2013 Inland Empire Reforestation Council
Location: Couer d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Title: Inland Empire Reforestation Council
Location: Couer d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Date: March 5, 2013
An Overview of Reforestation: Where Are We Now?
Location
The meeting will be held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort at 115 S 2nd St., Coeur d’Alene, ID. 800-688-5253
Lodging
Reduced rate lodging is available by calling 800-688-5253 and mentioning the Inland Empire Reforestation Council meeting. The rates are: Traditional North Wing – $79.00, Deluxe Park Tower – $105.00 and Premier Lake Tower – $115.00. After February 4, 2013 the reduced rate rooms will be on a space available basis.
Workshop attendees are eligible for 5.5 Society of American Foresters CFE credits.
| March 5th,2013 | |
| 8:30 | Introductions and Welcome – Jamie Holly, Potlach and Anthony S. Davis, Center for Forest Nursery and Seedling Research, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID |
| 8:45 | Current Projects at University of Idaho – Anthony S. Davis, Center for Forest Nursery and Seedling Research, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID |
| 9:15 | Cone Collection: Timing and Selection of Crop Trees – Richard Shaefer IV, Western Forest Systems, Lewiston, ID |
| 9:45 | Sponsor Talks |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:30 | Receiving Cones: How to Ship and Avoid Potential Concerns – Aram Eramian, Coeur D’Alene Nursery, USDA Forest Service, Coeur d’Alene,ID |
| 11:00 | Trends in Nursery Production -Â Jeremy R. Pinto, Rocky Mountain Research Station, USDA Forest Service, Moscow, ID |
| 11:30 | Seedling Quality Assessment Refresher – Matthew Aghai, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID |
| Â 12:00 | Lunch |
| Â 1:00 | All Business Meeting – Anthony S. Davis |
| Â 1:15 | Herbicides for Site Prep – Carl Sostrom |
| Â 1:45 | Labor Force:Legislative Challenges and Planting Overview – Wade Zaharie, Alpha Services LLC, Coeur d’Alene, ID |
| Â 2:30 | Break |
| Â 3:00 | Assisted Migration: Thoughts for Seed Management – Mary Williams, Michigan Technological Universtiy, Houghton, MI |
| Â 3:30 | Reforestation in Afghanistan: Nursery Production – Owen Burney, John T. Harrington Forestry Research Center, New Mexico State University, Mora, New Mexico |
| Â 4:15 | Closing Remarks and Questions – Jamie Holly and Anthony S. Davis |
| Â 4:30 | Â Adjourn |
Registration Information The registration fee is $85 if received by February 1, 2013 or $100 if received after February 1, 2013. The registration fee includes lunch and refreshments. Checks should be made payable to Western Forestry and Conservation Association. Purchase orders, VISA/MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Tax id # 930-331-712. No refunds for cancellations after February 25, but substitutions are always welcome. Registration is available at www.westernforestry.org. Society of American Foresters CFE Credits