Events

• Feed-A-Forester Day

  Date: April 24, 2013
  

  The Forestry Club invites you to Feed-A-Forester Day!

  Who: All Forestry Faculty, Staff & Students
  Why: To eat and mingle with the people of MSU Forestry and support the MSU Forestry Club
  Where: 183 Natural Resources Bldg. (Polar Bear Rm.)
  When: Wednesday, April 24th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Hanover Forest Science Seminar Series, Dr. Liza Comita

  Date: April 23, 2013
  Location: 225 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series presents:

  “Drought as a driver of tropical tree species distributions and dynamics”

  Presented by Dr. Liza Comita, The Ohio State University, Dept. of Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology

  Tuesday, April 23, 2013

  225 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  4:00 p.m. (coffee and cookies at 3:50)

• Hanover Forest Science Seminar Series, Dr. Shashi Kant

  Date: April 16, 2013
  Location: 225 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series presents:

  “New Frontiers in Forest Economics”

  Presented by Dr. Shashi Kant, University of Toronto, Faculty of Forestry

  Tuesday, April 16, 2013

  225 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  4:00 p.m. (coffee and cookies at 3:50)

• 61st Midwestern Foresters’ Conclave Hosted by MSU Forestry Club

  Date: April 6, 2013
  Location: Ingham County Fairgrounds

  The MSU Forestry Club presents

  The 61st Annual Midwestern Foresters’ Conclave

  Saturday, April 6th, 2013 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds

  7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.  -  Collegiate Series
  3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS®

  More details at The 61st Midwestern Foresters’ Conclave.

• CANCELLED - Hanover Forest Science Seminar Series, Dr. Ehsan Razavy-Toosi

  Date: April 2, 2013
  Location: 225 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Unfortunately, we will be cancelling the Hanover Seminar that was to be held tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2nd.  Please join us on Tuesday, April 16 when we welcome Dr. Shashi Kant, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto who will be presenting a talk on “New Frontiers in Forest Economics.”

  Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series presents:

  “Dynamics of soluble organic matter in relation to land use and soil depth”

  Presented by Dr. Ehsan Razavy-Toosi, Michigan State University, Dept. of Forestry

  Tuesday, April 2, 2013

  225 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  4:00 p.m. (coffee and cookies at 3:50)

• Hanover Forest Science Seminar Series, Dr. Awang Noor Abd Ghani

  Date: March 26, 2013
  Location: 225 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series presents:

  “Economic valuation of forest and ecosystem services in Malaysia”

  Presented by Dr. Awang Noor Abd Ghani, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Faculty of Forestry

  Tuesday, March 26, 2013

  225 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  4:00 p.m. (coffee and cookies at 3:50)

• MSU Forestry Club Meeting

  Date: March 19, 2013
  Location: 183 Natural Resources Bldg (Polar Bear Rm.)

  What: Forestry Club Meeting
  Who: Open to all students
  Where: 183 Natural Resources Bldg. (Polar Bear Rm.)
  When: Tuesdays @ 6:00 p.m  

• Hanover Forest Science Seminar Series, Dr. Denise Keele

  Date: March 19, 2013
  Location: 225 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series presents:

  “Assessing federal court actions regarding the Forest Service”

  Presented by Dr. Denise Keele, Western Michigan University, Dept. of Political Science

  Tuesday, March 19, 2013

  225 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  4:00 p.m. (coffee and cookies at 3:50)

• Hanover Forest Science Seminar Series, Dr. Scott Stark

  Date: March 12, 2013
  Location: 225 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series presents:

  “Connecting forest canopy structure with productivity and demography in the Amazon”

  Presented by Dr. Scott Stark, Michigan State University, Dept. of Forestry

  Tuesday, March 12, 2013

  225 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  4:00 p.m. (coffee and cookies at 3:50)

• Hanover Forest Science Seminar Series, Dr. Tom Dietz

  Date: February 19, 2013
  Location: 225 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series presents:

  “Climate change and collective action”

  Presented by Dr. Tom Dietz, Michigan State University, Dept. of Sociology

  Tuesday, February 19, 2013

  225 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  4:00 p.m. (coffee and cookies at 3:50)

• Hanover Forest Science Seminar Series, Dr. Stephanie Grand

  Date: February 5, 2013
  Location: 225 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series presents:

  “Soil organic carbon dynamics and biogeochemistry of a managed Douglas-fir forest in southwestern Canada”

  Presented by Dr. Stephanie Grand, Michigan State University, Department of Forestry

  Tuesday, February 5, 2013

  225 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  4:00 p.m. (coffee and cookies at 3:50)

• Hanover Forest Science Seminar Series, Dr. Runsheng Yin

  Date: January 22, 2013
  Location: 225 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series presents:

  “Designing & implementing payments for ecosystem service programs: Lessons learned from China”

  Presented by Dr. Runsheng Yin, Michigan State University, Dept. of Forestry

  Tuesday, January 22, 2013

  225 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  4:00 p.m. (coffee and cookies at 3:50)

• MSU Forestry Alumni Gathering at 2012 SAF National Convention

  Date: October 25, 2012
  Location: The Onion (Banquet Rm.), 302 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, (509) 747-3852

  Please join your fellow Spartan Foresters for an alumni gathering during the 2012 SAF National Convention in Spokane at The Onion. Please help spread the word. Rich Kobe, Department Chairperson, will be giving a brief update on activities in the Department. The Onion will be able to accommodate separate checks.

  Details…

  Where:  The Onion (banquet room), 302 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, (509) 747-3852

  When:  October 25, 2012 (Thursday) 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

  Walking Directions: From Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201

  1. Head west on W Spokane Falls Blvd toward N Spokane Falls Ct (0.1 mi) 
  2. Turn left onto N Bernard St (0.1 mi)
  3. Turn right onto W Riverside Ave - Destination will be on the right

   

• Department of Forestry’s Welcome Picnic

  Date: September 21, 2012
  Location: Natural Resources Building - Lobby, Polar Bear Rm, North Garden area

  Department of Forestry’s
  Welcome Picnic
  

  Who: All Forestry Faculty, Staff & Students
  Why: This is a great opportunity to get to know your Department better. Faculty and graduate students will briefly summarize their research interests and staff will summarize their roles in the Department. But most importantly, this is a chance to mingle and have fun as we start into a new academic year. Spouses and children are welcome. The Department will provide burgers, dogs, sides, and (non-alcoholic) drinks.
  Where: In the front lobby area of the Natural Resources Building (North Garden, Front Lobby & Polar Bear Room)
  When: Friday, Sept. 21^st at 5:00 p.m.

• Welcome Luncheon for Fall 2012 Freshman and Transfer Students

  Date: August 28, 2012
  Location: Natural Resources Building - Lobby and Student Activities Room

  Fall Welcome 2012 - Meet Me at the Polar Bear

  What: Join us for the Natural Resources Building-wide welcome for our new freshmen and transfer students! Lunch provided (omnivore and ovo-lacto vegetarian menu)

  Where: Natural Resources Building - Lobby and Student Activities Room

  When: Tuesday, August 28 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

• Woody Biomass Field Day

  Date: August 21, 2012
  Location: Michigan State University Forest Biomass Center near Escanaba

  August 21, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Michigan State University Forest Biomass Innovation Center near Escanaba.

  Researchers at MSU’s Forest Biomass Innovation Center have developed systems for growing woody biomass quickly in energy plantations. Improvements continue to be made leading to the eventual deployment throughout Michigan.

  This field day is a good opportunity to see what has been done to date and obtain a better idea of the possibilities associated with growing woody biomass for a range of potential energy applications.

  People who should attend include landowners, foresters, renewable energy enthusiasts, and economic development personnel.

  Woody biomass could be used for various boiler applications, pellet production, cellulosic ethanol, different chemicals and extractions, and a mix of other technologies.

  Research Projects

  Hybrid Poplar
  Hybrid Willow

  Clonal Trials
  Spacing Trials
  Yield Trials
  Various Age Classes
  Planting and Harvesting
  Demonstration Sites

  Speakers

  Dr. Dan Keathley, Dept. of Horticulture
  Dr. Rich Kobe, Department of Forestry
  Dr. Steve Lovejoy, MSU Extension
  Dr. Ray Miller, FBI Center Manager
  Dr. Steve Pueppke, MSU AgBioResearch
  Dr. Ajit Srivastava, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

  View Brochure
  

  The Field Day has no fee but please RSVP.

  Contact Bill Cook at 906-786-1575 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

• Department of Forestry Special Seminar, Dr. Jenica Allen

  Date: June 13, 2012
  Location: 001 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Department of Forestry Special seminar presents:

  "Native and Invasive Species Responses to Climate and Land Use at Local to Regional Scales"

  Presented by Dr.  Jenica Allen, University of Connecticut

  Wednesday, June 13, 2012

  001 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  10:00 a.m.

• Senior Picnic

  Date: May 2, 2012
  Location: Lake Lansing North

  Come send off seniors this Wednesday, May 2 at 5:30 at Lake Lansing Park North - Sandhill Shelter in Haslett!
  Parking Fees:  $3 per car for Ingham County residents
                          $5 per car for non residents

  Honorees: Clara De Young
                   Nora Hughes
                   Max Mokijewski
                   Phillip Raymond
                   Kelly Schmiermund
                   Ryan Simon
                   Lydia Vanderbilt  

  Please stop by the main office and volunteer to bring something—or email Juli to let her know. Your sign up is your RSVP.  

• Feed-A-Forester Day

  Date: April 25, 2012
  Location: 183 Natural Resources Bldg. (Polar Bear Rm)

  The Forestry Club invites you to Feed-A-Forester Day!

  Who: All Forestry Faculty, Staff & Students
  Why: To eat and mingle with the people of MSU Forestry and support the MSU Forestry Club
  Where: 183 Natural Resources Bldg. (Polar Bear Rm.)
  When: Last Wednesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  Donation: $5

   

• Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series, Dr. Jessica Miesel

  Date: April 25, 2012
  Location: 223 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series presents:

  "Restoring mixed-conifer forests with fire and thinning: Effects on soil properties and mature conifer foliage"

  Presented by Dr. Jessica Miesel, The Ohio State University

  Wednesday, April 25, 2012

  223 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  9:30 a.m.

   

• MSU Forestry Shindig

  Date: April 21, 2012
  Location: MSU Tree Research Center

  MSU Forestry Club Shindig is April 21st at the Tree Research Center at 4:00 p.m.. There will be a pig roast, pie contest, raffle, games and beard contest. Sign up in the Main Forestry Office. $5 per person or FREE with a dish to pass!

• Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series, Dr. Anne Eschtruth

  Date: April 18, 2012
  Location: 223 Natural Resources Bldg.

  Department of Forestry Hanover Seminar Series presents:

  "Understanding exotic plant invasion in forest communities: No simple answers to complex phenomenon"
  
  Presented by Dr. Anne Eschtruth, University of California-Berkeley

  Wednesday, April 18, 2012

  223 Natural Resources Bldg.  |  9:30 a.m.

   

• Hanover Forest Science Symposium, “Biomass Energy from Forests”

  Date: April 13, 2012
  Location: 152 Natural Resources Building

  How much forest-based biomass is available? How can we sustainably produce woody material for fuel? How can we efficiently produce biofuel? These questions and more will be explored at a one-day symposium on “Biomass Energy from Forests” presented by the MSU Department of Forestry on Friday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. in 152 Natural Resources Building.
  
  The symposium, sponsored by MSU’s Department of Forestry and AgBioResearch, is part of MSU Forestry’s Hanover Forest Science Seminar Series and will feature researchers from the Michigan Forest Biofuels Research Project.
  
  For more information, please contact Dr. Karen Potter-Witter at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

• MSU Forestry Club Meeting

  Date: April 10, 2012
  Location: 183 Natural Resources Bldg. (Polar Bear Rm)

  Weekly MSU Forestry Club Meeting.

• 1st Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium

  Date: March 23, 2012
  Location: 225 Natural Resources Bldg.

  1st Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium on Friday, March 23, 2012.