Upcoming American Bird Conservancy Webinars

Upcoming American Bird Conservancy Webinars

• Feb 16, 2023

American Bird Conservancy foresters will be holding a series of three webinars in February and March, on the topic of Dynamic Forests for Birds and Wildlife in the Great Lakes. 

To introduce the dynamic forest concept in the Great Lakes region; discuss the benefits of active forest management for forest health, wildlife, and birds, and to share information on cost share funding for private landowner projects in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

The webinars in this 3-part series qualify for Continuing Education Credits from: 

• Society of American Foresters (1 credit per each 1-hour webinar)
• The Wildlife Society (1 credit per each 1-hour webinar)
• Sustainable Forestry Initiative - Wisconsin (4 credits if all three 1-hour webinars are attended)
• Sustainable Forestry Initiative - Minnesota (3 credits if all three 1-hour webinars are attended)

To register for the following webinars and receive a Zoom link: https://forms.gle/RFFiXq1Zpw3MSLNx8

February 16th:

Time:  6 – 7 p.m. Central Time / 7 – 8 p.m. Eastern Time

Topic: Great Lakes Dynamic Forests

Presenters: American Bird Conservancy and Jeff Larkin, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

March 16th:

Time: 6 – 7 p.m. Central Time / 7 – 8 p.m. Eastern Time

Topic: Benefits of forest disturbance and early successional habitat for deer and other wildlife

Presenters: American Bird Conservancy and Haley Frater, Wisconsin Deer Management Assistance Program

March 30th: 

Time: 6 – 7 p.m. Central Time / 7 – 8 p.m. Eastern Time

Topic: Regional Conservation Partnership Program: Improving Forest Habitat for Wildlife Resources in MN, WI, and MI

Presenters: American Bird Conservancy and panelists from USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this event should contact Philip Rivara, ASTC-Management and Strategy, at 608-662-4422, philip.rivara2@usda.gov, one week prior to the event. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.