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Super info! Deer around here disappear during the Winter and show back up in the Spring. For the most part deer head for big woods once the leaves are off the trees.
 
You are welcome Fish, I'm not surprised you are on board with the forest connect webinars. Viewing the past webinars as you do is great in that you can do it on your schedule. When time permits though the live ones are super because you get to ask questions directly to the webinar leader.

Your are right on about Peter Smallidge. Peter is top notch;he has been an excellent resource for me in everything timber. He goes the extra mile to answer any questions that come up. In the rare event that If he doesn't know something himself completely he has experts close to him that do that respond very quickly to anything asked. Becoming a volunteer in the NY Master Forest Owner program administered by Peter was a real windfall for me. The person he originally had running the program and reporting to him was Gary Goff. Gary was the best of teachers I have ever been exposed to. Besides being a knowledgeable forester/researcher guy he also is an avid deer hunter,grouse and rabbit hunter.. He retired from the Cornell work force a couple of years ago. I was lucky enough to have joined their volunteer group when Gary was heading it up. He taught me so much.

Because of all things timber learned from Peter and Gary combined I am selling my timber for over 800% of what I would have had they not have taught me what they did. It's really remarkable how much they have helped me and hundreds or thousands of others through their forestry training programs.
 
You are welcome Fish, I'm not surprised you are on board with the forest connect webinars. Viewing the past webinars as you do is great in that you can do it on your schedule. When time permits though the live ones are super because you get to ask questions directly to the webinar leader.

Your are right on about Peter Smallidge. Peter is top notch;he has been an excellent resource for me in everything timber. He goes the extra mile to answer any questions that come up. In the rare event that If he doesn't know something himself completely he has experts close to him that do that respond very quickly to anything asked. Becoming a volunteer in the NY Master Forest Owner program administered by Peter was a real windfall for me. The person he originally had running the program and reporting to him was Gary Goff. Gary was the best of teachers I have ever been exposed to. Besides being a knowledgeable forester/researcher guy he also is an avid deer hunter,grouse and rabbit hunter.. He retired from the Cornell work force a couple of years ago. I was lucky enough to have joined their volunteer group when Gary was heading it up. He taught me so much.

Because of all things timber learned from Peter and Gary combined I am selling my timber for over 800% of what I would have had they not have taught me what they did. It's really remarkable how much they have helped me and hundreds or thousands of others through their forestry training programs.
Thanks for showing these webinar times. But I am appointing you the official Cliffnotes reporter of these shows. I know that is an easy lazy way out for me, but I really enjoyed your first synopsis you did, and while I am signed on now to watch post broadcasting, your read is much more interesting.
800% increase in profit margin with timber??? Now you def need to go into detail on that one.
Step up to the plate, Chain, the management disciples are counting on you. Lead us down your road. Don't let me down.:)
 
Thanks for showing these webinar times. But I am appointing you the official Cliffnotes reporter of these shows. I know that is an easy lazy way out for me, but I really enjoyed your first synopsis you did, and while I am signed on now to watch post broadcasting, your read is much more interesting.
800% increase in profit margin with timber??? Now you def need to go into detail on that one.
Step up to the plate, Chain, the management disciples are counting on you. Lead us down your road. Don't let me down.:)
The 800% increase story will be shared dogghr. It is a long story though so it will take a while to write it down to what anyone might want to read. Also there is some sensitive stuff in that story and I don't want to persecute anyone; those that try to or do take advantage of us unknowing landowners will have enough demons to face without me adding to their DEMISE. Further some of those that helped me realize the increase might not be too well thought of by the bad guys and repercussions could occur. Some of the bad guys of course are in control of a lot of what happens in the timber industry in this area. Every area could be different. So I'll need to figure out how to tell the story and get the points across in a positive manner that other landowners might benefit from without praising or bashing anyone in particular. A story about receiving 8 times more dollars than expected will go viral as they say among the lumber industry so caution on my part is necessary.

As to the cliff notes reporter job, thank you for your confidence in me. Once I get my Recreating A Deer Woods thread up to the current calendar time the cliff notes reporter I could be unless someone else would like to do it.. Or maybe the job should be done on a revolving basis by anyone who has really learned a lot or who is moved by a particular webinar.
 
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Coming up on Friday Feb. 17, is one of the the best webinars I have ever "attended". It's about tax filing for 2016 logging. If you had logging done or better yet will in 2017, this free webinar should be a great help to you.
Here is the e-mail notice on it.

From: Wang, Linda -FS [mailto:lwang@fs.fed.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 4:12 PM
To: Wang, Linda -FS <lwang@fs.fed.us>
Subject: Timber Tax Webinar: Friday, Feb. 17, at 1pm - 2:15pm, Eastern Time


Timber Tax Filing for the 2016 Tax Year


Webinar Link: http://www.forestrywebinars.net/webinars/timber-tax-filing-for-the-2016-tax-year


Time: Friday, Feb. 17, 2017

1:00pm - 2:15 pm U.S. Eastern Time

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes


What will you learn?

As April 18, 2017 tax filing deadline approaching, join this timber tax webinar to get the latest tax information, filing updates, and practical tax tips on:

  • How to report timber sale
  • What timber-related expenses and losses can be deducted
  • Who are responsible for filing 1099 on timber sales
  • What are the IRS rules on record keeping and substantiating expenses

The webinar will answer your specific questions through the online interactive session. It will cover the rules for timber tax reporting, including the latest law changes that was passed by Congress affecting individuals and corporate taxpayers. It will discuss the key federal income tax issues on timber transactions that is unfamiliar by most tax preparers as timber is a highly specialized area in tax law. New tax policy development and its implications, if applicable, will be addressed to help the participants understand the changes for tax planning in the future.

Presenter:

Dr. Linda Wang, National Timber Tax Specialist, USDA Forest Service



Who should participate?
Landowners, foresters, loggers, timber companies, extension agents, natural resource agency program staff and directors, CPAs, Tax Enrolled Agents, attorneys, and other tax preparers

Education Credits Units:

ü Society of American Foresters - One hour of SAF CFE Category I credits have been applied for


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Linda Wang
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Forest Service

Cooperative Forestry


lwang@fs.fed.us


1400 Independence Ave. SW.

Washington, DC 20250
www.fs.fed.us


Caring for the land and serving people
 
Todays Timber Tax Webinar was excellent. The presenter started out and reiterated a few times that many accountants are not all that familiar with timber tax laws so it behooves us to know this stuff ourselves. This webinar will be available for on-demand watching in a couple days.

I highly recommend it whether you intend to do a timber harvest soon or not.
 
Todays Timber Tax Webinar was excellent. The presenter started out and reiterated a few times that many accountants are not all that familiar with timber tax laws so it behooves us to know this stuff ourselves. This webinar will be available for on-demand watching in a couple days.

I highly recommend it whether you intend to do a timber harvest soon or not.

I was there, Chainsaw. Thanks for the "heads up"!
 
This upcoming webinar (April 19 may be of interest to the landowners in the southeast more than here. It is about the southern Pine beetle--not something we have to deal with here yet.


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Southern Pine Beetle Biology, Ecology, and Management

Apr 19, 2017 1:00 pm US/Eastern

You are invited to attend our latest Live Webinar sponsored by: Southern Regional Extension Forestry / Forest Health and Invasive Species Program - David Coyle.

Title: Southern Pine Beetle Biology, Ecology, and Management

What will you learn?
This webinar will cover basic biology, ecology, and management of the southern pine beetle (SPB). While the focus of the webinar will be the southeastern U.S., attention will be given to the recent encroachment of SPB into the northeastern states. learn more here...


Presenters/Authors:
Dr. John Nowak - USDA Forest Service, Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program Manager

Education Credits from the following organizations continuing education programs have been approved or applied for:
Texas Dept of Ag - Pesticide Safety Continuing Ed - 1 hour IPM Credit [status: Applied For]
Georgia Master Timber Harvester - 1 hour CLE - Environment Credit [status: Approved]
Mississippi Professional Logging Manager - 1 hour Category 1 Credit [status: Approved]
Society of American Foresters - 1 hour Category 1 Credit [status: Approved]
Texas Pro Logger Program - 1 hour Other Credit [status: Approved]



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The University of Vermont extension has organized a series of no-till webinars. It starts today. My apologies for missing this one. I had thought it was for Vermont farmers but that is not the case the public is welcome and it is free. It is geared to farmers planting and managing for corn silage but It may fit into some of your properties.
It is a 4 part series that starts at 10 am on the dates below(runs for 45 minutes)

4/11/17
: Heather Darby, UVM, and Doug Beegle, Penn State University. No-Till & Manure Management;
4/18/17: John Tooker, Penn State University. Pests to Expect in No-Till Systems;
4/25/17: John Jemison & Rick Kersbergen, University of Maine. Managing No-Till Soils; and
5/2/17: Jeff Sanders, UVM. No-Till Equipment Options & Tips.

The series has been organized by the University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program with funding support from the Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Center, USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2015-49200-24225.


View our detailed flyer here - https://infograph.venngage.com/p/249199/no-till-tuesdays-webinar-series, which also has the link to the registration page of go.uvm.edu/notill.


Attend all 4 webinars to be entered into a drawing to receive a subscription to No-Till Farmer!
 
No tilling thru high residue webinar today 4/10

Presented by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Science and Technology
National Technology Support Centers
No-tilling Through High Residue Conditions
Apr 10, 2018 2:00 pm US/Eastern

What will you learn?
This webinar will focus on management strategies for planting into high biomass (>6" depth and 10,000 lbs. of residue) to ensure good stands. High biomass cover crops are a key to improving soil health, with many farmers growing an additional 10,000 lbs. or more of plant material resulting in a thick (>6") layer of mulch. These conditions require a different strategy for planting to ensure good seed to soil contact. This webinar will cover adjustments to planter, drills and other equipment to ensure good seed to soil contact. Learn more...
Presenter(s):
• Barry Fisher, NRCS Soil Health Division Central Region Soil Health Team Leader, Indianapolis, IN
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This New York class is not a webinar but it looks like a great class for anyone of us within driving distance. It sounds like a perfect class to prepare one for conducting spring browse surveys to determine deer population level relative to available browse. It really is sort of not relevant as to how many deer are on a property but rather how is the property handling the current level of deer. If there is no browse left in the spring then there are too many deer regardless of how many there are and vice versa. 50% of preferred browse left is ideal but for me I'm happy with 20% of preferred browse left come spring(note-20% left is acceptable but not a scientific decision just common sense to me). I would really enjoy attending but already have a commitment for May 5th.
E-mail notice is below. If anyone attends please be sure to share the highlights with us.

Send questions to: Kristi L. Sullivan KLS20@cornell.edu
Subject: AVID - assessing vegetation impacts from deer - training May 5th

Hi everyone,
We are holding an AVID training at Tea town Reservation in cooperation with the Sawmill River Chapter of Audubon. If you would like to learn more about the method for assessing deer impacts, and potentially monitor your own forests or forests in your community, please consider attending.

Saturday, May 5, 2018

1:00 pm–4:30 pm Teatown Lake Reservation

Learn more & register here: www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/AVID

Best Regards,

Kristi

Kristi Sullivan, Certified Wildlife Biologist

Co-Director, Conservation Education and Research Program

Director, New York Master Naturalist Program

Cornell Dept. of Natural Resources

218 Fernow Hall

Ithaca, NY 14853

607-255-5508
 
New York --sponsored Game of Logging classes announcement-- These are excellent opportunities given by a top knotch teacher and a true chainsaw expert. The cost is $25. I have seen the cost up to $150.


From: chainsawsafety [mailto:chainsawsafety@bassett.org]
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2018 5:25 PM
To: chainsawsafety <chainsawsafety@bassett.org>
Subject: NYCAMH-Sponsored Game of Logging Classes for 2018: Please Promote


Greetings from NYCAMH!
We are pleased to announce that we are sponsoring the following Game of Logging classes throughout New York State.
Date of Class
City
County
Level of Class

Monday, August 27
Cornwall
Orange
Level 1
Tuesday, August 28
Averill Park
Rensselaer
Level 2
Thursday, September 6
Kingston
Ulster
Level 1


Friday, September 7

Downsville

Delaware

Level 1


Thursday, September 13

West Fulton

Schoharie

Level 1


Friday, September 14

West Fulton

Schoharie

Level 2


Tuesday, September 18

Portlandville

Otsego

Level 1


Wednesday, September 19

Cooperstown

Otsego

Level 1


Thursday, September 20

New Bremen

Lewis

Level 1


Friday, September 21

Fabius

Onondaga

Level 1


Saturday, September 22

Fabius

Onondaga

Level 1


Saturday, October 6

Forestville

Chautauqua

Level 1


Monday, October 22

Varysburg

Wyoming

Level 1

CLASS IS FULL

Friday, November 2

Van Etten

Schuyler

Level 1


Saturday, November 3

Van Etten

Schuyler

Level 1


Tuesday, December 4

Bluff Point

Yates

Level 1


Wednesday, December 5

Bluff Point

Yates

Level 2


Thursday, December 6

Conesus

Livingston

Level 1



We have two more classes to schedule and will keep you posted on those.


Here is the information about the classes:


Class Format: We offer two GOL classes:

The Level 1 class focuses on introducing the participant to open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength.

The Level 2 class focuses on maximizing chainsaw performance through basic maintenance, carburetor setting, and filing techniques. It also covers limbing and bucking, spring pole cutting, and safe felling practices.

Time: 8 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Bill Lindloff

What to Bring: Please bring personal safety equipment, including a logging helmet, hearing protection, and logging chaps, along with a chain saw. If you do not own these items, some will be provided during the class; the one exception is the logging helmet, which you must supply yourself. Lastly, please bring a packed lunch.

Cost: $25

How to Register: E-mail chainsawsafety@bassett.org or call 607-547-6023 and ask for Game of Logging, with the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Mailing Address
  • E-mail
  • Phone to contact you in case there’s a last-minute change
  • Are you age 16 or older? Yes/No
    • If No, our insurance will not allow you to sign up for this class
    • If Yes, are you age 18 or older?
      • If Yes, you’re all set
      • If No, we’ll send you a consent form for your parent/guardian to sign
  • Are you a farmer? Yes/No
    • If Yes, are you full-time or part-time?
    • If No, what is your occupation?
Once we have this information, we’ll send a confirmation letter and invoice.


If you have any questions, please contact NYCAMH at 607-547-6023 or chainsawsafety@bassett.org.


Many thanks for promoting these classes.


All the best,

Liane Hirabayashi and Pauline Boyer





Chainsaw Safety at NYCAMH

Bassett Healthcare Network | Tel. 800-343-7527 (ask for Game of Logging)

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A webinar coming covering how to conduct a woods walk. Since many of us on this forum do woods walks (property tours) with each other and or plan to I thought this webinar coming Tuesday Sept. 11 might be of interest to us.I have not seen it but plan to. Hope it turns out relevant to us. E-mail announcement on it is;

This email is intended for PA Forests Web Seminar Center Registered Users. If you are receiving this email, you signed up to be notified of upcoming monthly webinars from the PA Forests Web Seminar Center.


If you are having difficulty accessing the PA Forests Web Seminar Center, please contact the Penn State ITS Help Desk, 814-863-1035, helpdesk@psu.edu.


Hi All:

See details for the next PA Forests Web Seminar Center presentation below. We look forward to "seeing" you on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Connection details will be sent the morning of the webinar.

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Summary for PA Forests Web Seminar Center.

  1. Topic: Hosting a Woods Walk: Best Practices for an Outstanding Education Event
  2. Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2018
  3. Times: noon to 1:00 PM and 7 to 8 p.m., eastern time. Questions often last an extra 15 to 20 minutes
  4. Presentation URL (for both times): https://meeting.psu.edu/PAForestWeb/
  5. Recorded presentations and handouts will be available at: http://ecosystems.psu.edu/research/centers/private-forests/outreach/pa-forests-web-seminar-center
Presentation summary: Ever wanted to host a woods walk, but just aren’t sure what it would entail? Thinking about holding an event for the 2018 Walk in Penn’s Woods, but want to be sure you’ve covered all the bases? Join us for an informative webinar on best practices for hosting a walk in the woods – from deciding on the message to convey to advertising and planning the route, and even potential activities for children. Presented by Nancy Baker, PA forest landowner and PA Forest Steward, and Allyson Muth, Assistant Research Professor of Private Forests Management, Penn State Department of Ecosystem Science and Management.


SAF credits have been applied for.
 
Here is the notice for the annual Timber and landscape tree tax webinar. If you can't watch it at the live time they set it up so it can be watched at a later date but you don't get to ask live questions. As in anything taxes it pays to know this stuff before you plan your timber cut and even if you use an accountant you will likely profit from this webinar with any future timber cuts.


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  • Time to Talk Timber Taxes
As she has done for several years, Dr. Linda Wang, National Timber Tax Specialist, USDA Forest Service, has prepared a fact sheet on Tax Tips for the 2018 Tax Year. It is attached.


Also, Linda is conducting a webinar on Friday, December 7 at 1:00 PM. She writes, “2018 was another record year of hurricanes and fires, which have inflicted huge economic losses to timber landowners as well as homeowners with landscape trees. This webinar aims to help those landowners and homeowners in understanding the tax deduction rules relating to timber and landscape tree loss. I encourage you to connect if this is an important topic for you and your landowners. The connection is: http://www.forestrywebinars.net/web...uctions-related-to-timber-and-landscape-trees



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Peter J. Smallidge, Ph.D.

NYS Extension Forester

Director, Arnot Teaching and Research Forest



219 Fernow Hall, Department of Natural Resources

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853



(607) 592 - 3640

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GAME OF LOGGING

Attention forest owners, loggers, and other forestry professionals, CCE Warren County will be sponsoring 2 sessions of The Game of Logging 1 and, two sessions of the Game of Logging 2.

In addition, these classes are offered at the very low cost of only $45 per person.

The dates are as follows:

April 22: GOL 1, April 23: GOL 2, April 24: GOL 1, April 25: GOL 2

Level 1 must be completed before taking level 2.

All 4 classes will be held at Martin’s Lumber which is located at 280 Valley Road in Thurman, NY.

Each class can hold a maximum of 10 people. Pre-registration is required. To register, please call 518-668-4881 or email Dan Carusone at djc69@cornell.edu.


TIMBER SELLING WORKSHOP

For Immediate Release: March 14, 2019

Contact: Russell Welser, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County | 585-394-3977 x 436



Selling Timber from Your Woods Workshop

April 4, 2019 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Cornell Cooperative Extension, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424



All too often timber sales start with a knock at the door and an offer to log your woods. The offer may sound good, but what is your timber really worth? Most woodlot owners simply have no clue. So how do you make sure you get the best deal? What you should do and what knowledge you need to have the best experience in selling your timber will be addressed by out speakers, Cornell Cooperative Extension State Specialist, Peter Smallidge and DEC Region 8 Forester, Brice June.

Fee: $20.00/family. Advance registration required.

To register, call 585-394-3977 x 427 or email nea8@cornell.edu with your name, address, and phone number.
 
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