Opportunities & Landowner Interest in Forest Carbon Markets in PA

Penn State Extension; Pennsylvania Forest Online Seminar Series

Date: November 12, 2024
Times: noon - 12:00 PM and 7:00 - 8:00 PM, eastern time. Questions often last an extra 15 to 20 minutes
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Presentation Summary:
An introduction to forest carbon management in Pennsylvania and how carbon offset markets work. An update on carbon programs in the eastern US. New research on landowner views about participating in carbon payment programs will also be presented.

Presented By: Melissa Kreye and Kripa Neupane, Penn State University

** Please note: Continuing Education credits are not available for reviewing recorded webinars. You must participate in the live seminar to receive credit.

This webinar counts for 1 hour of PA SFI Continuing Education (C.E.) credit. You must complete 3 additional hours of C.E. credit to add 1 year to your training card expiration date. Individuals seeking C.E. credit must submit a completed Non-SFI Course C.E. credit form (Please request that the webinar administrator send PA SFI confirmation of your participation), a course agenda or certificate of completion, and a $20 administrative fee (Check made payable to “PA SIC”) to the PA SFI office. Continuing Education credit can only extend your PA SFI Training Card expiration date by a maximum of 3-years from the current calendar year. Please refer to the PA SFI Training Policy for a complete description of the program requirements

Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Track Management and Assess Attributes of Forested Property

Penn State Extension; Pennsylvania Forest Online Seminar Series

Date: September 10, 2024
Times: noon - 12:00 PM and 7:00 - 8:00 PM, eastern time. Questions often last an extra 15 to 20 minutes
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Presentation Summary:

Explore freely available satellite imagery, and other digital data. Also see GIS systems on computers and mobile apps that forest landowners can use to assess different aspects of their forest land such as slope, vegetation coverage, historic land use, and how to plan and keep track of management with GIS systems.

Presented By: Katie Brooks and Jeff Osborne, Penn State University

** Please note: Continuing Education credits are not available for reviewing recorded webinars. You must participate in the live seminar to receive credit.

This webinar counts for 1 hour of PA SFI Continuing Education (C.E.) credit. You must complete 3 additional hours of C.E. credit to add 1 year to your training card expiration date. Individuals seeking C.E. credit must submit a completed Non-SFI Course C.E. credit form (Please request that the webinar administrator send PA SFI confirmation of your participation), a course agenda or certificate of completion, and a $20 administrative fee (Check made payable to “PA SIC”) to the PA SFI office. Continuing Education credit can only extend your PA SFI Training Card expiration date by a maximum of 3-years from the current calendar year. Please refer to the PA SFI Training Policy for a complete description of the program requirements