical assistance and questions about this technical session recording, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.
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Eric White
Research Social Scientist
USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station
Eric M. White is a Research Social Scientist and Team Leader with the Pacific Northwest Research Station of the USDA Forest Service. His research focuses on improving our understanding of 1) how resource management, including collaborative efforts, influences the supply of ecosystem goods and services from landscapes, 2) how people and industries use ecosystem goods and services, and 3) how that use affects the well-being of human communities and individuals.
Henry Eichman
Acting Branch Lead for Social Science and Economics
USDA Forest Service Policy Office
Henry Eichman is Acting Branch Lead for Social Science and Economics in the Forest Service Policy Office, responsible for providing regulatory analysis, technical leadership and facilitating the application of social science and economics to inform land and resource management within the National Forest System.
Claire O'Dea (Moderator)
Resources Planning Act Assessment National Program Leader
USDA Forest Service Research & Development
Kathy Broughton (Moderator)
Assessment Program Manager
USDA Forest Service Research & Development
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 09/03/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)LIVE 9/3 - 2 PM ET
This webinar will review results from the Biodiversity Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlight an example of this information being applied to support policy or management decisions.
Webinar information
At global, regional, and local scales declines in wildlife and aquatic biodiversity have been documented across taxonomic groups. Habitat fragmentation from a variety of mechanisms (particularly linked to anthropogenic land uses) has modified ecosystems leading to reduced habitat quality, quantity, and connectivity in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments. Tracking patterns in biodiversity, therefore, is key to informing management regarding places vulnerable to current and emerging threats. This webinar will review results from the Biodiversity Chapter of the 2020 RPA Assessment, presenting current patterns of biodiversity in wildlife and aquatic biota, as well as the identification of areas of possible future vulnerability in response to changes in anthropogenic land uses and climate. To highlight the value of the RPA approaches, we will learn about a landscape-scale restoration initiative to improve resiliency in freshwater ecosystems in the southern United States.
Is this webinar for you?
This webinar is intended for land managers, scientists, and policy makers—anyone interested in understanding how wildlife and aquatic biodiversity is distributed in the U.S. and how they are likely to be vulnerable to anthropogenic land uses and climate in the future. Anyone with responsibility for evaluating or managing biodiversity would benefit by learning more about ongoing taxonomic patterns and potential future risk.
Registration
1. Click REGISTER to the right of the webinar title. Be sure to log in with your SAF account username and password.
2. After checking out, this webinar will be available on your MY DASHBOARD page here on ForestEd.
For group registrations or registering someone other than yourself please contact membership@safnet.org or 202-938-3910.
Pricing
This webinar is FREE ($0) for all viewers.
Members and non-members still need to register to gain access to this learning product. To register for a free SAF account, click the 'Log In' button in the top right corner, then click 'Create a new account'.
Join SAF TODAY to take advantage of the growing member benefits, including course savings, free community of interest webinars, and more!
Webinar Access
The webinar is scheduled for live viewing on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. The Zoom Webinar platform will be used for the presentation. Be sure to connect to the webinar using a device approved to access Zoom.
Access this learning product within the Contents tab (to the right of the Overview information).
Webinar duration
This webinar is 1 hour.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will be able to:
1. Explain broad-scale patterns in the distribution of wildlife and aquatic biodiversity in the United States.
2. Identify threats to biodiversity from current land uses, and projected future climate change.
3. Describe how this information can be used in policy or management.
Rubric
Successful completion of this learning product is measured by viewing the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.
Evaluation
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CFEs
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Rebecca Flitcroft
Fish Research Ecologist
USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station
Dr Rebecca Flitcroft is a Research Fish Biologist and team lead for the Landscape and Ecosystem Management Team with the USDA Forest Service at the Pacific Northwest Research Station, Corvallis, Oregon, USA. She is particularly interested in the role anthropogenic and natural disturbance processes on fish and aquatic habitat throughout river networks over time. In her research, she integrates spatial and temporal datasets and dynamics to understand the relationships between environmental triggers and physical habitat on life history characteristics of native fish.
Amy Commens-Carson
Regional Fisheries Program Manager
USDA Forest Service Southern Region
Amy Commens-Carson is the Fisheries Program Manager for the USDA Forest Service Southern Region. Amy is keenly interested in restoring freshwater habitats to conserve and recover the South's phenomenal aquatic biodiversity, improve water quality, and increase flood resiliency. Amy focuses on building coalitions with a broad range of partners to successfully develop and grow strategic large-scale conservation initiatives while relying on science and data to communicate the value of freshwater ecosystems and guide restoration goals.
Kathy Broughton (Moderator)
Assessment Program Manager
USDA Forest Service Research & Development
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 08/28/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)LIVE 8/28 - 2 PM ET
This webinar will review results from the Water Resources Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlight how The Pew Charitable Trusts are using Assessment products in program development.
Webinar information
Human activities and natural processes have significantly altered the water resources of the United States, and continual changes are expected. This webinar will review results from the Water Resources Chapter of the 2020 RPA Assessment, summarizing recent trends and future projections of freshwater use and supply, as well as likelihood of water shortages to 2070 based on RPA scenarios and how those shortages impact communities throughout the United States. To highlight the value of the RPA approaches, we will then hear how The Pew Charitable Trusts uses information and outputs like those from the RPA project to better understand how their conservation work may affect local communities, what that means for how they engage in partnerships with those communities, and how that may translate to project objectives and metrics for success.
Is this technical session for you?
This webinar is intended for land managers, scientists, and policy makers—anyone interested in understanding how water resources in the U.S. have been changing over time and how they are likely to continue to change in the future. Anyone with responsibility for evaluating or managing water resources would benefit by learning more about ongoing trends and potential futures.
Registration
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Webinar Access
The webinar is scheduled for live viewing on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. The Zoom Webinar platform will be used for the presentation. Be sure to connect to the webinar using a device approved to access Zoom.
Access this learning product within the Contents tab (to the right of the Overview information).
Webinar duration
This webinar is 1 hour.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of viewing this recording, you will be able to:
1. Explain how water resources have changed over recent decades.
2. Describe how water resources are projected to continue to change in the future.
3. Identify ways in which projections of water resources impact local communities and how they can be used in policy or management.
Rubric
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Evaluation
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CFEs
Upon successful completion of this learning product, you will earn 1.0 CFEs in Category 1. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).
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Travis Warziniack
Research Economist
USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station
Travis Warziniack, Ph.D., is a research economist with the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station. Dr. Warziniack’s research focuses on the valuation of ecosystem services, with an emphasis on water resources, climate change, and nature’s role in creating more equitable and sustainable economies. He serves as the water specialist for the Resource Planning Act (RPA) Assessment and the forest lead for the U.S. natural capital accounts. Prior to joining the US Forest Service in 2012, Dr. Warziniack was a professor of environmental economics at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. He received his PhD from the University of Wyoming in 2008, his MS from the University of Texas in 2003, and his BS from Louisiana State University in 1998.
Kira Sullivan-Wiley
Senior Officer
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Kira Sullivan-Wiley, Ph.D., leads Pew’s work related to the impact of its environmental programs on people, with a particular focus on how the Trusts’ conservation work affects human well-being, behavior, and decision-making. This includes supporting Pew’s efforts to understand how large-scale conservation activity might engage with—and support—local communities for their mutual benefit. Before joining Pew, Sullivan-Wiley conducted research at various academic institutions on environmental decisions and behavior. She did this work in collaboration with the American Red Cross, The Nature Conservancy, and other organizations. Sullivan-Wiley holds a bachelor’s degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Connecticut, a master’s degree in climate science and sustainability from Columbia University, and a doctorate in human-environment geography from Boston University.
Claire O'Dea (Moderator)
Resources Planning Act Assessment National Program Leader
USDA Forest Service Research & Development
Kathy Broughton (Moderator)
Assessment Program Manager
USDA Forest Service Research & Development
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Contains 9 Product(s)
Sign up for all webinars in the 2020 RPA Assessment Webinar series held virtually from January 15 - September 10, 2025.
Webinar package information
This package contains all nine webinars from the 2020 Resources Planning Act (RPA) Assessment Webinar series held from January 15 through September 10, 2025. The webinars contained in this package are briefly summarized below. All webinars are to be held at 2:00 pm ET on their date unless otherwise noted.
January 15, 2025: Evaluating the Change and Future of the U.S. Land Base with the RPA Assessment - This recorded webinar reviews results from the Land Resources Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlights an example of this information being applied to support policy or management decisions.
January 16, 2025: Recent and Future Trends in Forest and Rangeland Disturbances from the RPA Assessment - This recorded webinar reviews results from the Disturbance Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlights an example of this information being applied to support land management planning.
January 23, 2025: Recent and Future Trends in Forest Resources from the RPA Assessment - This recorded webinar reviews results from the Forest Resources Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlights an example of this information being applied to support policy or management decisions.
January 24, 2025: Recent and Future Trends in Forest Product Markets from the RPA Assessment - This recorded webinar reviews results from the Forest Products Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlights an example of this information being applied to support policy or management decisions.
August 27, 2025: Recent and Future Trends in Rangeland Resources from the RPA Assessment - This webinar will review results from the Rangeland Resources Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlight an example of this information being applied to support policy or management decisions.
August 28, 2025: Recent and Future Trends in Water Resources from the RPA Assessment - This webinar will review results from the Water Resources Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlight how The Pew Charitable Trusts are using Assessment products in program development.
September 3, 2025: Patterns in Wildlife and Aquatic Biodiversity from the RPA Assessment - This webinar will review results from the Biodiversity Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlight an example of this information being applied to support policy or management decisions.
September 4, 2025: Recent and Future Trends in Outdoor Recreation from the RPA Assessment - This webinar will review results from the Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlight an example of this information being applied to support policy or management decisions.
September 10, 2025 - 1:30-3:00 pm ET: Expert Roundtable Discussion of the Resources Planning Act Assessment - This webinar is the culmination of the 9-part webinar series focused on the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment. This panel discussion includes both federal and non-federal users of the RPA Assessment to explain how this Assessment has been applied in land management and policy decision-making.
Are these technical sessions for you?
These webinar is intended for land managers, policy makers, and researchers—anyone interested in understanding how the U.S. land base has been changing over time and how it is likely to continue to change in the future. Changes in the land base can have significant effects on the resources these lands provide, so anyone with responsibility for evaluating or managing resources would benefit by learning more about ongoing trends and potential futures.
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Webinar durations
The first eight webinars in this series are all one hour in length.
The final roundtable webinar will be one hour and thirty minutes in length.
CFEs
CFEs for each webinar are tracked through attendance and completion of those webinars, as well as in filling out an evaluation survey following completion of the webinar. View each session overview for more information on CFEs and certificates.
The first eight webinars are worth 1.0 Category 1 CFE each.
The final roundtable webinar is worth 1.5 Category 1 CFEs.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 08/27/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)LIVE 8/27 - 2 PM ET
This webinar will review results from the Rangeland Resources Chapter of the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment and highlight an example of this information being applied to support policy or management decisions.
Webinar information
Human activities and natural processes have significantly altered the rangeland resources of the United States, and continual changes are expected. This webinar will review results from the Rangeland Resources Chapter of the 2020 RPA Assessment, presenting recent trends in rangeland extent, health, vegetation ground cover, aboveground net primary productivity, and livestock numbers, as well as projections of future changes in rangeland phenology, vegetation productivity, and land use. To highlight the value of the RPA approaches, we will then hear about how managers are using these assessments and data to evaluate stocking rates, update Forest Plan Revisions, and identify unhealthy trends such as loss or perennial grasses or conifer encroachment.
Is this webinar for you?
This webinar is intended for land managers, Planning Service Organization members and policy makers—anyone interested in understanding how rangeland resources in the U.S. have been changing over time and how they are likely to continue to change in the future.
Registration
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Pricing
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Webinar Access
The webinar is scheduled for live viewing on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. The Zoom Webinar platform will be used for the presentation. Be sure to connect to the webinar using a device approved to access Zoom.
Access this learning product within the Contents tab (to the right of the Overview information).
Webinar duration
This webinar is 1 hour.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of viewing this webinar, you will be able to:
1. Explain how rangeland resources have changed over recent decades.
2. Describe how rangeland resources are projected to continue to change in the future.
3. Identify ways in which projections of rangeland resources can be used in policy or management.
Rubric
Successful completion of this learning product is measured by viewing the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.
Evaluation
Participant feedback is appreciated to help us continually improve ForestEd offerings for future programming. Evaluations must be completed to receive CFEs.
CFEs
Upon successful completion of this learning product, you will earn 1.0 CFEs in Category 1. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).
Certificate
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Matt Reeves
Research Ecologist
USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station
Matt Reeves is a Research Ecologist with the Rocky Mountain Research Station in Missoula, the co-director of the Northern Plains Climate Hub, and the RPA Rangeland Assessment leader. There he specializes in applying remote sensing and modeling to characterize ecological dynamics of rangelands in a manner relevant to managers. He received his BS in Range Management (1995), MS in Environmental Resources (1999) and his PhD in Remote Sensing and Ecological modeling of rangeland and agricultural environments (2004).
Iric Burden
Range Program Manager
Kaibab National Forest
Iric's work with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has taken him across the globe. He has been fortunate to assist with and support conservation projects in North America, many African Countries, South America and Asia. Closer to home, Iric grew up in on a ranch in Southeastern Arizona, learning many land management skills and understanding at an early age the necessity of conservation. Eventually, Iric managed and operated over 750,000 acres of ranches in the Big Bend portion of Texas and worked as Direct of Conservation at a world renown captive conservation center. In addition, Iric has been fortunate to work as the Area Range Management Specialist for Arizona NRCS in Northern Arizona and has settled in at the Kaibab National Forest. Iric is very proud of where he has been and what he has accomplished but nothing compares to his excitement over new technologies and the future of range management.
Claire O'Dea (Moderator)
Resources Planning Act Assessment National Program Leader
USDA Forest Service Research & Development
Kathy Broughton (Moderator)
Assessment Program Manager
USDA Forest Service Research & Development
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Contains 4 Product(s)LIVE 8/14, 9/11, 10/9, 11/6
Join SAF for a four-part webinar series focused on forestry career pathways, leadership development, and personal growth. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow as a leader, these webinars offer valuable insights and inspiration from experts across the field.
Webinar package information
This package contains all four webinars from the SAF-hosted Career Pathways webinar series held from August 14 through November 11, 2025. The webinars contained in this package are briefly summarized below. All webinars are to be held at 2:00 pm ET on their date unless otherwise noted.
August 14, 2025: Starting and Switching: Academic and Career Tracks - Join experts in the field as they explore traditional and non-traditional pathways into forestry careers, the process of changing fields mid-career, and advice on finding mentors in the sector.
September 11, 2025: Personal Growth: Networking and Resume Building - Join us for an engaging webinar featuring professionals from the forestry field as they share insights on developing effective networking strategies and crafting strong, industry-ready resumes. Attendees will gain practical tips and hear real-world examples to help navigate the competitive landscape of forestry careers.
October 9, 2025: Personal Growth: Leadership Development - For the third webinar in this series, presenters will explore ways to further develop your forestry career. Topics include developing leadership skills, conflict resolution, and joining a board of directors.
November 6, 2025: Putting It All Together: A Panel with Forestry Professionals - In the culmination of this four-part series, participants will interact with a panel of forestry professionals. Questions can be asked live, as well as submitted ahead of time, during this interactive panel session.
Are these technical sessions for you?
The Career Pathways series is designed to reach forestry professionals and students of all levels. These webinars are ideal for students, early-career professionals, seasoned professionals, professionals looking to grow into leadership positions, those looking to make a career change, and more.
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Pricing
This webinar series package is FREE ($0) for members.
Each individual webinar is $10 for non-members. At special discount, this webinar series package of four webinars is $30 for non-members. Save by registering for all four at once!
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Webinar durations
All webinars will be will be one hour and thirty minutes in length.
CFEs
CFEs for each webinar are tracked through attendance and completion of those webinars, as well as in filling out an evaluation survey following completion of the webinar. View each session overview for more information on CFEs and certificates.
Each individual webinar is worth 1.5 Category 1 CFEs.
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