Forestry from the Ground Up: OSAF 2010 By Paul W. Adams
Poster Session Information (pdf)
Registration packet (pdf)
The Marys Peak chapter of the Oregon Society of American Foresters (OSAF) invites all interested forestry professionals to explore "Forestry from the Ground Up" at the OSAF annual meeting in Albany, Oregon on April 7-9, 2010. As the title suggests, the program will emphasize current and emerging on-the-ground strategies and practices for managing forest resources.
The meeting will be conveniently located at the Linn County Fairgrounds near Interstate-5, with plenty of nearby lodging choices. The location and its proximity to OSU allows for a unique and fun event the first evening, a BBQ dinner with special activities involving forestry students. A banquet and awards dinner will follow on the second evening.
The program begins at 1pm the first day with discussions of the current state of the art and science of on-the-ground forestry, with attention to each of the major ownerships: state, BLM, USFS, tribal, industrial, and family. The array of topics and speakers will reflect substantial knowledge and direct experience with on-the-ground strategies and practices on these ownerships with diverse management objectives.
A full day of concurrent technical sessions follows, and these are expected to present some tough choices for attendees (a good thing!). In the morning one technical track will emphasize technological innovations in field-oriented equipment and software, while another will cover recent advances in reforestation practices. Vendor updates about new and improved forestry tools will complement the technical tracks.
The two concurrent afternoon sessions on the second day include a track on silivicultural innovations, and a track on new equipment and methods for managing roads, stream crossings and riparian areas. Program planners are making a special effort to feature speakers and examples that cover a wide scope of forest types and environmental settings.
A program on "Forestry from the Ground Up" wouldn't be complete without site visits to see some on-the-ground forestry, and at least two options for field tours will be offered on the last day. One tour will be oriented toward the management of forests on different ownerships east of Albany, including the Cascades, while the other will venture westward into the Coast Range.
Mark your calendars now and watch for further details and registration information in the Western Forester and on this page. If you have questions or are interested in sponsorship opportunities or exhibitor information, contact Conference Chair Gary Blanchard () at 541.929.2477.
Paul Adams () is a Professor and Extension Specialist in the Forest Engineering, Resources and Management Department at OSU in Corvallis. As a member of the Marys Peak Chapter, he is serving as the marketing chair for the 2010 OSAF annual meeting, and can be reached at 541.737.2946.
Driving Directions to the Linn County Fairgrounds
The Linn County Fair and Expo Center is located at 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany, Or 97322.
From I-5 Heading South
Take Exit 234 A (Fair/Expo/Knox Butte)
Merge onto Airport Rd. SE
Turn Right on Pacific Blvd SE
Continue on Knox Butte Road E
Expo Center is on right
From I-t Heading North
Take Exit 234 (Knox Butte/Fair-Expo)
Continue on Knox Butte Road
Expo Center is on right
Accomodations
The following service provider information is for the benefit of OSAF members and their guests. Inclusion or exclusion of a service provider is neither an endorsement nor rejection of a service provider by OSAF, its Chapters, or its members. Please refer to Albany Visitors Assoc. and Albany Chamber of Commerce websites for other potential service providers.
RV Accommodations
The Linn County Fair and Expo Center has RV hookups (water, electricity, RV waste dump station) available on-site: 30 amp hookups are $25.00 per night; 50 amp hookups are $30.00 per night. For reservations, call LCFE Center at 541.926.4314.
There is also a private RV park about 1 mile south of the LCFE Center called Blue Ox RV Park. Call 1.800.336.2881.
Hotel Accommodations
Albany area Occupancy Tax is 10%. Mention OSAF Annual Meeting, Society of American Foresters, SAF, or Forestry Association for group rates. The following service provider information is for the benefit of OSAF members and their guests.
Budget Inn
2727 Pacific Blvd SE
877.747.8713
$50 single occupancy, $55 double occupancy. No "reserve by" date.
Proximity to LCFE: within one mile.
Comfort Suites LCFE
100 Opal Ct. NE
541.928.2053
$70 single occupancy, $80 couble occupancy. Reserve by March 9, 2010.
Proximity to LCFE: adjacent.
EconoLodge
1212 Price Road SE
541.926.0170
$50 single occupancy, $50 double occupancy. No "reserve by" date.
Proximity to LCFE: within one mile.
Holiday Inn Express
105 Opal Ct. NE
541.928.8820
$70 single occupancy, $80 double occupancy. Reserve by March 9, 2010.
Proximity to LCFE: adjacent.
La Quinta Inn and Suites
251 Airport Road SE
541.928.0921
$78 single occupancy, $82 double occupancy. No "reserve by" date.
Proximity to LCFE: within one mile.
Motel 6
2735 Pacific Blvd SE
541.926.4233
$50 single occupancy, call for double occupancy. No "reserve by" date.
Proximity to LCFE: within one mile.
Phoenix Inn Suites
2410 Spicer Road SE
541.926.5696
$79 single occupancy, $89 double occupancy. No "reserve by" date.
Proximity to LCFE: within one mile.
Quality Inn
1100 Price Road SE
541.928.5050
$60 single occupancy, $60 double occupancy. Reserve by March 7, 2010.
Proximity to LCFE: within one mile.
Super 8
315 Airport Road SE
866.890.0519
$59 single occupancy, $69 double occupancy. No "reserve by" date.
Proximity to LCFE: within one mile.