January 16...Highpoint, North Carolina.
The Practice of Restoring Native Ecosystems. Speakers: Steven Apfelbaum & William Young. Fee: $150. Call National Arbor Day Foundation at 1-888-448-7337. Click here to view seminar web page.

January 17-19...Marshall County. 
Eagle Awareness and More 2003 at Lake Guntersville State Park. Observe and study the bald eagle. $130 single, $150 double, includes 2 nights at lodge, banquet, observation trips, and seminar. Call 1-800-548-4553.

January 18...Blount County.
Ladies Only Bobwhite Quail Hunt sponsored by Alabama Wildlife Federation. Location: Plantation Wildlife, Oneonta. Fee: $200; $25 discount for AWF members. Friday night lodging, $50; includes supper. Call Marisa Lee-Sasser at 1-800-822-9453.

January 22...Cullman County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Upper Basin Committee Meeting. Contact Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-8139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

January 23...Lee County 3 PM.
Pandas, People, and Policies: Weaver Lecture Series at Dixon Conference Center Auditorium, Auburn University. Speaker: Dr. Jianguo Liu, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University. Fee: Free Admission. Contact Dr. Daowei Zhang at (334) 844-1067 or zhangd1@auburn.edu.

January 24-26...Marshall County. 
Eagle Awareness and More 2003 at Lake Guntersville State Park. Observe and study the bald eagle. $130 single, $150 double, includes 2 nights at lodge, banquet, observation trips, and seminar. Call 1-800-548-4553.

January 29...Gainesville, Florida  8 AM.
Prescribed Fire Workshop at Austin Cary Memorial Forest. Call Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375.

January 29-31...Pikeville, Tennessee.
Forestry Laws and Regulations - Kentucky-Tennessee SAF Meeting. Contact Diana Gennett at (423) 847-0747 or gen001@msn.com.

January 31-Feb. 2...Lauderdale County. 
Eagle Awareness and More 2003 at Joe Wheeler State Park. Observe and study the bald eagle. $130 single, $150 double, includes 2 nights at lodge, banquet, observation trips, and seminar. Call 1-800-548-4553.

>February 2003

February 1...Brooksville, Florida 8 AM.
Prescribed Fire Workshop at Withlacoochee State Forest. Meet at the Florida Center for Wildfire and Forest Resources Management Training. To register call the Hernando County Extension Office at (352) 754-4433.

February 4...Satellite Broadcast 6 PM to 9 PM. 
Introduction to Wildlife Management: Session 1 of 7; Master Wildlifer Program 2003. Series fee: $100. Spouse discount of $65. 
Downlinks are scheduled for the following Alabama counties: 
canceled Barbour, Charlie Mason (334) 775-3284
Blount, Dan Porch (205) 274-2129
Bullock, Jimmy Smitherman, (334) 738-2580
Butler, Russell Parrish, (334) 382-5111
Choctaw, John Ollison, (205)459-2133
canceled Conecuh, Emily Brogden, (251) 578-2762
Coosa, Roger Vines, (256) 377-4713
Cullman, Charles Pinkston, (256) 737-9386
Escambia, Buck Farrier, (251) 867-7760
Fayette, Warren Griffith, (205) 932-8941
Houston, Richard Murphy, (334) 794-4108
Jackson, Lewis Tapley, (256) 574-2143
canceled Jefferson/Shelby, David Hubbard, (205) 325-5342x21
Lamar, Wayne Robinson, (205) 695-7139
Lauderdale, Mack Pugh, (256) 695-7139
Lee, Chuck Browne/Jeff Clary, (334) 749-3353 - jclary@aces.edu
Madison, Ken Creel, (256) 532-1578x18
Marion, Bobby Wallace, (205) 921-3551
Marshall, Eddie Wheeler, (256) 582-2009
Mobile, Jane Hartselle, (251) 574-8445
Monroe, Rodie Ruffin, (251) 575-3477
Montgomery, Gwen Lewis or Shannon Andress, (334) 265-0233
Morgan, Ronald Britnell, (256) 773-2549
canceled Perry, Daniel Jones, (334) 683-6888
Sumter, Willie Lampley, (205) 652-9501
Talladega, Henry Dorough, (256) 362-6187
Tuscaloosa, Wayne Ford, (205) 349-4630
Walker, Danny Cain, (205) 221-3392
canceled Washington, Arthur Threatt, (251) 847-2295
Wilcox, Michael Oglesby, (334) 682-4289
Winston, Mike Henshaw, (205) 489-5376. 
For other locations in Alabama, call Jeannie Moncrief at (334) 844-1043. For downlink information outside of Alabama, contact Bill Hubbard at (706) 542-7813 or whubbard@uga.edu. Click here to view short course series web page.

February 4...Jefferson County 6 PM.
Cahaba River Society Annual Meeting at Energen Plaza (next to downtown Birmingham public library). Call (205) 322-5326. Click here to visit the meeting web page.

February 4-5...Jefferson County.
WaterQuest 2003 & NonPoint Source Watershed Forum 2003 (joint meeting) at Birmingham Marriott Hotel, U.S. 280. Fee: $125. To register call David Roberson at (334) 240-8725 or Molly Tatum at (334) 394-4360.

February 5...Lee County 3 PM. 
Forest Production, Policy, and Sustainability in the South: Weaver Lecture Series at Dixon Conference Center Auditorium, Auburn University. Speaker: Dr. David Wear, U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station, North Carolina. Fee: Free Admission. Contact Dr. Daowei Zhang at (334) 844-1067 or zhangd1@auburn.edu.

February 6...Talladega County 6 PM.
Herbicide Demonstration at County Extension Building. Speaker: Michelle Isenberg, BASF. Contact Eddie May at (256) 362-8210 x 3 or eddie.may@al.usda.gov.

February 8...Milton, Florida 8 AM.
Prescribed Fire Workshop at Blackwater State Forest. Meet at Bear Lake Recreation Area Meeting Room. To register call Santa Rosa County Extension Office at (850) 623-3868.

February 11...Satellite Broadcast 6 PM to 9 PM. 
Biology & Management of Bobwhite Quail, Cottontail Rabbit, & Mourning Dove: Session 2 of 7; Master Wildlifer Program 2003. Series fee: $100. Spouse discount of $65. 
Downlinks are scheduled for the following Alabama counties: 
Blount, Dan Porch (205) 274-2129
Bullock, Jimmy Smitherman, (334) 738-2580
Butler, Russell Parrish, (334) 382-5111
Choctaw, John Ollison, (205)459-2133
Coosa, Roger Vines, (256) 377-4713
Cullman, Charles Pinkston, (256) 737-9386
Escambia, Buck Farrier, (251) 867-7760
Fayette, Warren Griffith, (205) 932-8941
Houston, Richard Murphy, (334) 794-4108
Jackson, Lewis Tapley, (256) 574-2143
Lamar, Wayne Robinson, (205) 695-7139
Lauderdale, Mack Pugh, (256) 695-7139
Lee, Chuck Browne/Jeff Clary, (334) 749-3353 - jclary@aces.edu 
Madison, Ken Creel, (256) 532-1578x18
Marion, Bobby Wallace, (205) 921-3551
Marshall, Eddie Wheeler, (256) 582-2009
Mobile, Jane Hartselle, (251) 574-8445
Monroe, Rodie Ruffin, (251) 575-3477
Montgomery, Gwen Lewis or Shannon Andress, (334) 265-0233
Morgan, Ronald Britnell, (256) 773-2549
Sumter, Willie Lampley, (205) 652-9501
Talladega, Henry Dorough, (256) 362-6187
Tuscaloosa, Wayne Ford, (205) 349-4630
Walker, Danny Cain, (205) 221-3392
Wilcox, Michael Oglesby, (334) 682-4289
Winston, Mike Henshaw, (205) 489-5376. 
For other locations in Alabama, call Jeannie Moncrief at (334) 844-1043. For downlink information outside of Alabama, contact Bill Hubbard at (706) 542-7813 or whubbard@uga.edu. Click here to view short course series web page.

February 11-12...Biloxi, Mississippi.
Thinning Southern Pines: Operations & Decision Making. Instructors: Drs. Barry D. Shiver, Dale Greene & Bruce E. Borders. Location: Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel. Fee: $335; $25 discount if paid 2 weeks in advance. Contact Brandi Leopold at (706) 543-3202 or fiscourse@hotmail.com.

February 12...Jefferson County 9:30 AM.
Treasure Forest & Wildlife Planning Committee Meeting at Birmingham City Hall, 5th floor conference room. Call Linus Mbanugo at (205) 254-7775 or Rod Goode at (205) 823-6400.

February 13...Walker County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Middle Basin Committee Meeting, Building 1400, Civic Room, Bevill State Community College, Sumiton Campus. Call Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-8139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

February 13...Lauderdale County 6:30 PM.
Forest Taxation Seminar at Florence Municipal Auditorium, Pine Street entrance into City Hall. Instructor: Lou Hyman, Alabama Forestry Commission. Contact Steve McEachron at (256)764-4382 or lauderdale@forestry.state.al.us or Judy Tricoli at (256) 757-9788 or jtricoli@hiwaay.net.

February 16-22...Statewide.
Alabama Arbor Week. Plant a tree with your grandchildren.

February 18...Escambia County 10 AM.
Lower Conecuh River Basin Committee Meeting (organizational meeting) at Turtle Point Environmental Science Center, 20959 Hwy 31, Flomaton. Contact Janet Wofford at (334) 222-3271 or janetwofford@alaweb.com.

February 18...Satellite Broadcast 6 PM to 9 PM. 
Biology & Management of Eastern Wild Turkey: Session 3 of 7; Master Wildlifer Program 2003. Series fee: $100. Spouse discount of $65. 
Downlinks are scheduled for the following Alabama counties: 
Blount, Dan Porch (205) 274-2129
Bullock, Jimmy Smitherman, (334) 738-2580
Butler, Russell Parrish, (334) 382-5111
Choctaw, John Ollison, (205)459-2133
Coosa, Roger Vines, (256) 377-4713
Cullman, Charles Pinkston, (256) 737-9386
Escambia, Buck Farrier, (251) 867-7760
Fayette, Warren Griffith, (205) 932-8941
Houston, Richard Murphy, (334) 794-4108
Jackson, Lewis Tapley, (256) 574-2143
Lamar, Wayne Robinson, (205) 695-7139
Lauderdale, Mack Pugh, (256) 695-7139
Lee, Chuck Browne/Jeff Clary, (334) 749-3353 - jclary@aces.edu
Madison, Ken Creel, (256) 532-1578x18
Marion, Bobby Wallace, (205) 921-3551
Marshall, Eddie Wheeler, (256) 582-2009
Mobile, Jane Hartselle, (251) 574-8445
Monroe, Rodie Ruffin, (251) 575-3477
Montgomery, Gwen Lewis or Shannon Andress, (334) 265-0233
Morgan, Ronald Britnell, (256) 773-2549
Sumter, Willie Lampley, (205) 652-9501
Talladega, Henry Dorough, (256) 362-6187
Tuscaloosa, Wayne Ford, (205) 349-4630
Walker, Danny Cain, (205) 221-3392
Wilcox, Michael Oglesby, (334) 682-4289
Winston, Mike Henshaw, (205) 489-5376. 
For other locations in Alabama, call Jeannie Moncrief at (334) 844-1043. For downlink information outside of Alabama, contact Bill Hubbard at (706) 542-7813 or whubbard@uga.edu. Click here to view shortcourse series web page.

February 18...Tuscaloosa County 6:30 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Lower Basin Committee Meeting at Public Health Area III Annex, 1200 37th Street East, Tuscaloosa. Call Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-8139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

FEBRUARY 19, 2003...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Central Time).
CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE!
News Conference for Forest Owners.
This 30 minute telephone/Internet conference will feature state & national experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research, can't-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update and more. For more details, visit the conference web page by clicking here.  Click here for links to past conferences. 

February 19-21...Baldwin County.
Environmental Education Conference sponsored by Legacy (environmental education license tag) at Marriott's Grand Hotel, Point Clear. Fee: $150. Call 1-800-240-5115 or write to info@legacyenved.org. Click here to view conference web page.

February 20...Tuscaloosa County 5:30 PM. 
Turkey Management Seminar at County Extension Auditorium. Speakers: Dr. George Hurst, MSU, Joe McGlincy, The Wildlife Company, and David Nelson, Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Div. Limited seating, RSVP by Feb. 19. Call Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.

February 20...Pike County 6 PM.
Annual Meeting and Dinner of County ATFA Chapter. Location: Cattleman’s Park. Call Carol Dorrill at (334) 735-2976.

February 23 (rescheduled from Feb. 15 & 16)...Mount Berry, Georgia 10 AM to ??? daily.
Longleaf Planting on mountain campus (volunteers invited). Mini-tour of existing stands at lunchtime. Contact Dr. Martin Cipollini at (706) 290-2149 or mcipollini@berry.edu.

February 24-25…Gainesville, Florida.
Exploring Ecotourism. Instructor: Taylor Stein. Location: Austin Cary Memorial Forest Conference Center. Call (352) 846-0849. Click here to view the workshop web page.

February 24-28...Biloxi, Mississippi.
12th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference. Contact James D. Haywood (318) 473-7226 or dhaywood@fs.fed.us.

February 25...Monroe County 8 AM.
Timber Cruising Technology for Field Foresters. Fee: $25. Instructor: Mike Phelps, Haglof, Inc. Call (601) 856-5119.

February 25...Baldwin County 5 PM.
For the Land - a forestry seminar. Location: Gulf Coast Regional Research & Extension Center on Hwy 104, east of Fairhope. Fee: $12. Call Rhonda Bryars at (251) 937-7176.

February 25...Satellite Broadcast 6 PM to 9 PM. 
Managing Waterfowl, Wetlands and Other Aquatic Resources: Session 4 of 7; Master Wildlifer Program 2003. Series fee: $100. Spouse discount of $65. 
Downlinks are scheduled for the following Alabama counties: 
Blount, Dan Porch (205) 274-2129
Bullock, Jimmy Smitherman, (334) 738-2580
Butler, Russell Parrish, (334) 382-5111
Choctaw, John Ollison, (205)459-2133
Coosa, Roger Vines, (256) 377-4713
Cullman, Charles Pinkston, (256) 737-9386
Escambia, Buck Farrier, (251) 867-7760
Fayette, Warren Griffith, (205) 932-8941
Houston, Richard Murphy, (334) 794-4108
Jackson, Lewis Tapley, (256) 574-2143
Lamar, Wayne Robinson, (205) 695-7139
Lauderdale, Mack Pugh, (256) 695-7139
Lee, Chuck Browne/Jeff Clary, (334) 749-3353 - jclary@aces.edu
Madison, Ken Creel, (256) 532-1578x18
Marion, Bobby Wallace, (205) 921-3551
Marshall, Eddie Wheeler, (256) 582-2009
Mobile, Jane Hartselle, (251) 574-8445
Monroe, Rodie Ruffin, (251) 575-3477
Montgomery, Gwen Lewis or Shannon Andress, (334) 265-0233
Morgan, Ronald Britnell, (256) 773-2549
Sumter, Willie Lampley, (205) 652-9501
Talladega, Henry Dorough, (256) 362-6187
Tuscaloosa, Wayne Ford, (205) 349-4630
Walker, Danny Cain, (205) 221-3392
Wilcox, Michael Oglesby, (334) 682-4289
Winston, Mike Henshaw, (205) 489-5376. 
For other locations in Alabama, call Jeannie Moncrief at (334) 844-1043. For downlink information outside of Alabama, contact Bill Hubbard at (706) 542-7813 or whubbard@uga.edu. Click here to view shortcourse series web page.

February 26...Pike County 8 AM.
Timber Cruising Technology for Field Foresters. Fee: $25. Instructor: Mike Phelps, Haglof, Inc. Call (601) 856-5119.

February 26...Cullman County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Upper Basin Committee Meeting. Contact Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-8139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

February 27...Marengo County 8 AM.
Timber Cruising Technology for Field Foresters. Fee: $25. Instructor: Mike Phelps, Haglof, Inc. Call (601) 856-5119.

February 27...Atlanta, Georgia 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
Inventorying and Monitoring Nontimber Forest Products. Sponsor: Institute for Culture and Ecology. Location: U.S. Forest Service Region 8 Headquarters, 1720 Peachtree Road, NW. Nontimber products to be discussed include ginseng, saw palmetto (medicinals), mushrooms, berries (edibles), galax, grape vines, moss (floral greens), pine straw, wild seeds, etc. Project goal is to assess relationships between forest management practices, nontimber forest products and biodiversity in the U.S. Fee: Free, but please preregister. Contact Katie Lynch at (503) 320-1323 or ktlynch@ifcae.org. Click here to visit sponsor's website.

February 27...Lee County 3 PM.
The Global Revolution in Sustainable Forest Policy: A European Perspective — Weaver Lecture with Dr. Franz Schmithűsen. Location: Dixon Conference Center, Auburn University. Contact Dr. Daowei Zhang at (334) 844-1067 or zhangd1@auburn.edu.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

FEBRUARY 27, 2003...Jefferson County  7:00 PM.
Topic:  Let Him Go So He Can Grow: QDMA Video Program.
Mark Thomas, Forester/Wildlife Biologist and QDMA Board Member will be available to answer questions.
Location: Vestavia Hills Scrushy Public Library, on west side of US 31 about 2 miles north I-65 exit 252. 
Plan to attend Dutch treat dinner prior to the program at 5:30 PM at nearby Ruby Tuesday restaurant. Questions? Contact AFOA at (205) 987-8811 or Send Email.

February 28...Statewide.
End of Rabbit, Squirrel, Raccoon, Opossum, Snipe & Quail Hunting Seasons.

February 28-March 2...Barbour County.
Lake Eufaula's Fins, Feathers and Flowers Weekend at Lakepoint State Park Resort and nearby Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. "...a weekend of observing migratory waterfowl, resident wildlife populations, wading and shore birds." $122 single, $159 double, includes lodging, banquet & program, field observation trips, etc. Call 1-800-544-5253.

February 28-March 2...Baldwin County.
Alabama Forestry Association’s Mid-Winter Meeting at Grand Hotel, Point Clear. Included will be speech by Bill O'Connor, Campaign for Alabama, on increasing state government revenues (translation: raising property taxes).  Hotel reservations: 1-800-228-9290. Meeting registration: (334) 265-8733.

> March 2003

March 1...Jefferson County 9 AM to 5 PM.
QDMA Deer Hunting and Management Short Course. Topics: Quality Deer Management, Food Plots, Integrating Forestry and Habitat Management, Hunting Pressure, and Buck Rub Analysis. Fee: $25; includes 1 year membership in QDMA. Contact Jared Bailey at 1-800-209-3337 or jbailey@qdma.com.

March 1...Athens, Georgia 6:30 PM.
Quality Deer Management Association Spring Banquet and Auction. Fee: $65. RSVP to Jared Bailey at 1-800-209-3337 or jbailey@qdma.com. Click here for Banquet details.

March 3-5...Atlanta, Georgia.
Work Truck Show. Call 1-800-441-6832 or email info@ntea.com. Click here to visit show's web page.

March 4...Pike County 10 AM.
Upper Conecuh River Basin Committee Meeting at South Alabama Electric Cooperative. Contact Janet Wofford at (334) 222-3271 or janetwofford@alaweb.com.

March 4...Satellite Broadcast 6 PM to 9 PM. 
Biology & Management of White-tailed Deer: Session 5 of 7; Master Wildlifer Program 2003. Series fee: $100. Spouse discount of $65. 
Downlinks are scheduled for the following Alabama counties: 
Blount, Dan Porch (205) 274-2129
Bullock, Jimmy Smitherman, (334) 738-2580
Butler, Russell Parrish, (334) 382-5111
Choctaw, John Ollison, (205)459-2133
Coosa, Roger Vines, (256) 377-4713
Cullman, Charles Pinkston, (256) 737-9386
Escambia, Buck Farrier, (251) 867-7760
Fayette, Warren Griffith, (205) 932-8941
Houston, Richard Murphy, (334) 794-4108
Jackson, Lewis Tapley, (256) 574-2143
Lamar, Wayne Robinson, (205) 695-7139
Lauderdale, Mack Pugh, (256) 695-7139
Lee, Chuck Browne/Jeff Clary, (334) 749-3353 - jclary@aces.edu
Madison, Ken Creel, (256) 532-1578x18
Marion, Bobby Wallace, (205) 921-3551
Marshall, Eddie Wheeler, (256) 582-2009
Mobile, Jane Hartselle, (251) 574-8445
Monroe, Rodie Ruffin, (251) 575-3477
Montgomery, Gwen Lewis or Shannon Andress, (334) 265-0233
Morgan, Ronald Britnell, (256) 773-2549
Sumter, Willie Lampley, (205) 652-9501
Talladega, Henry Dorough, (256) 362-6187
Tuscaloosa, Wayne Ford, (205) 349-4630
Walker, Danny Cain, (205) 221-3392
Wilcox, Michael Oglesby, (334) 682-4289
Winston, Mike Henshaw, (205) 489-5376. 
For other locations in Alabama, call Jeannie Moncrief at (334) 844-1043. For downlink information outside of Alabama, contact Bill Hubbard at (706) 542-7813 or whubbard@uga.edu. Click here to view shortcourse series web page.

March 6...Tuscaloosa County 5:30 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off sponsored by Alabama Wildlife Federation. Fee: $40 per person or couple - includes annual membership in AWF and food & beverages. Call Gardner Rowell at (205) 759-2920.

March 6...Bibb County 6 PM.
Cahaba Watershed Forestry Association Annual Meeting at Sawmeal Restaurant, Brent. Dinner at 6 PM followed by meeting at about 6:45 PM. Call Dr. Alan Belcher at (205) 926-9931.

March 7-9...Jefferson County. 
Alabama Fishing and Wild Turkey Expo at Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center. Call Bob Coker at (334) 616-6005.

March 7-9...Shelby County. 
Becoming An Outdoors Woman. Location: 4-H Center on Lay Lake. Fee: $175 covers meals and lodging. Call Jerry de Bin at 1-800-262-3151. Click here to visit BOW webpage.

March 7-16...Brazil.
Brazilian Intensive Forestry Tour sponsored by Forest Resources Association, Inc. $2,995 includes roundtrip airfare from Miami. Limited to 33 people. Contact Neil Ward at (301) 838-9385 or nward@forestresources.org.

March 8...Montgomery County 9 AM.
Conservation Advisory Board Meeting at State Capitol Auditorium. This board recommends (sets) hunting seasons and bag limits. Call (334) 242-3486. Click here to view names of board members.

March 10...Lee County 6:30 PM.
Forestry Meeting: Surveying Issues Related to Boundary Lines and Power Line Easements. Location: Civitan Building on Highway 29, Opelika. Contact Jeff Clary at (334) 749-3353 or jclary@aces.edu.

March 11...Satellite Broadcast 6 PM to 9 PM. 
Managing for Wildlife Diversity: Session 6 of 7; Master Wildlifer Program 2003. Series fee: $100. Spouse discount of $65. 
Downlinks are scheduled for the following Alabama counties: 
Blount, Dan Porch (205) 274-2129
Bullock, Jimmy Smitherman, (334) 738-2580
Butler, Russell Parrish, (334) 382-5111
Choctaw, John Ollison, (205)459-2133
Coosa, Roger Vines, (256) 377-4713
Cullman, Charles Pinkston, (256) 737-9386
Escambia, Buck Farrier, (251) 867-7760
Fayette, Warren Griffith, (205) 932-8941
Houston, Richard Murphy, (334) 794-4108
Jackson, Lewis Tapley, (256) 574-2143
Lamar, Wayne Robinson, (205) 695-7139
Lauderdale, Mack Pugh, (256) 695-7139
Lee, Chuck Browne/Jeff Clary, (334) 749-3353 - jclary@aces.edu
Madison, Ken Creel, (256) 532-1578x18
Marion, Bobby Wallace, (205) 921-3551
Marshall, Eddie Wheeler, (256) 582-2009
Mobile, Jane Hartselle, (251) 574-8445
Monroe, Rodie Ruffin, (251) 575-3477
Montgomery, Gwen Lewis or Shannon Andress, (334) 265-0233
Morgan, Ronald Britnell, (256) 773-2549
Sumter, Willie Lampley, (205) 652-9501
Talladega, Henry Dorough, (256) 362-6187
Tuscaloosa, Wayne Ford, (205) 349-4630
Walker, Danny Cain, (205) 221-3392
Wilcox, Michael Oglesby, (334) 682-4289
Winston, Mike Henshaw, (205) 489-5376. 
For other locations in Alabama, call Jeannie Moncrief at (334) 844-1043. For downlink information outside of Alabama, contact Bill Hubbard at (706) 542-7813 or whubbard@uga.edu. Click here to view shortcourse series web page.

March 11-12...Jefferson County.
Integrating Wildlife and Intensive Forest Management. Instructors: Drs. Karl V. Miller, Barry Shiver, & Bruce Borders. Location: Best Western Rime Garden Inn & Suites. Fee: $385; $25 discount if paid 2 weeks in advance. Contact Brandi Leopold at (706) 543-3202 or fiscourse@hotmail.com.

March 11-12...Gainesville, Florida. 
Electronic Forest Inventory. Instructor: Don Rockwood. Fee: $345. Contact Julie Helmers at (352) 846-0842 or jhelmers@ufl.edu. Click here to visit conference web page.

March 13...Walker County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Middle Basin Committee Meeting, Building 1400, Civic Room, Bevill State Community College, Sumiton Campus. Call Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-8139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

March 13-14...Tuscaloosa County.
GPS & GIS: A Hands-on Workshop. “Learn to generate accurate & professional maps…” Instructors: Brian Holley & Karen Barker. Fee: $225. Location: Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa. Call Karen Barker at (334)252-0644.

March 18...Madison/Jackson Counties 12 PM to 5 PM.
Upland Hardwood Silviculture Field Trip. Tour is in conjunction with another program, but is open to anyone interested. No fee, but you must pre-register. Contact Dr. Callie Jo Schweitzer at (256) 372-4230 or cschweitzer@fs.fed.us. Click here for more information about what you will learn on the field trip.

March 18...Satellite Broadcast 6 PM to 9 PM. 
Developing Wildlife Recreational Opportunities on Your Property: Session 7 of 7; Master Wildlifer Program 2003. Series fee: $100. Spouse discount of $65. 
Downlinks are scheduled for the following Alabama counties: 
Blount, Dan Porch (205) 274-2129
Bullock, Jimmy Smitherman, (334) 738-2580
Butler, Russell Parrish, (334) 382-5111
Choctaw, John Ollison, (205)459-2133
Coosa, Roger Vines, (256) 377-4713
Cullman, Charles Pinkston, (256) 737-9386
Escambia, Buck Farrier, (251) 867-7760
Fayette, Warren Griffith, (205) 932-8941
Houston, Richard Murphy, (334) 794-4108
Jackson, Lewis Tapley, (256) 574-2143
Lamar, Wayne Robinson, (205) 695-7139
Lauderdale, Mack Pugh, (256) 695-7139
Lee, Chuck Browne/Jeff Clary, (334) 749-3353 - jclary@aces.edu
Madison, Ken Creel, (256) 532-1578x18
Marion, Bobby Wallace, (205) 921-3551
Marshall, Eddie Wheeler, (256) 582-2009
Mobile, Jane Hartselle, (251) 574-8445
Monroe, Rodie Ruffin, (251) 575-3477
Montgomery, Gwen Lewis or Shannon Andress, (334) 265-0233
Morgan, Ronald Britnell, (256) 773-2549
Sumter, Willie Lampley, (205) 652-9501
Talladega, Henry Dorough, (256) 362-6187
Tuscaloosa, Wayne Ford, (205) 349-4630
Walker, Danny Cain, (205) 221-3392
Wilcox, Michael Oglesby, (334) 682-4289
Winston, Mike Henshaw, (205) 489-5376. 
For other locations in Alabama, call Jeannie Moncrief at (334) 844-1043. For downlink information outside of Alabama, contact Bill Hubbard at (706) 542-7813 or whubbard@uga.edu. Click here to view shortcourse series web page.

March 18...Tuscaloosa County 6:30 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Lower Basin Committee Meeting at Public Health Area III Annex, 1200 37th Street East, Tuscaloosa. Call Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-8139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

MARCH 19, 2003...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Central Time).
CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE!
News Conference for Forest Owners.
This 30 minute telephone/Internet conference will feature state & national experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research, can't-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update and more. For more details, visit the conference web page by clicking here. Click here for links to past conferences. 

March 19-21...Pine Mountain, Georgia.
Information and Technology for Forest Managers: Applying New Technologies to the Business of Forestry. Location: Callaway Gardens. Fee: $420; $45 discount for SAF or Tree Farm members. Contact Terry Clark at (301) 897-8720 x 123 or clarkt@safnet.org.

March 20...Jefferson County 9 AM.
Forestry Demonstration at Jeff State Community College, Highway 79. Call Rod Goode at (205) 823-6400 or Larry Quick at (205) 856-7846.

March 21-22...Jackson, Tennessee.
Tennessee Forestry Expo at Fairgrounds. "...equipment dealers, demonstrations, landowner education classes, Master Logger classes, manufacturers, competitions..." Call (615) 883-3832. Check with Tennessee Forestry Association web page.

March 26...Cullman County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Upper Basin Committee Meeting. Contact Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-8139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

March 27...Cullman County 7 PM.
Horticulture Program by Roy Ball, Wallace State College. Sponsor: ATFA Chapter. Contact Monica McCravy at (256) 734-0573 or afc0125@hiwaay.net.

March 28-30...Conecuh County.
Alabama Hiking Society Conference at Blue Lake Camp, Conecuh National Forest. Fee: $10. For info contact Mike Kennedy at (334) 567-4009 or ahts@alaweb.com.

March 29...Lee County 6:45 AM.
"Welcome Weary Travelers!" - Spring Bird Migration Walk & Talk. Leader: Jeff Stratford. Bring binoculars. Fee: $4. Call (334) 821-3914.

March 30-Apr. 17...New Zealand.
Forestry Tour of New Zealand - North Island and South Island. Cost: about $90 per day plus air fare to New Zealand. Contact Ewan McGregor at ewan-mac@xtra.co.nz or Elizabeth Sisson at info@natureexpeditions.co.nz. Click here for tour details.

March 31...Tuscaloosa County 1 PM. Hurricane Creek Watershed Forum at the West Alabama Regional Planning Commission, Northport. Call Brad McLane or Amy Sides at (205) 322-6395. Editor’s Note: Keep an eye on this group. 

> April 2003

April 1...West Point, Mississippi 7 PM.
10 Stupid Things Forest Landowners Do to Mess Up Their Taxes. Speaker: Dr. Deborah Gaddis. Dinner fee amount? Location: FSA-NRCS Building, Highway 50 East. Call John Stuart at (662) 494-1474.

April 4-5...Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky Forest Industries Association Annual Meeting at Marriot Griffin Gate Resort. Call (502) 695-3979 or email kfiabob@aol.com. Click here to visit KFIA website.

April 4-6...Wintergreen Resort, Virginia.
Virginia Forestry Association Annual Meeting. Call (804) 741-0836 or email vafa@erols.com.

April 5...Washington County 9 AM.
Tour Forestland of Robert & Carolyn Brown, Millry. Picnic lunch provided. Sponsored by ATFA. Please RSVP to Mike at (251) 847-2166 or Faye at (251) 846-2974.

April 6...Lee County 2 PM to 4 PM.
Celebrate Spring with Geocaching! Learn to use your GPS unit in high tech scavenger hunt. Instructors: Drs. Steve Taylor & Jim Baier. Location: Forest Ecology Preserve, Auburn. Fee: $3. Call (334) 821-3914.

April 7...Baldwin County 1 PM.
Coastal Alabama Clean Water Partnership Meeting  at the Conservation Department office on the causeway near Spanish Fort. Contact Jody Scanlan at (251) 438-5690 or jscanlan@aces.edu.

April 8...Conecuh County 10 AM.
Sepulga River Basin Committee Meeting at Burt Ag. Center, Evergreen. Contact Janet Wofford at (334) 222-3271 or janetwofford@alaweb.com.

April 8...Jefferson County 6 PM to 8 PM.
Public Meeting on the Management Plan of the National Forests in Alabama. Some groups may present their fears that National Forest management is positioning the federal forests to become human exclusion areas. The meeting may be enlightening about the way the public thinks about forestland and the role of government in ownership of the land. Location: Hilton at U.S. 280 & I-459. Click here for details on the plan. Contact Rick Morgan, Staff Officer, or George McEldowney, Acting Planner at (334) 832 4470.

April 9...Cullman County 8 AM.
Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee Meeting at Forestry Commission office, Cullman. Discuss upcoming FAWN program, etc. Contact Monica McCravy at (256) 734-0573 or afc0125@hiwaay.net.

April 10...Walker County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Middle Basin Committee Meeting, Building 1400, Civic Room, Bevill State Community College, Sumiton Campus. Call Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-8139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

AFOA ANNUAL MEETING

APRIL 11-13, 2003...DeKalb County (Northeast Alabama). 
Full Schedule of Events - click here for details 
o  Friday: Tours 
o  Saturday: Workshops, Seminars, Field Exercises, Tours 
o  Sunday: Tour  
Registration Form
Location: DeSoto State Park Lodge. Little River Canyon, DeSoto Falls & Mentone all nearby. 
Room Reservations: Make Room or Cabin Reservations for Friday and Saturday Nights by calling DeSoto State Park at 1-800-568-8840. Conference Reservation Code is CGFORE. State Park requires two-night reservations. Click here for accommodations nearby the Park.
Questions? Contact AFOA at (205) 987-8811 or Send Email.

April 12...Newton, Georgia 10 AM to 2 PM.
Open House at Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway. Wagon tours, slide show, walking tours of research facilities, and hands-on learning for kids. Call (229)734-4706.

April 14-17…Starkville, Mississippi.
Prescribed Burning Shortcourse. Fee: $425. Contact Melinda Moore at (662) 325-0100 or mmoore@cfr.msstate.edu. Click here to view short course web page.

April 15...Jefferson County 10 AM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership Meeting at Alabama Power Company Division Office Auditorium, 1313 6th Avenue North, Birmingham. Contact facilitator Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-8139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

April 15...Tuscaloosa County 6:30 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Lower Basin Committee Meeting at Public Health Area III Annex, 1200 37th Street East, Tuscaloosa. Call Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-8139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

April 16 & 17...Cullman County 9 AM each day.
Forestry Awareness Week Now at Sportsman's Lake Park for Cullman City School 6th Graders. Classes in wildlife management, tree identification, forest management, soils, water quality, and forest products. If you would like to help, contact Monica McCravy at (256) 734-0573 or afc0125@hiwaay.net.

April 17...Crenshaw County 4 PM.
Spring & Fall Game Food Plots. Location: Jim Perdue Barn. Call Bill Norman at (334) 335-5296 or Charlie Clark at (334) 335-6507 x 2.

April 17...Mobile County 7 PM.
The Forever Wild Program Speaker: Dr. John Borom. Sponsor: Mobile County Landowners Association. Location: Jon Archer Center, North Schillinger Road, Mobile. Call Dwight Steedley at (251) 675-9250.

April 19-26...Statewide.
Don't Drop It On Alabama Statewide Spring Cleanup. Call Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) for details on how to participate in your area. 1-800-ALA-PALS

April 21, 22, 23, & 24...Lauderdale County 9 AM daily.
Forestry Awareness Week Now for City & County 6th Graders. Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Florence. If you would like to help, contact Judy Tricoli at (256) 757-9788 or jtricoli@hiwaay.net.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

APRIL 23, 2003...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Central Time).
CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE!
News Conference for Forest Owners.
This 30 minute telephone/Internet conference will feature state & national experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research, can't-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update and more. For more details, visit the conference web page by clicking here. Click here for links to past conferences. 

April 23...Cullman County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Upper Basin Committee Meeting. Contact Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-8139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

April 23-24...Gainesville, Florida.
Forest Resource Values: Florida’s Legacy & Future. Fee: $120. Call Dr. Alan Long at (352) 846-1277. Click here to view copy of symposium brochure.

April 25...Winston County 8:30 AM.
Forestry Awareness Week Now program at Camp Maxwell for elementary school students sponsored by County Forestry Planning Committee. If you would like to help, call Johnna Godsey at (205) 489-5014.

April 25...Putnam County, Florida 1:30 PM.
Forest Stewardship Tour on Boll Green Acres Wildlife Sanctuary. Contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@mail.ifas.ufl.edu.

April 25-27...Mobile County.
Coastal Pine Savannas and Barrier Beaches. Alabama Wildflower Society Conference and Field Trips. Location: Las Brisas on the Bay. For details contact Verna Gates at (205) 595-4346 or vernagates@aol.com. To register call (334) 745-2494.

April 26...Shelby County.
Conservation Celebration Expo at Oak Mountain State Park. For more information call 1-800-262-3151.

April 29, 30 & May 1...Marengo County 9:30 AM Daily.
Forestry Awareness Week Now at Chickasaw State Park for elementary school students. If you would like to help, call Walter Tutt at (334) 295-1146 or Kenneth Leslie at 295-5811.

April 30...Montgomery County 5 PM to 7 PM.
Public Meeting on the Management Plan of the National Forests in Alabama. The U.S. Forest Service, a once-proud, self-supporting agency, will present its plan to manage the half million acres of National Forests in Alabama. In the editor's opinion, the agency has been reduced to a caretaker by the proposed plan. There is little need for federal employees other than boundary guards and gate keepers. However, you will see many highly paid Forest Service staff specialists at this meeting. Ask them what they do for you, the taxpayer, now that you pay their paychecks that were once paid by income from timber sales. Location: U.S. Forest Service Supervisors Office, 2946 Chestnut Street, Montgomery. Click here for plan details. Contact Rick Morgan, Staff Officer, or George McEldowney, Acting Planner at (334) 832 4470.

> May 2003 

May 1...Montgomery County 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Alabama Invasive Plant Council Meeting at Richard Beard Building (near Coliseum), Montgomery. Contact Dr. David Teem at (334) 844-3981 or dteem@acesag.auburn.edu or Dr. Jim Miller at (334) 826-8700 x 36 or jmiller01@fs.fed.us.

May 1...Baton Rouge, Louisiana 10:15 AM.
Prescribed Burn Manager Certification. (may not qualify for Alabama certification) Fee: $0. Contact Charles Shilling at (225) 578-4192 or cshilli@lsu.edu.

May 2-3...Tuscaloosa County. Alabama
Tree Farm Convention at Four Points Sheraton, Tuscaloosa. First day: Nature Trails, Multi-Use Forest Landscape, Timber Sales & Banquet. Second day: field trip & fish fry. Fee: $65. To register, call Fran Whitaker at (334) 265-8733. Click here for details from Alabama Forestry Association website.

May 3...DeKalb County 7 AM.
Wildflower Saturday at DeSoto State Park: River Hike and Azalea Cascade Hike with Park Naturalists, Botanists and Rangers. Hikes free, meals extra. Call Park at (256) 845-5075.

May 4-6...Savannah, Georgia.
Improving Public & Media Relations: Annual Meeting of the Georgia Division of the Society of American Foresters. Location: DeSoto Hilton. Contact Roger Bryant at (706) 582-2026 or rfb4@meadwestvaco.com.

May 5-30...Nationwide.
Conservation Reserve Signup. Federal Government wants to plant your cropland to trees and will rent for 10 or more years. Visit your local Farm Service Agency. Click here for more information.

May 6...Escambia County 10 AM.
Lower Conecuh/Blackwater River Basin Committee Meeting at Brewton Public Library. Contact Janet Wofford at (334) 222-3271 or janetwofford@alaweb.com.

May 6-7...Autauga County.
Woodland Managers Meeting at The Legends Conference Center, Prattville, sponsored by the Alabama Forestry Association. Wide ranging discussions on state fiscal problems and constitution reform, watershed permitting & Total Maximum Daily Loads, and other federal regulatory issues. Call Fran Whitaker at (334) 265-8733.

May 7-8...Starkville, Mississippi.
Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290). Fee: $225. Contact Melinda Moore at (662) 325-0100 or mmoore@cfr.msstate.edu. Click here to view shortcourse web page.

May 8...Walker County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Middle Basin Committee Meeting, Building 1400, Civic Room, Bevill State Community College, Sumiton Campus. Call Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-7739x139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

May 12...Gainesville, Georgia 6 PM. Georgia Forestry Association Landowner Meeting Gainesville Civic Center. Fee: $10/person, $15/couple. Call (770) 416-7621 or write info@gfagrow.org. Click here for more details.

May 12 & 14...Bullock County.
Forestry for Youth Days at Cedar Oaks Ranch in Fitzpatrick. If you would like to help contact Zona L. Beaty at (334) 727-3763 or zona.beaty@al.usda.gov.

May 13...Crossett, Arkansas 9 AM to 4 PM.
Crossett Forestry Field Day: Something New—Something Old! Natural Stand Management Alternatives and New Technology including a 50 year comparison of natural reproduction cutting methods, 18 year results of chemical site prep methods, and GPS/GIS applications. Fee: $25 includes local bus and lunch. Contact Carroll Guffey at (870) 460-1052 or guffey@uamont.edu. Click here to view field day web page.

May 13...Pike County 10 AM.
Forestry Tour of Son-Nee Dairy Farms and Woodlands near Goshen. Discussion will include silvopasture to combine woodlands and forage for livestock. Call Randy Hale at (334) 566-2300 or Beverly Taylor at (334) 484-3539.

May 13...Baldwin County 7:30 PM.
The Natural History of the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta presented by Eric Soehren, Faulkner State Community College, Fairhope. Sponsor: Weeks Bay Reserve Foundation. Contact the Foundation at (251) 990-5004 or admin@weeksbay.org.

May 14...Jefferson County 9:30 AM.
Treasure Forest & Wildlife Planning Committee Meeting at Botanical Gardens. Call Sallie Lee at (205) 879-6964 x 11.

May 14-16...Asheville, North Carolina.
62nd Annual Forest Landowners Conference: The Future of Family Forests in the Global Economy. Location: Grove Park Inn. Call 1-800-325-2954. Pre-meeting Timber Income Tax Workshop with instructor Dr. Harry Haney on May 13. Click here for conference agenda and registration form.

May 15...Morgan County 10 AM.
Tennessee Basin Clean Water Partnership Meeting at Huntsville Utilities on Triana Boulevard. Contact Vicky Mitchell at (256) 353-6146 or sobroke@aol.com.

May 15...Walker County 6 PM.
Vulcan District of Alabama Forestry Association Meeting at Brangus Steak House, Jasper. Fee: $20 includes dinner. Reservations required: Call (334) 265-8733.

May 15-16...Jackson, Mississippi.
Managing Forest Soils for Productivity. Instructor: Dr. Graeme Lockaby. Fee: $325. Contact Melinda Moore at (662) 325-0100 or mmoore@cfr.msstate.edu. Click here to visit course web page.

May 16 - June 2...Belize & Dominican Republic.
Issues in Natural Resources: A Study Abroad Course in Belize and the Dominican Republic. This trip is a Virginia Tech Wood Science & Forest Products course in which forest owners may participate. Cost, including airfare from Charlotte, NC, approx. $2700. Contact Tom Hammett at (540) 231-2716 or himal@vt.edu.

May 17...Barbour County 9 AM.
Conservation Advisory Board Meeting at Lakepoint State Park Lodge, near Eufaula. This board recommends (sets) hunting seasons and bag limits. If you wish to address the board, sign in at 8:30 AM. Contact Mrs. Nummy at (334) 242-3486 or commisioner@dcnr.state.al.us. Click here to view meeting details. Click here to view names of board members.

May 17...Lauderdale County 9 AM to 2 PM.
Tour of Haggard Tree Farm sponsored by Lauderdale County ATFA Chapter. Wildlife emphasis with game biologist Daniel Toole. Call Judy Tricoli at (256) 757-9788.

May 19...ABC 33/40 Listening Area (Birmingham) 10 PM.
Alabama Forestland and Alabama's Tax System - a TV news feature produced by Pam Huff with guests, Governor Bob Riley, Alabama governor and forest owner, Professor Susan Pace Hamill, Ben and Joy Black, forest owners and member of Alabama Forest Owners' Association  Board of Directors (Ben), and John McMillan, Executive Vice President, Alabama Forestry Association. Click here to review ABC 33/40 programming schedule. Contact Ben or Joy Black at (205) 822-0245 or joybenblack@charter.net.

May 19-20...Boca Raton, Florida.
Exploring Ecotourism. Instructors: Taylor Stein, Christine Denny & Christian Newman. Fee: $295. Location: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Contact Julie Helmers at (352) 846-0842 jhelmers@ufl.edu. Click here to view the course web page.

May 20...Dallas County 9 AM to 4 PM.
Wild Turkey Woodlands Field Day at Portland Landing, off Hwy 41S. Sponsor: National Wild Turkey Federation. Fee: $10 includes BBQ lunch. Pre-registration required. Call Cissy Penner at (803) 637-3106 x 3073.

May 20...Rome, Georgia 6 PM. Georgia Forestry Association Landowner Meeting at Inland Paperboard Packaging Training Center. Fee: $10/person, $15/couple. Call (770) 416-7621 or write info@gfagrow.org. Click here for more details.

May 20...Tuscaloosa County 6:30 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Lower Basin Committee Meeting at Public Health Area III Annex, 1200 37th Street East, Tuscaloosa. Call Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-7739x139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

MAY 21, 2003...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Central Time).
CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE!
News Conference for Forest Owners.
This 30 minute telephone/Internet conference will feature state & national experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research, can't-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update and more. For more details, visit the conference web page by clicking here. Click here for links to past conferences. 

May 21...Hale County 11:30 AM.
Timber Price Outlook. Speaker: Dr. Ken Muehlenfeld. Location: Magnolia Inn, Greensboro. Sponsor: ATFA Chapter. Call M. W. Hall at (334) 624-3829.

May 22...Winston County 4 PM.
Tour of Treasure Forest and Pond Construction sponsored by County Treasure Forest Association. Location: Loblolly Farm. Contact Mike Henshaw at (205) 489-5376 or mhenshaw@acesag.auburn.edu.

May 25...Lee County 2 PM.
Sunday Stroll to Identify Ferns & Azaleas at Forest Ecology Preserve. Call (334) 821-3914.

May 27...Wilcox County 6:30 PM.
ATFA Chapter Meeting at the Alabama Forestry Commission office. Call Jake Harper at 334-682-4463.

May 28...Cullman County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Upper Basin Committee Meeting. Contact Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-7739x139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

May 28-29...Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Thinning Southern Pines: Operations & Decision Making at Harrah’s Casino & Hotel. Instructors: Drs. Barry Shiver, Bruce Borders & Dale Greene. Fee: $335; $25 discount if paid by May 14. Contact Brandi at (706) 543-3202 or fiscourse@hotmail.com.

May 28-31...Sewanee, Tennessee.
Conserving Biodiversity in Working Forests: Annual Conference of the Forest Stewards Guild. Fee: $225. Contact Susan Moore at (919) 515-3184 or susan_moore@ncsu.edu. Click here for program and registration details.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

MAY 29, 2003...Shelby County  2 PM, 4 PM & 6 PM.
Topic:  Desktop Mapping for Landowners.  3 hands-on workshops using MapTech, ArcView and other mapping software.
Instructor: Richard Hall,  Forest Technology Group, Pine Mountain, Georgia.
Location: AFOA Office at 2163 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, Alabama. 
 Contact AFOA at (205) 987-8811 or maps@afoa.org.

May 29...Albany, Georgia 6 PM. Georgia Forestry Association Landowner Meeting. Fee: $10/person, $15/couple. Call (770) 416-7621 or write info@gfagrow.org. Click here for more details.

May 29...Jasper, Georgia 6 PM. Georgia Forestry Association Landowner Meeting at Jasper Family Steakhouse. Fee: $10/person, $15/couple. Call (770) 416-7621 or write info@gfagrow.org. Click here for more details.

May 29...Milledgeville, Georgia 6 PM. Georgia Forestry Association Landowner Meeting at First Methodist Church. Fee: $10/person, $15/couple. Call (770) 416-7621 or write info@gfagrow.org. Click here for more details.

May 30-31...Tuscaloosa County. 
All American Loggin’ Demo plus Country Music Concert with Diamond Rio. Fee: Demo (2 days), $15. Diamond Rio Concert (5/30), $40. Location: Demo, Big Sandy community, 15 miles south of Tuscaloosa; Concert, Hillcrest High School, Tuscaloosa. Call 1-866-716-3451.

> June 2003 

June 3...Jay, Florida.
Forestry and Natural Resources Field Day. Contact Shibu Jose at (850) 983-5216 x 107 or sjose@ufl.edu.

June 4...Jefferson County 9 AM to 4 PM.
Timber Tax Workshop at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Instructors: Larry Bishop & John Greene, U.S. Forest Service tax experts. Sponsors: Forestry Planning Committee and ATFA Chapter. Fee: landowners: $50; $20 discount for advance registration. Continuing education points available for foresters, loggers and accountants. Contact Bruno Tropeano at (205) 425-5419 or btrop@juno.com.

June 4...Covington County 9 AM.
Upper Conecuh River Basin Committee Meeting at USDA Farm Center, 23952 Ala. Hwy. 55, Andalusia. Contact Janet Wofford at (334) 222-3271 or janetwofford@alaweb.com.

June 4-5...Greenville, South Carolina.
Regional Workshop on Terrestrial Plant Invasions in the Temperate South: The Problem, Consequences, and Taking Control. Contact Steve Muzal at (864) 656-4866 or sjmzl@clemson.edu.

June 7...Geneva County 8:30 AM.
Forestry Tour of Bert & Bea Fritz Farm sponsored by ATFA Chapter. Lunch will be provided, but please pre-register. Call (334) 684-2876 or 898-2394.

June 10...Chipley, Florida 3:30 PM.
Creating and Managing Farm Ponds Workshop. Call the Washington County Extension Office at (850) 638-6180.

MEETING MOVED FROM JUNE 17 - Speaker Canceled June 10...Shelby County 6:30 PM.
Alabama Quail Hunters Dinner and Meeting at Lloyd's Restaurant on U.S. 280. Call Bob Carr at (205) 424-1381.

June 10-12...Asheville, North Carolina. Southwide Forest Disease Workshop. Fee: $105. Contact Steve Oak at (828) 257-4322 or soak@fs.fed.us. Click here to view workshop webpage.

June 12...Walker County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Middle Basin Committee Meeting, Building 1400, Civic Room, Bevill State Community College, Sumiton Campus. Call Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-7739x139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

June 12...Thomson, Georgia 6 PM. Georgia Forestry Association Landowner Meeting. Fee: $10/person, $15/couple. Call (770) 416-7621 or write info@gfagrow.org. Click here for more details.

June 16-17...Lee County.
Prescribed Burning for Experienced Burners. Fee: ? Call Préceda at (334) 514-3000. Click here to view Préceda continuing education schedule.

June 17...Tuscaloosa County 6:30 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Lower Basin Committee Meeting at Public Health Area III Annex, 1200 37th Street East, Tuscaloosa. Call Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-7739x139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

June 17-18...Starkville, Mississippi.
Forest Herbicide Workshop. Fee: $125. Call Lee at (662) 325-3992 or Andy at (662) 325-1688.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

JUNE 18, 2003...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Central Time).
CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE!
News Conference for Forest Owners.
This 30 minute telephone/Internet conference will feature state & national experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research, can't-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update and more. For more details, visit the conference web page by clicking here. Click here for links to past conferences. 

June 19...Madison County 7 PM.
Alabama Forests. Speakers: Lamar & Kathleen Marshall. Call Frank Mason at (205) 945-7359. Editor's note: Lamar has been a frequent critic of National Forest management practices.

June 21...Calhoun County 12:45 PM to 6 PM.
Deer, Turkey and Quail Management Workshop. Sponsors: Quality Deer Management Association, Alabama Wildlife Federation & Alabama Land Trust. Location: Auction Plaza, Piedmont. Fee: $25. Register at 1-800-209-3337.

June 24-25...Jefferson County.
Silvicultural Decisions in Tough Economic Times. Speakers: Drs. Bruce Borders & Barry Shiver. Fee: $370; $25 discount if paid 2 weeks in advance. Location: Best Western Rime Gardens, Birmingham. Contact Brandi Leopold at (706) 543-3202 at fiscourse@hotmail.com.

June 25...Cullman County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Upper Basin Committee Meeting. Contact Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-7739x139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com.

June 25-26...Athens, Georgia.
Harvest Planning. Instructors: Drs. Dale Greene & Rhett Jackson. Fee: $355; $30 discount if paid by June 11. Contact Susan King at (706) 542-6640 or susan.king@gactr.uga.edu.

June 25-27...Atlanta, Georgia. 
Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition at the Georgia World Congress Center. Contact Tami Kessler at (504) 443-4464 tkessler@sfpa.org.  Click here for Expo details.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

JUNE 26, 2003...Jefferson County  7:00 PM.
Topic:  Oil & Gas Leasing: What Every Forest Owner Should Know.
Speaker: Anthony Edwards, Geologist, AmSouth Bank Natural Resources Department.
Location: Vestavia Hills Public Library, on west side of US 31 about 2 miles north I-65 exit 252. 
Plan to attend Dutch treat dinner prior to the program at 5:30 PM at nearby Ruby Tuesday restaurant. Questions? Contact AFOA at (205) 987-8811 or Send Email.

June 30-July 2...Jacksonville, Florida.
Practical Sustainable Forestry and the Marketplace: Making It Work. Fee: $175. Contact Terry Clark at (301) 897-8720 x 123 or clarkt@safnet.org. Click here to view conference webpage.

> July 2003 

July 1...
Deadline to comment on Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Revised Land and Resource Plan for National Forests in Alabama. Because AFOA has received complaints that National Forest officials have begun requiring expensive Environmental Assessments before private landowners may access their timber blocked behind National Forest land, and because notice of public meetings about the Plan was not received in time to alert AFOA members through our newsletter, we urge you to call Rick Morgan at (334) 832-4470 and request that the comment period be extended for 90 days. We have heard that the permission to access private timberland had been routinely given in the past, but National Forest (U.S. Forest Service) officials now fear environmentalists' lawsuits if they grant the permission without volumes of paperwork to protect their backsides.   Click here for plan information and comment procedures.

July 2...Alexandria, Louisiana. Commercial Pesticide Applicators Recertification Class (forestry categories). Fee: $25. Contact Mary L. Grodner at (225) 925-3796 or mgrodner@agcenter.lsu.edu.

July 7, 14, 21, 28...Aberdeen, Mississippi 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Forest Management Short Course (4 sessions) at Monroe County Extension Office. Fee: $35. Call Stacy Brown at (662) 369-8683 or Dedric Brown at (662) 386-7305.

July 8...Shelby County 6:30 PM.
Quail Hunters Dinner and Program at Lloyds Restaurant on U.S. 280. Speaker: To be announced. Contact Ben Black at (205) 822-0245 or joybenblack@charter.net.

July 8...Cullman County 7 PM.
Water Quality Issues Affecting Landowners, Loggers & Foresters. Speaker: Bob Keefe. Fee: $15. Location: Coffee House, 214 2nd Avenue NE, Cullman. Call (256) 775-2944.

July 8-9...Ellisville, Mississippi.
Real Time Forest Inventory. Call Jones County Junior College at (601) 477-4173.

July 10...Walker County 2 PM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership — Middle Basin Committee Meeting, Building 1400, Civic Room, Bevill State Community College, Sumiton Campus. Call Kellie Johnston at (205) 251-7739x139 or warriorcwp@hotmail.com. Click here to view map of watersheds in Alabama.

July 10...Talladega County 6 PM.
Tour Munford Elementary School (themed to forestry topics). Speaker: Jane Hartselle on Classroom in the Forest. BBQ dinner sponsored by Georgia Pacific Corp. RSVP to Arthur Hitt at (256) 362-4848.

July 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30...Most Alabama Counties.
Riley Tax Package: A series of meetings for landowners who want to learn more about the tax increases and how they will be affected. Sponsor: Alabama Forestry Association. When date, time or place are not listed, call (334) 265-8733 or 613-4272 for information.

July 11, 12, & 13...Jefferson County.
Alabama Hunters' Exhibition sponsored by American Deer Hunter's Association. Location: Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Fee: $9 per person. Call Bob Coker at (334) 616-6005.

July 11-13...Lafayette, Louisiana.
Quality Deer Management Association National Convention at the Cajun Dome. Call Jami VanSant at 1-800-209-3337. Click here for more details.

July 14 (postponed from June 30)...Baldwin County 1 PM. 
Coastal Alabama Clean Water Partnership Meeting at Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Causeway near Spanish Fort. Contact April Griffin at (251) 441-6505 or april-griffin@al.nacdnet.org.

July 14-15...Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
SIMS '03 (Simulator for Managed Stands) New growth & yield software. Instructors: Drs. Bruce Borders & Barry Shiver. Fee: $345. Contact Brandi Leopold at (706) 543-3202 or brandileopold@aol.com.

July 14-18...Lee County.
Teachers Conservation Workshop sponsored by Alabama Forestry Foundation. $600 sponsors one teacher for the week-long exposure to  forestry in Alabama. Call Rick Oates at (334) 265-8733.

July 15...Baton Rouge, Louisiana 8 AM.
Growth and Yield Modeling. Instructor: Dr. Quang V. Cao. Fee: no fee. Contact Charles L. Shilling at (225) 578-4192 or cshilli@lsu.edu.

July 15...Jefferson County 10 AM.
Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership Meeting at Ala