Forest Health, Insect, and Disease Update and Core
- Length
- 2.5
- Language
- English
About the Webinar
Join us for the Forest Health, Insect, and Disease Update and Core webinar for an insightful update on Pennsylvania's forest insect and disease challenges, accompanied by an informative discussion on the health implications of pesticides. Eligible for SAF, ISA, SFI Continuing Education Units, and pesticide credits, this webinar is tailored for forestry and natural resource management professionals. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current forest health practices and threats facing Pennsylvania’s forests, enhancing their understanding of the impacts of insects, diseases, invasive plants, and other forest health issues. Don't miss this opportunity to inform and strengthen your management practices to maintain and improve forest health.
Event Details
Attend this webinar to hear from Jon Johnson, Director of Pesticide Education at Penn State Extension, who will discuss "Backpack Sprayer Basics and Calibration Methods." Sarah Johnson, Forest Health Program Specialist, PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry, will lead the discussion on the "Pennsylvania Insect and Disease Update."
Earn Credits
- PDA Pesticide
- SFI Continuing Education
- ISA CEU's
- SAF Credits
For those seeking Professional Development credits, visit the Credit Information tab for details.
Presented in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, Division of Forest Health.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.
- Forestry and other natural resource management professionals
- Valuable updates concerning current forest health practices and threats facing Pennsylvania’s forests
- Strengthen participants' knowledge and understanding of the impacts that insects, diseases, invasive plants, and other forest health issues have on forests
- Inform current management practices and control methods implemented to maintain and/or improve forest health
Professional Development Credit Information
For those seeking Professional Development credits:
- Those seeking SFI CE credits must submit a copy of the Non-PA SFI Course Credit Form and follow the form instructions.
- Virtual participants must attend one full “live” session to receive credits.
- Please ensure that you register using your full name and the email address currently associated with the professional organization from which you are seeking credits.
- You must be logged on individually to your own computer or mobile device.
- No continuing education credits will be available for viewing recorded sessions.
When registering, be sure to provide the necessary certification numbers, etc., that you wish to receive credits for: Society of American Foresters – Continuing Forestry Education, International Society of Arboriculture - Continuing Education Units, and PA Department of Agriculture – Pesticide Recertification Credits. SFI training units are handled directly by the individual seeking credit.
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