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News from the SUFC Team
Thank you to all who attended the Partners in Community Forestry Conference and SUFC events in Cleveland last month! We had a great time catching up with old and new friends alike.
The 2020 Request for Proposals (RFP) to feature your innovation at the upcoming SUFC 15th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, is now open. SUFC will select up to four programs, research ideas, new technologies or campaigns (collectively referred to as “projects”). Each of the four chosen project representatives will present an overview of their respective project along with a “Call for Collaboration” to the SUFC membership and supporters. To submit your proposal, please click:
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SUFC Member News
SUFC Member Center for Invasive Species Prevention has put together an update on the status of APHIS and USFS funding in Congress as well as a report on the effects of non-native invasive pests on US trees. Read the two articles below:
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is looking for presenters at their 2020 Annual International Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico! See the link below for more details on the event and steps on how to apply:
- ISA Annual International Conference: Call for Presentations | Applications due January 3, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST
Register today for the Workforce Summit held by the National Association of Landscape Professionals:
- National Association of Landscape Professionals Workforce Summit | Alexandria, VA | March 1 – 3, 2020
Conferences & Events
- National Association of Clean Water Agencies Winter Conference | Atlanta, GA | February 4 – 7, 2020
- 2020 Forest Health Monitoring Workshop | Raleigh, NC | February 25 – 27, 2020
- WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference 2020 | Anaheim, CA | February 25 – 28, 2020
National News
- 4 ways technology and innovation contribute to greener, safer forests – The Seattle Times | October 29, 2019
- Could mass timber be a game changer for stadium design? – Building Design & Construction | October 24, 2019
- ‘Turn Off the Sunshine’: Why Shade Is a Mark of Privilege in Los Angeles – The New York Times | December 1, 2019
- The world needs trees more than ever. Here’s how to plant some on your travels. – The Washington Post | December 5, 2019
State & Local News
- Ash borer beetle continues relentless march across Missouri – Springfield News-Leader | November 6, 2019
- Can they really build office buildings out of wood? – Concord Monitor | November 19, 2019
- District working to improve Cleveland’s tree canopy – National Association of Conservation Districts | November 18, 2019
Congress & the Federal Government
- Mass Timber Business Planning and Development Supported by USFS Grant Program – Forest2Market | October 30, 2019
- Senators Merkley, Alexander, Carper, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create Monarch and Pollinator Highways – Sen. Merkley Press Release | November 20, 2019
- Huffman Introduces Legislation to Renew and Expand Federal Forest Restoration Programs – Rep. Huffman Press Release | December 5, 2019
Employment Opportunities
- Director of Parks and Community Services | Bellevue, WA
- Executive Director | Sycamore Park District, IL
- Director of Parks and Recreation | Charlottesville, VA
- Land Management Intern with SCA | Ordway-Swisher Biological Station, FL
- Interpretive Ranger and Researcher Intern with SCA | Nicodemus National Historic Site, KS
- US Army Corps of Engineers GIS Teams with SCA | Locations in AL, MS, OK, OR
Video / Webinars / Podcasts / Education
Webinar:
- What are Forestry Economic Contribution Reports? Making Sense of the Terms and Numbers in Economic Contribution Reports – NC State University Extension Forestry, MS State University Extension, LA Tech University, Southern Region Extension Forestry | December 17, 2019 at 1 PM EST
Funding, Awards, & Announcements
- ULI Health Leaders Network | Applications due December 13, 2019
- Safe Routes to Parks Grant | Applications due December 16, 2019 at 11:59 PT
- The Garden Club of America and Casey Trees Urban Forestry Scholarship | Applications due January 31, 2020