Course information

The purpose of this class it to equip foresters and other natural resource professionals to make a successful transition from Esri’s ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro. This class differentiates itself from others because the content and exercises focuses purely on forestry related applications and skills. Upon completion, creating and sharing the best timber type maps, and more, will be done with confidence and skill.

This course has been newly updated for 2025. It contains remastered videos with content applicable to the current versions of ArcGIS Pro.

Is this course for you?

This course is intended for users of Esri's ArcMap who want to successfully transition to using it's replacement, ArcGIS Pro. This is for you if you are already familiar with GIS and Esri’s ArcMap at a basic license and skill level. Eligible course participants are to have ArcMap already installed and available (to migrate Personnel GDB to File GDB). Participants must have a computer that meets the system requirement of Esri’s ArcGIS Pro, must have a license to use Esri's ArcGIS Pro, and must have it installed. These are required to successfully complete this short course. 

Open registration

Registration remains open through January 12, 2026 at 11:59pm ET or until class capacity is full at 50 registrants.

$170 for SAF Members

$250 for Non-members

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Course start date

Course content will be accessible starting January 6, 2026 at 10:00 am ET.

Course access 

Course access will remain open through March 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET unless notified otherwise. 

Course pace

This course is self-paced with an expected completion time of just over 7.5 hours. There are four sections, which are intended to be completed over the course of 4 weeks.

There will be an hour-long Live Guided Support Session on January 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm ET.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this short course, you will be able to:

1. Compare and contrast ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro.

2. Import existing ArcMap map projects (*.mxd) files into ArcGIS Pro.

3. Edit GIS layers in ArcGIS Pro.

4. Demonstrate the use of layouts and templates to create and share maps.

5. Migrate ArcMap workflows to ArcGIS Pro.

6. Implement a variety of additional ArcGIS Pro features.

Rubric

Successful completion of the course is measured by your ability to complete each component and passing the quiz at the end of each section.  The passing score for the quiz is 100%. You have unlimited attempts to pass the quiz.  

Course Evaluation

Participant feedback is appreciated to help the course curators and subject matter experts continually improve the course for future participants. Course evaluation must be completed to receive CFEs.

CFEs

Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn 7.5 CFEs in Category 1. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org.

The course will remain open as a resource following its scheduled close. It will not, however, be eligible for receiving CFEs if not completed within the scheduled time. If you run into any trouble with completing the course in time, please reach out to ForestEdSupport@safnet.org for assistance.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this course and course evaluation, participants may download and print a certificate verifying completion of the course and earning CFEs. CFEs will be uploaded to participant CFE records by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).

Get Started or Return to Place in Course

Once you are registered for the course, access this course within your MY DASHBOARD. You can pause at any point during the course and you can return right where you last left off. Simply select where you last left off and then keep on working your way through the course.

Need Help?

For ForestEd questions, visit FAQs or email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org. For questions about this course's content email Mark Books at mbooks@lmssmail.com. For technical assistance, go to help.commpartners.com for self troubleshooting and/or live chat, or you can email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.

Refund

This is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.

Webinar information

This webinar is intended for professionals who are interested in the process of how revisions are made to the FSC Forest Stewardship Standard. We will learn from Amy Clarke Eagle, the director for science and certification for FSC US, how the standard development process works, the changes in the newly revised FSC US Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS), and who was involved in the process.

Communities of Interest are another way to receive, contribute, and add value to your SAF membership. LEARN MORE about SAF Communities of Interest or how to join the Sustainability and Forest Certification Community of Interest. JOIN SAF to engage in a community of interest and tap the growing membership benefits.

Is this webinar for you?

Students, professional working foresters, and those involved in forest certification work can gain valuable insight from this webinar. Anyone interested in the process of forest certification will get something out of this webinar.

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 Community of Interest webinars for free and other growing member benefits. Affiliate membership is now available!

Webinar access 

The webinar will be live on Wednesday, December 17 at 1:00 pm ET. 

It will be recorded, and its recording will be accessible for a year following air date. Access will close after December 17, 2026.

The webinar is accessible 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. Describe the process and time frame for revising the FSC Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS).

2. Identify the key changes between the existing FSS standard and the revised FSS standard.

3. Define the ways in which members, certificate holders, and stakeholders are involved throughout the process.

Rubric

Successful completion of the webinar is measured by viewing the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.

Evaluation

Participant feedback is appreciated to help the Community of Interest and presenters continually improve webinars for future programming.

CFEs

Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will earn 1.0 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 questions about this Community of Interest, contact the Sustainability and Forest Certification Community of Interest point of contact Tom Kain at t.kain@us.fsc.org. For technical assistance and questions about this webinar, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.

Refund

This is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.

Webinar information

The 2025 FIA National User Group Meeting will take place December 9-11, 2025. This annual gathering, hosted by SAF and NCASI, brings together the USDA Forest Service’s Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) team and the wider forestry community to share ideas, insights, and priorities. FIA provides essential, long-term data on the condition and trends of America’s forests, supporting decision-making for managers, policymakers, and the public. In this virtual meeting, we will explore the program budget, staffing, & current priorities; identify existing and new stakeholder priorities; and identify topics of focus for the 2026 FIA National User Group Meeting.

Is this webinar for you?

This webinar is intended for anyone interested in the USFS FIA program, applications of FIA data, large-scale forest modeling, including foresters, landowners, and natural resource professionals in government or private practice.

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

This webinar is FREE ($0) for all attendees.

Members and non-members still need to register to gain access to the webinar. 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 

This FIA National User Group meeting will take place in a webinar and meeting format over the course of three days. Its overview schedule is below, and can be found in the "Handouts" tab. The Zoom Webinar/Meeting platform will be used for the presentation. Be sure to connect to the webinar using a device approved to access Zoom.

Webinar sessions will be hosted on the following dates and times (All times in ET) (Dates subject to change):

- Tuesday, December 9 from 12-5 PM

- Wednesday, December 10 from 12-4 PM

- Thursday, December 11 from 12-3:15 PM

Access this webinar within the Contents tab (to the right of the Overview information).

Webinar duration

Please see attached schedule for exact timing of sessions. Below is a rough overview:

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will be able to:

1. Identify FIA stakeholder priorities (existing and new).

2. Highlight current or potential solutions to common issues.

3. Identify topic(s) for next special focus session.

Rubric

Successful completion of the webinar is measured by participating in the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.

Evaluation

Participant feedback is appreciated to help the working group and presenters continually improve webinars for future programming.

CFEs

Day 1: 

- Flash Session on High-Impact Uses of FIA Information: 0.5 CAT1 CFE

- Session One - Highlights and Outlook: 0.5 CAT1 CFE

- Session Two - Brief Highlights of Recent Accomplishments by FIA Program Surveys: 1.0 CAT1 CFE

- Session Three -  Challenges and Opportunities: 1.5 CAT1 CFE

Day 2: 

- Session Four - Strategic Information for National-Scale Decision-Making: 1.5 CAT1 CFE

- Session Five - Forest Resource Statistics of the US─Tables, Graphics, and Geospatial Products: 1.5 CAT1 CFE 

Day 3: 

- Session Six - GHG Reporting and Carbon Tracking: 1.5 CAT1 CFE

- Session Seven - Outlook for 2026 FIA National Users Group Meeting: 0.5 CAT1 CFE

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 this webinar and evaluation, participants may download and print a certificate verifying completion of the webinar and earning SAF CFEs. CFE certificates will only be available until February 1, 2026 at 12:00 am ET unless otherwise specified. 

Return to Webinar

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 day of the webinar, you can return to download your certificate accessing the webinar information within the general listing of YOUR DASHBOARD following the webinar. The webinar product will become inaccessible on February 1, 2026 at 12:00 am ET unless otherwise specified.

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.

Refund

This is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.

Webinar information

Forestry is entering a new digital era through the use of single-tree digital forest twins—virtual replicas of individual trees created from 3D point clouds and sensor data that mirror physical and biological conditions. These digital twins provide detailed, real-time insight into forest structure and health, enabling managers to make data-driven decisions for sustainability, productivity, and ecological balance. Central to their creation is LiDAR technology, which captures high-resolution forest measurements across scales. This webinar will demonstrate how digital forest twins are created from acquisition to GIS outputs. 

Communities of Interest are another way to receive, contribute, and add value to your SAF membership. LEARN MORE about SAF Communities of Interest or how to join the Sustainability and Forest Certification Community of Interest. JOIN SAF to engage in a community of interest and tap the growing membership benefits.

Is this webinar for you?

This webinar is intended for anyone interested in the use of LiDAR to inventory forests, how to access and process LiDAR datasets, workflows for turning LiDAR products into trees, and software packages for displaying and analyzing digital forest twins. Intended audience includes foresters, landowners, and natural resource professionals in government or private practice.

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 Community of Interest webinars for free and other growing member benefits. Affiliate membership is now available!

Webinar access 

The webinar will be live on Wednesday, November 19 at 1:00 pm ET. 

It will be recorded, and its recording will be accessible for a year following air date. Access will close after November 19, 2026.

The webinar is accessible 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 why LiDAR is a catch-all term, and that not all LiDAR is the same.

2. List the variety of software packages available to retrieve, process, and analyze LiDAR for creating digital forest twins.

3. Explain the power of digital forest twins in forest resource management.

Rubric

Successful completion of the webinar is measured by viewing the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.

Evaluation

Participant feedback is appreciated to help the Community of Interest and presenters continually improve webinars for future programming.

CFEs

Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will earn 1.0 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 questions about this Community of Interest, contact the Inventory and Biometrics Community of Interest point of contact Mark Kimsey at mkimsey@uidaho.edu. For technical assistance and questions about this webinar, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.

Refund

This is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.

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.

Registration

1. Click REGISTER to the right of the package title. Be sure to log in with your SAF account username and password.

2. After checking out, this package 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 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!

Members and non-members still need to register to gain access to these technical session recordings. 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 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.

Return to webinar

Once you are registered for this learning product, access this package and these webinars within your MY DASHBOARD. You can return to download your certificate accessing the webinar information within the general listing of YOUR DASHBOARD through November 6, 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 technical session, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.

Refund

This is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.

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. 

Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/oPjEQbEJoemR...

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.

Refund

This is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.

Read the Journal of Forestry November 2025 issue and complete the 10-question quiz. Earn 4.5 Category 1 CFEs when you pass the quiz with a score of at least 70%. 

ACCESS 

1. Click REGISTER. Be sure to log in with your SAF account username and password.

2. After checking out, the quiz will be available on your MY DASHBOARD page here on ForestEd. The online quiz is accessible within the Contents Tab. 

3. Access to CFEs for this quiz and access to this quiz online is for 12 months following its availability date. Complete this quiz by 11:59pm ET on November 30, 2026.

4. Online access to Journal of Forestry articles may be free depending on membership type. If you're unable to access the Journal of Forestry online, check with Membership to confirm your membership type and available benefits. Full membership is available for only $115! Non-members who purchase access to the quiz do not also gain access to all JOF quiz articles; additional fees may apply.

PRICE

Purchase price includes a single (1) quiz attempt.

Member: $30

Non-member: $45 

View the Journal of Forestry September 2025 articles online - Member Access (free)* / Non-Member Access (additional fees)

To access the articles, visit the journal page, then click on the article you would like to access. If it is locked for you, click the "Sign In Via and Institution" button and then search in the prompt for "Society of American Foresters". Click on the link that is specific to "JOURNAL OF FORESTRY" and sign-in via the SAF sign-in process. You should then have full access.

There is also a PDF in the "Handouts" tab with a walkthrough for visual learners.

Bourbon Barrels and Bottlenecks: A Nuanced Look at Thirty Years of White Oak Population Dynamics
L.A. Vickers, B.O. Knapp, T. Goff, T.J. Brandeis, J.M. Lhotka, R.S. Morin, K.L. Sena, and J.W. Stringer

Challenges and Strategic Recommendations for Enhancing Quantification and Projection of Forest Carbon Dynamics
H.L. Munro, C.W. Woodall, W.R.L. Anderegg, J.W. Atkins, C.M. Beier, B.P. Bullock, K. DeLyser, D.D. Diaz, B.N.I. Eskelson, M.E.K. Evans, J.D. Foppert, B.C. Foster, T.R. Fox, J.M. Frank, R.E. Forese, G.C. Gaines III, P. Gould, T. Hailemariam, E.S. Hall, K.A. Heckman, E.H. Helmer, J.A. Hogan, C.M. Hoover, S.M. Kinane, D.W. MacFarlane, L.T. Murray, G. Paradis, K.P. Poudel, S.P.Prisley, J.L. Rakestraw, H. Restrepo, A. Sharma, J.D. Shaw, E. Smith-Mateja, C.L. VanderSchaaf, C. Vatandslar, A.R. Weiskittel, and S-I. Yang

Habitat Suitability Modeling: A Tool for Restoring Butternut, Juglans cinerea L., in the Eastern United States
S.M. Adeyemo, J.J. Granger, A.N. Schulz, K.P. Poudel, Y. Yang, and Q. Zhou

Innovative Tree Designation Methods for a Complex Silvicultural Treatment: Costs, Efficiency, and Outcomes
J. D. Foppert, N.F. Maker, K.M. Waring, T. Wooley, M.R. Nable, J. Rainey, and J.A. Jurgens

Stakeholders' Attitudes and Perceptions Regarding the Viability of Hardwood Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
A. Bremner, N.C. Poudyal, P. Nepal, C. Brandeis, and A. Taylor

OPTIONAL Downloadable quiz is available here. You will find it in the "Handouts" tab prior to registration, or in the "Contents" tab once registered.

Either register for and complete the quiz online here at ForestEd for instant results, or submit the completed downloaded quiz and payment to SAF.

CFEs 

Earned CFEs will be added to your record at the end of the day after you pass the quiz. CFEs are available for this item once.

CFE Certificates are available until 11:59pm ET on November 30, 2026.

RETAKE QUIZ

If you are seeking to retake the quiz for improved results and to earn CFEs, contact ForestEdSupport@safnet.org. Your purchase includes a single quiz attempt. Retakes have additional fees. 

NEED HELP?

For ForestEd questions, visit FAQs, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org. For technical assistance, go to help.commpartners.com for self troubleshooting and/or live chat, or you can email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.

REFUNDS

This is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.

Webinar information

The field of disaster preparedness and response has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years.

We have learned how to better coordinate our resources for emergency planning and response. We have even learned how to make our communities more resilient to future disasters. All the while, increasingly extreme events strike our nation every year. 

However, often overlooked are key questions about our urban forests: What do such events mean for our urban tree canopy? How should we manage it before a disaster strikes? What should we do with the wood waste afterwards? And how can we turn the substantial nuisance costs of woody debris removal and disposal into savings?

In this webinar, presenters will discuss the latest trends and techniques local communities can use to transform downed trees into a valuable community asset. Additionally, the speakers will discuss how having a robust urban wood utilization plan in place before a disaster strikes can conserve a community's precious time and other resources in the aftermath.

Is this webinar for you?

This webinar is intended for emergency management, public works, and municipal emergency department professionals. Urban foresters and those interested in how a city manages its wood in the wake of disasters will benefit from this webinar as well. 

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

SAF and UWN Member: $10

Non-member: $15

UWN Members will receive a promotion code through the UWN listserv, to use for registering at the SAF member price of $10.

Join SAF TODAY to take advantage of the growing member benefits, including course savings, free community of interest webinars, and more. Affiliate membership is now available!

Webinar access 

This webinar airs on Tuesday, September 30 at 1pm ET. 

It will be accessible through September 30, 2026. The archived recording may take some time to be uploaded and it is highly encouraged to attend live.

Webinar duration

The duration of this webinar is 1 hour.

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will be able to:

1. Describe how disaster debris from Hurricane Katrina was used to restore the USS Constitution.

2. Identify avenues and key partners needed for successful urban wood reuse.

3. Discuss how usage of urban wood from emergency events can create lasting contributions to heritage and culture for the community.

Rubric

Successful completion of the webinar is measured by participating in the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.

Evaluation

Participant feedback is appreciated to help the presenters and webinar partner continually improve webinars for future programming.

CFEs

Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will earn 1.0 CFEs in Category 1. You will need to complete a short quiz with a 80% correct rate to receive your CFE. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).

This program is approved for 1 ISA CEU in each of the following categories: ISA Certified Arborist, BCMA Management, and Urban Forest.

For ISA pre-approved webinars, SAF will report ISA CEU completions on a monthly basis for ISA CEU approved programs.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this webinar and the evaluation, participants may download and print a certificate verifying completion of the webinar and earning SAF CFEs. CFE certificates will only be available until September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. 

Return to Webinar

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 day of the webinar, you can return to download your certificate accessing the webinar information within the general listing of YOUR DASHBOARD for 12 months following the webinar. The webinar product will become inaccessible on September 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.

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.

Refund

This is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.

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.

Refund

This is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.

Webinar information

The excitement around engineered mass timber has hit a fever pitch in the U.S. green building community because CLT, glulams, and similar products have many attractive properties that more conventional materials like concrete and steel can’t match. One of the biggest attractions is a lower carbon footprint. 

There’s no silver bullet for our carbon problems, though, and focus has zoomed over the last few years. People are still looking to optimize the role of working forests in carbon sequestration and storage, but many also want to ensure that forest health and resilience don’t fall by the wayside as they adopt these newer materials. So, architects, engineers, and contractors have teamed up with foresters, landowners, and NGOs to explore the broader idea of “climate-smart” forestry.

What does that mean, and where is it all headed?

This webinar with P.J. Melton, a non-forester, will introduce viewers to the concept of climate-smart forestry and will share ongoing work to develop a standard definition and build relationships between green building practitioners and people developing climate-smart forest practices and products. 

Communities of Interest are another way to receive, contribute, and add value to your SAF membership. LEARN MORE about SAF Communities of Interest or how to join the Sustainability and Forest Certification Community of Interest. JOIN SAF to engage in a community of interest and tap the growing membership benefits.

Is this webinar for you?

This discussion is for anyone interested emerging opportunities to provide nature-based solutions for issues related to climate change, environmental sustainability, and local rural economies. Students, professional working foresters, and those involved in forest certification work can gain valuable insight from this webinar.

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 Community of Interest webinars for free and other growing member benefits. Affiliate membership is now available!

Webinar access 

The webinar aired on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 12:30 pm ET. 

It will be recorded, and its recording will be accessible for a year following air date. Access will close after September 24, 2026.

The webinar is accessible 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. Identify the emerging concept of climate-smart forestry.

2. Describe the interdisciplinary work of green building practitioners, scientists, forestry professionals, and other experts in crafting and implementing climate-smart practices.

3. Define sustainability in terms of social, environmental, and economic interests.

4. Look beyond the economic drivers of forest products and identify the value of forest ecology, resilience, and economic sustainability for green building projects.

Rubric

Successful completion of the webinar is measured by viewing the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.

Evaluation

Participant feedback is appreciated to help the Community of Interest and presenters continually improve webinars for future programming.

CFEs

Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will earn 1.0 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 questions about this Community of Interest, contact the Sustainability and Forest Certification Community of Interest Chair Tom Kain at tkain@us.fsc.org. For technical assistance and questions about this webinar, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.

Refund

This is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.