Forest Landowners

2024 National Conference of Private Forest Landowners
2024-06-25 - 2024-06-26
Save the date for the 2024 National Conference of Private Forest Landowners!
June 25-26, 2024
Omni Interlocken Hotel
Broomfield, Colorado

Landowner Learning Series: Exploring FLA’s Longleaf Pine Cost Share Initiative
2024-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
Discover how the Forest Landowners Association’s Longleaf Cost Share Program, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Longleaf Stewardship Fund, can assist in establishing and managing longleaf pine on private lands. Unsure of how to start your application? Join us for this informative session to gain insights into the program and its application process. Explore more about FLA’s efforts in the historic longleaf pine range and delve into the opportunities available through this program.

Time: Apr 18, 2024, 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Government Affairs On the Ground: FLA's Grassroots Tour - Stop 1: Louisiana
2024-04-10 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Southern Forest Hertiage Muesuem
Private forest landowners across the country are facing pressure and uncertainty in the face of evolving markets, regulations, legislative landscapes, and increased transparency in our operations. For over 80 years, The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) has been a steadfast advocate for your interests on these issues. Now more than ever, it’s imperative that we amplify our efforts to ensure success.
As a grassroots advocacy organization, our strength lies in your participation. While the FLA team tirelessly advocates for your interests on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies, it’s your direct engagement that holds the greatest sway. Policymakers need to hear from you about how legislative and regulatory measures directly impact your forestland and livelihood. Our SET to GO program offers a platform for practical and effective engagement with these policymakers and partners to advance the priorities that are crucial to landowners nationwide. It is essential that we bolster this program to ensure your voice is heard.
We invite you to join us Wednesday, April 10th at the Southern Forest Heritage Museum in Long Leaf, Louisiana for lunch and a short program to discuss current policy priorities, what it means to serve on an Engagement Team, and how we can work together to make a change in forest policy.
Success starts with you. Several years ago, a single landowner approached FLA about the issue of casualty loss in the tax code. From that conversation, the Disaster Reforestation Act was formed, and we are currently closer than ever to fixing that disparity.
Your voice matters, and your active participation in our policy work is pivotal in shaping our collective future. We look forward to your presence and collaboration.
WHAT: Government Affairs on the Ground: FLA’s Grassroots Tour
WHEN: Wednesday, April 10th, 12-2 pm Central Time
WHERE: The Southern Forest Heritage Museum;
77 Long Leaf Road, Long Leaf, LA 7144
WHO: FLA members in Louisiana
This event is open to all landowners in Louisiana. Feel free to forward this email to anyone who may be interested in attending.
Learn more about FLA’s grassroots engagement efforts and our SET to GO Program here.
Check out the agenda here.
Kindly RSVP to Amy Palmer at apalmer@forestlandowners.com by Friday, March 29th.

Planting the Future: From Seedlings to Success
2024-04-09 08:00 - 15:30 UTC
Join FLA in partnership with PRT GrowingServices, IFCO Seedlings, and Larson &McGowin, for a Nursery and Landowner Tour in DeRidder, Lousiana.
Open House @ IFCO Seedlings – Evans Nursery Location: 23194 Hwy 111, Evans, La 70634
Date: April 9, 2024 Time: 8:00am – 3:30pm
AGENDA
8:00 a.m. – Coffee with IFCO Seedlings & Forest Landowners Association
9:00 a.m. – Welcome, Meeting Overview & Speaker Introductions Flynn Miller, Director of Sales & Market Development, IFCO Seedlings Scott Jones, CEO – Forest Landowners Association
9:30 Louisiana Forestry Update Buck Vandersteen, Executive Director – Louisiana Forestry Association
10:00 a.m. – Nursery Tour – Pollen Lab, Sowing, Longleaf germination, Orchard Jeff Cravey, Genetic Investment Advisor, IFCO Seedlings Brad Clouse, Nursery Manager Evans Nursery
12:00 p.m. – Crawfish Boil *1:30 p.m. – FLA Landowner Tour w/ Tiger Island Fire
Topics: Louisiana forestry update, IFCO Seedlings operations and tour, tree improvement advancements in seedling genetics, Tiger Island Fire post-disaster reforestation, longleaf pine planting management, more
Please RSVP by March 29th to Amy Palmer at atapalmer@forestlandonwers.com. Please indicate in your RSVP whether you will be attending the nursery tour, the private land tour, or both

Landowner Learning Series: Large-scale wild fungal inoculation in forestry to improve productivity and carbon sequestration
2024-03-14 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
Around the world, governments and corporations have taken responsibility for addressing the climate crisis and signs of major biodiversity collapse. At the center of this discourse has been forests’ fundamental role in global climate strategy – including timber forests being managed for harvest. However, historically, most working forest landscapes have been managed for one thing: timber. Today, we need to ask ourselves, how do we best manage working forests for timber but also biodiversity and carbon drawdown? Funga has identified an opportunity to align timber, carbon, and biodiversity outcomes. That opportunity lives below our feet, in the soil, in the forest fungal microbiome. Most trees on Earth form a core, symbiotic partnership with fungi on their roots. These fungi are critical to how trees access growth-limiting soil resources, and as such, underpin the health and resilience of entire forest ecosystems. Our research identifies whole communities of native forest fungi directly linked to forest health, tree growth, and carbon capture rates – with Funga bringing to market a first-of-its-kind climate solution powered by below-ground microbiome restoration. Funga’s technologies aim to operationalize this relationship through proprietary DNA sequencing and machine learning technologies that identify and reintroduce real, natural biodiverse fungal communities needed to optimize forest production and reforestation.
Who: Ian Ware, Lead Scientist at Funga, Josh Parrish, Chief Growth Officer at Funga, and Anthony Seliskar, Landowner Engagement Manager at Funga
When: March 14, 2024, 2:00 p.m., ET

Winter Board Meeting and Fly-In
2024-02-06 - 2024-02-07 | Arlington, VA
Forest Policy Institute: Tuesday, February 6
Executive Committee and New Board Member Dinner
Board Meeting: Wednesday, February 7, 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Hill Visits and Reception: Wednesday, February 7, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Optional Hill Visits (in case of schedule conflicts): Thursday, Februaryn8, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Arlington, VA

Landowner Learning Series: Using GIS to Manage and Value Timberland Property
2024-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
Learn how to unlock the value of your land with powerful GIS tools designed for timberland management and valuation. This webinar and live Q&A hosted by Acres will show you how to evaluate your regional supply chain, potential productivity, and recent transaction data to make informed decisions about a property.

FLA Landowner Learning Session: FLA's Year in Policy 2023
2023-12-20 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
Join Craig Anderson, FLA’s Director of Government Affairs, and Katie Moss, FLA’s Director of Stewardship Initiatives and Regulatory Affairs as they review the progress and ongoing initiatives of FLA’s policy team for 2023.
From the Disaster Reforestation Act to the Endangered Species Act, learn about the advancement of FLA’s policy priorities in 2023 and how you can get involved in 2024.

A Deep Dive Into the Latest Cost and Trends of Managing Working Forests
2023-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
The Cost and Cost Trends of Southern U.S. Forestry Practices Survey has been conducted periodically from 1952 through the current survey. The Forest Landowners Foundation in partnership with Dr. Adam Maggard of Auburn University has worked in recent years to get the survey into a workable online format resulting in significantly more responses.
This online landowner learning session will go through the results of the latest survey data including planting, herbicide application, prescribed fire and more. The full report will be available in Forest Landowner Magazine in the November/December issue.

2023 Fall Board of Directors Meeting
2023-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
The FLA Board of Directors will meet virtually on Oct 11, 2023.

Timber Talk: Planting the Future: From Seedlings to Success
2023-10-03 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | 179 Heritage Rd, Williston, SC 29853
Join the Forest Landowners Association in partnership with PRT Growing Services, IFCO Seedlings, and Advance Land and Timber for a Timber Talk. Timber talk flyer 2023
Topics: Seedling supply and demand, nursery operations, tree improvement, advancements in seedling genetics, partnerships and initiatives, workforce, markets, longleaf site preparation and planting, prescribed burning, wildlife conservation, post-disaster reforestation, and more.

Landowner Learning Session: New Forest Landowner? Learn Your Next Steps
2023-09-14 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
Did you just buy or inherit forestland and you’re not sure what to do? Let us help you with your first steps and get you moving in the right direction. Join Chris Miller, Director of Real Estate for American Forest Management as he runs through the most important items you need to complete to ensure a good start.
From determining property boundaries to working with a forester, Chris will go through the basic steps for you to be successful when you’re just starting out.

Timber Talk: Private Forestland Management and Operations
2023-09-13 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join the Forest Landowners Association for a timber talk in partnership with the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Forestry Association, and Earl and Wanda Barrs.
September 13 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Meet at Exxon Truck Plaza; 5220 GA HWY 96W, Jeffersonville, GA 31044, Right off I-16, Exit 2
Private Land Tour at Shell Stone, with lunch at Gully Branch hosted by Earl and Wanda Barrs

Private forest land tour with representatives of the Sustainable Biomass Program. Topics include:
Forest Management, Harvesting, Best Management Practices, Community Engagement, and Water Conservation

Landowner Learning Series: Advocacy in Action: How FLA's Grassroots Engagement Impacts Policy
2023-08-30 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Zoom
One of FLA’s priorities is ensuring regulations allow private forest landowners to continue managing their working forests and be economically successful. In order to be effective, policy work is vital.
In 2021, we set up FLA’s SET to GO teams (State Engagement Team to Grassroots Optimization) program. This program gives America’s forestry owners and those engaged in all aspects of private forests an effective means to make their collective voices heard by policymakers at all levels.
Significant steps have been made in 2023 to utilize these teams to engage with members of Congress effectively. Learn how FLA members have made an impact with 14 members of Congress through in-person meetings, farm bill listening sessions this year and how you can be more involved.

Landowner Learning Series: Exploring the New 2022 Cost & Trends of Southern Forest Practices Online Dashboard
2023-07-19 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join us for our next landowner learning session: Exploring the New 2022 Cost & Trends of Southern Forest Practices Online Dashboard presented by Jereme Natzke, the Foundation’s current Rob O. fellowship recipient.
When: Wednesday, July 19th, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
Who: Jeremy Natzke, Rob O. Fellowship Recipient
Where: Zoom (this session will also be recorded)
Overview:
The 2022 Cost Trends of Southern Forestry Practices Survey is the longest running and most comprehensive survey of its kind. From the costs of prescribed fire to herbicide/pesticide application to planting information from this survey has many practical implications for landowners, foresters, government agencies and other forestry stakeholders. Additionally, this year all data has been incorporated into an easy-to-use online data center to allow interested parties greater access to this valuable information.

2023 National Conference of Private Forest Landowners
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-21 | Omni Nashville, Nashville, TN, United States
Thought-provoking sessions on issues such as:

Owning Your Forest
Managing Your Forest
Where to Invest
Ecosystem Services
Passing to the next generation working forests.

The conference provides a unique networking opportunity for you and your organization to discuss the most current issues with private forest landowners. Landowners from Oregon to Maine may grow different species but often face the same issues when it comes to managing their forests.
Network with landowners that:

Are diverse in age and experience
Own or manage anywhere from 50 to over 80,000 acres
Are multi-generational forest landowners
Take pride in the land they manage

June 19-21, 2023
Omni Nashville Hotel
Nashville, TN

Online Learning Session: Exploring Present & Future Opportunities with the Emergency Forest Restoration Program for Private Forest Landowners
2023-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join FLA Director of Government Affairs, Craig Anderson, and Program Specialist with USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Emily Horsley, for an online learning session on the present and future of the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP).
Emily will provide a brief background and history of the USDA Farm Service Agency and a high-level overview of the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) which is designed to provide payments to nonindustrial private forest landowners after their land is destroyed after a natural disaster. Craig will provide an update on FLA’s involvement in helping shape EFRP as it is in its present form and the ways we are working with Congress to make important changes to the program.

FLA 101 Online Learning Session
2023-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Are you a new FLA member or thinking of becoming a member and want to know more about the inner workings of the Forest Landowners Association, our goals, and our history?
Join FLA President Hayes Brown and the FLA staff for a 30-minute online learning session on how FLA came to be and what we do every day to ensure the economic viability of the private forest landowner. With more than 80 years representing private forest landowners, we know to sustain the forest, you must sustain the forest landowner.
When: April 20, 2023, 1 p.m., ET
Who: FLA President Hayes Brown and FLA staff
Already in the know? Send this to someone you think could benefit from FLA membership.

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Winter Board Meeting
2023-03-08 08:00 - 2023-03-09 17:00 UTC
The Winter FLA Board of Director’s Meeting will take place in Arlington, VA, March 8-9, 2023.

Webinar: Forest Carbon Works – Accessible and Affordable Carbon Projects for Small Landowners
2022-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Details: Forest Carbon Works was founded to help forest owners monetize the carbon stored by their forests. Supporting small landowners with technical consulting and development services, they distill the complex processes required for developing a carbon project into a simple membership service, creating easy access for all landowners. Projects range from 120 acres to 30 million acres. The webinar will feature:
The history of Forest Carbon Works with the long-term conservation approach
• Quick recap of the voluntary carbon market
• Timeline and specific requirements of FCW private landowner carbon projects
• Scope of work and how landowners can get involved
Acre requirement: 40 acres
Length of contract: 125 years
Allows select harvesting: Yes, after the first 6-year period

Webinar: Finite Carbon and CORE Carbon — Big Opportunities for Small Landowners
2022-11-02 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Details: Finite Carbon values forest landowners as full project partners and delivers high-quality forest offset project financing and development services. Finite Carbon has delivered over $500 million to landowners across America in carbon payments. Under their CORE Carbon program, small landowners are eligible to receive revenue from the sale of carbon offsets from long-term commitments to sustainable management. By leveraging mapping technologies and Finite Carbon’s online enrollment process, small landowners can enroll all or a portion of their land holdings and receive carbon offset revenue.
The webinar will dive into:

Considerations for developing a project—who, what, when and where
Terms and conditions—the rules and how are they enforced
Eligibility and payment structures—for small and large landowners
Why choose Finite Carbon—the world’s leading developer of natural climate solutions

Acre requirement: 40
Length of contract: Unknown
Allows select harvesting: Yes

Fall Board of Directors Meeting
2022-10-26 - 2022-10-27

Webinar: Family Forest Carbon Program: Bringing Together American Family Forest Owners, Companies and Policymakers to Improve Forest Health and Address Climate Change
2022-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Details: The Family Forest Carbon Program pays small forest holders upfront to implement climate-smart forestry practices that go above and beyond what is otherwise common practice. The program also provides landowners with professional expertise and guidance to help them transition to sustainable management long term.

A long-term resource for landowners to improve the health and value of their woodlands, including expert assistance from forest professionals
Income from the land that can cover the costs of climate-friendly forest management activities
A voluntary, incentivized-based option to play a role in the fight against climate change that complements other government tools and programs
An opportunity to provide economic support for local communities
Currently enrolling eligible landowners in MD, MA, NY, PA, VT, and WV.

Acre requirement: 30 acres
Length of contract: 10-20 years
Allows select harvesting: Yes (with restrictions)

Webinar: NCX – America’s Forest Carbon Market
2022-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Details: NCX connects corporations to the landowners, habitats, and communities they impact through their carbon marketplace. By drawing on years of precision forest management, they enable net-zero leaders to purchase carbon credits with immediate, verifiable impact and landowners to quantify the full value of their forests.

The Natural Capital Exchange is a harvest deferral program available to landowners of all sizes.
There is no minimum acreage requirement, no cost to participate, and only a one-year commitment.
NCX currently has over 3,800 landowners who have or are actively participating in their program across the contiguous US and are excited to connect with even more during the FLA Forest Carbon University webinar series!

Acre requirement: None
Length of contract: 1 year
Allows select harvesting: No

Webinar: Anew/Bluesource — A Turnkey Forest Carbon Development
2022-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Details: Anew, formerly Bluesource, develops and manages both compliance and voluntary forest carbon projects with no upfront costs to landowners. They use cutting-edge, proprietary technology to verify initial calculations, streamline the registration and verification process, and secure carbon credit sales.

Anew uses best practices and lessons learned to ensure forest carbon projects of the highest quality and forest carbon credits of indisputable integrity.
Anew is owned by TPG Rise – the largest impact investment private equity fund globally with a focus on climate change mitigation. Their intent on generating returns from real, measurable carbon benefits. Anew shares in the landowner’s commitment to additional, permanent, and durable projects. Their business depends on them. This ownership also allows Anew to offer flexible contracting structures and creative financing solutions.
Anew’s forestry team has unparalleled expertise. Their 23 foresters are accredited and certified. They have multiple PhDs on staff designing proprietary inventory and modeling methodologies. Their boots on the ground leave no ton of carbon uncounted, resulting in more revenue for the landowner.
They believe that landowners should be rewarded for sustainable management. Anew built their company to help landowners get revenue from the environmental benefits they deliver.

Acre enrollment minimum: 3,000 acres
Length of contract: 40 years
Allows select harvesting: Yes (with restrictions)

Webinar: From the Basics to a Deep Dive on Forest Carbon Markets
2022-09-07 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
This webinar will kick off the series with an overview of forest carbon markets, focusing primarily on voluntary carbon markets. It will run through the different forest carbon project types, eligibility requirements, the main registries and how they work, and important things to know before entering a forest carbon program. Q&A and a look ahead to the upcoming series of webinars with project developers.
Learn more and register: forestlandowne.wpenginepowered.com/fcu-webinars

Virginia Cooperative Extension Generation NEXT workshops
2022-08-26 - 2022-08-27
The Virginia Department of Forestry and the Virginia Cooperative Extension encourage landowners to make plans – now – for passing on their land to the next generation. The Generation NEXT program, a partnership between the Virginia Department of Forestry and Extension, helps Virginia landowners make plans to keep forests intact, in forest, and in family.
To participate in the workshops, families pay a single fee to participate. Registration opens up six weeks prior to each workshop. Visit the Extension website for more information.
In-person workshop dates are:

Aug. 26-27 in South Boston
Oct. 27 in Galax
Nov. 2 in New Kent County
Virtual workshops take place from 3-5 p.m. on Sept. 7, 8, 14, and 15.
