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Questions?Registration:Melinda Olson503-224-8046
General questions:General Chair
Julie Woodward503-807-1614
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Online Registration: https://tinyurl.com/OSAF2020
2020 ANNUAL MEETINGOREGON SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS
Forestry: The Sustainable SolutionOctober 7-8, 2020
All Virtual
Oregon 2020 Annual Meeting is now virtual!The Capitol Chapter of OSAF invites you to join us for two days of virtual field tours, dynamic programming, a poster session and recognition of colleagues. Come be a part of the conversations on October 7-8, 2020, from the comfort of your own home or office.
The annual meeting’s theme, Forestry: The Sustainable Solution, takes center stage during the plenary session with SAF President Dr. Tamara Cushing. She will share thought-provoking ideas about sustainable forestry.
General Sessions will continue the discussions of how forestry is a sustainable solution now and into the future. Sessions will feature numerous speakers on the latest research findings and current policy topics regarding forestry and sustainability. The Opening Session will highlight Wildlife in the News and the final session will feature new drinking water research and actively managing forested watersheds. A panel will discuss the current issues affecting the sector. Time will be given to live question-and-answer sessions. Even in a virtual setting, we are offering technical tours that will be brought to you via video and followed by a live panel of land managers, biologists and researchers.
An awards ceremony will honor our members and colleagues. We will also feature a poster session open to students and professionals to participate in.The Oregon SAF Executive Committee will meet on Friday, October 9, via Zoom.
Schedule at a Glance
Early-birdregistrationdeadline is
Oct. 1
Wednesday, Oct 7 Opening SessionField TourStudent Session Poster Presentations Chapter Contest
Thursday, Oct. 8 OSAF Member business meeting Plenary sessionSector PanelAwards CeremonyGeneral SessionAnnual Meeting concludesFriday, Oct. 9OSAF Executive Committee Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 7
12:00 Welcome, Julie Woodward, General Chair, and
12:15
Thursday, October 8
OSAF Member business meetingJeff Grogan, OSAF Chair
Plenary Session Forestry: The Sustainable Solution
8:00
8:30
9:45
3:00
Welcome, Julie Woodward, moderatorForestry as the Solution, Dr. Tamara Cushing,SAF President and Oregon State UniversityForestry Challenges and Opportunities, Joe Justice, Oregon Board of Forestry
2:45 Sponsor Announcements
General Session
11:30
10:30 Forest Sector Panel, a conversation about
12:00
Jeff Grogan, OSAF Chair
OPENING SESSION: WILDLIFE IN THE NEWS Welcome and moderated by Fran Cafferata Coe, Cafferata Consulting, LLC-Wildlife in Managed Forest Virtual Tour-Collaboration and Wildlife, Paul Henson, U.S. Fish andWildlife Service-Fisher, Marten and RTV, Katie Moriarty, NCASI-Fish, Invertebrates and Watersheds, Ashley Coble,NCASI
GENERAL SESSION: WATER, RESEARCH AND POLICYWelcome and moderated by Rex Storm, Associated Oregon Loggers-Working Forest Watersheds in the Coast RangeVirtual Tour-Trees to Tap: Forest Management and CommunityDrinking Water SuppliesMike Cloughesy, Oregon Forest Resources Institute and Jon Souder, Oregon State University
FINAL GENERAL SESSION: TECHNOLOGYThe Evolving Technology, Curt Rogers, Coastline Forestry Consultants and Matt Verley, TimberDrone
Forestry: The Sustainable SolutionMeeting concludes
BONUS SESSION: FOREST HEALTH IN OREGONPre-recorded and available to registrants
Welcome and moderated by Kyle Abraham, Oregon Department of ForestryForest Diseases in Oregon, Sarah Navarro,U.S. Forest ServiceDetection and Mitigation of New Exotic Species, Wyatt Williams, Oregon Department of ForestryCommon Insect Pests in Oregon Forests, Christine Buhl, Oregon Department of Forestry
Friday, October 9OSAF Executive Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m. Link - TBA
Committee members and guests do not need to register for the Annual Meeting if you ONLY plan to attend the Executive Meeting on Friday.
2020 ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM
Student and Poster Session
4:00 OSAF Chapters Update
4:30 Concluding remarks
10:15 Sponsor Announcements
1:00
current issues. Moderated by Seth Barnes, program chair
Break
OSAF Awards Ceremony hosted by Tim Keith and Norm Michaels
Break
Thursday, October 8 continued
4:30
1:30
4:00
Technical Field Tours—Going VirtualWorking Forest Watersheds in the Coast Range and Wildlife in Managed Forest Tours will be featured during the virtual meeting. 1.Wildlife in Managed Forest TourJoin wildlife biologists and foresters on a virtual visit to Port Blakely’s tree farm, outside Molalla, to see a demonstration of conservation measures proposed within Port Blakely’s Habitat Conservation Plan and Stewardship Agreement. We will discuss opportunities to maintain or increase wildlife habitat and biodiversity with specific management actions. Additionally, we will discuss the preliminary results of a NCASI-led leave tree retention study that was designed to inform which strategies are most beneficial to wildlife. Another feature will be a family forestland owner who recently implemented a fish restoration project, that includes large woody debris placement. Learn about the techniques used for restoration and the importance of reporting this work to OWEB.Led by Fran Cafferata Coe, Cafferata Consulting, LLC, and Bonny Glendenning, and Claudine Reynolds, Port Blakely.
2.Working Forest Watersheds in the Coast RangeTake a virtual tour to explore the forest practices and water resources in two managed forest watersheds at the crest of the Oregon Coast Range, on both sides of the divide.
RegistrationRegister at https://tinyurl.com/OSAF2020If you need assistance registering, please contact Melinda at the Northwest Office, 503-224-8046, [email protected] Member ($50 early-bird), Non-Member ($75 early-bird) and student/golden members ($0) registration fees include access to all meeting sessions, awards ceremony, tours, poster sessions and business meeting. The early-bird deadline is October 1, 2020. After this date, an additional $10 fee is assessed. Purchase orders, VISA/MasterCard are accepted. Checks should be made payable to Oregon Society of American Foresters.CancellationsCancellations received by October 1, 2020, are subject to a 15% service charge. Cancellations after October 1, will be charged the entire registration fee, but substitutions are always welcome. RefundsAttendees are solely responsible for the integrity of their internet connection and electronic equipment function, including use of the Zoom platform. No refunds will be given. Registrants are strictly prohibited from sharing their individual login information.PostersDo you have an interesting work or research project you would like to share? Consider submitting a virtual poster or short presentation, visit the registration page for full submission details or contact Peter Matzka, [email protected] and Student AdvisorsThe OSAF Annual Meeting Committee encourages all natural resources community college and university students and student chapter advisors to attend. Registration rates have been reduced to $0, for students and advisors, and includes all the benefits of full registration. Made possible by our generous sponsors.
Virtually venture to a 6,300-acre property owned by McMinnville Water and Light, on the upper Nestucca and the North Yamhill River watersheds. Observe forest practices and results of active management to protect water resources and water quality while providing a sustained yield of timber and revenue to support the water utility. Then see the surprising results of the Trask River Watershed Study, which is part of a long-term multidisciplinary study evaluating the effects of forest practices on stream processes, water quality, and food webs. Led by Glenn Ahrens, Oregon State University.
Coming Summer 2021 The Capitol Chapter invites you next summer for a field tour
Landscape Level Forest Management across Four Ownerships in One Drainage This tour is designed to compare different landowner owner objectives and their varied forest management on the landscape, all in one drainage, Thomas Creek, part of the South Santiam watershed. We will tour scattered BLM Cascades parcels, the Santiam State Forest, the Avery Family Forest, and Weyerhaeuser’s Snow Peak tree farm. These four owners represent a wide spectrum of the silviculture practices and values applied. Representatives from the four ownerships will discuss management objectives, silviculture, recreation policies, and anticipated challenges from a changing climate. Led by Edie Dooley, Mason, Bruce & Girard.
LodgingDon't forget to cancel any hotel and travel reservations.
Sponsorships and Exhibitor OpportunityOSAF depends on generous donors to make the Annual Meeting a success. Please consider being a sponsor and/or exhibitor. All sponsors and exhibitors will receive recognition during the annual meeting, online and in the program. Sponsor Levels:Platinum: $2,500+: Includes 3 registrations, optional 5-minute presentation and recognitionGold: $1,200: includes 2 registrations, optional 5-minute presentation and recognitionSilver: $750: includes 1 registration and recognitionBronze: $250: includes recognitionContributor: $249 and belowIf your organization would like to be a sponsor, contact Mike Cloughesy, [email protected].
Foresters’ Fund RequestThe OSAF Annual Meeting will support the National SAF Convention's Virtual Foresters' Fund Auction being held October 29-31, 2020. You can bid in the auction or make a monetary donation without even registering for the Convention. Oregon will put together a few donation items to be featured during the Convention.For additional information or donations, contact Al Tocchini,[email protected].
SAF Credits AvailableBy attending the annual meeting, participants will be eligible for CFE credits, pending approval.
Forestry: The Sustainable Solution2020 ANNUAL MEETING OREGON SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS
Online Registration: https://tinyurl.com/OSAF2020