SOUTHERN REGION EXTENSION FORESTRY WORKSHOP

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Bring together Extension forestry and natural resource specialists and agents to discuss mulit-state and regional programming issues and opportunities.
• Professional development in the fields of forest management, wood products, wildlife, environmental education and related disciplines.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• a. Master Tree Farmer I and II
• b. Forest Certification satellite program
• c. Urban & Community forestry satellite program
• d. Numerous continuing education activities including GIS and IMPLAN training courses for Extension specialists and natural resource professionals.
• e. Southern Hardwood Management manual

CURRENT/ RECENT PROJECTS:

• a. Planning for triennial in Asheville, North Carolina – May 2003
• b. Forestry curriculum project
• c. Planning for Master Wildlifer program

STATES REPRESENTED AT THE MEETINGS:

All 13 States

OTHER DISCIPLINES WHICH PARTICIPATE:

Industry representatives:

LEADERSHIP:

• Rick Hamilton, Extension Forestry Unit Leader, North Carolina State University

MEETINGS:

Meeting Frequency and Usual Time of Year:

Full 2-3 day meeting every 3 years, meet annually at Southern Forestry Conference for .5 to 1 day.

Date and Location of Last Meeting:

Charleston, South Carolina, May 2002.

Date and Location of Next Meeting:

Advisor:

REPORT PREPARED BY:Bill Hubbard and Rick Hamilton