https://climatewebinars.net These are the search results for the query, showing results 391 to 405. https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/biomass-harvesting-sustainability-webinar-series-effects-of-biomass-harvesting-on-birds-and-invertebrates Harvest residue gleaned as woody biomass is predicted to be a primary feedstock for forest-based bioenergy to meet increasing renewable energy demand. Concerns regarding the sustainability of woody biomass harvests have led to the development of Biomass Harvesting Guidelines (BHGs), which typically recommend that a percentage of harvestable biomass be retained and distributed across the logging area. However, these BHGs lack technical underpinning derived from empirical research, and little is known about the response of birds and invertebrates to BHG implementation or woody biomass harvest in general. In this webinar, we present preliminary findings from 3 years of study of the effects of 6 varied woody biomass retention treatments on winter and breeding bird use of and vegetation in 8 southeastern clearcuts. We also will discuss potential response of invertebrates and conclude with future research directions. No publisher feopgroup Best Management Practices Wildlife Forestry & Agroforestry Sustainability Non timber products NIPF Energy Biomass Private Forestry Forest Management Forest Health Bioenergy Pine Management Insects & Pollinators Policy Logging Management planning Fish & Wildlife Biological Diversity 2021-10-01T14:08:44Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/managing-troublesome-invasive-grasses-in-eastern-forests Participate to learn about management of several key invasive grasses in Eastern forests including bamboo, miscanthus, arundo, stiltgrass, cogongrass, phragmites, and others. No publisher hkuykendall Forestry & Agroforestry Invasive Species & Pests 2017-05-09T12:21:03Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/small-mammal-and-amphibian-response-to-biomass-harvesting Demand for renewable energy sources is expected to continue to increase. Woody biomass from forests will likely be the primary source of renewable energy in the southeastern United States due to its low cost and availability. Gleaning of harvest residuals, such as tops, limbs and small-diameter trees, may reduce down woody debris that small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians use to meet life history requirements. Biomass harvesting guidelines (BHGs) often recommend retention of a minimum volume and / or spatial allocation of woody debris. We field tested the effects of various levels of biomass retention on small mammal, amphibian and reptile use of clearcuts in North Carolina and Georgia. Findings and recommendations will be discussed in this webinar. No publisher feopgroup Wildlife Logging Sustainability NIPF Energy Biomass Private Forestry Forest Management Bioenergy Pine Management Management planning Fish & Wildlife Biological Diversity 2017-04-27T20:44:47Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/forest-certification-for-forest-owners-in-the-eastern-u.s The presentation outlines how forest certification is working in the eastern U.S. with a special focus on opportunities for private non-industrial woodland owners. The presentation is designed to provide private forest owners and aligned professionals with the background necessary to make wise decisions relative to certification. No publisher sburns 2014-12-09T20:41:08Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/forest-and-wood-certification-making-certification-work The presentation outlines how wood certification works with a focus on linking forest and chain-of-custody certification that works for forest owners, loggers and forest industry. The presentation is designed to provide private forest owners and aligned professionals with unbiased information on certification and to understand the benefits and costs for all those involved in certification. No publisher sburns 2014-12-09T20:38:03Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/pinemap-professional-development-series-managing-fertilization-prescriptions Are you a professional forester or resource manager interested in learning more about the eco-physiology of woodlands in the southeast and the best silvicultural practices to keep those trees resilient and thriving? If so, you won’t want to miss the upcoming PINEMAP Ecophysiology Shortcourse! This multi-part webinar series will continue a monthly schedule of content aimed at you, the professional forester! No publisher sburns 2014-12-09T20:57:38Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/short-rotation-woody-crops-for-phytoremediation-applications The rapid development of bioenergy industries have the potential to create a large demand for woody biomass that may exceed the ability of conventional forestry to sustainably supply them. Marginal and degraded lands that are not suitable for agricultural production could be an ideal source for future feedstocks. One example of marginal and degraded lands is municipal wastewater application fields. These lands offer a source of irrigation and nutrients that are critical for early establishment and rapid growth. This webinar will present the results of two establishment trials from eastern North Carolina. Lessons learned and potential implications will be discussed. No publisher hcser Energy Bioenergy Biomass Hardwood Management 2014-12-09T20:42:01Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/biomass-harvesting-guideline-implementation-challenges-and-opportunities-including-inventory-techniques This webinar will present the findings from on-the-ground implementation of alternative biomass retention approaches, discussing the feasibility of operational application. Professional loggers were asked to apply varying percentages and distribution patterns of logging debris (woody biomass) after harvest – their results and impressions will be discussed, as well as a quick inventory metric that can be applied in the field. No publisher feopgroup Forestry & Agroforestry Sustainability NIPF Energy Biomass Soil Health Forest Management Bioenergy Pine Management Policy Logging Private Forestry Forest Ownership Fish & Wildlife 2021-03-22T18:48:12Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/pinemap-professional-development-series-stand-establishment Dr. Michael Blazier - Associate Professor and Forestry Research Project Leader at Louisiana State University. No publisher sburns 2014-11-01T17:05:53Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/pinemap-professional-development-series-hurricanes-in-a-changing-climate Presented by Dr. Barry Keim - Louisiana State Climatologist and LSU Professor of Geography and Anthropology. No publisher sburns 2024-06-24T14:40:52Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/biomass-market-access-standards-bmas Bio-based energies no longer automatically qualify toward renewable energy mandates. Instead, they must prove their environmental and social credentials through verification systems that demonstrate achievement beyond fossil energy baselines. Several private standards have emerged in recent years to assist the sector in meeting certification requirements in Europe and the United States. Standards represent a paradigm shift—for the first time, many producers must formally account for their environmental and social impacts. Even where compliance standards are not applied, increasingly bio-based businesses require some form of sustainability assessment for business-to-business transactions. Assessments also can provide value to producers by identifying ways in which to increase operational efficiency. Achieving certification poses many technical challenges to biomass producers and consumers. The Biomass Market Access Standards (BMAS) group brings together a diverse set of U.S. agricultural and forestry stakeholders from across industry, government, academia, and civil society organizations to not only develop standards, but the tools to credibly measure sustainability achievements. Complex agricultural and forest systems require these innovative solutions to overcome cost-prohibitive verification and ultimately provide value to the bioeconomy. The webinar will introduce participants to BMAS’ producer and consumer standards and highlight some of the tools BMAS offers for their on-the-ground application in agricultural and short-rotation woody biomass contexts. We will highlight, too, considerations in integrating forestry standards into the BMAS standard. No publisher hcser Climate Change Energy Biomass Sustainability Bioenergy Carbon Sequestration Carbon Social Sciences Biological Diversity 2021-10-01T13:56:30Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/silvopasturing-a-solution-to-some-21st-century-challenges-on-rural-landscapes Silvopasturing has vast potential throughout the country to increase the profitability of rural land ownership while at the same time addressing numerous environmental challenges through the sustainable and symbiotic production of timber and livestock on the same acreage. In the modern world of invasive plants, high land ownership costs, and mounting challenges to healthy and sustainable woodlands, it is worth taking a new look at silvopasturing as a valuable option for the management of some forested landscapes. Silvopasturing differs from woodlot grazing of the past in that the frequency and intensity of the grazing is controlled to achieve the desired objectives. New fencing systems, a better understanding of animal behavior and the evolution of “management intensive grazing” practices have enabled us to gain the necessary level of control over livestock to achieve positive impacts from silvopasturing. No publisher sburns 2014-12-09T21:02:07Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/opinions-of-forest-managers-loggers-and-landowners-in-nc-regarding-biomass-harvesting-guidelines Forest managers, loggers and landowners will be directly affected by biomass harvesting policies and markets. These key stakeholders were interviewed regarding their experience with woody biomass harvesting and their opinions of the operational and financial feasibility of biomass harvesting guidelines (BHGs). This webinar will present their perspectives and discuss the implications for BHG policy development and implementation. No publisher feopgroup 2014-12-09T20:58:46Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/the-renewable-fuels-standard-rfs2-fuel-petition-process-and-other-requirements-for-potential-biofuel-facilities NOTE: This live webinar event, being hosted using Cisco WebEx, is limited to the first 100 participants. Please plan on joining this webinar 15 minutes before its scheduled start time. With advanced biofuels refineries coming online around the country and many more in the planning phase, it will be important for landowners, biomass collection, harvest, storage and transportation interests, and biorefinery developers to know what regulatory steps are needed to qualify a new feedstock. As the lead Agency for implementing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has evaluated a number of renewable fuel pathways and determined that they meet the 50% lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction threshold for qualification as advanced biofuel. This webinar will look at EPA’s petition process for parties to request evaluation of additional fuel pathways, including fuels produced from new feedstocks, for eligibility to generate renewable identification numbers (RINs) to fulfill the volume requirements specified in the RFS program. No publisher hcser Policy Energy Bioenergy Environmental Compliance 2024-06-13T18:06:50Z Webinar https://climatewebinars.net/webinars/pinemap-professional-development-series-fertility-and-fertilizer-issues Are you a professional forester or resource manager interested in learning more about the eco-physiology of woodlands in the southeast and the best silvicultural practices to keep those trees resilient and thriving? If so, you won’t want to miss the upcoming PINEMAP Ecophysiology Shortcourse! This multi-part webinar series will continue a monthly schedule of content aimed at you, the professional forester! No publisher sburns Air Quality 2014-12-09T21:03:41Z Webinar