Published by SAF: May 16, 2002
A Benefit of Membership in the Society of American Foresters

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Contents:

Forest News

1. LP Announces the Sale of Timberlands
2. President Bush Signs Farm Bill
3. SAF Sends Letter to President Bush Regarding Forest Management
4. Sen. Boxer Drafts Bill to Expand California Wilderness
5. Biodiversity in Forest Planning and Management Symposium

Inside SAF

1. SAF Field Seminar Series, Ellisville, Mississippi, July 24-26
2. Council, VP Nominations Being Accepted
3. Attention SAF Faculty Representatives and SAF Student Members
4. SAF's 2002 National Convention Provides Multiple Benefits
5. Have You Received Your SAF Coupon Book Yet?
6. Special Offer on New Book from SAF
7. 2002 Convention Offers Professional Development Workshops

Forest News

1. LP Announces the Sale of Timberlands

May 10 -- LP, formerly known as Louisiana-Pacific, announced that it will sell several businesses and shed 4,400 jobs as part of a restructuring effort. The Portland, Oregon-based maker of lumber, pulp, and building products said it would divest its 935,000 acres of timberland in three states--Idaho, Louisiana, and Texas--along with its plywood, industrial panels, and lumber businesses. LP said it wants to focus on its more profitable businesses and expects the sale to net the company more than $600 million. The restructuring would cut LP's work force to 5,300 from 9,700, and reduce its number of North American mills from 60 to about 35.

For more information, visit the SAF website at http://www.safnet.org/archive/502_lpNB.htm

You can find information on the LP website athttp://www.lpcorp.com/

2. President Bush Signs Farm Bill

May 6 -- President Bush signed the Farm Bill into law on May 6. Also known as the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, the Farm Bill contains strong Forestry and Conservation Titles that will assist private forest landowners in taking greater strides in sustainable forestry. The Forest Landowner Enhancement Program and the Environmental Quality Incentive Program will help landowners protect riparian areas, enhance wildlife habitat, and assist with management plan development.

For the Full text of the final version of the bill as well as a manager's statement see http://agriculture.house.gov/fbconfrpt.htm

For SAF's statement on the Farm Bill visit http://www.safnet.org/policy/5_02farmbillPR.htm

3. SAF Sends Letter to President Bush Regarding Forest Management

May 13 -- In conjunction with the National Association of Professional Forestry Schools and Colleges (NAPFSC ) and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), SAF sent a letter to President Bush in response to a letter sent by a group scientists that questioned the prudence of logging on the national forests. SAF, NAPFSC, and NASF promote active management to maintain the health and productivity of the national forests while protecting valuable resources. SAF hopes this letter will improve the dialogue surrounding national forest management inject a scientific viewpoint into the discussion.

For the full text of the letter visit http://www.safnet.org/policy/psst/gwbushltr.htm

4. Boxer Drafts Bill to Expand California Wilderness

May 11-- Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) announced she has drafted a bill to designate 2.5 million acres of public land in California as "wilderness" and segments of California rivers as "wild and scenic." "The "California Wild Heritage Wilderness Act of 2002" would ban logging, construction, and motorized vehicles in 77 new areas of the state. Boxer will introduce the bill in the Senate in the near future.

For more information http://www.senate.gov/~boxer/newsroom/200205/20020511_env.html

5. Biodiversity in Forest Planning and Management Symposium

May 13 -- "Biodiversity in Forest Planning and Management" a symposium to be held June 20, 2002, in Portland Oregon, will be the first annual symposium of the National Commission on Science for Sustainable Forestry (NCSSF). The meeting aims to identify, characterize, and prioritize gaps in our understanding of biodiversity in forest planning and management to help NCSSF develop a research agenda.

Visit http://www.ncssf.org/ for agenda, information and registration.

Inside SAF

1. SAF Field Seminar Series, Ellisville, Mississippi, July 24-26

SAF is offering field foresters and landowners the opportunity to learn the latest technologies and techniques in timber cruising and integrated GIS-GPS and mapping solutions. This seminar, created in partnership with Haglof, LandMark Systems, American Tree Farm System, and Forestry Suppliers, will offer participants an opportunity to experience hands-on, classroom, and field environments in which they can learn the latest in field forestry applications.

For more information, contact William Brumby at (301) 897-8720, ext. 129; brumbyb@safnet.org.

2. Council, Vice-Presidential Nominations Being Accepted

Nominations are open for four seats on the SAF Council, the Society's governing body. The following four voting districts will be electing new representatives:

District I - Alaska, Inland Empire, and Washington State
District IV - Colorado-Wyoming, Intermountain, South Dakota, Southwestern, Montana
District VII - Allegheny, National Capital
District X - Southeastern

Representatives are elected for three-year terms beginning January 2003. In addition, a vice-president will be elected to hold that office one year, then serve one year as president, and one year on the Council as immediate past president.

Council and vice-presidential petitions are due anytime prior to July 1. Petitions are available on the SAF web at http://www.safnet.org/members/vpcouinstruct.htm. Contact Barbara Weitzer at weitzerb@safnet.org or 301/897-8720 ext. 121 for details.

3. Attention SAF Faculty Representatives and SAF Student Members

The SAF Outstanding Student Chapter Award recognizes the most active and dedicated SAF student chapter and its SAF faculty representative. The contest deadline is June 10, 2002.

You can complete the entry form online at http://www.safnet.org/members/student/chapterawards.htm

Also, the new Student Chapter Web Page Award honors the SAF Student Chapter with the best web page design and content. The contest deadline is June 14, 2002. You can complete the entry form online at http://www.safnet.org/members/students/studentweb.htm

For more information, contact Carol McKernon at 301-897-8720, ext. 108 or mckernoc@safnet.org

4. SAF's 2002 National Convention Provides Multiple Benefits

The premier gathering of forestry professionals, to be held October 5-9 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, offers numerous benefits. We will be sharing these benefits in various issues of The E-Forester.

Benefit #3:Timely information critical to your job

Presentations by individual practitioners, analysts, policy makers, researchers, administrators, and consultants will offer interesting lessons learned, how-to tips, and other insights on today's hottest topics.

5. Have You Received Your SAF Coupon Book?

Have you received an SAF coupon book filled with discounts for products and services from SAF and other forestry suppliers and organizations? It can save you hundreds of dollars. Simply recruit one new member to SAF and both you and your recruit will receive this great new book!

For more information, visit the SAF website at http://www.safnet.org/members/getambr.htm

6. Special Offer on New Book from SAF

Forest Wildlife-Habitat Relationships: Population and Community Responses to Forest Management, a new book from the Society of American Foresters, presents current research on the interface between forests and wildlife. Edited by Stephen DeStefano and Robert G. Haight, the 26 papers, which cover work being conducted by state and federal agencies, private industry and institutions, and universities across America, are divided into seven sections representing major research topics. All papers were peer reviewed under the guidelines of the SAF journal Forest Science, and were first published as a special issue of that publication in May 2002.

<http://www.safnet.org/commerce/storeform.htm>SPECIAL OFFER FOR SAF MEMBERS: Order online by May 31 and save! Members: $42 US ($37.50 if ordered online by May 31, 2002!); Nonmembers: $50 US Item # b-017

For more information or to order your copy, visit the SAF website at http://www.safnet.org/market/storebooks.htm.

7. 2002 Convention Offers Professional Development Workshops

As you prepare for the 2002 SAF National Convention don't forget to review the three Professional Development Workshops that will be offered in addition to the four-day technical and scientific program. Join your colleagues on Saturday, October 5th, expand your horizons, and come away with knowledge that will put you ahead of the curve.

More information can be found on the SAF web site. http://www.safnet.org/calendar/conv2002/profdev2002conv.htm

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