Webinar information

Modern forestry demands a nuanced understanding of how traditional and emerging management paradigms intersect. This webinar explores the overlaps and divergences between classical silviculture and ecological forestry approaches. A panel of experts will share how 21st-century silvicultural methods and advanced technologies, including LiDAR and remote sensing, are reshaping field practices. The discussion will emphasize how these evolving frameworks build forest resiliency to address contemporary environmental challenges. Attendees will gain practical insights into applying these adaptive approaches to complex, real-world land management scenarios.

This webinar will be live on Thursday, April 16 from 5-6 pm ET. 

These sessions are hosted by student members of SAF and are primarily intended for students, though early career professionals and other audiences may also find value. Participating in these virtual sessions hosted by SAF's Student Executive Committee is a great way to receive, contribute, and add value to your SAF membership. JOIN SAF to engage in SAF's student membership benefits, educational opportunities like this one, and to connect with the wider SAF network.

Is this program for you?

This webinar is designed primarily for forestry students and early-career professionals seeking to bridge the gap between theoretical silviculture and modern, technology-driven field applications. It will also benefit any natural resource professional interested in integrating remote sensing and resiliency-focused strategies into their forest management planning.

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 panel 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 all to attend. Registration is required to gain access to the session. 

Access 

The webinar will be accessible via the Contents tab. Click the button that says "Join Session in Progress" within 5 minutes of the scheduled start of the webinar.

Following the webinar, a recording will be available for 12 months from the air date of the webinar.

Learning Objectives

Following this webinar, participants will be able to

1. Compare classical silviculture and ecological forestry approaches.
2. Describe how modern forestry practices have been reshaped by new silvicultural methods and advanced technologies.
3. Identify methods by which forest resiliency may be bolstered by emerging technology.

Session duration

This program is 1 hour.

CFEs

This session is worth 1.0 Category 1 CFE. It will be awarded upon completion of the evaluation following your viewing of the webinar.

Return to Session

Once you are registered, access this session within your MY DASHBOARD. Prior to the start time, the program will be listed under "Upcoming Live Events." Following the end of the program, you can relocate it within the general listing of registered items of YOUR DASHBOARD.

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 SAF Young Professionals, contact the Elizabeth Buhl at ebuhl@safnet.org. For technical assistance and questions about this session, email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.

Refund

There is no fee for this session. Thus, it is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.