Objective:  Discuss current issues or challenges that state forestry agencies are facing, which Southern Research Station scientists may be able to address with current research activities, science syntheses, or other collaborative efforts. 

February 27, 2018

• Welcome and Introductions - Stephanie Laseter, SRS-R8 Liaison 

• Opening Comments and Updates since 2012 State Line
  • Rob Doudrick - SRS Station Director
  • George Geissler-OK State Forester
  • Joe Fox- AR State Forester
  • Tom Boggus- TX State Forester

 Topics:

• Mid-South Projections -  John Coulston and Kerry Dooley
  • Update on forest product observations, expectations for change (Coulston)
  • Status and trends of the forest resource and Juniperus spp. distribution (Dooley)

• Water use in a changing landscape - Dave Wear

• Reforestation effects on water quantity - Chelcy Ford Miniat

• Summary and Wrap Up for the Day - Stephanie Laseter

 

February 28, 2018

• Review of previous day - Stephanie Laseter/ALL

Topics: 

• Ecological impacts of Southern Pine Beetle and IPS - John T. Nowak 
  • Status of current outbreak, ability to implement treatments, economic concerns  

• Cogongrass: State-of-Knowledge - Rima Lucardi

• Improving Forest Conditions for Pollinators  - Michael Ulyshen

• Smoke management across the landscape - Scott Goodrick

• Confirm Follow-up Actions, Opportunities, and Next Steps - ALL 

• Closing Comments
  • Rob Doudrick- SRS Station Director
  • George Geissler-OK State Forester
  • Joe Fox- AR State Forester
  • Tom Boggus- TX State Forester