Research & Development Presents... Promoting Productivity in Eastern Oak Ecosystems
Webinar Dates and Times: TBD
Schedule:
- –: Threats to Oak Ecosystems: Pests and Pathogens.
- –: Fire Management and Silviculture in Oak Ecosystems.
An open oak-dominated forest in the Ironton Ranger District of the Wayne National Forest in southeast Ohio.
In the eastern United States, oaks are abundant and provide significant economic and ecological benefits. However, oak ecosystems have experienced significant changes over the past century due to fire exclusion by suppression, land-use changes, pests, and pathogens. These pressures threaten the long-term sustainability of oak-dominated systems. Research-informed management efforts are critical now, more than ever.
In this four-part webinar series, scientists and natural resource professionals will share actionable strategies for sustainable oak productivity. The series is presented by the Northern Research Station and the Southern Research Station of the USDA Forest Service and is part of the Rooted in Research webinar series.
Each one-hour webinar will consist of several 10 to 20-minute presentations followed by a moderated Q&A session with the audience.
Webinars are eligible for 1 continuing education credit each through the Society of American Foresters and The Wildlife Society.
