Fire Management and Silviculture in Oak Ecosystems, Northern & Southern Research Stations, U.S. Forest Service
Research & Development Presents... Promoting Productivity in Eastern Oak Ecosystems
In the eastern United States, oaks are abundant and provide significant economic and ecological benefits. However, oak ecosystems have experienced significant changes over the past century due to fire exclusion by suppression, land-use changes, pests, and pathogens. These pressures threaten the long-term sustainability of oak-dominated systems. Research-informed management efforts are critical now, more than ever.
This is a four-part webinar series presented by the USDA Forest Service Northern and Southern Research Stations, scientists and natural resource professionals will share actionable strategies for sustainable oak productivity. Each webinar will consist of several 10 to 20-minute presentations followed by a moderated Q&A session with the audience. Webinars are eligible for 1 continuing education credit each through the Society of American Foresters, The Wildlife Society, and the International Society of Arboriculture.
In the 3rd webinar, we will discuss Fire Management and Silviculture in Oak Ecosystems. Prescribed fire is a crucially important management tool for oaks. Presenters will discuss prescribed fire as well as the importance of mechanical treatments. This webinar will feature land managers and researchers.
Register on Fire Management and Silviculture in Oak Ecosystems Event.
For more information on the webinar series, visit Research & Development Presents... Promoting Productivity in Eastern Oak Ecosystems.
Future Scheduled Eastern Oak Ecosystems Webinars:
January 22, 2026 - Planning for Oak Restoration at Scale
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If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Diana J Evans prior to the meeting at 765.494.3583 or evans44@purdue.edu by January 13, 2026.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Diana J Evans prior to the meeting at 765.494.3583 or evans44@purdue.edu by January 13, 2026.