Planted Forests Symposium: Contributions to Sustainable Societies.
June 28 - July 1 1995. Portland, OR (Third Announcement)
With the Pacific Northwest region of the United States as a backdrop, leaders
in a number of forest-related areas will illustrate the variety, nature and
significance of planted, managed forests in our societies. The Planted Forests
Symposium will discuss attributes and values of these forests in all their
forms Ä from extensively planted forests in mountainous wildlands to
intensively cultured fiber plantations. Planted forest systems will be
emphasized in appropriate context with other managed forests and with native
forest systems.
Symposium Content: June 28, experts will discuss social, biological, and
economic significance of species and groups of species planted worldwide.
June 29, experts will discuss forests planted for different primary objectives.
June 30, invited and volunteer papers will be presented on emerging issues of
planted forests.
July 1, field trips will observe planted forests in Oregon and Washington.
Paper and panel sessions as well as evening poster sessions are scheduled.
Who Should Attend Individuals in the management of forest and agroforestry
lands Ä private, state, and federal representatives; conservationists; policy
makers; and others involved in planted forests and the roles they play in
sustainable societies.
Registration Information Cost of the symposium is $275.00 which includes
conference cost and meals. Field trips and lodging are extra. Approximate
cost of field trips is $75.00.
For full details, watch for a Registration Form that will be sent April 10,
1995. Please send the Mailback Form provided or request via Internet:
dustmanp@ccmail.orst.edu
Call for Abstracts (Note extended deadline)
A significant portion of the symposium is devoted to discussion sessions and
submitted papers and posters. The purpose of these sessions is to provide for
the exchange of ideas and information about planted forests.
Submitted papers, 15-20 minutes in length, will be presented on the third day
of symposium. Evening poster sessions will be combined with buffet dinner.
Topics of papers and posters being solicited include the following aspects of
planted forests: Biological and Ecological; Social and Policy; Forest Products
and Economics; and Silviculture and Engineering.
To be considered for inclusion in the poster or solicited paper sessions send a
200 word abstract to the Conference Coordinator by February 28, 1995. Please
send Abstract on disk or via Internet.
Abstracts will be evaluated and invitations to present either a paper or poster
will be sent by April 1, 1995. Abstracts will be published in the symposium
program. If your paper is selected for publication in the proceedings, you will
be expected to submit a full-length version of your paper in specific format at
the time of the symposium.
All poster and paper presenters must register for the symposium.
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Mail to: Conference Assistant
College of Forestry,
Oregon State University
Peavy Hall 202
Corvallis, OR 97331-5707
or Telephone: (503) 737-2329; Fax: (503) 737-2668;
Internet: dustmanp@ccmail.orst.edu
Planted Forests Symposium: Contributions to Sustainable Societies.
June 28 - July 1 1995. Portland, OR
Symposium Program
Day 1 . 28 June. Variety, Nature and Significance of Planted Forests
8:00 a.m. INTRODUCTION Ä Planted Forests: Views and Viewpoints, Jim Boyle
Overview: A global perspective on historical roles, contributions and
evolving viewpoints of planted forests, Bob Buckman
Planted Forests of Wet and Dry Tropics, Julian Evans
Eucalypts, John Turnbull
Loblolly Pine, Bob Schultz
Douglas-fir, Richard Hermann and Denis Lavender
Radiata Pine, Wink Sutton
Poplars, Paul Heilman
SYNTHESIS Ä Current issues for Planted Forests of PNW, drawing on European
experience and world view, Niels Elers Koch
EVENING: Poster presentations of regional and local experiences with planted
forests.
Day 2 Overviews of Types of Planted Forests
8:30 a.m. Introductory Comments, Jack Walstad, Session Moderator
Short Rotation Fiber Plantations, Yara Kiemi Ikemori
Tree Farms and Forest Plantations, Rex McCullough
Multiple Purpose Forests, Karen Barnette
Forests Planted for Ecosystem Restoration and Conservation, Connie
Harrington
Community Forests and Agroforestry Systems, P. K. Nair
Questions & Discussion
CONCURRENT SESSIONS Ä Discussions of Planted Forests. The concurrent sessions
are designed to address specific topics and concerns relevant to each of the
respective kinds of planted forests. The goal is to enable the audience to
share experiences and learn from each other as much as possible.
Short Rotation Fiber Plantations, Dean DeBell
Tree Farms and Forest Plantations, Rick Fletcher
Multiple Purpose Forests, Jerry Otto
Forests Planted for Ecosystem Restoration and Conservation, John Tappeiner
Community Forests and Agroforestry Systems, Dave Hibbs
Integration of Planted and Natural Forests in a Regional Landscape,
Jim Boyle, George Stankey, and Katy Kavanagh
EVENING Ä Poster presentations of regional and local experiences with planted
forests.
Day 3 Technical Sessions
The focus will be on new and emerging information for forest resource managers,
policy analysts and decision-makers, and researchers. Presentations by invited
and volunteer speakers.
CONCURRENT MORNING SESSIONS
Biological and Ecological Aspects, Jack Winjum, Session Coordinator
Social and Policy Aspects, George Stankey, Session Coordinator
CONCURRENT AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Forest Products and Economic Aspect, Richard Pierson, Coordinator
Silvicultural and Engineering Aspects, Bill Atkinson, Coordinator
WRAP-UP
Future Issues and Opportunities Facing Planted Forests in the Pacific
Northwest: Inferences Drawn from the Symposium, George Brown, Dean,
College of Forestry, Oregon State U.
Day 4 Field Trips
Separate registration and fees will be required for field trips.
A. Mount St. Helens, Jack Winjum, Coordinator
B. Tillamook State Forest, Ray Craig and Mike Bordelon, Coordinators
C. Hybrid Poplar Plantations, Bill Atkinson and Dave Hibbs, Coordinators
D. Wind River Experimental Forest, Dean DeBell, Coordinator
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