PNW Reforestation Council

Annual Meeting

PNW Reforestation Council

Annual Meeting

September 27, 2018 Heathman Lodge • Vancouver, WA

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September 27, 2018 • Heathman Lodge • Vancouver, WA

8:30 AM

Nursery Crop Visits: What to Look for and the Questions to Ask Your Grower – Abbie Acuff, PotlatchDeltic, Lewiston, ID

9:30 AM

Forest Restoration: An Ecophysiological, or Seedling’s Perspective – Steve Grossnickle, NurseryToForest Solutions, Saanich, BCAn understanding of the ecophysiological capability of the planted forest species in combination with desirable seedling quality attributes and proper silvicultural practices can ensure that planted seedlings have the best chance at rapid plantation establishment.

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Responding to and Managing Environmental Incidents– Elizabeth Howard, Schwabe Williamson and Wyatt, Portland, OR

Noon

Lunch included with registration

1:00 PM

Operational Research Highlights

– Tim Harrington, PNW Research Station, USDA Forest Service, Olympia, WA

1. 20 yrs. of thinning and fertilization on droughty sites.2. Preventing the development of recalcitrant plant communities.3. Methods for controlling Scotch Broom. 4. Conifer regeneration performance versus opening size.5. Comparing stand growth with silvicultural systems.

2018 PNW Reforestation Council Annual meeting

September 27, 2018 • Heathman Lodge • Vancouver, WA

Workshop Agenda

1:45 PM

H-2B visas and Business Risk Management– Brad Maier, Schwabe, Willamson and Wyatt, Portland, OR 2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Broadcast Burning in Western Oregon: Operational and Cost Considerations– Dave Cramsey, Roseburg, Veneta, OR

3:45 PM

Moving Drones into Operational Forestry– Jake Thiemens, Hancock Forest Management, Independence, OR

1. Securing the right permits/licenses.2. Finding the right equipment.3. Drone planting with pelleted seed.4. Drone ferrying of seedlings during operations.5. Broadcast and spot spray herbicide applications with drones.6. Using drone sensors for targeting herbicide applications and identifying moisture stress and fertilizer needs.7. Labor/cost analysis

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Register now to join us in September . . .

Attending the workshop AMOUNT

BEFORE September 20, 2018 $245

AFTER September 20, 2018 $295

Questions?503-226-4562

melinda@westernforestry.org

Western Forestry and Conservation Association 4033 SW Canyon Rd. • Portland, OR 97221

503-226-4562 • FAX: 503-226-2515

September 27, 2018 • Heathman Lodge • Vancouver, WA

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LocationThe workshop will be held at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA. The Heathman is located at 7801 NE Greenwood Dr. Take SR-500 East off I-5 in Vancouver. Exit at NE Thurston Way and go north to NE Parkway DR. Turn left on Parkway and the Lodge is on the left. The Heathman can be viewed at: www.heathmanlodge.com.

Lodging InformationNo block of rooms has been reserved for this meeting. Lodging is available by calling the Heathman at 360-254-3100.

Registration feeThe registration fee is $245 if registering by September 20 or $295 if registering after September 20. The registration fee includes a book of speaker materials, lunch and refreshments.

Payment informationChecks should be made payable to Western Forestry and Conserva-tion Association. Purchase orders, VISA/MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Tax id # 930-331-712. Registration is available at www.westernforestry.org.

CancellationsCancellations received on or before September 20 are subject to a 15% service charge. Cancellations received after that time will be charged the entire registration fee, but substitutions are always welcome.

Society of American Foresters CFE creditsAttendees are eligible for 5.5 Cat 1 CFE credits from the Society of American Foresters.

Registration questions?Call Melinda at (503) 226-4562

or melinda@westernforestry.orgWestern Forestry and Conservation Association

4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR 97221 503-226-4562 | Fax: 503-226-2515

2018 PNW Reforestation

Council Annual meeting

September 27, 2018 Heathman Lodge,

Vancouver, WA