Webinar information

The federal reconciliation and appropriations process can be confusing and polarizing. At around 1000 pages, just knowing what’s in a bill is half the battle. It’s important – as a forester or natural resources professional – to know what in this or upcoming reconciliation bills could affect you professionally, the partners you work with, and the steps you might need to take when there’s a large policy shift. This webinar explores appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 and potential impacts to states and partners. We'll also touch on forestry provisions passed in the recent reconciliation bill.

Is this technical session for you?

This webinar is intended for individuals in forestry or surrounding fields who have a vested interest in federal appropriations or have questions about the recently passed reconciliation bill.

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.

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Webinar Access 

The webinar is scheduled for live viewing on Wednesday, July 30, 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.

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 recording, you will be able to:

1. Outline the differences between the various budget processes.

2. Identify which programs are at risk.

3. Explain potential impacts to states and partners.

4. Outline the potential timeline for action.

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 webinar recording within your MY DASHBOARD. You can return to download your certificate by accessing the webinar information within the general listing of YOUR DASHBOARD through October 30, 2025. 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 recording, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.

Refund

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