Forest Herbicides Workshop

About the Course

Forest regeneration is negatively impacted by competing vegetation and invasive species. This competition can limit a landowners abilty to manage timber for income and other management objectives. Forest herbicides offer an alternative to other forest management options. However, selecting the appropriate herbicide prescrption is critical for biological and economic reasons. This workshop will provide attendees with information on safe handling techniques, selection of adjuvants, aquatic vegetation control, use of herbicides in site prepration and release operations, control of invasive species, equipment calibration and up-to-date information on available products.

 

Who Should Attend

Foresters, forest herbicide applicators, land managers, and landowners interested in developing and implementing safe, effective forest herbicide programs.

Continuing Education Credit

CFE Credits
     8.5 hours - CFE Category 1

Pesticide Continuing Education Credits:

    South Carolina:
           Day 1 - 6.5 Recertificiation Credits
                    Core: 4.5
                    Cat 3: 2
           Day 2 - 2 Recertification Credits
                    Core: 2

     North Carolina:
              Day 1 - 5.5 hours credit
                      G, N, D, X
              Day 2 - 2.0 hours credit
                      G, N, D, X

In order to receive pesticide continuing education credit, you MUST have your license number with you and available. No exceptions.
Full attendnace is mandatory to received continuing education credits (CFE or pesticide credits). Partial credit is not available.

Registration Information

The fee for the workshop is $185 if received by April 1, 2013. After this date, registration will be $235. Workshop materials will be distributed during the registration period. Lunch and breaks will be provided for your convenience. If you have special dietary considerations, please call Susan Guynn immediately at 864-656-0606.

Location

The workshop will be held at the Clemson Pee Dee Research and Education Center, 2200 Pocket Road, Florence, SC. Please note that problems have been reported when using a GPS unit to navigate to the Clemson Pee Dee Research and Education Center. Please use the name of the facility in the search: Clemson Pee Dee REC.

Agenda

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
9:00 am    Registration
9:30          Welcome – Guynn, Dickens and Moorhead
9:40          Safety & Toxicology  -Moorhead
10:30        Chemical Site Prep Options for Southern Pines and a Comparison to Mechanical Site Prep – Dickens
11:20        Herbaceous Weed Control for Southern Pines – Dickens
12:00 pm  Lunch
1:00          Invasive Species ID and Control – Moorhead
1:50          Herbicide Treatments for Cogongrass – Moorhead
2:40          Break
2:55          Adjuvant Use with Herbicides – Moorhead
3:30          DuPont Forest Herbicide Update – Loyd
4:00          Dow Forest Herbicide Update – DOW Rep
4:30          NuFarm Forest Herbicide Update – Boyd
5:00          Adjourn

Thursday, May 2, 2013
8:00 am   Mid-rotation herbicide use and economics in Pine Stands and a Comparison to Fertilization  – Dickens
9:00         Herbicide use and timing for Pine Straw Production - Dickens
10:00       Break
10:20       Travel to Pine stands for herbicide evaluations  - Moorhead & Dickens
12:00       Adjourn

About the Instructor

Dr. David Dickens is a Professor of Forest Productivity at the University of Georgia and is stationed at Georgia Southern University. He recieved his BS in 1985 from the University of Georiga then went on to Clemson University to receive his MS (1988) and PhD (1997).

Dr. Dave J. Moorhead is a Professor of Silviculture at the University of Georgia. Dr. Moorhead received his BS from the University of Kentucky, his MS from Mississippi State and his PhD from the University of Missouri.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of registration must be made 7 days in advance to obtain a full refund. Refunds after that date will be subject to a $50 service charge. Refunds will not be given 3 days prior to the workshop. If cancellation becomes necessary, substitution in lieu of cancellation is recommended. For cancellation please call 864-656-0606. Should Clemson University cancel this course for any reason, a full refund of registration will be made. Clemson University will not be responsible for any other costs the registrant may incur. For refunds paid by check, the registrant must provide a social security number or Federal Tax ID, if paid on company funds.