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ForestConnect Webinar Connection Details - Spruce Fir Forests – September 17, 2014

Title Maintaining Health and Productivity in Northeastern Spruce-Fir Forests.  Dr. Laura Kenefic, US Forest Service

Date September 17, 2014

Instructions:

1. Read all these instructions.
2. You need a personal registration ID to join this month’s webinar.  There is unlimited space for participants, the registration ID simply provides you the necessary access code.  Obtain your registration ID via:   https://cornell.webex.com/cornell/onstage/g.php?d=649809519&t=a
   If prompted for a password, use forestconnect
3. On the webpage where the above link takes you, look for the option to “register” to receive your “registration id” number.  Note this page also includes the option to download resources related to this webinar (if available).
4. Wait for the email that contains your personal “registration id” number (a couple minutes at most usually).
5. Pasted below is an example of the email you will receive after following the preceding steps.
6. As illustrated in my example below, join the webinar via the “click here” button to open into your default web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer or Firefox).  The “click here” button should open into the webinar, or display a page indicating the webinar is not active.  If the webinar is not active, that means the host isn’t connected and you will need to wait until the host connects.  If the page opens into a rather generic “Cisco WebEx” page then your browser may not be compatible with WebEx and you should copy and paste the full link into an alternate web browser.  Using an alternate web browser usually solves most connection problems.
7. Test the sound capacity of your computer by accessing a website with sound (e.g., video clip on a news website, Youtube, etc.). 
8. As you enter the webinar, you may be asked to test your media player.  If so, you will need to complete that step.
9. As you enter the webinar, you will be given the option to download software; you can bypass that step and enter the webinar directly.  I’m not aware of any problems that have arisen from downloading the software (which streamlines subsequent access, but you should make this decision for yourself.

FRA MAINE FORESTRY FORUM MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT – Bangor

WHEN:           

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 

WHERE:        

Sea Dog Conference Center, 26 Front St., Bangor, Maine

TIME:             

5:30 - 6:15 PM - Social “Hour”

6:15 - 7:00 PM - Buffet Dinner 

7:00 - 9:00 PM - Guest Speakers

COST:           

FRA Members - $25 / Non-members - $35 / Students - $15 with valid ID  - Payable at the door. 

Pre-registration is required to assure an accurate head count for meals! 

TOPIC AND SPEAKERS:                                       

Maine’s Bear Hunting Referendum

What are the Impacts for Maine’s Forestry Community?

This November, Maine voters will have the opportunity to vote on Question 1, which reads: Do you want to ban the use of bait, dogs or traps in bear hunting except to protect property, public safety, or for research?  The outcome of this vote will have implications for all Maine residents, but especially those of us in the forestry and natural resource communities.  Our speakers will share their perspectives on this ballot issue to help you make an informed decision on election day.

 Guest Speakers

• James Cote - Save Maine’s Bear Hunt And Management Programs
• Randy Cross - Maine IF&W Representative
• Katie Hansberry - Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting - Invited

Please join us for an informative evening.  Your Forestry Forums are an important opportunity to network and bring value back to your business. 

Please share this notice with others.

If you would like to help sponsor this month’s Forum please contact Joel

Pre-registration is required to assure an accurate head count for meals! 

Please e-mail or fax this response form by Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014 to:

Victoria Bourassa, Forest Resources Association, vbourassa@forestresources.org

or FAX: 866-437-7252

Questions?  Contact Joel Swanton at 207-745-2435

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FRA Oct. 9, 2014 MAINE FORESTRY FORUM PRE-REGISTRATION RESPONSE FORM

Name(s) of people attending: 

_________________________________________________________________________

Company:  _______________________________________  

Phone:  ______________________________________

Joel Swanton
Lake States and Northeast Region Manager
Forest Resources Association
35 Skyline Drive
Holden, ME  04429
E-Mail: Jswanton@forestresources.org

Phone: 207-745-2435
Fax: 866-437-7252

EXPLORE FRA's WEBSITE: http://www.forestresources.org/

Beginners Christmas Tree Growing Workshop - Sanford

Where: 
Sanford City Council Chambers
3rd Floor Sanford City Hall
919 Maine St. Sanford, ME

When:   
10/7/14
9 am to 1 pm

Cost:     
Free, but registration is required

Growing quality Christmas trees is a complicated business or hobby.  Come learn the basics from the experts at the Maine Forest Service and Tuckaway Tree Farm.  Topics will include techniques for acquiring quality growing stock, picking a good site, planting trees, fertilizing, controlling pests and diseases, shearing, and marketing.  There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. The workshop will include a 2 hour field session at Tuckaway Tree Farm in Lebanon, http://www.tuckawaytreefarmmaine.com/

Please come dressed for the weather.  Lunch will not be provided.   For more information or to register, contact Ken Canfield at (207) 441-3712 or ken.canfield@maine.gov