Photo Credit: Audubon Vermont

Starting this September, join Highstead, the Cornell Lab of OrnithologyAudubon Vermont, and the Northeast Bird Habitat Conservation Initiative for the upcoming Bird-friendly Forestry webinar series focused on best practices in habitat restoration and forestry management for birds in New England, with a focus on at-risk species.

Audubon Vermont will present four interactive sessions that will cover different topics such as habitat requirements and management practices, bird-related forestry strategies for landowners, foresters, and conservation partners, and a review of the various technical and financial resources available to support habitat management and conservation. Continuing Forestry Education Credits (CFEs) are available for webinars #2, #3, and #4 through the Society of American Foresters.

WEBINAR DATES: 

Webinar #1: The Power of Birds in Driving and Sustaining Forest Management within the RCP Network 
Wednesday, September 15, from 2 – 3:15 p.m. ET  

Webinar #2: Habitat Requirements and Management Considerations for Forest Birds in New England (this webinar is approved for 1.0 Category 1 CFE credit)
Wednesday, September 22, from 2 – 3:15 p.m. ET

Webinar #3: Bird Friendly Forestry Practices and Strategies for Landowners(this webinar is approved for 1.0 Category 1 CFE credit)
Wednesday, September 29, from 2 – 3:15 p.m. ET

Webinar #4: Technical and Financial Assistance for RCPs, Conservation Partners, and Landowners (this webinar is approved for 1.0 Category 1 CFE credit)
Wednesday, October 13, from 2 – 3:15 p.m. ET