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The Southeastern Forester, Summer, 2009 Page 1 Page 2 The Southeastern Forester, Summer, 2009 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Welcome to the First Edition of our Annual Meeting will continue to A publication of SESAF, new Southeastern Forester be held in the first quarter of each the Southeastern Society of electronic newsletter! We hope year, hosted by the prior year’s American Foresters, you like the new format and Chairman with the help of the P.O. Box 2945 delivery vehicle. If you would incoming Chairman. The LaGrange, Georgia 30241 prefer a hard copy version, it’s just Reception and Silent Auction will (706) 845-9085 FAX (706) 883-8215 a click away (hit your print button). start at 6:00 pm CST on Sunday [email protected] About 10% of our members do not evening, February 07, after the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: have an email address. If you know OEW. We have a full slate of someone that does not have access speakers already confirmed for all Chair Mark Thomas to email, print them a hard copy or day Monday, February 08, and 847 Willow Oak Dr. ask them to call our office (706-845- Tuesday, wrapping up at 12:00 Birmingham, AL 35244-1614 205-733-0477 (O) 9085) and a paper copy will be promptly mailed noon. Dr. David South has worked extremely 205-288-7162 © to them. Many thanks to Doris Jefferson and hard and has put together a tremendous slate of Email:[email protected] Molly Allen for doing an outstanding job internationally renowned speakers. Many Chair-Elect putting our first electronic newsletter together. thanks to him for his hard work. Thanks Dr. Greg Driskell P.O. Box 808 Great job Doris and Molly! South. Lake Butler, FL 32054 386-496-2215 (O) Also, many thanks for Ms. Leslie Batten (now Membership declines continue to weigh heavily 386-496-1096 (F) Email: [email protected] Dr. Leslie Batten – General Practitioner) for her on our organization, both at the SESAF and hard work hosting our web site. She has done National levels. National is currently at around Secretary Terry Love an outstanding job and is much appreciated. 12,172 members (subtracting the June 01 purge 314 N. 9th St. Way to go, Leslie, and congratulations on of 1,500 from the year-end 2008 data). The 1,500- Opelika, AL 36801 334-745-7530 (O) completing your MD degree. member purge is most troubling, as it represents 334-742-9775 (F) a five-fold increase above the average annual Our SESAF Annual Business Meeting will be Email [email protected] purge. Nationally, SAF has lost right at 9,000 held in conjunction with the National Treasurer members over the last 30 years, or an average of Pete Stanovich Convention in Orlando at the General Assembly 300 per year. Last year, the purge was 1,500, P.O. Box 44 Hall in the Coronado Springs Hotel. The Silas, AL 36919-0044 resulting in the five-fold increase. This must be 251-542-9425 (O) meeting will be held on October 01, 2009, from addressed immediately, as Wayne Bell and I 251-542-9426 (F) 12:30 to 1:30 PM EDT. Please make plans to Email: [email protected] pointed out at HSD in Reno last year. The SESAF attend. The SAF 89th National Convention Past-Chair lost 196 members, and has gained 40 back, entitled “Opportunities in a Forested World” is Wayne Bell leaving us 1,160 current members. 1265 Ga. Hwy. 133N September 30 through October 04, 2009, at the Moultrie, GA 31768 800-633-4506 (0) Walt Disney World® Coronado Springs Resort. Communication between the National staff and 229-890-0087 (F) The 2010 National Convention will be in officers and the field continue to be not only Email: [email protected] Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the 2011 problematic, but nonexistent. During my tenure AL Chair National Convention will be held in Honolulu, as Alabama State Chair (2000) we were the only Leh Bass 400 Overlook Dr. Hawaii. State to grow membership significantly within Opelika, AL 36801-2212 the SAF. I never talked to our EVP or President 334-749-0598 (O) Remember that we are holding the once during the entire year. As SESAF Chair, I Email: [email protected] Organizational Effectiveness Workshop (OEW) have not had one conversation with our EVP or FL Chair on Sunday, February 07, 2010, from 9:30 am to Jarek Nowak President during the first three quarters of my 4:00 pm CST in Auburn, Alabama, immediately 31225 Conner Blvd., C25 tenure. I do not understand this total lack of Tallahassee, FL 32399 prior to our SESAF Annual Meeting. We will 850-414-9936 (O) communication within the SAF. Thankfully, not have an Annual Meeting in 2009 due to the 850-921-6724 (F) National has recognized the need to have a Email: [email protected] National in Orlando. The 2010 SESAF Annual membership plan and better communication and GA Chair Meeting will be February 07 to 09, 2010, at the is working on a Strategic Plan (2009-2012). I Tim Lowrimore Auburn University Hotel and Conference 316 Providence Blvd. would recommend that they put the plan in place Macon, GA 31210 Center. This new time period for the SESAF 478-347-3000 (O) as soon as possible, 2012 may be too late. 478-347-4779 (F) Email: [email protected] About the Cover . . . Dist. X Council Representative Special thanks to Lake Louisa State Park for providing the cover photo. A short drive from Mark Elliott 114 Hope Dr. Orlando, Lake Louisa is the largest in a chain of 13 lakes connected by the Palatlakaha River, Daphne, AL 36526 which is designated as an Outstanding Florida Waterway. The 2009 National Convention will 251-690-1423 (O) 251-690-1422 (F) be held in Orlando from September 30 - October 4. Please make plans to attend. If you have a 251-422-4899 (C) photo for the cover of the SE Forester, please submit to Doris Jefferson at Email: [email protected] [email protected] or mail to SESAF, P.O. Box 2945, LaGrange, GA 30241. The Southeastern Forester, Summer, 2009 Page 3 SAF NEWS

Report from Council: Mark Elliott, Council Member, District X

I hope you are enjoying the summer and plan to attend the National was selected for the National Science Award and Jim Bryan (FL) SAF Conference in Orlando this September. The year is half over, has been submitted for the Presidential Field Forester Award. and I hope you can take time to help your SAF chapter stay active. 6. Task Force Created. A new Task Force was created to study Following is my report on the second quarter Council meeting held “U.S. Forestry Sector Competitiveness in the Global Market.” the end of May. Sixteen issues were highlighted by the Forest Policy committee for 1. Sale of SAF HQ Property. The property has been designated as study. A Council Sub-Committee was formed to write a charter for historic and legacy property by the Bethesda City Council. The the Task Force and reduce the number of issues to study to designation hinders, but doesn’t necessarily stop, the sale or reasonable level. Sub –Committee members are Mark Elliott (AL), development of the property. Only 3.8 acres remain free of any Roger Dziengelski (PA), Tom Thompson (Prior SAF President) and special designation. SAF has retained a real estate agent to market Lynn Sprague (AZ). the property to Federal agencies. Many agencies are looking to Josh Harrell (GASAF) serves on the Policy Committee that purchase land or buildings and will not have a problem with the developed the proposal for a Task Force. One issue the committee historic designations that a private buyer would have. wanted to study is the U.S. tax code. The Committee’s report stated 2. SAF Finances. The Council’s auditor reviewed his audit of the that formation of TIMO’s and REIT’s were a negative consequence 2008 financial statements. We ended the year with a $9,000 balance. of the current income tax code and these organizations reduced He also advised that the IRS will step up the examination of Form U.S. competitiveness. Josh objected to this language as did I. 990. This form is required of all state and multi-state societies that Non-industrial owners were omitted from the report. I hope to earn more than $25,000 annually. SESAF should have its own TIN have the Committee look at the tax code and provide positive if earning more that $25,000. changes for all types of owners. 3. New Communication System. The SAF system can host webinars 7. Trees Are The Answer Campaign. The campaign will promote for 120 people at no cost. If we expand this service to 1200 then the forestry to urban audiences. Blogs, talking points, and materials cost will be $ 75.00 per month. The National office can host are being developed and should be available at the annual meeting conference calls for free if your committees need to talk and plan in Orlando. Former President, Tom Thompson is chairing the via phone calls. committee working on this campaign. 4. Membership. Total SAF membership is set to decline by about 8. Strategic Plan for 2009 - 2012. Five goals are outlined for the 1,500, which is a decrease from the 3,000 reported as of December National Staff. The goals are (a) market the HQ property, (b) develop 31, 2008. About 500 of these are students. Chris Whited, SAF a membership plan, (c) develop and utilize emerging issues from Membership Director reports that the final purge of non-paying Forest Science Board, (d) continue with communications plans members will occur June 30. Currently, there are 14,662 members. and (e) leadership development. These members can still rejoin SAF at no penalty. If you know of A copy of the LASAF plan is available showing how they used the someone who would benefit from membership, then let them know templates available on the national web site to develop a strategic a monthly payment plan is also available. Chris can provide plan for Louisiana that supports the national plan. membership data and you can contact him through the national we site. 11. SAF Congressional Briefings. EVP Goergon and Policy Director Erica Rhodes briefed Congressional committees on climate change, 5. Awards. Congratulations to SESAF award winners. All three of using bio-mass for energy and forest health. Contact Erica to our Fellow nominees, Bob Farris (GA), Brian Bradley (AL) and receive weekly emails if you want to stay up to date on SAF activity Charlie Houder (FL), were elected by Council. Thanks go to Bill in Congress. Conseletti and his committee for their work to nominate these members. In addition, Dr. Daowei Zhang of Auburn University That’s about it for now. Contact me if you have any questions.

ATTENTION SESAF MEMBERSHIP! 2009 SESAF ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2009 12:30 – 1:30 PM GENERAL ASSEMBLY HALL CORONADO SPRINGS HOTEL ORLANDO, FLORIDA

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State Divisions and Local Chapters - The Heart of SAF ByTim Lowrimore, Georgia Division Chair; [email protected]

Today, I’m convinced more than ever – especially during these We, as the current stewards of SAF, are charged to keep our recessionary times we’re in – that the heart of the Society of professional society strong so that future foresters can receive American Foresters is in its State Societies, Divisions and Chapters. the same relevant experiences that we have. SAF is no different from any organization that any of us choose to Later this year, on August 24 & 25, the Georgia Division is once serve, in that for it to remain important to us we must find it relevant. again providing a great occasion for SAF members and friends at Our professional society provides us with many relevant its upcoming annual meeting in St. Simons. Themed “Forests We opportunities largely through its Chapters and State Division Can Believe In”, our meeting is designed to provide some meetings. If I think back on my career, SAF has given me numerous refreshing and relevant positive news concerning our profession. opportunities to mentor many exceptional forestry leaders with a Whether it is catching up with old friends, meeting new friends or watchful eye, ultimately preparing me for the leadership being inspired by one of our professionally recognized speakers, responsibilities that have come my way. For others in SAF, the you’ll be glad you made the decision to attend! If you haven’t relevance is rooted in a relationship that has led to a job opportunity attended a state SAF meeting in a few years, I invite you to attend or a springboard towards professional advancement. And arguably, this one to experience the true heart of SAF – its local Chapters the most rewarding of opportunity of all in SAF, are those and State Division. Register to attend the Georgia Division meeting relationships that we’ve forged that have resulted in life-long online at www.gasaf.net. friendships. National Convention Support the Foresters' Fund

At each SAF annual national convention, the silent auction and Award”. The state society that raises the most money from items raffle is one of the main attractions. It is popular because it is fun, donated to this special silent auction will win the Ol’ Pinch statue and it promotes one of the most important functions of SAF, the for one year. The “Ol’ Pinch” statue, a 12-inch wooden statue of a Foresters' Fund. forester, will be awarded to the state society raising the most money per capita for the Fund. The Foresters' Fund started in 1962 to promote education and enhance public understanding of the forestry profession and is We are asking all chapters, divisions, and state societies to donate still working 44 years later! Annually the Fund provides between an item or items for this special silent auction. Items can include $30,000 and $40,000 for grants specifically for chapters, division, anything your area is known for or books, clothing, local products and state societies. Chapters, divisions, and state societies have (non forestry), paintings, forestry tools (old or new), equipment, greatly benefited from Foresters' Fund grants. handcrafts, or ANYTHING. The Southeastern SAF is this year’s convention host and needs Items can be shipped prior to the convention or hand delivered on your help to reach our goal of $15,000 from the silent auction and site. Donor forms for this special auction can be found online at raffle. www.safconvention.org or contact Heather Wierzbicki at [email protected]. If you have any questions about We want to get every SAF unit involved with this activity. This the silent auction, please contact Charles Maynard at (850) 539- year, we are introducing the “Foresters' Fund State Society Spirit 5079 or email at [email protected].

Make plans to attend SAF National Conventions! 2009 SAF National Convention September 30 - October 4 Disney World Coronado Springs Resort Orlando, Florida 2010 SAF National Convention Albuquerque, New Mexico • October 27 – October 31 2011 SAF National Convention Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort • Honolulu, Hawaii • November 2 – November 6

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2010 SESAF ANNUAL MEETING UPDATE Auburn, Alabama Tentative Agenda February 7 - 9, 2010 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2010 Organizational Effectiveness Workshop 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reception/Opening of Silent Auction - 6:00 p.m. Quiz Bowls Dinner - On Your Own MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010 Alumni Breakfasts - 7:00 a.m. Welcome and General Session - 8:30 a.m. Annual Business Lunch - 12 noon Poster Session - 5 p.m. Reception and Exhibits - 6 p.m. Awards Banquet - 7 p.m. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 State Division Breakfasts - 7 a.m. General Session- 8:30 a.m. Adjourn - 12 noon

Leslie Batten, our SESAF Webmaster, graduated from Medical School on June 29 and is now a full-fledged general practitioner doctor. She accomplished this while continuing to do an outstanding job at support- ing SESAF, and we really appreciate her hard work on our behalf. We received the following “Thank You" from Leslie for the graduation gift sent from SESAF: Dear SESAF, Thank you so much for the beautiful graduation gift. I was really taken by surprise when the UPS truck showed up and delivered the box . . . totally unexpected and greatly appreciated. A huge thanks (and hugs) to all of you for such a thoughtful and incredible gift. I love it! (One of these days, Ill get accustomed to “Dr. Leslie Batten”, but Im not there yet!) Love, Leslie July 8, 2009

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Are My Seedlings Stunted? By David South

I have tested herbicides in nurseries for more Root weight (mg) of seedlings from six nursery trials. than three decades, so Nursery Not treated Herbicide Difference Probability of difference My definition of I think I know when an (mg root) (mg root) occurring by chance (P>F) “stunting” (LSD 0.05) herbicide treatment causes stunting. A 100 260 +160% 0.0001 -40% B 160 160 0% 0.9870 -25% Recently, I reported C 370 350 -5% 0.5300 -13% results from six nursery D 750 720 -4% 0.6292 -18% trials, and I said no E 510 560 +10% 0.0973 -12% stunting of roots occurred when seed- F 580 620 +7% 0.0631 -29% lings were treated with herbicide X. We observed no visual signs of stunting on roots and In contrast, I use a statistical test (e.g. F-test) to determine if a no significant decreases in root mass. At one nursery (A), the treatment causes stunting. If the power of the test is typical, I herbicide resulted in a statistically significant (alpha = 0.05) increase might require a 12% to 18% reduction in root mass before I would in root mass. claim a treatment caused stunting. If seedlings in the nursery were variable, producing a test with low power, I might require a 25% to However, one reviewer said my statement regarding stunting was 40% reduction in root biomass before I would claim a reduction wrong. He said stunted roots occurred at both nursery C and was due to the herbicide and not simply due to random chance. nursery D. In both cases, the mean value for herbicide plots was 4- Even when using these values, my conclusion might be wrong (i.e. 5% less than the value for untreated plots. His view of “stunting” Type 1 error) in 1 out of 20 tests. If I felt this level of confidence differs from mine since he uses simple math instead of relying on resulted in too many “Type 2” errors (ie. calling a real treatment common statistical tests. Since he does not use confidence intervals effect insignificant), then I might be willing to be make a “Type 1” to determine when stunting occurs, he is willing to make a “Type 1” error 10% of the time (i.e. 1 out of every 10 tests). statistical error (i.e. calling a difference real when it really is not). For example, if WATER was substituted for the herbicide treatment Foresters should realize that researchers differ in their opinions in nursery D, a difference between means of up to 30 mg would regarding what constitutes “scientific proof.” Some individuals do occur 63% of the time! Therefore, the reviewer would be making a not require any replication or any confidence interval to reject a “Type 1 error” if he said the “water treatment” stunted trees (on the null hypothesis (e.g. herbicide X does not affect root growth of grounds that the roots weighed less than the average for untreated pines seedlings). Some authors now seem very willing to make plots). claims about an uncertain future without the need for replication, confidence intervals, or rigorous hypothesis testing.

Young Forest Landowner of the Year

The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) honored families and ing president, we look forward to Derek’s leadership and direc- distinguished members of the forestry community during the 2009 tion.” National Forest Landowners Conference, May 27 to 29, in Amelia Dougherty and his wife Julie own a forestry consulting firm serv- Island, Florida. ing forest landowners in the southeastern U.S. As CEO, Dougherty The Forest Landowners Association is pleased to announce Derek has gone above and beyond to educate forest landowners by con- Dougherty as the recipient of the Young Forest Landowner of the ducting seminars and field tours for any landowner interested in Year award. This award is given to an individual under the age of 50 attending. As a private forest landowner himself, he is dedicated to who is a landowner or someone who works in a family business continuing education for private landowners and getting research with land, and is actively involved in the management of the forest- and technology to those who need it the most: the landowner. land and in their local community. Dougherty is a registered forester in five states and a real estate broker in three states. He also serves as manager of Progressive ”We were honored this year to present the Young Forest Land- Realty Services, LLC, and co-manager of Progressive Forest Prop- owner of the Year award to a very deserving person,” said Awards erties Group, LLC. Dougherty serves on multiple committees of Committee Chair Steve Loveland. “Derek shows great leadership in FLA ‘s Board of Directors and is the current incoming president. both the forestry community and in his role as an FLA board mem- He has been very active, helping to organize many local FLA meet- ber. His dedication to private forest landowners, and to providing ings and conferences for landowners to the benefit of both the them with resources to make better decisions about their land, serves landowner and FLA. as a model for others in the forestry community. As FLA ‘s incom- The Southeastern Forester, Summer, 2009 Page 7 INDUSTRY NEWS

AAMU Forestry Students Host Southern Forestry Conclave

The AAMU Forestry Club played earned a 3rd place prize beating twelve host to fourteen southern other teams. Other students came close universities during the 52nd annual to winning a prize in Archery (4th place Southern Forestry Conclave on Nicholas Poppe) and Women’s crosscut March 12-14th in Huntsville, AL. sawing (5th place, Jeanette Williams and Nineteen students from Alabama Christina Harper). Alabama A&M A&M University competed against University was also voted the winners students from Auburn University, of the Sportsmanship award by the other Arkansas University at Monticello, universities. Clemson University, University of AAMU has been participating in the Florida, University of Georgia, Forestry Conclave since 2003. Students University of Kentucky, Louisiana finished first and second place in Tech University, Louisiana State technical and physical events during the University, Mississippi State past two years. “We will be able to University, North Carolina State compete more successfully next year University, Stephen F. Austin without the burden of preparing for the University, Texas A&M University, University of Tennessee, and event”, added Forestry Club Co-Advisor, Dr. Kozma Naka. “Our Virginia Tech University, all members of the Association of students have demonstrated that they can compete with the best Southern Forestry Clubs. foresters in the south when they have time to train in their events”, he added. The Southern Forestry Conclave is scheduled to be held at the University of Arkansas next year, and will include events in identifying trees, wood, and wildlife, reading aerial photos, estimating timber volumes, the value of poles, compass and pacing and fourteen physical events including archery, ax throwing, knife throwing, bow sawing, cross cut sawing, pole felling, pole climbing, chain throwing, log rolling, and log birling. “Hosting the conclave allowed our club to acquire

Ryan Farr, last year’s SAF student chapter Chair, also represented AAMU in the Stihl Timpersports competition that occurs in conjunction with the Forestry Conclave. The “Man-of-Stihl” must be able to cut logs in a hurry using a crosscut saw, a chain saw and an ax. Nicholas Poppe also participated from AAMU in the Sithl event as a non-competitor from the host school to some of the equipment we have never had to train with in the past”, provide the odd competitor with someone to race against. Overall, added Dr. Stone. “Also as a result of hosting the conclave, more of the Forestry Club’s performance was lower than in previous years our students are excited to compete in it next year”, he added. The due to the time necessary to prepare and host the event. “They entire AAMU student chapter wishes to thank all of those that didn’t have as much time to train for the events this year”, sponsored the event including the Mountain Lakes Chapter of SAF, commented Dr. William Stone, AAMU Forestry Club Advisor, our first “Black Walnut” donor that contributed $1,000 or more to the “but I was still pleased with their success in events where they conclave. Also, a big Gator thanks goes out to the Forestry Club at beat students from much larger universities”. Nevertheless, the the University of Florida and their sponsors of last year’s conclave log rolling team comprised of Bobby Jackson and Darius Turner for also being a Black Walnut donor to our conclave. Page 8 The Southeastern Forester, Summer, 2009 DIVISION NEWS Georgia Division News John Bridges Recognized by The Georgia Division Florida SAF presented its annual Warnell School of For- estry and Natural Re- sources scholarship to Ms. Marissa N. Perry on April 17, 2009 at the Schools annual awards banquet. Ms. Perry is a Cogangrass infestation in pine senior in the program. plantation located in Mitchell County, Georgia. Courtesy of SAVE THE DATE!!! The Chris Evans of River to River Georgia Division Annual CWMA, Buwood.org. Meeting is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, August 24 & 25, 2009 at Sea Palms Golf and Ten- nis Resort in St. Simons Island. The meetings title “Forests We Can Believe In” capsules the breadth John Bridges, native of Georgia and long time Florida resident, was of presentations that will be offered. From carbon trading, wood for recognized by Florida SAF for his many contributions with a lunch power, to existing uses to market conditions and market forecast; and a commemorative hard maple plate on May 12, 2009. John is there will be something that we all can learn from at this annual known among his peers for his many talents, but it is his fundraising meeting. Much effort is also being spent on creating opportunities abilities that are truly unrivaled. John was in charge of exhibitor in which our members can interact and network with each other and and sponsor activities for Florida Spring Symposium for many years exhibitors. Room rates will be $99 per night and meeting registra- before his recent return to Georgia. Pictured above from left to tion will be held to a minimum (likely to be at or slightly over $100). right are Phil Gornicki, Bill Rogers, John Bridges, Jarek Nowak, FL- Contact Tim Lowrimore at [email protected] or 478-747- SAF Chair, and Ray Mason. Not pictured is Charles Maynard who 5212 to learn of the sponsorship and exhibit opportunities that are also helped celebrate John’s FL-SAF contributions and took this available.ailable. picture.

Georgia Division Receives Thanks for Teacher Conservation Workshop

Mr. Lowrimore, I teach 6th-8th grade Gifted Science at Miller Magnet Middle School in Macon , GA. I wanted to thank you for sponsoring me so I could attend the Teacher Conservation Workshop this past June at the Charles Elliott Wildlife Center . Through your financial support, I was able to receive a wealth of classroom resources, and to also earn credits to maintain my teaching certification. During the workshop, we learned about forestry, the importance of the forest products industry to Georgia ‘s economy and how forestry practices can be used to enhance wildlife habitat. I am looking forward to integrating the concepts taught during the workshop into my classroom curriculum. This was the most useful, valuable workshop I have attended in all my years of teaching, and so I truly thank you for providing me with the opportunity to attend this workshop. Sincerely, Judy Griffin, Miller Magnet Middle School 751 Hendley St . Macon , GA 31204 InSympathy Our sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the following SESAF members: Benjamin H. Thornton, III , a 50 year Golden Member from Cordele, GA who passed away in May 2009 Charles Elliott Bouis from Marietta, GA, a Chattahoochee Chapter member who passed away last Spring Kenneth Korstain from Rome, GA, a 50 year Golden Member, passed away in March 2009 Paul Otterbach from Mobile, AL, a 50 year Golden Member, passed away in March 2009 The Southeastern Forester, Summer, 2009 Page 9 CHAPTER NEWS

Mt. Lakes Chapter, AL Hosts Forestry Booth on Earth Day For the seventh consecutive year, the Mountain Lakes Chapter with Ryan's help, cut several cedar logs into various dimensions hosted an exhibit during the annual Earth Day celebration at the throughtout the day - with sawdust flying all around, no other Hays Nature Preserve in Huntsville, Alabama. The 2009 event saw exhibit smelled so good. And in true Earth Day spirit, Preserve Man- several hundred people stroll through the wooded exhibit area stop- ager Soos Weber plans to use some of the cedar boards for shelv- ping at various booths and learning more about the environment, ing in her on-site office. including forestry. Chapter members Luben Dimov, Wes Stone, Scott Later in the day, Luben and Brian led a group on a nature hike of the Helms, Brian Bradley, along with Alabama A & M SAF Student Chapter Preserve, pointing out and identifying various trees and plants. Chair Ryan Farr and forestry student Grant Donnelly participated. The walk through the diverse setting provided an opportunity to Our 10-foot SAF banner, spanning two large oak trees behind the talk about the natural role of forest disturbance along with forest display, helped draw the attention of over 250 participants. Three management, conservation and the wildlife benefits of forest spe- tables filled with forestry tools, tree cookies, wildlife artifacts and cies. other forestry related items provided numerous opportunities for Events such as Earth Day have provided us with great opportunity questions and conversation. The large tree cookies were a signifi- to interact with the public and increase their understanding of for- cant "draw" and provided Chapter members the chance to pass out estry as a science and art, as well as helping foresters understand educational materials and share their knowledge of forestry issues. public concerns about forestry. Our Chapter's website has a page A new twist, and perhaps th highlight of the exhibit, was SAF mem- containing additional photos from the event. They can be seen at ber Scott Helm's portable sawmill set up behind the display. Scott, http://saes.edu/forestry/SAFMtLakes/eday09.htm.

Grant Donnelly interacting with exhibit visitors Luben Dimov talks forestry

Wes Stone, Ryan Farr (l to r) discuss forestry with visitors Scott Helms lets visitor feel and smell cedar sawdust and Scott Helms talking to the landowner (far right) Page 10 The Southeastern Forester, Summer, 2009 CHAPTER NEWS

Mt. Lakes Chapter, AL Hosts Forestry Booth on Earth Day

Scott Helms operates portable sawmill with Ryan Farr assisting Wes Stone and Scott Helms with visitors

Portable sawmill Visitors count tree rings from different cookies

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Oconee Chapter - GA

The Oconee Chapter of SAF has enjoy some catch and release been rolling along in 2009 with trout fishing at the “Blue Hole” its bimonthly meetings that offer on the river. Others came later members and visitors the for a wonderful catered meal by opportunity to gather to hear Brenda Swanson of Hiwassee presentations on the “hot” who is widely known for her topics of the day for its members, meals for the Georgia Mountain and enjoy some good food too! Fair. Twenty-four attendees, In May the Chapter met including visitors from the outdoors at the DNR Smithgall Chattahoochee Chapter, Woods Conservation Area for a enjoyed a presentation by Scott delicious low country boil Griffin, forest health specialist prepared by Chef Larry Luckett, with the Georgia Forestry a tradition for the past four Commission for north Georgia. years. Chapter member Mike Scott highlighted the impacts of Zupko presented an overview of GFC forest health specialist Scott Griffin discusses the the hemlock wooly adelgid, and current national SAF positions impacts of hemlock wooly adelgid and other pests in north the all-out attack to slow the and issues from his perspective Georgia forests. pest’s damage to the valuable as Chair of the National SAF committee on forest policy. Mike shared “real-time” information on the forestry implications of the “cap and trade” bill before Congress, and explained briefly how SAF develops its positions.

Oconee Chapter members and some guests from the Chattahoochee Chapter gather at Frank Riley’s Blue Hole Farm in July for a chapter meeting trees along streams. Several new invaders to the Georgia area were GFC forest health specialist Scott Griffin shares informa- also presented to those attending. tion on treatments for hemlock wooly adelgid outbreaks in north Georgia with the Oconee Chapter at Frank Riley’s Two more Chapter meetings are planned, September 17th at the farm in July 2009 Forest Service office in Gainesville with a program on GPS and GIS by Landmark systems. The year will be completed with a November An outdoors location was the setting for the Oconee Chapter meeting tentatively planned for Athens in association with the UGA meeting in July, once again gathering at Chapter Vice-Chair Frank student chapter. All Oconee Chapter meetings earn one hour in Riley’s farm on the Hiawassee River. Some members came early to Category 1 continuing education credit.

Opportunities in A Forested World SAF 2009 National Convention September 30 - October 4, 2009 Disney World Coronado Springs Resort Orlando, Florida

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Flatwoods Chapter - GA

On March 25, 2009 The Flatwoods Chapter hosted an Ag Awareness Day for Statenville/Echols County Schools. The Flatwoods Chapter SAF members educated 250 students about various forestry activities, giving hands-on demonstrations during a half-day session.

Echols County students are amazed at pine pulp before it is formed into Chapter members (from left to right) Derek Herring, Canal Wood; kraft paper at Packaging Corporation of America’s Clyattville, GA facility. Franklin Staten, Retired Langdale Forest Products; L.G.Aldridge, Southland Forest Products; Buddy Coleman, Coleman Forestry Services

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Don't Miss Out! SAF National Convention Offers Leadership Workshop Plus More Leadership Workshop with Jeff Bercuvitz Sponsored by the National Leadership Development Committee Meet Jeff Social - Tuesday, September 29 Workshop - Wednesday, September 30 Opened to all registered attendee Price: $45 Don’t miss this first-ever event! SAF is excited to announce a leadership training workshop featuring Jeff Bercuvitz. Jeff is known for his six-step approach to boost enthusiasm and motive people to get involved and stay involved. Through his inspiring success stories, Jeff demonstrates how to generate momentum necessary for tackling larger challenges. Don’t miss out on a special social to meet Jeff and learn more about the workshop.

Call for Silent Auction Items Each year SESAF hosts a Silent Auction at the Annual Meeting Donations are now being taken for the 2010 Silent Auction, and we with the benefits going toward funding the Student Leadership need everyone’s help to make it a success. We would like to have Awards (formerly the scholarship) and the SAF Forester’s Fund. something from every chapter and division. It can be something There are always fun and exciting items for bid and include signed from a project you have worked on, or just something that repre- basketballs and footballs from Auburn University and the Univer- sents your particular area of the state. Also, you may make a mon- sities of Florida and Georgia, handmade items and homemade good- etary gift to purchase items. Just forward your check along with the ies such as special syrups, etc. There is something for everyone, form below to the SESAF Business Office and the Committee will including the children. take care of purchasing items for the Auction.

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Publication of any advertisement or article in THE SOUTHEASTERN FORESTER should not be deemed an endorsement by SESAF of the opinions expressed by the products advertised. The editor reserves the right to refuse publication of any article, photograph, or advertisement deemed contrary to the objectives of SESAF. For advertising rates or membership information, contact: Doris Jefferson, SESAF Business Office • P.O. Box 2945 • LaGrange, GA 30241 • Phone: (706) 845-9085 • FAX: (706) 883-8215 • E-Mail: [email protected] Page 14 The Southeastern Forester, Summer, 2009 SESAF NEWS SOUTHEASTERN SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS (SESAF) ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS WORKSHOP AND ANNUAL MEETING February 7 – 9, 2010 Auburn Conference Center, Auburn, Alabama - $104* EXHIBITOR - SPONSOR - SILENT AUCTION REGISTRATION (Please make copies, or use another sheet as needed)

YES, we would like to participate in the 2010 Annual Meeting.

Company:______

Contact:______

Address:______

City, State, Zip:______

Telephone:______FAX:______Email:______

______EXHIBITOR –Commercial: Reserve___ one ($375) ___two ($500) 6' tables - Non-Profit: Reserve___ one ($325) ___two ($400) 6’ tables (A $25 discount may be deducted if you register before September 15) Registration fee includes one full conference registration per exhibitor (excluding banquet)

We will need electricity: Yes____ No ____

______SPONSOR - _____Diamond: ($1000 and above) _____ Gold: ($500 - $999) _____ Silver: ($250-$499) _____ Bronze: ($150-$249)

______SILENT AUCTION DONOR: We will BRING/SEND (circle one) the following item(s) or cash to purchase a bid item:

Item(s): ______Suggested Minimum Bid: ______

Enclosed is our check in the amount of $ ______

Make check payable to: SESAF RETURN FORM (AND CHECK) TO: SESAF • P.O. Box 2945 • LaGrange, GA 30241 Fax Form & Credit information to 706-883-8215 For questions: Contact the SESAF Office at 706-845-9085

*Auburn Conference Center is offering a very attractive room rate of $104 per night for participants. Complete registration information will be provided later. Credit Card Information

____AMEX____MC____Visa____DISCOVER Card #

Expiration Date:

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