annual meeting 2008
building the future with oregon's forests:
policies and tools for emerging issues (pdf version of brochure)
valley river inn, eugene, may 7-9
Mark your calendars for the OSAF Annual Meeting. This meeting will focus on the future of Oregon's forests. Day one will highlight emerging land management issues, including changing ownerships, salmon recovery, and state and federal land use policy. The second day will cover the tools in use by forestry professionals to help address these issues. Topics include fuels management, bioenergy projects, LiDAR use, genetics and research updates on long-term productivity, and the Hinkle Creek paired watershed study.
Three exciting field trip options are planned. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the McKenzie River watershed - the principal source of drinking water for the Willamette Valley; they can learn about the Oxbow burn - past, present, and future management - 41 years later, or they can explore the history of the Giustina family ownership in Lost Creek from the days of railroad logging to today's operations.
The awards banquet will feature western story teller and author Rick Steber as speaker.
Spouses or guests will have the opportunity to visit local museums on Wednesday and/or investigate three local wineries on Thursday.
Don't miss this annual meeting, which will bring you new and exciting information, be lots of fun, and have the familiar and friendly feel of all of our OSAF annual meetings!
Location: The conference will be held at the Valley River Inn in Eugene, Oregon. The Valley River Inn, a resort-style hotel, is located on the banks of the scenic Willamette River. The Valley River shopping mall is adjacent to the hotel, and there are twelve miles of cycling and jogging paths that start at the hotel. All activities associated with the state meeting will take place at this location or will depart from there.
Lodging: A reduced lodging rate is available at the Valley River Inn--$115/night single or double, plus tax (10.5%). The phone number is 800.543.8266. Reservations must be made prior to April 6 in order to receive this rate. Identify yourself as attending the Oregon Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting. More lodging information available here.
Registration: The registration fee is $225 for SAF members if received by April 11, or $245 if received after April 11. Checks should be made payable to Emerald Chapter SAF. Purchase orders, Visa, Master Card, and American Express are accepted. Tax ID 23-7065108. No refunds or cancellations after April 25, but substitutions are always welcome. Download the registration form here (pdf).
Spouse/Guest Tours: Wednesday's Museum Tour includes the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Shelton-McMurphy-Johnson House and the Lane Co. Historical Society Museum, plus no host lunch and shopping at the Fifth Street Public Market. This tour will depart at 9:45 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. Thursday's Grape Escape Wine Tour will visit three local wineries. This premier tour combines education and entertainment and encourages you to slow down and enjoy the good life. Join the Escape Artist Guides for wine tasting, appetizers, a catered lunch and an afternoon chocolate surprise. This tour will depart at 10:45 a.m. and return at 5 p.m.
Field Trip: The field tours are included with registration, and tour preferences need to be specified. Tours will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis to capacity. Then second choices will be used. Some walking on flat terrain. Wear suitable shoes, and bring rain gear and a jacket.
Continuing Forestry Education Credits: This program has been reviewed and is approved for professional CFE credits by the Society of American Foresters (tentatively a maximum of 15.0 Category 1 CF). The indoor sessions qualify participants for 13 Oregon Professional Loggers credits, and the field trip qualifies participants for 4 OPL credits.
Registration Questions: Call Tash Shaheed at 541.744.4677. For general questions about the meeting, contact Steve Cafferata () at 541.937.3114.