Managing pitch pine under the threat of southern pine beetle

This three-hour virtual workshop is designed to make practical plans and establish a community of practice around pitch pine barren management in light of southern pine beetle (SPB).

Participants will use resources for developing management plans for at-risk pitch pine stands across the northeastern U.S. and share information about applications of thinning and prescribed fire. Note: A follow-up workshop on May 12 will enable participants to “woodshed” their individual management plans.

• There is no fee for participation.
• View the most up-to-date agenda, which includes the following sessions (more details coming soon):​
  • Current state of the problem
  • Needs and challenges to future action
  • Resources and examples
  • Wrap-up and looking ahead
• All registrants will be asked to review pre-workshop background materials before the workshop begins. We will send out all materials at least one month in advance.
• Registration closes on April 27 at 4:00 PM.
• Information on the follow-up workshop on May 12, including the meeting link, will be shared with registrants after the April workshop.

​Please contact NAFSE with any questions at NAFSEhelp@gmail.com.