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Introduction to Forest Certficiation

Forest Certification: An Introduction for Forest Landowners was a multiagency educational event for landowners, natural resource professionals and others interested in finding out the latest information on forest certification. Certification of forest practices and products is an international phenomenon that involves the U.S. forestry community and general consumer. There are currently numerous certification programs, and although certification of land and forest products is not a currently a requirement, there remains a lot of confusion. The Cooperative Extension Service--Southern Region in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, Southern Group of State Foresters and others sponsored this live event to provide factual information and educational insight on this major natural resource issue. We have video, slides, and speakers' notes for this event.

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Forest Certification: An Introduction for Forest Landowners

Bill Hubbard
Cooperative Extension Service--Southern Region

Powerpoint slide show
PDF handouts

Introduction

Jim Johnson
Virginia Tech University

Powerpoint slide show
PDF handouts

Review of Forest Certification Programs

Jeff Stringer
University of Kentucky

Powerpoint slide show
PDF handouts

Where Are We Headed From Here?

Mark Dubois
Auburn University

Powerpoint slide show
PDF handouts

More Forest Certification Resources

Program Planning Committee

Mike Dunn, Louisiana State University
Mark Dubois, Auburn University
Paul Frey, Louisiana Department of Forestry
Bill Hubbard, Cooperative Extension Service--Southern Region
Jim Johnson, Virginia Tech University
Karen Kenna, USDA Forest Service--Southern Region (State and Private Forestry)
Andy Londo, Mississippi State University
Jeff Stringer, University of Kentucky
Mike Zupko, Southern Group of State Foresters