Mississippi Society of American Foresters

Policy Initiatives Driving Forestry: Celebrating 50 Years of McIntire-Stennis Forestry Research

April 10-12, 2012
Clarion Inn & Summit Center
Tupelo, MS


Agenda | Registration | Hotel | Continuing Education | Speakers

Agenda


Tuesday, April 10
10:30 am-1:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting (lunch included)  
12:00-1:00 pm Conference Registration  
1:00 -4:30 pm

Pre-Conference Technical Session
(CFEs = 3.0 hours Category 1-CF)

GIS/GPS Technical Presentation
Johnny Thompson, Managing Partner, Landmark Spatial Solutions LLC

The purpose of this is seminar is to discuss and demonstrate some of the latest innovations and integrations in forest technology and investigate whether it pays to invest in these solutions during tough times. We will attempt to answer these questions and more as we explore the latest in GPS, GIS, forest measurement, and forest inventory. Bring your questions and make plans to attend this LandMark Spatial Solutions forest technology seminar. For more info, please call Johnny Thompson at 866-395-4550. CFE Credits: 3 (Cat. 1-CF)

Specific Topics Covered
  • New SilvAssist and Solo360 Toolbars for ArcGIS
  • The latest GPS handhelds and test results under canopy
  • New Enhancements in TCruise 10
  • New Enhancements in HMS
  • TCruise on Haglof Calipers
  • Much more…
Call 8-1-1 before you dig; could save money and lives
Mr. Bill Rutledge, Mississippi 811

  
2:00-6:00 pm Exhibits Set-up  
5:00-6:00 pm Registration  
6:00-8:00 pm Exhibits Open  
6:00-8:00 pm Opening Reception and Social  

Wednesday, April 11
7:00-10:00 am Conference Registration 
7:00 am–7:00 pm Exhibits Open 
7:00-8:00 am Continental Breakfast 
8:00–8:30 am Welcome

Dr. John Kushla, NE MS SAF Chapter Chair
Dr. James Henderson, President MS SAF
Dr. Jason Gordon, Vice President MS SAF 		 
8:30–9:30 pm

McIntire-Stennis General Session
(CFEs = 3 hours Category 1-CF)

John C. Stennis, 'Champion of Forestry'
Dr. Don H. Thompson, Instructor of Forestry Technology, Northeast Mississippi Community College
McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Program Video

  
9:30–10:00 am

Break

  
10:00 am–12:00 pm

McIntire-Stennis General Session (continued)

The McIntire-Stennis Program: A Driving Force for College and University Forestry Research
Dr. Steven H. Bullard, Dean, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Stephen F. Austin State University

Current McIntire-Stennis Research, Cooperation, Administration, and Future Program Directions
Dr. Catalino Blanche, National Program Leader, Division of Environmental Systems; Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment, USDA, NIFA

 
9:00 am–4:00 pm Spouses Tour

Elvis Presley birthplace and museum.

Walking, shopping, and touring of significant downtown attractions. Attractions include two art museums, several unusual clothing boutiques, Reed's gift shop and book store, as well as other unique businesses.

Tea for T'Arts for lunch in the HIS HERS -Antiques and Collectibles shop. This is truly a one of a kind tea room and unlike any restaurant in Tupelo. Web site - hishers307.com/

Verona experimental station for a tour of rose gardens and other attractions.

Raymond Trice antique shop in Verona.

  
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
Dr. Bill Rockwell, SAF President		  
1:00-4:00 pm Convention Field Tour
(CFEs = 2.0 hours Category 1-CF)

Enviva Pellets of Amory
We will visit this facility to see wood pellet fabrication for bioenergy. Participants must bring/wear their own protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, and boots (preferably steel-toed).

Private John B. Allen Fish Hatchery, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Tupelo
Examine the processes in growing fish for stocking U.S. waters.

 
4:00–5:00 pm Membership Business Meeting  
6:00–7:00 pm Social  
7:00–9:30 pm

Awards Banquet

Working with Senator Stennis
Mr. Rex Buffington, Executive Director John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership

  

Thursday, April 12
7:00-8:00 am MSU CFR Alumni Breakfast  
7:00–8:00 am Continental Breakfast  
8:00 -9:30 am Bioenergy-Biofuels Technical Session
(CFEs = 3.0 hours Category 1-CF)

Biofuels from Forests: Management, Policy, and Economic Issues
Dr. Michael A. Blazier, Associate Professor of Forestry, Louisiana State University

Production of a Biofuel Feedstock from Wastewaters and Biomass
Dr. Rafael Hernandez, Associate Professor and Associate Director, Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University, and Dr. Todd French, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University 		 
9:30-10:00 am Break  
10:00 am-12:00 pm Bioenergy-Biofuels Technical Session (continued)

Production of Value-Added Chemicals from Wastewaters and Biomass
Dr. Patrisha Pham, Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University

Direct Conversion of Sewage Sludge into Fuel Components
Dr. Emmanuel Revellame, Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University, and Dr. Bill Holmes, Director of Advanced Instrumentation and Information Technology, Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University		  
12:00 pm Adjourn

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Conference Location

The Clarion Inn & Summit Center of Tupelo (852 North Gloster Street) has reserved a block of rooms at very attractive rates. The room rate is $77/person + tax, or $83/couple + tax for either a King or double Queen room. These rates are effective through March 27, 2012. To make your room reservation at these rates, contact the Clarion/Rodeway Inn at 662-844-4343 (toll free: 888-786-6649) and request the MS SAF rate.


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Continuing Education

Foresters can earn up to 11 CFE Hours, Category 1-CF. The continuing education hours are available as follows...
  • Pre-Conference Technical Session - 3 CFE Hours, Category 1-CF
  • McIntire-Stennis General Session - 3 CFE Hours, Category 1-CF
  • Convention Field Tour - 2 CFE Hours, Category 1-CF
  • Bioenergy-Biofuels Technical Session - 3 CFE Hours, Category 1-CF

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Speakers

Dr. Catalino Blanche
National Program Leader, Division of Environmental Systems
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment, USDA, NIFA

Dr. Michael A. Blazier
Associate Professor of Forestry
Louisiana State University

Dr. Steven H. Bullard
Dean, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
Stephen F. Austin State University

Mr. Rex Buffington
Executive Director
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership

Dr. Todd French
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
Mississippi State University

Dr. Rafael Hernandez
Associate Professor and Associate Director
Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University

   Dr. Bill Holmes
Director of Advanced Instrumentation and Information Technology
Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University

Dr. Patrisha Pham
Postdoctoral Associate
Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University

Dr. Emmanuel Revellame
Postdoctoral Associate
Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University

Dr. Bill Rockwell
President
Society of American Foresters

Mr. Bill Rutledge
Mississippi 811

Dr. Don H. Thompson
Instructor of Forestry Technology
Northeast Mississippi Community College

Mr. Johnny Thompson
Managing Partner
Landmark Spatial Solutions LLC

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MS SAF Position Statement on Longleaf Restoration and Management
The Mississippi Society of American Foresters (MS SAF) supports the restoration and maintenance of longleaf pine on appropriate sites in the Gulf Coastal Plain of Mississippi.
November Magnolia Forester
The November issue of the Magnolia Forester is now available on-line.
2012 MS SAF Annual Meeting
Don't miss this year's annual meeting. The theme of the meeting is Policy Initiatives Driving Forestry: Celebrating 50 Years of McIntire-Stennis Forestry Research

April 10-12, 2012
Clarion Inn & Summit Center
Tupelo, MS


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