Mississippi Society of American Foresters

Forest Health

Mississippi Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting
April 29-May 1, 2009
Hollywood Casino
Bay St. Louis, MS


Agenda | Registration | Hotel | Continuing Education | Information | Spouses Tour

Agenda


Wednesday, April 29
Time Event Cost
12:30 p.m. Schooner Boat Ride, Biloxi, MS
Enjoy the Mississippi Gulf Coast aboard an authentic replica of a Biloxi oyster schooner. Meet at the Schooner Pier in Biloxi at 12:30 p.m. Deck shoes or rubber soles preferred. Bring suntan lotion.
$30 single
$50 couple
1:00 p.m. Golf, Bridges Golf Club, Bay St. Louis, MS
On the banks of Mississippi’s beautiful Bay of St. Louis, set among 600 acres of moss-draped live oaks, stately pines, magnolias and sweeping vistas of saltwater marsh, lay the canvas for an extraordinary golf experience. The Bridges Golf Club is ranked among the “Top 40” Casino Courses by Golf Digest.
$65
1:00 p.m. Continuing Education Program
Need to earn continuing education credit. This afternoon session provides up to 4 CE credits for only $50.00. Sessions include:
  • Landmark Update
  • BASF Herbicide Update
  • Model for SPB Infestation
  • Ethics Training: Mississippi Timber Theft Laws by Steve Dicke
$50
6:00 p.m. Reception, Cash Bar, Light Hors D'Oeuvres

Thursday, April 30
Time Event Speaker
7:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. Welcome Longleaf SAF
Bay St. Louis Mayor
8:15 a.m. Keynote Address
Southern Region’s Perspective on Forest Health
Liz Agpaoa, US Forest Service
9:00 a.m. Multiple Approaches to Multiple Threats: Recent Southern Forest Insect Research Kier Klepzig
9:30 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. Southern Pine Beetle Update Evan Nebeker
10:30 a.m. Overview of Southern Disease ThreatsDale Starkey
11:00 a.m. Sudden Oak Death Update Steve Oak
11:30 a.m. Pine Decline: What Is It and What Can We Do About It?Lori Eckhardt
Noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Fusiform Rus Resistance: New AdvancesTom Kubisiak
1:30 p.m. Invasive Species: Are We Winning or Losing the Battle John Byrd
2:00 p.m. Prescribed Burning: Challenges and Opportunities on Private LandsMark Anderson
2:30 p.m. Urban Forest Health Post-Katrina Eric Nolan
3:00 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m. Barrier Island Ecology Greg Carter
4:00 p.m. Katrina Impacts on Loblolly, Slash, and Longleaf PineGlenn Hughes
4:30 p.m. Salvage Operations and Ownership Golas of Mississippi Private Forest Landowners Affected by Hurricane Katrina Robert Grala
6:00 p.m. Dinner, Awards Program, Entertainment Provided by the Blues Rangers

Friday, May 1
Time Event Cost
8:00 a.m. MIFI Update Wayne Tucker
8:30 a.m. Ecosystem Services and Markets Robert Doudrick
9:00 a.m. Forest Futures ProjectDavid Wear
9:30 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. MS SAF Business Meeting
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
Optional Program
County Forestry Association Special Projects
(cost $10 which covers the cost of lunch)
11:30 a.m. Travel to Brookewood Tree Farm in northern Hancock County (map and box lunch provided)
12:15 a.m. Host Judd Brooke, Harrison/Hancock Forestry and Wildlife Association, explains his vision for the trail, how trail was constructed and what he hopes to accomplish with the trail
12:45 a.m. Perry Myers, Jackson CFA, explains "Trees and Teens" Forestry Educational effort they pioneered in 2008
1:00 p.m. Tour Nature Trail (Adjourn at your convenience)

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Continuing Education

Wednesday, CE Program
4 hours, Category 1-CF

Thursday
6.5 hours, Category 1-CF

Friday
Morning Session, 1.5 hours, Category 1-CF
Optional Program, 1.5 hours, Category 1-CF
Business Meeting, 1 hour, Category 2

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Spouses Tour


Spouses Tour of Bay Saint Louis Old Town and surrounding areas is Thursday, April 30. Cost is $10 per person with lunch on your own in Old Town.

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Hotel

Hollywood Casino
1-800-946-2442
711 Hollywood Blvd.; Bay St. Louis, MS

Group rate if you book your room before 4/08/2009
$99 per night
code: MIS0429 Mississippi Society of American Foresters

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For Information

Contact Randy Watkins at 601.506.4607 or at rwatkins@smepa.coop

The Mississippi Society of American Foresters recognizes the importance of forest-based economic development and its inherent benefits to all Mississippians. A strong foundation providing current and accurate forest resource information is necessary to capitalize on the economic potential of the forest resources for both consumptive and non-consumptive uses. The Mississippi Institute for Forest Inventory (MIFI) has proven to be the best solution for providing the requisite information at a resolution desirable for use by planners, developers, and investors, and must continually be adequately funded.
Forest Health
Bay St. Louis, MS
April 29, 2009


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