Positioning Pacific Northwest Forestry for Global Success (pdf version of agenda and registration form)
Foresters Chosen for Special Recognition and State Awards
at 2009 OSAF Annual Conference
From left to right: Marc Vomocil, Starker Forests, 2008 OSAF Chair; Casey Davis, Oregon State University, Student Award; Jake Gibbs, Lone Rock Timber, Forester of the Year Award; Dick Sherman, Associated Oregon Forestry Clubs (high schools), Forestry Appreciation Award; Eric Geyer, Roseburg Resources, 2009 Annual Conference Chair; David Wells, Tillamook/Clatsop chapter, Chapter of the Year Award (Photo: John Punches).
Over 150 SAF members attended the successful conference in Canyonville. Presentations from the speakers listed below and others at the conference will be posted on the website. Stay tuned!!
2009 OSAF Annual Meeting Presentations (pdf format)
| Wednesday | |
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Dave Rumker, Managing Partner, Campbell Group. "Forestry in the Pacific Northwest: Where are we and how did we get here?" |
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Bob Flynn, Director, International Timber, RISI. "Forestry from a Global Perspective: Present and Future" |
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Eric Hansen, Professor, Forest Products Marketing, Dept. of Wood Science and Engineering, Oregon State
University. "The Global Social Context of Forestry" |
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Lynn Scarlett, Former Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Interior. "Perceptions of Risk and their Implications for Forestry" |
| Thursday, Session A: Global Forestry Perspectives | |
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David Stallcop, Import/Export Manager, Vanport International. "Russian Forestry's Competitive Position" |
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Ernesto Wagoner, Commercial Manager, South America, Weyerhaeuser Co. "South America Evolution and Reality of the Forestry Sector" |
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Rose Braden, Analyst, Center for International Trade in Forest Products, University of Products Association. "China's Forest Industry: A Case Study" |
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Lyndall Bull, National Forestry Convener, Fenner School of Environment and Society Australian National University. "Insights from the Australasian Forest Industry" |
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Chris Gaston, National Group Leader, Market and Economics, FPInnovations. "A Status Report on British Columbia's Forestry Sector" |
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Sue LeVann, Program Manager, S&PF Technology Marketing Program, USDA Forest Products Lab. "Technology Innovation in the Wood Products Industry" |
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Doug MacCleery, Senior Policy Analyst, Forest Management Division, National Forest System. "Forest Inventories of US Regions: How the PNW Stacks Up" |
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Bruce Lippke, Professor and Director, Rural Technology Initiative, University of Washington; President Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials (CORRIM). "Changing Demands on Building Materials: The Case for Using Wood" |
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Adam Davis, Davis, Hibbitts, and Midghall, Inc. "What does the General Public Really Think of PNW Forestry?" |
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Michael Mortimer, Director of Natural Resources Programs, National Capital Region, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. "Linking Science with Public Perceptions to Develop Forest Policy" |
| Thursday, Session B: Pacific Northwest Silviculture | |
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Lindsay Crawford, Consultant, North American wood products business. "The Future of Western Timber Species" |
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Eric Dinger, Faculty Research Assistant, Vegetation Management Research Cooperative, Oregon State University. "Lessons Learned from 15 Years of Vegetation Management Research" |
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Wendy Arjo, Wildlife Biologist/Environmental Scientist; AGEISS, Inc. "What do you know about Boomers?" |
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Rob Harrison, Professor, Stand Management Cooperative, University of Washington. "Factors Limiting Stand Growth: What are we Learning about Nitrogen?" |
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Doug Mainwaring, Senior Faculty Research Assistant, Forest Engineering, Resources and Management, Oregon State University. "Nutrient Limitations to Growth of Western Oregon Douglas-fir Forests: A Look Beyond Nitrogen" |
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Mark Gourley, Professional Forester, Starker Forests, Inc. "What is New in Tree Growing?" |
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Craig Kintop, Silviculturist, Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District. "BLM Forest Management: Change - Dare we hope for no more?" |
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Jeff Webster, Registered Professional Forester, Redding, CA. "Verbenone, Silviculture and Mountain Pine Beetles" |
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David Shaw, Assistant Professor: Forest Health, Forest Engineering, Resources and Management, Oregon State University. "Swiss Needle Cast and Sudden Oak Death" |
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Doug Maguire, Director, Center for Intensive Planted-forest Silviculture, Oregon State University. "Top 3 questions we need to answer to stay competitive" |
| Lunch and Dinner Speakers | ||
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Michael Goergen, SAF Executive Director; and Dr. Mike Newton, Professor Emeritus, Oregon State University. "Forestry as it Was, Is, and Should Be" |
Forestry professionals, natural resource managers, students and their families are invited to this exciting conference examining PNW forestry successes in light of global insight, innovation, and change! Join us for a dynamic and unique lineup including sessions on:
Forestry in the Pacific Northwest: Where are we, and how did we get here? Exploring the industry's history and societal and economic contributions within the PNW. Dave Rumker, Managing Partner, The Campbell Group
Forestry from a Global Perspective: Present and Future Expert analysis and predictions of inventory, production, productivity, infrastructure and demand from major wood producing regions worldwide. Bob Flynn, Director, International Timber, RISI
The Global Social Context of Forestry Comparison of societal expectations, environmental concerns and political processes affecting natural resource decision-making worldwide. Dr. Eric Hansen, Professor, Oregon State University
Perceptions of Risk and their Implications for Forestry How risk evaluation affects managers' abilities to meet objectives as public perceptions shape resource management policy. Lynn Scarlett, Deputy Secretary, Dept of the Interior
The State of the Industry: What's in Store for the Future? How economic, social, and global issues affect the PNW wood products industry, and what the future may hold. Allyn Ford, President and CEO, Roseburg Forest Products
Understanding the Big Picture This daylong session provides fresh perspectives on the successes and challenges of major wood producing regions around the world (China, Russia, South America, Australia/New Zealand, and Canada), with special attention to emerging technologies and the role of society in forest management
Silviculture in the Pacific Northwest This daylong session provides an in-depth look at the 21st century's cutting-edge approaches to PNW silviculture. Special emphasis is placed on stand establishment improvements, fertilization, managing for a broad array of objectives, and emerging forest health issues. This session also addresses how our profession can remain vital and competitive in both the current market and in the future. See the agenda for specific speakers and topics (pdf).
Plus...
- Field Tours featuring the Hinkle Creek Paired Watershed Study and management of BLM lands under their new land use plan.
- Local tours for spouses Wednesday and Thursday.
- Great southwest Oregon location - beautiful and easily accessible from I-5. This area offers lots of entertainment, including renowned fishing, hiking, boating, wine-tasting, and gaming. Opportunities for sponsorship, exhibits, and vendors! If interested, please contact us!
Proudly Sponsored by the Umpqua Chapter, Oregon Society of American Foresters
Lodging Information
Seven Feathers Hotel has offered the following discounted rates for OSAF '09:
Single/double occupancy, $89/night, or $74/night for government employees
Triple/quad occupancy, $99/night, or $84/night for government employees
Government employees must present their government ID at the time of check-in to get the special rate.
Those wishing to make room reservations may call 1.888.677.7771 and refer to the Society of American Foresters State Convention to get the discounted rates. Our block of discounted rooms will be held until April 15, 2009.
Best Western Canyonville Inn Rates are 1 queen bed, $89.99. 2 queens or 1 king, $98.99. These are discounted rates; no further discount for government employees is available. Those wishing to make room reservations may call 1.541.839.4200 and refer to the Society of American Foresters State Convention to get the discounted rates. As with Seven Feathers, the block of rooms will be held until April 15.
Seven Feathers RV Resort $29/site. This is a group rate, so conference attendees wishing to stay at the RV resort should refer to the Society of American Foresters State Convention to get the discounted rates.
There are additional lodging options available in Roseburg, Oregon, just a short drive up I-5!
This conference is open to all forest resource professionals from the Pacific Northwest and anyone interested in how international, economic, technical and societal factors will impact future forest management, especially resource managers and students. SAF members and non-members are encouraged to attend. Registration forms will be mailed in mid-March.
Recreation Opportunities
Roseburg Chamber of Commerce
Roseburg District BLM
Umpqua National Forest
Umpqua Valley Wineries
Questions: Contact Eric Geyer, 541.679.2524.