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SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Dr. Mehdi Tajvidi
DESCRIPTION:Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Fall Seminar Series Presents: \nDr. Mehdi Tajvidi\, Assistant Professor of Renewable Nanomaterials and Graduate Program Coordinator\, of the School of Forest Resources\, University of Maine\, will give a talk titled\, What is outside the box (or the bottle!) for cellulose nanomaterials? \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in the SFWS Conference Room 1101 located on the first floor of the SFWS Building at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 3 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract: Cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) are perhaps the only type of cellulose nanomaterials that have the potential for both large volume production and large volume applications in near future. Much research has been conducted on the production\, property assessment and applications of these interesting materials in many laboratories and the promise for an outstanding\, multi-functional renewable material has been widely advertised. While a considerable amount of effort has been made to modify CNF to make it work with systems that it inherently does not interact with much\, an alternative approach towards taking advantage of the natural strengths of CNF for applications it is comfortable with seems to be finding traction in the scientific community. Concurrently\, research towards using CNF as the bulk material and not as an additive is finding more and more attention for biomedical applications. This presentation offers a description of new and emerging applications of CNF that are scalable and promise large volume production. The ultimate objective is to provide potential areas of predicted “success” in the use of CNF. \nBiography: Mehdi Tajvidi joined the School of Forest Resources in 2013. After completing his Ph.D. program in Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Tehran in 2003\, Mehdi worked as an Assistant and later an Associate Professor at the Department of Wood and Paper Science and Technology\, the University of Tehran for 8 years. In 2007 Mehdi received the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) award to do research at the Department of Biomaterials Sciences\, the University of Tokyo\, Japan where he worked as a Visiting Professor for two years. Upon moving to Canada in 2011\, Mehdi worked as a Visiting Professor and a Research Associate at the Department of Chemical Engineering\, University of Waterloo\, ON\, Canada before Joining the School of Forest Resources in September 2013 as the Assistant Professor of Renewable Nanomaterials. Mehdi’s areas of research interest are production\, characterization and performance evaluation of renewable nanomaterials and their composites. He is particularly interested in mechanical properties of nano-materials and nanocomposites\, structure-property relationships\, viscoelastic behavior\, dynamic mechanical analysis and magnetic cellulose nanocomposites. To date\, Mehdi has published over 100 papers in academic journals\, presented over 50 presentations at international conferences and advised/co-advised over 45 graduate students.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-mehdi-tajvidi/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Brenda Allen":MAILTO:allenbm@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T204007Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the fall with music\, nature hikes\, animal encounters\, face painting\, and crafts. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No registration required. Overflow parking will be located in our north parking lot\, but you will have a well-marked 0.4-mile hike over to the amphitheater or a golf cart shuttle is available if needed.  Entry is a $1 donation to the Preserve for Adults and Youth\, Children 3 and under are free.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/fall-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Kreher Preserve and Nature Center\, 2222 N. College Street\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Lolley":MAILTO:preserve@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180912T221302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T221302Z
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SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series – Dr. Richard Cobb
DESCRIPTION:Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Fall Seminar Series Presents: \nDr. Richard Cobb\, Assistant Professor of Forest Health at California State Polytechnic University\, will give a talk titled\, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: what a devastating invasive insect tells us about emerging threats to forest health. \nSeminar is held at 11am in Conference Room 1101 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 3 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract: Regional level tree mortality emerging where it was unexpected caused by an unexpected source. While the story of eastern hemlock mortality in the US from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) fits this description\, it is by no means unique in terms of exotic agents of mortality in forests. Neither is the history of scientific study of this destructive insect: innocuous discovery and devastating impacts where they were least expected given the state of research at the time. Here I give a history of the discovery and emergence of this insect outbreak along with a review of its impacts in forest ecosystems. I use this information to draw comparisons to other outbreaks to ask if HWA holds lessons that can help forest health professionals avoid the most dreaded outcome: “it was obvious in retrospect.” \nBiography: Richard Cobb is from Payson\, Arizona. He has a BS in Environmental Science from Northern Arizona University\, a MS in Forestry from the University of Maine\, and a PhD from UC Davis where he also did a post doc\, both focusing on Sudden Oak Death. He is Assistant Professor of Forest Health at California State Polytechnic University.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-richard-cobb/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Brenda Allen":MAILTO:allenbm@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T173000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180828T203515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T203623Z
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SUMMARY:AUsome Amphibians and Reptiles
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center staff for a one-hour presentation on the AUsome amphibians and reptiles found in our state and beyond. Children and adults will enjoy this entertaining hands-on program with live animals. Admission is $5/person. Children 3 and under are free. Pre-registration is not required. Proceeds benefit the nature center. Sponsored by the Auburn Opelika Tourism Bureau.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/ausome-amphibians-and-reptiles-3/
LOCATION:Kreher Preserve and Nature Center\, 2222 N. College Street\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Lolley":MAILTO:preserve@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180912T222334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T195236Z
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SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series – Dr. David M. Nanang
DESCRIPTION:Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Fall Seminar Series Presents: \nDr. David M. Nanang\, Director General of the Great Lakes Forestry Centre\, Sault Ste. Marie\, Ontario\, Canada\, will give a talk titled\, Canadian Forest Service – Leading Forest Research and Innovation. \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Classroom 1223 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 3 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract:  In this seminar\, Dr. David Nanang will provide an overview of the forest science research within the Canadian Forest Service of Natural Resources Canada and explore the challenges of forest research in a fast changing world. He will examine the policy drivers for forest research and the factors that are shaping future direction for forest research within the Government of Canada. \nBiography: Dr. David Nanang is the Director General at Natural Resources Canada’s Great Lakes Forestry Centre in Sault Ste. Marie\, Ontario. Dr. Nanang’s career in the federal Public Service of Canada spans over 15 years and several policy and research leadership positions including: Forest Economist; Senior Policy Advisor; Environmental Policy and Regulatory Affairs Advisor; and Director of Forest Ecology Division. \nDr. Nanang’s academic training includes a BSc in Natural Resource Management from the University of Science and Technology\, Kumasi\, Ghana\, an MSc in Forestry from Lakehead University and a PhD in Forest Economics from the University of Alberta\, Canada. He is the author and co-author of two books on plantation forestry\, and co-edited a book on natural resources.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-david-m-nanang/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Brenda Allen":MAILTO:allenbm@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20181002T133627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181003T193007Z
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SUMMARY:Weaver Lecture Series and Graduate Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Weaver Lecture Series will present a talk by Richard Pouyat\, former White House science and technology advisor and current president of the Ecological Society of America\, on Wednesday\, Oct. 17\, at 3 p.m.\, immediately followed by a graduate research symposium and reception at 4:15 p.m. \nWeaver Lecture Series Seminar \nPouyat\, a national program leader for USDA Forest Service’s Air and Soil Quality Research program in Washington D.C.\, will give a lecture titled\, “Integrating Science and Policy for Environmental Decision Making\,” that will discuss the critically important roles scientific information and the scientific community can play in the policy development process\, including issue identification\, monitoring and evaluation. \nThe School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ Weaver Lecture Series was established in 1996 through an endowment provided by Earl H. and Sandra H. Weaver. The objective of the series is to bring individuals with expertise in various aspects of forestry and wildlife sciences to the Auburn University campus to enhance the School’s academic programs through public lectures and interaction with faculty and students. \nThe free seminar\, which is open to the public and all members of the campus community\, will be held on Wednesday\, Oct. 17\, at 3 p.m. in the conference hall\, room 1101\, located on the first floor of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, Alabama. \nGraduate Research Symposium and Reception \nA graduate research symposium and reception will immediately follow the lecture at 4:15 p.m. in the conference hall. The presentation will highlight the diversity of the school’s research program and provide graduate students opportunity to present their research to stakeholders and members of the academic community. \nThis is a complimentary event for faculty\, staff and students. Light refreshments and free parking are offered for attendees. Parking will be available on the third and fourth levels of the South Quad Parking Deck. Advanced registration and parking passes are not required. \nIntegrating Science and Policy for Environmental Decision Making \nAbstract \nScientific information can and should play an important role in the process of environmental policy development and implementation. Scientific information and the scientific community can play critically important roles in several parts of the policy process\, including issue identification and problem definition\, development of alternative policies\, monitoring and evaluation during policy implementation\, and feedback into the ongoing policy process.  These interventions can occur at the level of both the institution and individual scientist; however\, there are cultural and procedural barriers that restrict the exchange of information between the scientific community and decision makers.  For example\, real and perceived incongruence in timing between the pace of scientific discovery and policy development often reinforces the belief that science cannot realistically be integrated into the policy process. Moreover\, at the interpersonal level\, scientists have limited time\, opportunities\, or in many cases incentive to work with decision makers on specific environmental issues. Finally\, from the public’s perspective\, many of today’s environmental issues are subtle and complex and thus require more explanation and understanding of the scientific process and uncertainty. To close\, I suggest actions that the ecological and environmental science community can undertake to effectively integrate science with public policy including at the least to encourage scientist involvement with communicating science to the public and policy makers\, while at the most choose career paths that intersect the making of public policy. \nSpeaker Biography \nRichard Pouyat\, a national program leader for USDA Forest Service’s Air and Soil Quality Research program in Washington D.C.\, is a former White House Office of Science and Technology advisor and the current president of the Ecological Society of America. Pouyat received his Ph.D. in ecology from Rutgers University and an M.S. in forest soils and B.S. in forest biology at the College of Environmental Science and Forestry. His training in ecology\, soil science\, and biogeochemistry to investigate urban ecosystems and the effect of urban sprawl on natural systems is extensive. Pouyat’s career and research have focused on applying ecological and social sciences to the solutions of contemporary problems in natural resource management and policy. Previous to his current roles\, Pouyat also served as an original co-principal investigator of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study\, a Long Term Ecological Research site funded by the National Science Foundation. \n 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/weaver_lecture_richard_pouyat/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Masic%2C Graduate Program Coordinator":MAILTO:rbm0010@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180828T203811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T203811Z
UID:3351-1540029600-1540035000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Science on Saturdays: Hummingbirds
DESCRIPTION:Join hummingbird bander and specialist\, Mr. Fred Bassett\, for a fascinating program on hummingbirds. Learn all about these tiny birds who can fly all the way across the Gulf of Mexico each year in the fall and back again in the spring! Children activities will be available. No registration required. Admission is $4 for members and $5 for non-members.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/science-on-saturdays-hummingbirds/
LOCATION:Kreher Preserve and Nature Center\, 2222 N. College Street\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Lolley":MAILTO:preserve@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180913T152538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T152538Z
UID:3372-1540213200-1540216800@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:M.S. Seminar - Shrijana Duwadi
DESCRIPTION:M.S. Seminar: Shrijana Duwadi\, Maj. Prof\, Dr. Lori Eckhardt \nTitle: TBD \nLocation: Dixon Conference Room \nDate: Monday\, October 22\, 2018 \nTime: 1:00 p.m.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/m-s-seminar-shrijana-duwadi/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Master's Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180913T150932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T150932Z
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SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar - Dale Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Fall Seminar Series Presents: \nMr. Dale Dickens\, Alabama Urban Forestry Coordinator with the Alabama Forestry Commission\, will give a talk titled\, Alabama’s Urban Forest Strike Team. \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Conference Room 1101 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 3 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract: The Urban Forest Strike Team was developed in 2007 by the USDA Forest Service and several Southeastern states. They found in the aftermath of natural disasters\, recovery crews and volunteers were often unable to properly evaluate tree damage and risk. By enlisting the help of tree care professionals\, the Urban Forest Strike Team strives to assist disaster-stricken communities who have little or no urban forest management staff. The strike team provides data to the community and aims to reduce unnecessary loss of tree canopy\, increase public safety\, plan an efficient and cost-effective recovery\, and document recovery needs and costs for FEMA reimbursement.  This presentation will describe the teams\, the process of evaluation\, and the recent deployment to assist Jacksonville State University following the tornados in March\, 2018. \nBiography: Dale Dickens joined the Alabama Forestry Commission on January 24\, 2014 as Alabama’s Urban Forestry Coordinator. He promotes the planning\, planting and protection of the beneficial trees within our cities and communities. Along with managing the state’s Tree City USA program\, he also serves at the Champion Trees Program Coordinator and Alabama’s Famous and Historic Trees Program Coordinator. His extensive management experience covers both industrial forestry and academic positions. He began his career as a research forester for Georgia Kraft Company in Rome\, Georgia with research in silvicultural herbicides\, growth modeling\, and soil amendments.  Following several reorganizations\, he ended as the Area Forester over the 65\,000 acre Eufaula Forest. After the company lands began to be sold\, he took a position directing a forest technology program in southwest Georgia\, teaching 13 courses.  In 2007\, an opportunity to return home to Auburn came in the form of a position as the Director of Student Services for Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. He is a registered forester in Alabama\, a Certified Arborist\, and holds both a B.S. in forest management and a M.S. in forest biometrics from Auburn University. He currently resides in Opelika\, Alabama with his lovely wife Lynn\, and a number of exotic and not-so-exotic animals.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-dale-dickens/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Brenda Allen":MAILTO:allenbm@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180828T205338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T135826Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Enchanted Forest
DESCRIPTION:The Kreher Preserve and Nature Center will hold their first annual Halloween Enchanted Forest on October 29 and 30 from 6 – 8 p.m. KPNC will be teaming up with the City of Auburn Junior Theater program\, AU Engineering students and Auburn University student and community volunteers. This event will be a non-scary\, fun educational fundraiser for the preserve. Families are invited to wear their costumes and head out with a guide onto our enchanted lit-up trails to stop at 10 stations where costumed actors will sing\, dance or recite a poem about the animal\, plant or insect that they represent. The costumed character will explain to the children how they “trick or treat” the other animals in the forest. A few of the character include a pitcher plant\, bat\, beaver and praying mantis. \nFun Halloween activities including pumpkin bowling and face painting will be available for the children before groups head out. Hikes will begin at 5:30 p.m.\, with groups of 15 starting their hike to visit each station every ten minutes. The last group will depart on the hike at 7:30 p.m. Tickets holders must be punctual and not miss their time slot. The night will end with a campfire with s’mores and hot cocoa available for purchase and other fun activities for the children. \nRegistration is required. Tickets are $5 per person. This event is not recommended for very young children who might be afraid of costumed characters. Please wear close-toed shoes and bring a flashlight. Go to the KPNC website at www.auburn.edu/preserve and click on Register/Tickets. \nThe KPNC is located at 2222 N. College Street\, approximately 3 miles north of downtown Auburn. The KPNC offers lighted and improved parking\, bathroom facilities\, and drinking fountains.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/halloween-enchanted-forest-2/
LOCATION:Kreher Preserve and Nature Center\, 2222 N. College Street\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Lolley":MAILTO:preserve@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180828T205122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T140325Z
UID:3353-1540920600-1540931400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Halloween Enchanted Forest
DESCRIPTION:The Kreher Preserve and Nature Center will hold their first annual Halloween Enchanted Forest on October 29 and 30. KPNC will be teaming up with the City of Auburn Junior Theater program\, AU Engineering students and Auburn University student and community volunteers. This event will be a non-scary\, fun educational fundraiser for the preserve. Families are invited to wear their costumes and head out with a guide onto our enchanted lit-up trails to stop at 10 stations where costumed actors will sing\, dance or recite a poem about the animal\, plant or insect that they represent. The costumed character will explain to the children how they “trick or treat” the other animals in the forest. A few of the character include a pitcher plant\, bat\, beaver and praying mantis. \nFun Halloween activities including pumpkin bowling and face painting will be available for the children before groups head out. Hikes will begin at 5:30 p.m.\, with groups of 15 starting their hike to visit each station every ten minutes. The last group will depart on the hike at 7:30 p.m. Tickets holders must be punctual and not miss their time slot. The night will end with a campfire with s’mores and hot cocoa available for purchase and other fun activities for the children. \nWe hope to make this new fun Halloween event a favorite of our community. Registration is required. Tickets are $5 per person. This event is not recommended for very young children who might be afraid of costumed characters. Please wear close-toed shoes and bring a flashlight. Go to the KPNC website at www.auburn.edu/preserve and click on Register/Tickets. \nThe KPNC is located at 2222 N. College Street\, approximately 3 miles north of downtown Auburn. The KPNC offers lighted and improved parking\, bathroom facilities\, and drinking fountains.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/halloween-enchanted-forest/
LOCATION:Kreher Preserve and Nature Center\, 2222 N. College Street\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Lolley":MAILTO:preserve@auburn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180912T222944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T223344Z
UID:3368-1540983600-1540987200@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series – Dr. Scott Salom
DESCRIPTION:Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Fall Seminar Series Presents: \nDr. Scott Salom of the Department of Entomology at Virginia Tech\, will give a talk titled\, Long-term research effort on hemlock woolly adelgid biology\,\nimpacts\, and management. \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Classroom 1223 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 3 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract:  Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect killing eastern and Carolina hemlocks through an ever expanding range in the eastern U.S. Both tree species lack the ability to tolerate adelgid infestations and no specific natural enemies were present to help regulate the insect’s populations.  A long-term effort has focused on studying the biology of HWA and its natural enemies.  Our lab has focused principally on the study of Derodontid beetles\, known adelgid specialists.  The biological control program using these natural enemies will be the focus of this presentation. \nBiography:  Scott M. Salom\, Professor\, Department of Entomology at Virginia Tech\, Blacksburg\, VA.\, earned a B.S. (1981) from Iowa State University (Forestry and Pest Management)\, an M.S. (1985) from University of Arkansas (Entomology)\, advised by Fred Stephen\, and a Ph.D. (1989) from University of British Columbia (Forestry)\, advised by John McLean. \nScott Salom came to Virginia Tech in 1989 as a post-doc and assumed a tenure-track position in 1993. In the early years his research focused on management of pine reproduction weevils and use of semiochemicals to manage southern pine beetle.  He eventually began to study non-native invasive forest pests\, where he and his group have been developing biological control solutions for these problems. This includes studying the organisms in their native and introduced environments\, identifying and studying mortality agents such as predatory insects or fungal pathogens\, and then incorporating their use into integrated pest management solutions.  He has supervised 13 Ph.D. and 10 M.S. students and currently supervises 3 Ph.D. and 2 M.S. students. \nSome recognition of his work includes: \n\n2010 Distinguished Alumni Award\, Department of Entomology\, University of Arkansas\, Fayetteville\, AR\n2009 A. D. Hopkins Award – Southern Forest Insect Work Conference\n2008 Award for Excellence in Applied Research – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences\, Virginia Tech\n2008 Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management – Eastern Branch\, Entomological Society of America
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-scott-salom/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Brenda Allen":MAILTO:allenbm@auburn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T143000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20181005T212126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T212406Z
UID:3406-1541079000-1541082600@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:M.S. Seminar - Michael Ramirez
DESCRIPTION:M.S. Seminar: Michael Ramirez\, Maj. Prof\, Dr. Lisa Samuelson \nTitle: Impacts of drought and 40% throughfall reduction on water relations of a longleaf pine stand \nLocation: Dixon Conference Room\, 3315 \nDate: Thursday\, November 1\, 2018 \nTime: 1:30 p.m. \nAbstract: \nProjections of increased frequency and severity of climate change induced drought have raised concerns about the health\, productivity and composition of forests in the southeastern United States.  Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) is a native species that thrives on sites that are frequently disturbed by fire and is thought to be more tolerant of drought stress than other southern pines\, making it a suitable species to withstand future climate conditions.  However\, the limits and mechanisms of that presumed drought tolerance are not known.  This study used in-situ manipulation of water availability to examine the effects of drought on water relations in a longleaf pine plantation.  Specifically\, the effects of a 40% reduction in throughfall precipitation on leaf water potential\, sap flux density\, whole-tree hydraulic conductance\, and productivity were investigated.  Following the installation of the throughfall reduction treatment in May 2016\, a prolonged natural drought occurred wherein little to no precipitation fell on the site from September 2016 until the end of November 2016.  Throughfall reduction was not found to effect leaf water potential or productivity during the 2016 natural drought but did reduce sap flux density and whole-tree hydraulic conductance.  As natural drought conditions alleviated in 2017\, the 40% throughfall reduction treatment did reduce sap flux density\, but did not significantly affect leaf water potential\, whole-tree hydraulic conductance\, or productivity.  Longleaf pine survived severe water deficit and may resist future climate change stress in the Southeast\, through a partially conservative water use strategy.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/m-s-seminar-michael-ramirez/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Master's Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Grindle%2C Graduate Student Coordinator":MAILTO:apg0008@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180913T152803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T151203Z
UID:3373-1541163600-1541167200@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:M.S. Seminar - Ellary TuckerWilliams
DESCRIPTION:M.S. Seminar: Ellary TuckerWilliams\, Maj. Prof\, Dr. Chris Lepczyk \nTitle: Stakeholders Perspectives on Wild Pig and Management in Alabama \nLocation: Dixon Conference Room \nDate: Friday\, November 2\, 2018 \nTime: 1:00 p.m. \nAbstract: \nAs a species of global concern\, the wild pig (Sus scrofa) is a detrimental invasive species with negative economic\, public and ecological health impacts. Despite the well-known negative impacts associated with wild pigs\, little is known about the human dimensions of wild pig management and policy. To address this issue\, my research goal was to determine stakeholders’ perspectives towards wild pig management. Specifically\, I sought to evaluate stakeholder perspectives on the potential use of toxicants and understand wild pig management effort on privately owned lands\, the perceived impact of wild pigs\, and policy beliefs. To address these questions\, I surveyed farmers\, hunters\, and forestland owners across the state of Alabama. Overall\, my findings suggest stakeholders are generally accepting of toxicant use in wild pig management. Stakeholders believe wild pigs have negative economic\, public and ecological health impacts. However less than half of landowners participate in wild pig control\, but believe that the responsibility of managing and paying for damages associated with wild pigs lies with individual landowners.  Findings from this research informs managers and policy makers that improved wild pig management would be supported by the majority of stakeholders.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/m-s-seminar-ellary-tuckerwilliams/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Master's Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180912T223224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T223320Z
UID:3369-1541588400-1541592000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series – Dr. Luis O. Morales
DESCRIPTION:Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Fall Seminar Series Presents: \nLuis O Morales\, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Horticultural Science\, North Carolina State University\, will give a talk titled\, Unraveling Molecular and Physiological Mechanisms Mediating Stress Acclimation in Plants. \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Conference Room 1101 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 3 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract: Improving agricultural productivity to feed a growing world population is a grand challenge that will require a better understanding of the complex interactions between plants and their environment. Plants are constantly challenged by unfavorable conditions that limit their optimal growth and survival. During this talk I will address molecular and physiological events mediating stress acclimation in plants\, especially those related to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and ozone (O3). Using reverse genetics\, transcriptome and physiological analysis\, we showed that wavelengths in the UV-B (280-315 nm) and UV-A/blue (315-500 nm) regions of the spectrum perceived by UV RESISTANCE LOCUS 8 (UVR8) and cryptochromes (CRY1 and CRY2) promote a range of responses essential for plant acclimation. This includes transcript accumulation of genes involved in photoprotective pathways\, the accumulation of stress related hormones and phenolic compounds. Using O3 as an experimental tool to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the apoplast of plant cells\, we have assessed key roles for ROS in mediating defense signaling in Arabidopsis thaliana. Furthermore\, we have identified small RNAs as post-transcriptional regulators of ROS-mediated cell death and gene expression. \nBiography: Luis O Morales\, born in Pinar del Río\, Cuba\, is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Horticultural Science\, North Carolina State University. He holds degrees from the University of Pinar del Río (MSc in Agricultural Engineering\, 1996)\, the University of Havana (MSc\, Plant Biotechnology\, 2004) and the University of Helsinki (PhD\, Plant Biology\, 2014). In previous postdoctoral research at the University of Helsinki\, Dr. Morales combined plant genomics\, physiology\, molecular biology\, bioinformatics and statistics to examine the effects of abiotic stresses on plants at various molecular levels. In his current research at NCSU\, Luis aims to combine his expertise in photobiology and plant biochemistry to improve phytochemical contents in important crop species. To date\, he has published 14 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals\, delivered a range of invited lectures and organized a symposium on Molecular aspects of UV-B photoprotections at the 16th Congress of the European Society of Photobiology\, Aveiro\, Portugal 2015. In addition\, he has taught plant physiology to undergraduates at the University of Pinar del Río for three years\, as well as designed and delivered practical courses on the analysis of gene expression data to graduate students at the University of Helsinki. Dr. Morales is also very passionate about promoting plant science to society in general.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-luis-o-morales/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Brenda Allen":MAILTO:allenbm@auburn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20181015T133723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T204428Z
UID:3410-1541664000-1541696400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Alabama Recreational Trails Leadership Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Recreational Trails Leadership Workshop will be held at the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences on Thursday\, Nov. 8. This fun and informative gathering of those involved with planning\, development and management of recreational trails in Alabama will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the SFWS Conference Hall\, Room 1101. Registration is $35 and includes a light breakfast\, boxed lunch and optional field trip. \n 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/alabama-recreational-trails-leadership-workshop/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20180912T223747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T223747Z
UID:3370-1542193200-1542196800@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar - Jussi Uusivuori
DESCRIPTION:Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Fall Seminar Series Presents: \nJussi Uusivuori will give a talk titled\, Forests and Climate Policies: What have we learned? \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Classroom 1223 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 3 to obtain a visitor pass.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-jussi-uusivuori/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Brenda Allen":MAILTO:allenbm@auburn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T093000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20181024T204252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T123806Z
UID:3417-1543305600-1543311000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Ph.D. Seminar: Marissa "Jo" Daniel
DESCRIPTION:Ph.D. Seminar: Marissa Jo. Daniel\, Maj. Prof\, Dr. Tom Gallagher \nTitle: A New Era for Forest Operations in the Southeastern Region of the United States \nLocation: 3315 Dixon Conference Room \nDate: Tuesday\, November 27\, 2018 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. \nAbstract: \nForest operations in the southeastern region of the United States has remained relatively unchanged since the inception of conventional mechanized equipment. As new technologies are developed\, new operational techniques emerge that have the potential to replace today’s standard practices.  While many of these practices have been studied elsewhere around the world\, few have been researched for their applicability in the southeast. \nThree separate studies were conducted. The first\, used both a modeling tool as well as a field study to analyze altering establishment spacing\, harvesting frequency\, and harvesting machines to determine if an increase in sawtimber volumes were seen from these changes.  Results depicted a minimum increase of 15 green tons per acre for sawtimber using one or more of the above mentioned techniques for the modeling tool.  The field study demonstrated an additional 10 green tons per acre of biomass material could be harvested by altering establishment spacing. \nThe second assessed the prospective production and cost increases of using tracked processors either in the woods in conjunction with conventional harvesting equipment or on a centralized logging depot where one processor would merchandize multiple logger’s trees.  The study also compared the difference in an experienced operator versus an inexperienced operator.  Results showed that at the end of the machines depreciated life\, year 5\, a logger could expect to pay $1.93 per green ton to own and operate the processor.  At the end of year 10\, the actual life of the machine\, they would expect to pay $1.75 per green ton.  An overall gain in productivity was realized in both operators\, with the experienced operator producing 14 additional green tons per productive machine hour. \nThe final study evaluated the differences in total stem value when merchandizing with a tracked processor versus a knuckle-boom loader.  Results determined when diameter and total lengths were visually estimated\, a significant difference in total value occurred\, however once these two variables were adjusted to match the tracked processors more accurate measurements\, no difference in value was seen even though there was still a difference in how the wood was merchandized.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/ph-d-seminar-marissa-jo-daniel/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,PhD Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Grindle%2C Graduate Student Coordinator":MAILTO:apg0008@auburn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190123T161742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T161742Z
UID:5889-1548241200-1548244800@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Armando McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Armando G. McDonald\, Professor of Renewable Materials\, Department of Forest\, Rangeland and Fire Science\, University of Idaho\n“The effect of biochar as reinforcing filler on the properties of wood plastic composites.” \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Conference Room 1101 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 2 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract:  The focus of this study was to observe the effect of biochar as reinforcing filler substitute for high density polyethylene (HDPE) based wood plastic composites. Four fibers types: Douglas-fir (DF)\, Western Renewable Technologies (WRT) biochar\, Amaron (AM) biochar\, and Norit activated (NA) carbon were evaluated. The composites were evaluated for their mechanical properties\, water absorptions\, thermal and viscoelastic properties\, rheological behavior\, and weatherability. The NA composite melts showed the higher modulus and viscosity\, indicating better melt strength. In addition\, the NA composites performed the best in tensile strength (28.6 MPa) and tensile modulus (3.4 GPa). The NA composites showed lower tan δ and adhesion factor\, indicating the strong interfacial interaction between carbon particles and the matrix. The softening temperature (Ts) of the composites were improved upon addition of fillers. The degree of HDPE crystallinity in the biochar and carbon composites decreased relative to the DF composites\, while the thermal properties of the composites improved compared with DF composites. For the water resistance\, the DF composites displayed the highest water absorption (3.7%) and thickness swell (2.9%). During accelerated weathering tests\, longer exposure time increased the degree of color change and lightness\, especially for the DF composite. NA and biochar composites resulted in improved photostability. \nBiography:  Armando McDonald is a Professor of Renewable Materials in the Department of Forest\, Rangeland and Fire Science\, University of Idaho (UI) with over 33 years’ experience in bioproducts and biomaterials research and development and has presented and published numerous articles. Armando came to UI in 2001 from New Zealand Forest Research\, where he was a Group Leader of the Materials Discovery group. His time at UI is devoted to mainly research and teaching with some extension/service activities. He teaches classes in Biocomposites\, Biomass chemistry\, and Bioproducts and Bioprocess Development. Dr. McDonald has graduated eight Ph.D. students and 15 M.S. students and hosted 15 International visiting scholars in his Renewable Materials Laboratory. Dr. McDonalds’ group is currently investigating: (i) bioplastics from lignin and other waste streams\, (ii) biofuels from pyrolysis of biomass\, (iii) development of nanostructured Fischer-Tropsch catalysts for production of fuels\, (iv) biocomposites\, (v) algae conversion to fuels\, (vi) biomass conversion into chemicals\, (vii) torrefaction of biomass and waste\, and (viii) natural products chemistry. Furthermore\, Dr. McDonald also works with industry from service work to product development projects.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-armando-mcdonald/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190123T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T162523Z
UID:5893-1548846000-1548849600@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Caterina Villari
DESCRIPTION:Caterina Villari\, Assistant Professor\, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources\, University of Georgia\, and Co-Director\, Southern Pine Health Research Cooperative\n“Rapid identification of disease resistant trees via advanced spectroscopy-based phenotyping” \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Conference Room 1101 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 2 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract:  With the rapid growth of international trade\, we are facing an increase in the introduction of invasive pests into North American forests. The use of genetic resistance could provide a solution to protect our native forests\, especially when other management options have proven neither feasible nor successful\, which is the case for many past examples. However\, unless we implement marker assisted selection\, conventional breeding of forest trees takes decades\, even in those instances in which advance breeding and propagation can be used. In this seminar\, I will describe the use of chemical spectroscopy-based fingerprinting techniques\, such as Raman or Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy\, for the rapid selection of resistant trees. In particular\, I will bring the example of a collaborative study which involved several European and North American institutions. The aim of the project was to test the feasibility and efficacy of FT-IR spectroscopy to rapidly phenotype European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) genotypes resistant or susceptible to ash dieback\, a lethal disease caused by the invasive ascomycete Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. Analysed samples comprised both leaves and twigs collected in six European countries from trees that had been previously characterized in terms of resistance. Leaf and twig phenolic extracts were analysed with FT-IR\, and resulting spectra were incorporated in a soft independent modelling of class analogy (SIMCA) model to predict the phenotype of the trees. While models built with leaves showed little power\, probably due to the high chemical variability of leaf tissues\, the ones built with twigs were very powerful\, indicating that FT-IR can clearly discriminate between ash phenotypes displaying contrasting resistance levels to ash dieback. The SIMCA model was then validated using a separate set of completely blind samples\, and showed a very high overall prediction accuracy. The implementation of spectroscopy-based techniques for resistance phenotyping has the potential to revolutionize the selection and breeding of resistant trees\, not only in the European ash-ash dieback system\, but potentially in many other pathosystems as well. \nBiography:  Caterina Villari is an Assistant Professor in Forest Pathology at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources\, University of Georgia\, and Co-Director of the Southern Pine Health Research Cooperative. She has a B.S. in Forest and Environmental Sciences and a M.S. in Plant Health Sciences and Technologies\, both from the University of Florence (Italy). She received her Ph.D. in Crop Science\, Plant Protection Curriculum from the University of Padua (Italy)\, and did her postdoctoral work at the Ohio State University\, Department of Plant Pathology. Her main scientific interests are the interactions among trees\, fungal pathogens and insect herbivores\, and related chemical ecology aspects. She works with symbioses between bark beetles and fungi\, plant defense mechanisms\, microbial communities and early detection strategies\, using an interdisciplinary approach that involves ecological\, metabolomic\, and molecular analyses.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-caterina-villari/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Lori Eckhardt":MAILTO:eckhalg@auburn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190123T162938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T162938Z
UID:5895-1549450800-1549454400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Ryan Peek
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Peek\, Coordinator\, Forestry BMP Monitoring Program\, Alabama Forestry Commission\n“Alabama Forestry Commission’s Forestry Best Management Practices (BMP) Monitoring Program” \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Conference Room 1101 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 2 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract:  Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) are important measures for protecting the waters of Alabama. Alabama’s Forestry BMPs are non-regulatory guidelines that when implemented reduce the chance for violating water quality laws. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has been collecting BMP monitoring data in some form since 1991. The AFC also has a responsibility for providing BMP education to landowners\, loggers\, foresters\, vendors\, and the general public to ensure sound forest stewardship principles are understood and implemented. This presentation will cover the history\, framework\, and the three pillars of AFC’s BMP program: BMP implementation monitoring\, BMP education\, and complaint resolution. \nBiography:  Ryan Peek joined the Alabama Forestry Commission as a County Forester on March 01\, 2012. He is currently overseeing the Commission’s BMP and Landowner Assistance programs. He works with a variety of government and non-government partners to help ensure that forestry BMPs are being implemented on the ground. Mr. Peek brought a wide range of experience to the Commission from mapping invasive species in Fairbanks\, Alaska to conducting low impact logging operations in Branson\, Missouri. He is a registered forester in Alabama and holds a B.S. degree in forest resource management from the University of Missouri. He currently resides in Prattville\, Alabama and when not engaged in forestry activities can be found fishing on Lay Lake or turning wrenches in his garage.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-ryan-peek/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Lori Eckhardt":MAILTO:eckhalg@auburn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190123T163515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T163515Z
UID:5896-1550055600-1550059200@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Lora Smith
DESCRIPTION:Lora Smith\, Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center\n“Biological Connectivity Among Geographically Isolated Wetlands: Patterns Across Space and Time” \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Classroom 1221 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 2 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract:  Geographically isolated wetlands (GIWs) provide important ecosystem services including water storage\, nutrient processing and sequestration\, and wildlife habitat. Although there is increasing recognition of these services\, many GIWs are not afforded regulatory protection at the state or federal level and it has been estimated that more than 50% of GIWs in the southeastern U.S. have been altered by agricultural and urban land uses. Despite large scale alterations of wetlands and surrounding forests\, many GIWs persist within agricultural landscapes and a basic understanding of the role of these wetlands as wildlife habitat is of interest. We have examined the effects of local and landscape scale variables on wetland use and connectivity for a broad suite of fauna (amphibians\, reptiles\, and wading birds) in southwestern Georgia. Among amphibians species richness\, diversity and abundance is highest in GIWs with more surrounding forest and wetland land use. Likewise\, genetic data indicate that connectivity among populations of some amphibian species (southern cricket frog and dwarf salamander) is positively related to the amount of forest and wetlands in the surrounding landscape. However\, populations of another amphibian species (southern leopard frog) show little genetic differentiation even at large spatial scales (>20 km) and within agricultural landscapes. Freshwater turtles frequently move over land among wetlands. One species\, the yellow-bellied slider\, moves through natural pine forests more frequently than agricultural land or pine plantations. American alligators use GIWs for nesting and juvenile habitat\, whereas adults use perennial streams. Alligators use intervening wetlands as stepping stones for movements among habitats. Wading bird use of GIWs is high in wetlands in agricultural landscapes during breeding season\, but increases in GIWs in forested landscapes late in the hydroperiod\, when larval amphibians are the most abundant prey. Understanding biological connectivity among these wetlands is critical to ensure that landscapes are protected at appropriate scales to conserve species and ecosystem function. \nBiography:  Lora Smith is a research scientist at the Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center (Jones Center) in southwestern Georgia. She received a B.S. in Biology from Eckerd College and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida. Her M.S. research focused on the ecology of the gopher tortoise in north-central Florida and her Ph.D. research was on the status and ecology of the ploughshare tortoise in northwestern Madagascar. After completing her Ph.D. in 1999 she worked for the U.S. Geological Survey as a research wildlife biologist conducting an amphibian inventory and monitoring project at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. She joined the Jones Center in 2001 and her research program includes a long term study of the effects of predation on the gopher tortoise\, ecology of upland snakes\, and habitat predictors of pond-breeding amphibians. She is an active member of the Gopher Tortoise Council and The Wildlife Society.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-lora-smith/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Lori Eckhardt":MAILTO:eckhalg@auburn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190123T222348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T170359Z
UID:5908-1550071800-1550075400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS to host campus-wide screening of the APT series episode on "Forestry"
DESCRIPTION:As part of Alabama Public Television’s ongoing “Spotlight on Agriculture” documentary series\, the network is producing three episodes focused on Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences research and the importance of forestry\, wildlife and natural resources to the state’s economy and quality of life. \nThe episodes will air on APT during the first three quarters of 2019\, with the first episode on “Forestry” scheduled to air Monday\, Feb. 18\, at 8 p.m. CST.  To celebrate the launch of the series trilogy\, the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host a public screening and reception for the premiere of the “Forestry” episode. \nDuring the “Forestry” episode\, viewers will learn how Auburn’s research is improving timber harvesting and forestry operations\, developing sustainable products from forest biomass and discovering solutions to many of today’s most critical challenges facing wildlife and natural landscapes. \nThe campus-wide screening will be held at the SFWS Building located at 602 Duncan Drive in Conference Hall\, room 1101\, at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, Feb. 13. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available on the third and fourth levels of the South Quad Parking Deck. \nMore information about the series can be found online at: https://cfwe.auburn.edu/apt-series-will-showcase-auburn-research-and-forestry-wildlife-natural-resource-industries/ \nVisit APT to review the trailer and for broadcast details: http://aptv.org/episodes/1816735/Spotlight-On-Agriculture/Forestry-Management/ \n 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-to-host-campus-wide-screening-of-the-apt-series-episode-on-forestry/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Communications and Marketing":MAILTO:sfwscom@auburn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190123T164046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T164046Z
UID:5897-1550660400-1550664000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Adam Betuel
DESCRIPTION:Adam Betuel\, Conservation Director\, Atlanta Audubon Society\n“Birds and the Built Environment: Glass\, lights\, and making our cities bird-friendly” \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Conference Room 1101 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 2 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract:  Claiming up to 1 billion birds annually in the United States alone\, collisions with buildings is a major threat to our avian life. Primarily a migratory issue\, our feathered friends are attracted and confused by many of our modern architectural preferences and these interactions are often fatal. Adam Betuel\, conservation director for the Atlanta Audubon Society\, will discuss the causes of these collisions\, steps to reduce or eliminate the threats\, and what is being done around this issue. Adam oversees Project Safe Flight Atlanta and Lights Out Atlanta\, programs focused on monitoring for bird collisions and taking steps to reduce bird deaths. Additionally\, he coordinates a monthly Audubon call on this topic\, has presented to American Institute of Architects chapters across the Southeast\, and is working on making Atlanta more bird-friendly through smart design and building retrofits. \nBiography:  Adam Betuel joined Atlanta Audubon as their first conservation director in September of 2015. He has a B.S. in zoology from Ohio State University and is a PhD candidate at Indiana State University (Ecology). Adam is a trained field ornithologists who has worked on projects throughout the eastern United States and South America. Molecular ecology\, human-avian interactions\, breeding behavior\, conservation\, and species monitoring are topics he has investigated during his research. Adam has been published multiple times\, acted as a manuscript reviewer\, presented awards from professional ornithological societies\, and awarded multiple grants and honors from his graduate institution. \nSince joining Atlanta Audubon\, Adam has overseen multiple grants focusing on habitat restoration\, bird-friendly structures\, and environmental education. He is focused on making Atlanta a more bird-friendly city. To achieve this goal Adam is managing Project Safe Flight Atlanta\, a program focused on reducing bird-building collisions. Additionally\, the use of native plants\, eradication of exotic-invasive species\, species-specific conservation\, and better understanding how birds can safely utilize the urban landscape are other focal areas of his efforts.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-adam-betuel/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Lori Eckhardt":MAILTO:eckhalg@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190220T202036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T153915Z
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SUMMARY:Cross-Laminated Timber Markets: A Panel Discussion & Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences invites the public and Auburn administration\, faculty and students to join industry stakeholders for a reception and panel discussion to explore the opportunities for growing cross-laminated timber markets and construction. \nCross-laminated timber\, or CLT\, features a unique layered engineering\, which gives it steel-like strength\, and it is light\, easy to assemble\, sustainable\, fire resistant and cost effective; making it ideal for commercial construction. Alabama’s vast expanse of southern yellow pine forests and its existing processing infrastructure make the state an ideal location for CLT manufacturing. \nPanelists for the discussion titled\, “Cross-Laminated Timber Markets\,” include industry representatives\, Jeff Peters PE\, southeast regional director\, Woodworks – Wood Products Council\, Steve Lieberman PE\, International Beams\, and Tom S. Chung\, AIA LEED AP BD+C\, principal of the architectural firm\, Leers Weinzapfel Associations. Auburn Regions Professor of Forest Products Brian Via will serve as moderator. \nThe reception and panel discussion will be held at the SFWS Building located at 602 Duncan Drive in Conference Hall\, room 1101\, beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, Feb. 27. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available on the third and fourth levels of the South Quad Parking Deck. \n 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/cross-laminated-timber-markets-a-panel-discussion-reception/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Adam Maggard":MAILTO:adm0074@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190123T204919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T204919Z
UID:5898-1553079600-1553083200@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Mike Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION:Mike Chamberlain\, Terrell Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management\, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources\, University of Georgia\n“The Quest to Understand Wile E. Coyote” \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Conference Room 1101 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 2 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract: \nBiography:  Mike Chamberlain is the Terrell Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. He has spent the past 25 years conducting research on a variety of game and non-game species\, with most of his work being focused on questions of interest to state and federal management agencies.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-mike-chamberlain/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Lori Eckhardt":MAILTO:eckhalg@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190319T154302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T161430Z
UID:5931-1553518800-1553522400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:M.S. Seminar: Jessica Ahl
DESCRIPTION:M.S. Forestry Seminar: Jessica Ahl\, Maj. Prof. Dr. Lori Eckhardt \nTitle: Ophiostomatoid Fungal Infection and Insect Diversity in a Mature Loblolly Pine Stand \nLocation: Dixon Conference Room \nDate: Monday\, March 25\, 2019 \nTime: 1 p.m. \nAbstract:
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/m-s-seminar-jessica-ahl/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,Master's Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Grindle%2C Graduate Student Coordinator":MAILTO:apg0008@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T090000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190319T161123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T161123Z
UID:5941-1553587200-1553590800@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:M.S. Wildlife Sciences: Elizabeth Parsons
DESCRIPTION:M.S. Wildlife Sciences: Elizabeth Parsons\, Maj. Prof. Dr. Robert Gitzen \nTitle: \nLocation: Dixon Conference Room \nDate: Tuesday\, March 26\, 2019 \nTime: 8 a.m. \nAbstract:
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/m-s-wildlife-sciences-elizabeth-parsons/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Master's Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Grindle%2C Graduate Student Coordinator":MAILTO:apg0008@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190123T205322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T205322Z
UID:5899-1553684400-1553688000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - David Coyle
DESCRIPTION:David Coyle\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation\, Clemson University\n“The times\, they are a-changin’: southern forest health extension in the age of social media.” \nSeminar is held at 11 a.m. in Conference Room 1101 in the SFWS Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\nFaculty\, students and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary cookies and coffee will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 2 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\nAbstract:  The life of an extension professor truly is an exercise in flexibility. As southern forest health is threatened by native and invasive insects\, fungi\, and plants\, as well as improper management and climatic issues\, there is a seemingly endless list of things one has to know. The role of the extension professor is to provide education to landowners\, land managers\, and professionals. Each of these groups requires a different delivery and outputs\, yet each of these groups still needs accurate information and effective management strategies. Not surprisingly\, social media use is growing in its popularity and effectiveness – but remains just one tool in the extension toolbox. This seminar will discuss the major forest health issues facing the southeastern region today\, and will also touch on different methods used by extension professionals to communicate with stakeholders. \nBiography:  Dr. David Coyle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University. His Extension Forestry program focuses on forest health and invasive species management in forest types across the Southeast. Prior to Clemson\, Dave ran the Southern Regional Extension Forestry – Forest Health and Invasive Species program\, which provided hands-on training\, electronic resources\, and other services pertaining to management of native and invasive forest insects\, plants\, and diseases to forestry professionals throughout the southeastern U.S. Dave grew up on a farm in Harmony\, MN and completed his B.A. in Biology at Luther College. He then moved to Ames where he finished his M.S. in Entomology and Forestry at Iowa State University\, followed by a move to South Carolina where he worked as a technician for the USDA Forest Service – Southern Research Station Center for Bottomland Hardwoods Research. He completed his PhD in Entomology at the University of Wisconsin and a postdoc at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. At UGA\, Dave spent several years working on various forest health issues in the Southeast\, covering both hardwood and conifer systems. Dave has extensive experience with southern forest pests\, silviculture\, management\, and woody biomass systems. He serves on the Board of Directors and is President-Elect for the North American Invasive Species Management Association\, is on the Advisory Committee for the Southern IPM Center\, and is Co-Director for the ProForest group at the University of Florida. You can find Dave’s forest health outreach work at http://southernforesthealth.net/\, or find him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/southernforesthealth/)\, Twitter (@drdavecoyle)\, or Instagram (drdavecoyle) where he regularly posts about invasive forest pests\, silviculture\, and forestry in general.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-david-coyle/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Lori Eckhardt":MAILTO:eckhalg@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T065533
CREATED:20190319T154736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T161723Z
UID:5933-1553864400-1553868000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:M.S. Forestry Seminar: Shrijana Duwadi
DESCRIPTION:M.S. Forestry Seminar: Shrijana Duwadi\, Maj. Prof. Dr. Lori Eckhardt \nTitle: Impact of Tree Inoculation by Leptographium terebrantis on Soil Microbial Communities in Commercial Loblolly Pine Stand \nLocation: Dixon Conference Room \nDate: Friday\, March 29\, 2019 \nTime: 2 p.m. \nAbstract: \nA variety of abiotic and biotic stressors\, including root-feeding bark beetles and\, pathogenic ophiostomatoid fungi are associated with the root disease of Pinus spp. Our research goal was to analyze if a tree inoculation by ophiostomatoid fungus\, Leptographium terebrantis affects soil microbial biomass\, new root growth and ectomycorrhizal colonization of fine roots in a commercial loblolly pine stand in Eufaula\, Alabama. The study design included three replicates of five treatment levels. We also studied soil physiochemical compositions and foliar nutrients before the treatment. \nThe treatment effect on microbial biomass and the ectomycorrhizal colonization of fine roots were insignificant. Seasonal variation in microbial biomass and soil C: N ratio was evident\, both before and after the inoculation treatment. Microbial biomass responds positively to soil moisture and soil organic matters. The treatment effect on new root growth was insignificant until December 2018. A difference in new root growth among treatments was observed in February 2019. In 2017 and 2018\, new root growth was rapid in the spring and summer\, while it declined in the fall. Maximum fine roots during the two-year study period were observed at 28.3 cm depth. Fine root growth was not significant for the treatment and control pairs within the treatment plots. Ectomycorrhizal colonization varied by depth and was highest in 20-30 cm soil profile. It appears that ectomycorrhizae in loblolly pine stand thrive in acidic soil. \nTotal soil N\, total S\, available Mg\, and pH were significantly different among treatments before the inoculation. Excluding available Cu and Al\, soil properties were significantly different among soil profiles. Except for foliar Mn\, pre-inoculation foliar nutrients were not significantly different among treatments. \nOur study has allowed us to understand the response of soil biological properties to loblolly pine infection with L. terebrantis as well as the importance of soil moisture\, soil organic matters and balanced soil pH for overall stand health.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/m-s-forestry-seminar-shrijana-duwadi/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,Master's Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Grindle%2C Graduate Student Coordinator":MAILTO:apg0008@auburn.edu
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