As cleanup from Hurricane Ida begins, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is reminding residents to hire only professional-licensed arborists to perform work on storm-damaged trees. "Anyone doing tree work in Louisiana is required to obtain a license through the LDAF," Strain said. "Hiring only licensed-professional arborists protects you, the homeowner, since licensed arborists are not only trained to properly execute tre

The LSU AgCenter Extension Service has agents who cover forestry and wildlife issues. In the latest episode of Minding the Forest, Forestry and Wildlife Agent Robbie Hutchins talks about what the AgCenter does for landowners and others who want to learn about forestry, trees and wildlife. Click here to listen

The second of two webinars from the Louisiana Forestry Association will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. If you've not registered, you can do so by clicking on the link below. REGISTER FOR WEBINAR: Carbon Trading for the Forest Landowner In lief of Jeff Wright of NCX, formerly SilviaTerra, Alex McIntosh will be the presenter for the 9 a.m. webinar. The webinar is free, but you must register. Loggers and Foresters can earn 1 CE credit for attending the webinar. The webinar w

Interfor is seeking a lead procurement forester for its sawmill in DeQuincy. The Canada-based corporation is restarting the former lumber mill in DeQuincy that was closed in May 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. It prefers applicants to have at least a bachelor's degree and 10 years experience "in log purchasing and wood procurement in the southeast," according to the job posting. Knowledge of the log markets in Southwest Louisiana region is also experience Interfor is lo

The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) announced winners of the 2020 Sawmill Safety Award, which included Almond Brothers Lumber Co. in Coushatta. SFPA Lumber Manufacturer members are considered for the award based on information submitted about occupational injuries and illnesses, according to a recent statement. Safety performance is judged by how each mill's safety record compares to facilities of similar lumber output during the year. The results were considered

Links to register for the two online webinars presented by the Louisiana Forestry Association have been corrected. Registration is required in order to give continuing education (CE) credits to Master Loggers and Foresters. Links to webinars on Wednesday, Aug. 25 and Thursday, Aug. 26 had led users to the webpage where the webinar was to begin. However, registration is necessary, even though there is no cost to attend each. Master Loggers and Foresters can earn 1 CE credit pe