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November In this issue: Don't miss the Oregon Tree Farm annual meeting and awards luncheon Tree Farm Annual Meeting   Wildlife Management Workshop   Forest Management and Biomass Workshop       Forest landowners will have a chance to learn more about the new standards of forest certification used by the American Forest Foundation at the Oregon Tree Farm System (OTFS) 2009 Annual Meeting, Nov. 23 at the World Forestry Center in Portland. Among the presenters are:      · David Ford, Oregon Small Woodlands Association    · Mike Cloughesy, OFRI    · Rick Fletcher, Oregon State University Extension Service    · Dick Courter, Genetechs   Awards Luncheon After the workshop, the recognition lunch will honor County Tree Farmers of the Year. The new Oregon Tree Farmer of the Year also will be announced. For more information contact Anne Hanschu at 503-357-2551 or netvetrdh@gmail.com. This event is sponsored by OTFS, OSWA, the U.S. Forest Service and OFRI. Upcoming workshop will explore wildlife management in working forests How do you address invasive species on your land? Why is wildlife important? How do economics play into your management decisions? Practical Applications of Wildlife Management on Working Forests is the title of an upcoming workshop in Eugene that will explore tough management issues like these facing wildlife biologists and forests everyday. In addition to the general session, participants will offer an interactive species fair and a chance to meet with wildlife experts. Event admission is on a first-come first-served basis. A registration fee is required. For more information contact Fran Cafferata Coe at 503-224-3445 or fcoe@masonbruce.com. Practical Applications of Wildlife Management on Working Forests December 2, 2009 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eugene Managing for biomass opportunities is the focus of December workshop Considering how to use biomass when managing your forestlands represents a growing opportunity for northwest forest landowners. This seminar will cover case studies, state laws and the economics of biomass extraction. Speakers include: John Pine, Oregon Department of Forestry Debbie Dumroese, Rocky Mountain Research Station Forrest Costales, Roseburg Resources Roger Lord, Mason, Bruce & Girard Steve Lawn, T2 Kevin Tuers, Seneca Sawmill Co. Glenn Coolley, Grays Harbor Paper David Smith, Oregon State University Managing Forestlands for Biomass Utilization December 10, 2009 Holiday Inn Springfield, Oregon This workshop is sponsored by the Western Forestry and Conservation Association. Register for this workshop.   Woody Biomass Energy This 16-page report examines opportunities for the conversion of woody biomass from forest thinning into “green” energy, biofuels and other bioproducts. It also looks at some short-term potential for moving Oregon forward in developing an industry tied to the removal of woody biomass from overcrowded forests. View this report online.