Family Forest Owner Behavior, in Theory
Speaker(s): Emily Huff, Michigan State University
Description: Millions of forested acres are owned by private individuals and families, or Family Forest Owners (FFO). This presentation will share results on a systematic review of what behavioral theories may help us predict, understand, and influence FFO decision-making and actions that impact forest ecosystem services nationwide.

Aboveground Carbon Comparisons Between Old-Growth and Second-Growth Maple-Basswood Stands in Southern Minnesota
Speaker(s): Nick Partington, University of Minnesota
Description: This study compared aboveground carbon storage between old-growth and second-growth maple-basswood stands in southern Minnesota and found no significant difference between the old-growth and second-growth stands studied. Besides being informative for management, results highlight the importance of clearly defining old-growth forest.

Modeling Wood Product Carbon Flows in Southern US Pine Plantations: Implications for Carbon Storage
Speaker(s): Sarah Puls, NC State University
Description: Understanding the flow of carbon in wood products is essential to develop effective land- and bioproduct-based mitigation strategies. We performed detailed modeling of carbon in harvested wood products from loblolly pine to understand how changes in forest management and product flow affect carbon storage and emissions over time.

SAF CFE: 0.5 Category 1 CFE
ESA CEU: 0.125

Entire video must be viewed to receive SAF CFE and/or ESA CEU credit.

Evaluating the Economic Feasibility of Hybrid Poplar for Veneer Wood in North Carolina
Speaker(s): Samuel Blumenfeld, NC State University
Description: Fast-growing, veneer-quality hybrid poplar is evaluated as an emergent market in western North Carolina where knowledge of short-rotation silviculture already exists. Accessible productivity and profitability models are needed to support decision-making for hybrid poplar's cultivation for landowners, mills, and Christmas tree producers.

Managing Appalachian Forests for Both Timber and Carbon Sequestration: Economic Concerns on Rotation Length and Products Output
Speaker(s): Jareth Beeler, University of Tennessee Knoxville
Description: The dual management of forests for both timber and carbon sequestrations adds dynamic to the economic assessment of forested land. The present value of timber must be compared against the future value of timber and carbon combined. This presentation addresses the timber and carbon trade off dynamic for Appalachian forests.

Assessing Timber Procurement Practices and the Relationship Between Mills and Logging Businesses in the Southern US Wood Supply Chain
Speaker(s): Joe Conrad, University of Georgia
Description: The number of logging businesses in the US has been declining. Forest products mills in the US South reported having positive relationships with the independent logging businesses but a loss of logging businesses and lack of recruitment of new businesses is a long term concern for the forest products industry.

SAF CFE: 0.5 Category 1 CFE
ESA CEU: 0.125

Entire video must be viewed to receive SAF CFE and/or ESA CEU credit.

CR Nature Park: A Hub for Innovative Learning
Speaker(s): Valerie Elder, College of the Redwoods
Description: College of the Redwoods Forestry, and Construction students collaborate with campus gardeners collaborate to create a functional outdoor classroom. This new hub for innovate learning connects the forest to campus and serve as a model for collaborative process and innovative learning.

Reviewing a Sustainable Biomass Value-added Product System in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S.
Speaker(s): Robert Burns, West Virginia University
Description: This project delivers a sustainable and economically feasible biomass for value-added product system in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. through implementation of the Mid-Atlantic Sustainable Biomass Consortium (MASBio). This integrated and transdisciplinary research, extension project will facilitate and foster development of the bioeconomy and rural prosperity in the region.

Forest Stewards Perceptions of Climate Adaptation Across Tribal Nations and State Agencies in Present-Day Maine
Speaker(s): Rachel Swanwick, University of Vermont
Description: This study furthers an understanding of perceived institutional barriers to climate change adaptation and diverse knowledge systems among state agencies and Tribal Nations in present-day Maine's forestry community. Through semi-structured interviews, this study amplifies participant voices to support cross cultural dialogue around climate change adaptation and social justice.

SAF CFE: 0.5 Category 1 CFE
ESA CEU: 0.125

Entire video must be viewed to receive SAF CFE and/or ESA CEU credit.