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2018-2019 Extension Award Winners- SREF Awards Program

The Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) announces winners to their regional Extension awards program. Awards are judged by a regional team in multiple categories ranging from Extension and journal publications to websites, youth education and more. Submissions included nearly 100 nominees and co-nominees. In the coming weeks, this newsletter will highlight many of the award-winning unique programs and products. Congratulations to all the winners. See the complete list of awards given .

SREF Awards Spotlight: Research Technology Transfer & Youth & Teacher Education

Each week Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) will be highlighting two of their SREF award program recipients.

This week, we are featuring winners from the categories Extension Publication and Journal Publication. One of our six winners for Extension Publication goes to Dr. Rajan Parajuli and Dr. Frederik Laleicke from North Carolina State University for their publication Mass Timber Products: Innovative Wood-Based Building Materials . The publication outlines the mass timber products industry, the current products in use and the current and future market value for mass timber. One of our four winners for Journal Publication is Dr. Craig Harper from the University of Tennessee for his publication Fire Effects on Wildlife in Central Hardwoods and Appalachian Regions. This publication provides an up-to-date review of fire effects on various wildlife species and their habitat in the Central Hardwoods and Appalachians.  See the complete list of awards given .

National News

Funding Opportunities

JFSP, BLM Announce Wildland Fire Funding Opportunity up to $500K 

The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plan to award up to $500,000 to prioritize and provide sound scientific studies that support the land management agencies and other stakeholders in addressing issues associated with wildland fire. The objectives of this grant are to identify or develop metrics to assess fuel break and fuel break system performance, evaluate fuel breaks and fuel break systems against these standards, and identify necessary improvements in the implementation of operational fire behavior models. All proposals are to be submitted using the electronic submission process provided on the JFSP website. Proposals must be submitted by 7:00 PM. EST on May 16, 2019. Learn more about the program and how to apply.

USFS, US Endowment Offer up to $1 Million for Mass Timber Grant 

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) plan to award up to one-million dollars under the Mass Timber University Grant Program and related Request for Proposals (RFP). The intent of the Mass Timber Grant is to inspire interest in and support for mass timber products among the architectural, developer and building communities as well as the public, by showcasing them in highly-visible projects on university campuses. This grant is a cost share/matching program meaning that for every dollar awarded from the Mass Timber Grant, the recipient must match that same dollar amount. Submission are due by May 31, 2019. Learn more and view detailed instructions on how to apply.

RREA- NIFA Offers $300K to Land-Grant University Programs for 2019 

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is has released a Request for Applications (RFA) for their National Focus Funds project. The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for pilot projects that address emerging forest and rangeland resource issues, have national or regional relevancy, or develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions. Applications may only be submitted by 1862 and/or 1890 land-grant institutions Project Directors must have an extension appointment. Applications are due June 21, 2019 at 5:00 PM EST. Read detailed instruction on how to submit an application , or submit an application.

Job Opportunities

NC Dept of Ag & Consumer Services: Urban Forestry Specialist 

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Urban Forestry Specialist in Wake County, NC.The incumbent will deliver NC Forest Service (NCFS) Urban & Community Forestry (U&CF) program services statewide under the direction of the Urban & Community Forestry Program Head. They will provide technical assistance, information, and guidance to local governments, community groups, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders in U&CF forestry development, management and the NCFS U&CF grant program.Applications should be submitted by May 16, 2019. View the application.

Virginia Tech Extension Associate for Landowner and Logger Education

Virginia Tech Extension is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Extension Associate for landowner and logger education in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation. The Extension Associate will work in conjunction with the Forest Operations Extension Specialist to coordinate the SHARP Logger Program . Primary job duties will relate to program administration, training coordination, serving as the primary point of contact for interaction with participants in the program, and maintenance of training records. Expectations include work on Extension research projects, writing and reviewing Extension publications, and creating other communications for loggers and forest landowners. Applications should be submitted by May 20, 2019. View the application.

Clemson University Seeks Full-Time Temporary Forester 

Clemson University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Forester. This is full time temporary/time limited position. The forester performs professional forest management duties and assists staff to foster the development, protection and utilization of forest resources for Clemson University forest lands. The incumbent will implement current technology in management and environmental protection while providing natural resource teaching, research, and demonstration opportunities. Application deadline is May 17, 2019. View the application.

Clemson: Assistant/Associate Professor Quantitative Forest Science

Clemson is seeking candidates for a tenure track position in quantitative forest science. The position is 50% research and 50% teaching, and a 9 month appointment. Application deadline is May 31, 2019. View the application.

ABAC: Assistant Professor of Forestry

The Department of Forest Resources at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Forestry. The successful candidate will teach courses in support of ABAC’s Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management. Primary teaching responsibilities in forest resources may include but are not limited to Dendrology, Forest Measurements and Mapping, and Advanced Forest Ecology. This is a 10 month, tenure-track position. Position open until filled.  View the application.

Texas A&M Forest Service: Forest Economist

Texas A&M Forest Service is hiring a forest economist to lead timber tax workshops and trainings and to model forest economic impact data using IMPLAN software. For more information, view the application .