THE SOCIETY OFAMERICAN FORESTERS86TH ANNUALNATIONAL CONVENTION

Highlights:• More than 240 Speakers• More than 125 Hours of Science and Technical Sessions Available• 12 Sponsored Technology Tracks• 70 Exhibitors• 10 Technical Field Tours• 8 Breakfast Roundtables by Industry Sector• 3 Leisure Tours for Companions and Guests• Earn Continuing Forestry Education Credits• Job Fair• Reception at the World-Renowned Carnegie Museum• Student Quiz Bowl• Poster Symposia• Great Networking

Keynote SpeakerWangari Maathi,2004 NobelPeace Laureate

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SCIENCE ANDTECHNICALSESSIONS

Here’s a snapshot of some of the great sessions oThe full program of more than 240 sessions is on the SAF website

Build Your Own ProgramWith more than 240 speakersand 125 hours of top science andtechnical sessions, there’s reallysomething for everyone. Somaximize your investment bychoosing the sessions that meetyour unique interests andprofessional needs.

Who Should Attend?• Consultants• Private industry• Mid- to upper-level forest and

land managers from corporations,NGOs, and government

• Local, state, and federalgovernment

• Students• Academics, educators, and

researchers• Field foresters

What Attendees Will Gain• Cutting-edge forest science

relevant to practical applicationin the field

• Case studies and successstories on practical application

• Adaptive managementexamples from forestpractitioners

• On-the-ground workshops inbroad interest areas

CAN’T ATTENDTHE ENTIRECONVENTION?Take advantage of our day rate.

Forest Certification• Forest Certification and NIPF Landowners:

Who Will Certify and Why?• Green Public Procurement: What Do They

Want from the Forest Sector?• Research Forests and Managerial

Perceptions of Green Certification• Organizational Change and Sustainability:

SFI and Foresters’ Change-Related Behaviors• USFS Federal Land Pilots with SFI and FSC

Forest Ecology• Acidic Deposition in Hardwood Forests:

Implications for These Hardworking Forests• The Ecological Significance of the

Herbaceous Layer in Forests Ecosystems• Fire and Thinning Effects on Oak Forest

Structure and Regeneration in Two Large-Scale Studies

• Is Forest Soil Calcium Depletion Real?• Base Cation Nutrient Supply in

Northeastern US Sugar Maple Forests

Forest Business• Forest Finance and Timberland Investing• Building Family Wealth by Investing in Rural

Land and Trees• Market Impact of FSC Certification in

Pennsylvania• Drivers of Forest Land Prices,

Northern Minnesota• A Study of Woodland Tax Assessment

Procedures in Kentucky

Forest Health• Deer Density, Browse Impact Survey, and

Carrying Capacity Program Works• What Can Managers Do to Protect Sugar

Maple Health?• Sugar Maple Growth in Relation to Health

and Foliar Nutrition• Forests in Crisis: Threat of Exotic Insects• Acid Deposition to Forest Soils:

Consequences for Pennsylvania Forests

Forest and Public Policy• Public Benefits from Private Lands: State

and Private Forestry in the West• Economic and Policy Considerations of Fire

Hazard Reduction Treatments• Forest-Related Ordinances: What Role for

Local Governments?• Litigants in Forest Service Land

Management Cases 1989 to 2002• The Pace of US Forest Service Land

Management Litigation 1989-2002

Invasive Species• General-Use Herbicides to Control

Invasive Honeysuckle in Forest Stands• Longleaf Pine and Invasive Plants in the South• Effective Responses to Exotic Pest

Infestations: Real-World Requirements• Impacts of the Exotic Invasive Imperata

Cylindrica on Diversity and Productivity ofthe Southeastern US Ecosystems

• Impacts of Invasive Species on MichiganTribal Communities: Emerald Ash Borer

Globalization• American Foresters Undercut by

International Illegal Logging• Changes in Timber Use in Pennsylvania and

Surrounding States During a Decade ofGlobalization

• Globalization and Forest Ownership Change:Effects on Lake States’ Logging Sector

• Worldviews: An Introduction RegardingImportance to Forestry

Land-Use Planning• Characterizing Fragmented and Contiguous

Forests Using FIA Data and GIS• Using Spatial Models for Strategic Forest

Management Planning• Carbon Sequestration Planning Using the

Landscape Management System• Incorporating OHV Users into Management

and Planning of Forest Recreation• Analyzing Forest Land-Use Conversion in

Washington State

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KEYNOTESPEAKERWangari Maathai2004 Nobel Peace LaureateThursday, October 26

Wangari Maathai recognized the

central importance of trees for

sustainable development in Kenya,

her native land, and came to

understand the role that trees

could play in providing family

income, empowering forest

managers, and enhancing the

environment. She later formed a

grassroots organization called the

GreenBelt Movement. Wangari

Maathai was the first woman in

East and Central Africa to earn a

doctorate degree. Today, Maathai

is an elected Member of

Parliament and serves as Deputy

Minister of Environment in

Kenya’s government.

Private Forest Management• Are Exploitative Harvesting Practices on

NIPF Associated with ForestlandParcelization?

• NE NIPF Growth-to-Harvest Ratios InviteComplacency from Wood-Using Industry

• Wildlife Responses to Logging on Non-Industrial Private Forestlands in Virginia

• Woodland Fish and Wildlife EducationalGroup in Oregon and Washington

• Family Forest Certification Opportunitiesand Barriers: A Minnesota Case Study

Bioenergy• Developing Wood-Based Biorefineries in

the Northeastern United States• Utilization of Woody Biomass and

Opportunities for the Creation ofBioenergy

• Poplars as a Bioenergy Crop• Woody Biomass from Residues in the

North Central Region

Forest Technology• Addressing Forest Management, Policy, and

Sustainability Issues Using GeospatialProducts

• Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Imagery:A Tool for Forest Land Managers?

• Influence of Information Technology onLand Management Planning

• Using LiDAR to Collect ForestMeasurements in Remote Areas

• Above Ground Biomass Estimation UsingLandsat ETM+ Imagery

offered Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the SAF National Convention

Regeneration• Vegetation Management Options in Young

Plantations: Brush Cutting and HerbicidesTreatments Related to Regeneration

• Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiativeand Forestry Reclamation Approach

• The Role of Large-Scale ExperimentalResearch in Unraveling the OakRegeneration Problem

• Fitting Prescribed Fire in the OakRegeneration: What Works and What Doesn’t

• Canopy Openness and Oak Regenerationin SE Bottomland Hardwood Forest

Forest Restoration• Resurrecting Giants: Silvicultural Forest

Restoration at Redwood National Park• Restoration Planning, Implementation, and

Results of a Smelter-Affected Landscape• Forest Restoration for Ecosystem Services

at Cedar River Municipal Watershed• Ecological Effects of Restoration: Assessment

for Mammals, Birds, Bats, Amphibians• American Chestnut (Castanea dentate)

Restoration Research: Silvicultural/Genetic

Urban and Community Forestry• Urban Forests After Hurricane Katrina:

Damage Assessment and Restoration• Georgia’s Sustainable Community Forestry

Program: A New Dimension in Urban &Community Forestry

• Convergence in Urban Park Forests of theCoastal Northeastern United States

• Conservation Districts: How to Keep OurWoods Wild and Working

• Community-Based Forestry in Haiti:Overcoming Extreme Erosion and Poverty

Conservation Education and Outreach• Conservation Education Materials

Developed and Used by the USDAForest Service

• The Opportunity to Teach Forestry toEnvironmental Science Graduate Students

• Partnerships for Place-BasedConservation Education

• Getting Forestry and Natural ResourcesContent into K-12 Curricula

Wilderness/Recreation• State-of-the-Art Wilderness Campsite Impact

Monitoring and Management Systems• Hiker Response to Crowding in the Great

Gulf Wilderness• ORV Impacts on and the Management of

Natural Resources• The Economic Factor – Why ORV Use Is

Encouraged: Study of Economic Impact• Wilderness Restoration: Policy Challenges

to Maximizing Untrammeled and NaturalConditions

Forest Industry Products• Co-Management for Timber and Non-

Timber Products• Sustaining a Working Wood Processing

Industry in Pennsylvania• Sawmill Wood Procurement in the

Northeast: Links to Forest Ownership• Future Hardwood Stem to Lumber

Processing and Curve Sawing• Forest Tree Biotechnology for Sustained

Wood Production

Fire• Re-Introducing Fire to the Keystone State:

Obstacles and Opportunities• Economic and Policy Considerations of Fire

Hazard Reduction Treatments• Cost-Effective Fuel Treatment Programs:

Balancing Wildfire Risk and Markets• Integrating Repeated Prescribed Fires and

Deer Density Control in Mixed-Oak Forests• Influences of Prescribed Fire in the

Southern Piedmont

Sponsored Technology TracksSAF has recruited top industryleaders who offer leading-edge,proprietary advancedtechnologies for use in the fieldand office. Attendees willexperience dynamic presentationswith first-hand exposure to thelatest technological advances.

Industries Scheduled as of July:• LandMark Systems• LaserTech• Measurement Devices Limited• Mason, Bruce & Girard• Forecon, Inc.• National Commission on

Science for Sustainable Forestry• Tripod Data Systems

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Monday and TuesdayOctober 23, 24

MONDAY2-day Pre-ConventionTechnical Field Tours

12 noon – eveningAffiliate Meetings

TUESDAY8:00 am – 5:00 pmSAF Committee andAffiliate Meetings

8:00 am – 5:00 pmHSD

Noon – 7:00 pmAttendee and ExhibitorRegistration Opens

WednesdayOctober 25

8:00 am – noonHSD and FS&TB Meetings

8:00 am – 5:00 pmEnd-User Meetings

8:00 am – 5:00 pmSAF Committee andAffiliate Meetings

8:00 am – 7:00 pmAttendee and ExhibitorRegistration Open

1:00 pm – 5:00 pmWorking Group Officers Meeting

4:00 pm – 5:00 pmStudent Orientation and Reception

4:00 pm – 5:00 pmFirst-Timers Orientation

5:30 pm – 7:00 pmIcebreaker Reception inExhibit Hall

7:00 pm – 10:00 pmStudent Quiz Bowl

ThursdayOctober 26

8:00 am – 10:00 amKeynote Address / Awards /National Assembly

9:00 am – 5:00 pmLeisure Tour PittsburghOrientation

10:00 am – 10:30 amBreak in Exhibit Hall

10:30 am – 11:30 amGeneral Session

10:00 am – 4:00 pmExhibit Hall Open

10:30 am – 1:30 pmLunch (no-host) in Exhibit Hall andPoster Symposia

1:30 pm – 3:00 pmScientific and Technical Sessions /Sponsored Technology Tracks

3:00 pm – 3:30 pmBreak in Exhibit Hall

3:30 pm – 5:00 pmScientific and Technical Sessions /Sponsored Technology Tracks

3:30 pm – 5:00 pmNational Student Assembly

5:00 pm – 6:00 pmDiversity Reception

6:00 pm – 9:00 pmAlumni Receptions

FridayOctober 27

8:30 am – 10:00 amGeneral Session

9:00 am – 5:00 pmLeisure Tour Oakland Museums

10:00 am – 4:00 pmExhibits Open

10:00 am – 10:30 amBreak in Exhibit Hall

10:30 am – 11:30 amGeneral Session and Awards

11:30 am – 1:30 pmLunch (no-host) in Exhibit Hall andPoster Symposia

12:30 pm – 3:30 pmJob Fair

1:30 pm – 5:00 pmTechnical Field Tour

1:30 pm – 3:00 pmScience and Technical Sessions /Sponsored Technology Tracks

3:00 pm – 3:30 pmBreak in Exhibit Hall

3:30 pm – 5:00 pmScience and Technical Sessions /Sponsored Technology Tracks

6:00 pm – 8:30 pmReception and Gala Event at theCarnegie Museum

Saturday and SundayOctober 28, 29

SATURDAY8:00 am – 9:30 amBreakfast Roundtables

9:00 am – 6:00 pmLeisure Tour, Wendell AugustForge, Country Inn,Old Economy Village

9:30 am – 11:00 amScience and Technical Sessions

11:00 am – 1:00 pmLunch with Leaders

1:00 pm – 2:30 pmScience and Technical Sessions

2:30 pm – 3:00 pmRefreshment Break

3:00 pm – 4:30 pmScientific and Technical Session

6:00 pmEvening on Your Own

SUNDAY7:00 am – 6:00 pmSix Technical Field Tours Available

CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

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Job FairThe Job Fair, located in the Exhibit Hall, is a bighit! Employers and job seekers find this avaluable resource. Companies looking torecruit qualified job applicants in forestry areinvited to participate. Participants as of July are:USDA Forest Service; Bartlett Tree Experts;and the USDI Bureau of Land Management.

Student Activities –Take Advantage of Student Discount!Convention provides a great opportunity tonetwork with hundreds of students fromother schools. You’ll meet renowned expertsfrom across the nation, build professionalconnections, and discover job and internshipopportunities. In addition, visit the Exhibit Hallto learn about graduate programs fromuniversities and colleges. We also have anumber of student-only activities.

• Quiz Bowl – An SAF favorite, this friendlycompetition between teams of forestrystudents and their schools is entertainingand educational.

• Student Reception and Orientation –The official opening event helps studentsnavigate the convention to get the most outof their experience.

• National Student Assembly –The official business meeting forSAF students.

Poster SymposiaYou are invited to prepare a poster on oneof a variety of topics. Examples include“Logging Railroads: History & Possibilities”and “Timber Products Output: A NationalPerspective on Working Wood.” The posterswill be displayed in the Exhibit Hall wherepresenters will give a brief talk about theirposter. Student poster presenters will winawards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. It’sanother great opportunity to learn valuableinformation and gain new ideas. Don’t missit! Poster submission deadline is September 5.

Foresters’ and Science Funds –Raffle and Silent AuctionSAF will be hosting a Raffle and SilentAuction for both the Foresters’ Fund andthe Science Fund. Donations andparticipation are greatly appreciated! TheForesters’ Fund provides grants to SAFunits for projects that promote educationand enhance public understanding of theforestry profession. The Science Fundprovides grants and loans to conduct andsupport forestry research, providecontinuing education activities and transferof knowledge, and promote collaborationwith other SAF entities and external groups.

GENERALSESSION SPEAKERSThis year’s General Session speakers bringvivid visions for sustaining our wild andworking forests, from restoring local habitatsto state, global, and planetary perspectives.

Thursday, October 26Laura Meyerson, assistantprofessor of habitat restorationecology at the University of RhodeIsland, works at the interface of

science, policy, and practice, with a focus oninvasive species. She will speak on “IntegratingEcological Knowledge into RestorationEfforts.”

Friday, October 27Dan Botkin, prolific author,professor on two coasts, journalist,and debunker of myths about theenvironment, will speak on “Studying

Life from a Planetary Perspective: TheCharacter of Nature.”

Jim Grace, the state forester ofPennsylvania and pioneer of public landcertification, will speak on “SustainingPennsylvania’s Wild and Working Forests.”

David Kittredge, CF, professor andextension forester at the University ofMassachusetts-Amherst, will speak on “ASuccessful Vision: Protected Wildland andWoodland Ecosystems in Massachusetts.”

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Forest Ecology and Management ofAppalachian Forests (T4)Overnight from Sunday, October 29 toMonday, October 30Fee – $250

The tour travels to the West VirginiaUniversity Research Forest in Morgantown.Field stops include an overview ofAppalachian hardwood silviculture andecology, lunch at a picturesque overlook innearby Coopers Rock State Forest, and a visitto an old-growth hemlock-hardwood forestin Cathedral State Park. Dinner and eveningaccommodations are at Blackwater Lodge.On Monday, the first stop is the FernowExperimental Forest in Parsons, WV, followedby a tour of the MeadWestvaco Wildlife andEcosystem Research Forest.

Pittsburgh Urban and CommunityForestry (T2)During Convention from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pmon Friday, October 27No Charge (space is limited)

This tour provides a look at conservation andeducational work in city and neighborhoodparks. Visit tree planting and other volunteerprojects by local activist groups in Pittsburghneighborhoods, community gardens, and otherworks of the Western PennsylvaniaConservancy, and view historic and interestingarchitecture and gardens.

Silviculture and Management ofAllegheny Hardwood andOak Forests (T3)Overnight from Sunday, October 29 toMonday, October 30Fee – $225

This field tour explores the silvicultural andecological research and management ofcherry-maple and oak forests in northwesternPennsylvania. Overnight lodging included.

The tours are a unique and popular featureoffering attendees the opportunity to seehow information and innovative approachesare being applied on the ground. Meals areprovided.

Indicates prepared trails with minor physicalimpediments.Walking – less than 1 mile

Indicates more strenuous terrain.Walking – 1 mile or greater

Railroad Logging History at CassRailroad State Park (T1)Overnight from Monday, October 23 toTuesday, October 24Fee – $225

This field tour complements the technicalsession on logging history and will tour theCass Railroad State Park in West Virginia, whichis an active steam railroad line. Overnightlodging at Snowshoe Resort is included.

TECHNICAL FIELD TOURS

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History of Forests and Fire inSouthwestern Pennsylvania (T5)The tour visits the Meadowcroft Museum ofRural Life, a museum of the Historical Societyof Western Pennsylvania that has preservedthe history of life on the land in WesternPennsylvania over the past 16,000 years. TheMeadowcroft Rockshelter is the oldest NativeAmerican archeological site in North America.

Western MarylandForest Centennial (T6)The tour highlights the 100th anniversary ofwestern Maryland state forests. Stops includeSwallow Falls State Park, Garrett State Forest,Kindness Demonstration Area, and theAppalachian Forest Heritage Area.

NIPF Management inSouthwestern Pennsylvania (T7)The tour focuses on the issues of successfulNIPF management by visiting two NIPF treefarms – the Arlyn Perkey Tree Farm and theLloyd Casey Tree Farm. Both tree farms areowned and managed by retired foresters whoformerly worked for the USDA Forest ServiceNortheastern Area State and Private Forestry.

Management of Fallingwater andBear Run Reserve (T8)This includes a walking tour demonstratingthe challenges of working on the Reserveforest, an introduction to the forest aroundFallingwater, a tour of the house, and a visitto Ohiopyle, a rural community thatderives opportunities from recreation andworking forests.

Multiple-Use Forest Management inWestern Pennsylvania’s LaurelHighlands (T9)The tour focuses on how various forestlandowners use multiple-use managementto meet a variety of objectives and howwild and working woods are used to fulfillthose goals.

DOD Ravenna Training andLogistics Site (T10)The Army is concerned with stewardship andactively engages in managing forestecosystems and all natural and culturalresources. This is Army forestry. Tour theRavenna Training and Logistics Site andobserve Army forestry and view how militarynatural resource professionals incorporateforest management with the military mission.

SIX ONE-DAY FIELD TOURSSunday, October 29 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Fee – $70, choose one (meals are provided)

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network with students and other professionalsin the forestry profession. This exciting eventsets the stage for engaging in understandingand showcasing the value and beauty ofdiversity in SAF.

Carnegie Museum of Natural HistoryReception and Tour (E2)Friday, October 276:00 pm – 8:30 pmFee – $55 (includes transportation, lightappetizers, cash bar available)

Enjoy an evening out with friends andexperience the wonders of the world. Sightsinclude dinosaur replicas, minerals and gemsexhibits, the North American Wildlife exhibit,as well as extraordinary architectural replicas.

Forest Certification AuditingWorkshop (W1)Sunday, October 298:00 am – 5:00 pmFee – $150

This workshop provides an introduction tothe history, theory, and practice of forestcertification auditing. Learn whether you needto be audited, how to prepare for an audit, andhow to serve on an audit team. The workshopcovers both national and internationalcertification programs, with an emphasis onthe Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

LandMark Systems Users GroupWednesday, October 259:00 am – 4:00 pmNo Charge to Registered Attendees

LandMark Systems invites you to attend ourfirst users group meeting at this year’s SAFNational Convention. This is an excitingopportunity to meet current users ofLandMark’s products and see how they areapplying them to their fullest potential.

NEW! Breakfast Roundtables (E3)Saturday, October 288:00 am – 9:30 amFee – $10 (pick up ticket at registration,includes light breakfast)

Expand your network and knowledge! Pickone of eight business-sector roundtablediscussions featuring high profile leaders tofacilitate dialogue. Sectors include: Industry/TIMOs; Certification & Auditing; StateForestry; Consulting Forestry; BLM;Academia; USDA Forest Service; and NGOs.

Lunch with Leaders (E4)Saturday, October 2811:00 am – 1:00 pmFee – $32 (register early, event fills up fast)

Lunch with Leaders is back by popular demand!It’s an opportunity to hear from a diverse groupof leaders about their experiences, leadershipstyles, and lessons learned.

Diversity Reception (E1)Thursday, October 265:00 pm – 6:00 pmFee – $15 (includes light appetizers andcash bar)

Celebrate the strength and importance ofdiversity in SAF and the forestry profession!Leaders in both the profession and theirorganizations are encouraged to attend to

SPECIAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

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THANKS TOOUR SPONSORSThe Society of American Foresters would like to thank thefollowing sponsors for their very generous support of the86th SAF National Convention. Sponsors as of June include:

Gold SponsorsBartlett Tree ExpertsStudent Orientation Reception and Quiz Bowl

Measurement Devices Ltd.Convention Lanyard

Heinz EndowmentsKeynote Address

Carnegie Museum of Natural HistoryGala Reception

Silver SponsorsPennsylvania Forest Products AssociationRefreshment Break

Bronze SponsorsPennsylvania State UniversityTechnical Tour

Duquesne LightTechnical Tour

Davey Resource GroupTechnical Tour

Sustainable Forestry InitiativeGeneral Support

Dave and Linda SmithHospitality Room

Interested in Sponsorship or Exhibiting Opportunities?Contact William V. BrumbyToll Free 1-866-897-8720Fax 301-897-3690e-mail: brumbyb@safnet.org

Botanical Gardens, as well as The Frick Artand Historical Center. See thousands ofexotic plants and flowers in theConservatory and view masterpieces byRubens or Boucher at the Museum.

Wendall August Forge, Tara CountryInn, Old Economy Village (L3)Saturday, October 28, 9:00 am – 5:00 pmFee – $65 (no-host lunch)

Take a tour that begins with the WendellAugust Forge, the nation’s oldest and largestforge still in operation, producing hand-made forged aluminum, bronze, pewter, andsterling silver items. Then travel to the TaraCountry Inn and feel like you’re in themovies. Enjoy a sit down lunch in the Gonewith the Wind-inspired estate. Experience a19th century religious communal society atOld Economy Village, a National HistoricLandmark site of Pennsylvania.

The Society of American Foresters (SAF) hasorganized some wonderful activities for guestsand companions of conference attendees.

Pittsburgh Orientation Tour (L1)Thursday, October 26, 9:00 am – 5:00 pmFee – $65 (includes Duquesne Incline fare,Gateway Clipper private charter, dessert andbeverages, professional staff member on-board, transportation; no-host lunch)

Shop Pittsburgh’s Strip District – a favoriteweekend destination. Explore the restaurantsand funky shops. Experience a breathtakingview of the city from the top of Mt.Washington, browse through Station Squareto see around-the-world novelties like uniquetoys, jewelry, wine, and cigars, and enjoy arelaxing afternoon of complimentary tea anddesserts on the river.

Oakland Tour (L2)Friday, October 27, 9:00 am – 5:00 pmFee – $75 (includes Clayton House andPhipps Conservatory guided tour,professional staff member on-board,transportation; no-host lunch)

Oakland is the home to many culturalattractions that make it a must-see whenvisiting Pittsburgh. The trip includes a guidedtour of the Phipps Conservatory and

LEISURE TOURS –GUEST AND COMPANION EVENTS

Need to check your e-mail? Computers withinternet access are provided at no charge inthe Exhibit Hall for your convenience.

CYBERCAFE!

TRAVEL AND HOTELS

Earn Continuing ForestryEducation Credits!Earn up to 29 CFE Contact Hours inCategories 1 and 2 for participation ingeneral sessions, track presentations,pre-convention workshops, technical fieldtours, and poster symposiums.

EXHIBIT HALLThe Largest Annual Forestry ExpoBring innovation and efficiency to your jobwith a visit to the Exhibit Hall! There’s nobetter place to learn about the latestproducts, technologies, and resources thatcan help you in the field or in the office. Andit’s a great place to network with colleaguesand peers. Don’t miss the Expo!

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Air TravelAttendees should fly into the PittsburghInternational Airport (PIT). PIT is served by21 carriers, so search online or call yourtravel agent for the best deal.

About PittsburghPittsburgh is a vibrant city with a uniqueblend of industry, culture, history, andconservation. To learn more about the Cityof Pittsburgh, visit the Greater PittsburghVisitors and Convention Bureau atwww.visitpittsburgh.com.

Special ServicesIf you require special arrangements, pleasecheck the box on the registration form andSAF will contact you.

Cancellation/Refund PolicyAll cancellations and request for refundsmust be received in writing by Friday,September 15. Fax your request to301-897-3690, Attn: Registrar. A $50administrative fee will be deducted from thetotal refunded amount. No refunds will beavailable after Friday, September 16.

ConfirmationsSent within 2 weeks of registration.

Schedule ChangesWhile we do not anticipate any changes,this schedule of events is subject to updates.

Hotel InformationThe hotels listed below offer spacious roomsthat are within walking distance of theconvention. A single guest room standardrate is $130, government rate is $91, studentrate is $95 (must show valid ID).

The Westin Hotel1000 Penn Avenue412-281-3700www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/index.html

Omni William Penn Hotel530 William Penn Place1-800-843-6664

Discounted rates based on availability are onlyvalid until October 3. Make your reservationsearly to guarantee availability of your choice.

MeetingsSAF Committee meetings, Affiliate meetings,and House of Society Delegates meetings areheld in the Westin Hotel. Alumni receptionsare held at the Omni William Penn Hotel.

Ground TransportationExpress Shuttle is the fastest, most reliableway to and from the Pittsburgh InternationalAirport. Visit the web for a money savingcoupon at www.safnet.org/natcon-06/transpocoupon.pdf. For shuttle directions,times, and other forms of groundtransportation, visit the web atwww.safnet.org/natcon-06/information.cfm.

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Technical Field Tours – Pre and Post Conference and Friday (page 6) AmountT1 – Mon and Tues, Oct 23 – 24 # of tickets @ $225 $T2 – Fri, Oct 27 (1-5pm) # of tickets @ $NC $T3 – Sun and Mon, Oct 29 – 30 # of tickets @ $225 $T4 – Sun and Mon, Oct 29 – 30 # of tickets @ $250 $

Technical Field Tours (T5 – T10) – Sunday, October 29 (page 7)1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd ChoiceT T T # of tickets @ $70 $

Leisure Tours (page 9)L1 – Thur, Oct 26 # of tickets @ $65 $L2 – Fri, Oct 27 # of tickets @ $75 $L3 – Sat, Oct 28 # of tickets @ $65 $

Special Events and Workshops (page 8)Diversity Reception (E1) Thur, Oct 26 # of tickets @ $15 $Carnegie Museum Reception (E2) Fri, Oct 27 # of tickets @ $55 $Breakfast Roundtables (E3) Sat, Oct 28 # of tickets @ $10 $Lunch with the Leaders (E4) Sat, Oct 28 # of tickets @ $32 $Forest Certification Auditing Workshop (W1) Sun, Oct 29 # of tickets @ $150 $

Official Convention T-Shirt (E5) T-shirt size: M L XL # of T-shirts @ $15 $ Order deadline is September 26Registration Fees* Early Bird Regular Onsite

By Aug 14 By Sept 15 After Sept 15SAF Member (M) $390 $440 $475Speaker and Poster Presenter (SP) $390 $390 $475Non-member (N) $490 $540 $575Retired SAF Member (R) $325 $375 $410Student SAF Member (S) $120 $130 $160Student Non-member (T)Save $50 by first joining SAF as a student member $170 $180 $210 at $35/year www.safnet.org/who/join.cfmCompanion (C)Also includes Companion Breakfast and Coffee $130 $130 $160One Day RateThur OR Fri OR Sat $210 $210 $210

ProceedingsDon’t miss out on the scientific papers and abstracts presented in Pittsburgh. The 2006 proceedings areavailable on CD only. Order your copy now and pick up your proceedings at the convention.

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Total FeesRegistration Fees $Day Rate Registration @$210 / Day: Thur Fri Sat $Technical Field Tours $Leisure Tours $Special Events and Workshops $Proceedings $Adopt-a-Student (suggested donation $25) Underwrites student activities $Foresters’ Fund Donation Funds forestry education locally $Science Fund Donation Supports science-informed management $Grand Total $

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