America's forests are stressed out. Where, why, and how we can help.
This webinar series from the USDA Forest Service is intended for all land managers and will focus on critical topics related to forest mortality trends. These presentations will provide big picture and synthetic looks at the current state of knowledge and management considerations. Each day is comprised of multiple presentations from expert practitioners and researchers. Sessions will be 90-minutes in length and recorded. See the Forest Mortality Trends homepage for more info.
Society of American Foresters continuing education credits are available.
Nov 20 2026, 11am - 12:30pm Mountain Time
When we work together to support and bolster forests during widespread mortality events, we also conserve the benefits that forests provide: clean air and water, forest products and carbon storage, and the places we love to recreate and sightsee on…
Nov 19 2026, 11am - 12:30pm Mountain Time
Given all that forests are facing, scientists and managers are working together to boost forest's abilities to grow back and thrive in future conditions. We will discuss forests of the future, learning from novel forests, cone collection, and…
Nov 18 2026, 11am - 12:30pm Mountain Time
Fires, hurricanes, drought, storms, and other environmental factors have always shaped landscapes. The trees and plants that grow in different places are often resilient to regular, routine weather events. However, the growing frequency and…
Nov 17 2026, 11am - 12:30pm Mountain Time
Native or endemic insects and diseases thin out unhealthy trees and maintain appropriate forest density. However, shifts to this careful balance—be they introduced species, changing weather, fire, and drought patterns, or other factors—can result in…
Nov 16 2026, 11am - 12:30pm Mountain Time
What's going on in American forests? Conditions are changing in forests across the country, and trees and other plant life are dying because of it. Innovative research can inform management practices that can address changing conditions.
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