Emerald Ash Borer University (EABU) is kicking of the fall semester. The first free and virtual session will be held on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, at 10:00 am.
The session title - "Firewood Movement Regulation, Outreach, and Impact" will be presented by Leigh Greenwood, Forest Pest and Pathogen Program Director, The Nature Conservancy.
Leigh Greenwood, The Nature Conservancy
Leigh works to bring stakeholders together to achieve common goals in support of forest health from the forest pest and pathogen perspective. Her projects include: managing the Don’t Move Firewood campaign, convening the Continental Dialogue on Non-native Forest Insects and Diseases, working to improve the international biosecurity measures in place for solid wood packaging and leading partnership efforts to accelerate the development of pest- and pathogen-resistant native trees.
Join us for her webinar on October 10th at 10:00 am, Eastern time by registering at www.emeraldashborer.info/EABU
CEU and CCH availability varies by session; please message rfbruner@purdue.edu if interested.
If you can't attend the live webinar, watch the recorded webinar later on the EAB Network - EAB University (emeraldashborer.info) page.
While you're on the website, check out other recorded webinars, and browse other pages for more information about EAB and other invasive pests and diseases affecting woodlands and forests.
See you soon on EABU!
Additionally, October is Firewood Awareness Month and The Nature Conservancy is hosting 4 virtual programs on this topic throughout the month. Check out their website for additional information, including how to register. Click here - https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/firewood-month-2024/
Thursday, October 10th 2024 at 12pm EST
Firewood Movement Regulation, Outreach, and Impact Register Here
Presenter: Leigh Greenwood, Forest Pest and Pathogen Program Director, The Nature Conservancy
Firewood movement regulations, recommendations, outreach, and forest pests’ distribution change through time. The Don’t Move Firewood campaign is a leader in this space, not only for excellence in communicating behavior change messages to the public, but also as a professional resource to track and communicate regulatory frameworks and pest range shift information. This presentation will cover the basics of current firewood regulations in the USA, what resources Don’t Move Firewood has for both the layperson and for forest and firewood professionals, and- when it all comes together- how we can slow the spread of damaging forest pests and pathogens across the country.
Thursday, October 10th 2024 at 4pm EST
Successful Campground Outreach in Montana Register Here
Presenter: Fern McBride, 2024 Montana Conservation Corps Member for Montana Department of Natural Resources; and Liz Lodman, Council Administrator, Montana Invasive Species Council
Fern McBride reviews his efforts in delivering outstanding firewood outreach to campgrounds across Montana in 2024 during his internship with the Montana Invasive Species Council.
Monday, October 28th 2024 at 1pm EST
Meet the Don’t Move Firewood Team! Register Here
Presenters: Laurel Downs, Forest Health Conservation Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy; and Leigh Greenwood, Forest Pest and Pathogen Program Director, The Nature Conservancy
Meet the team and learn about the education and outreach efforts of the Don’t Move Firewood campaign including an overview of what the campaign does, why it’s important, how you can access our many resources, and what we’ve got to offer both the everyday firewood user as well as professionals in the field of forest health.
Wednesday, October 30th 2024 at 1pm EST
Updates and New Findings in the World of Firewood Outreach Register Here
Presenter: Laurel Downs, Forest Health Conservation Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy
Join to hear from the program coordinator for the Don’t Move Firewood campaign about changes over the last year across North America in the world of forest pests and the firewood pathway. Also, find out what we’ve been up to on social media with message frame testing!