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Newsletter Archive
Highlights from “The Forest Conservationist”
View a sample article: "Deer Damage and Diversity"
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 32, No. 2, Spring 2022
- RIFCO Spring Program
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Press Release
- The Future of The Forest Conservationist
- Tree Farm News
- Forest Carbon and Bio-char Videos Now Available
www.biochar-ri.org
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 32, No. 1, Winter 2022
- RIFCO’s 2022 Woodland Owners Workshops
March 5 - Forest Carbon & Biochar Production
March 12 - Bird Habitat & Forest Management
March 19 - Sawmilling Field Day
Details & Registration
Press Release
- Climate Change, Forest Carbon, and Carbon Markets
- RIFCO’s New Biochar Initiative
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The Forest Conservationist
Volume 31, No. 4, Autumn 2021
- RI Tree Farm Fall Tour: info and directions on the RI Tree Farm page
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- Next on the Horizon - Spotted Lanternfly, by Paul Ricard, RI DEM
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- Slash Walls to Exclude Deer are Getting Popular!
- RI Forest Conservation Act Signed Into Law - Commission Appointments in the Works
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 31, No. 3, Summer 2021
- RIFCO Summer Twilight Walk set for August 5, 2021 at Arcadia Management Area
More Info
- Forest Conservation Act Passes, Signed into Law
- Beech Leaf Disease Progresses Rapidly
- Bio-Char grant received from GZA
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 31, No. 2, Spring 2021
- RIFCO Spring Program
May 29, 2021 at the RIFCO Demonstration Woodlot
Howard Hill Road at Briggs Road, Foster, RI
Topic: RI Forestry for the Birds Program
- RIFCO Game of Logging Training Sessions
Level 1: May 21
Level 2: May 22
Level 3: May 23
For more information and to register, contact Bob Verrier at trees2@cox.net
- Coverts 2 Workshop — virtual format
May 22, 2021
For more information, contact Paul Dolan at 401-500-1399 or rircd2283@gmail.com
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 31, No. 1, Winter 2021
- Landowner Town Hall - Oak Resiliency in Southern New England
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom
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- President's Message: “Once it’s gone, it’s gone”
- Revisions to Wetland Regulations
- 30th Anniversary Mugs with Membership
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The Forest Conservationist
Volume 30, No. 4, Autumn 2020
- Tree Farm Fall Tour - Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 9:00am
More Info
To register, send email to info@rifco.org
- President's Message: Have You Thought About Forest Fires Lately?
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- RIFCO Summer Walk Highlights (see photo below)
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 30, No. 3, Summer 2020
- RIFCO Summer Twilight Walk on August 6, 2020, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, at the RIFCO Demonstration Woodlot. Register by email at info@rifco.org
More Info
- New beech disease found in RI
More Info
- Slash Wall Construction at the RIFCO Demo Woodlot (see photo below)
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 30, No. 2, Spring 2020
- RIFCO Spring Program scheduled for May 9th has been cancelled
- Harvesting Activity at RIFCO's Merriman Demo Woodlot
- April is Invasive Plant Control Month - Now is a great time to locate and id invasive plants in your woodlot and field edges
- Woodland Owner Workshops - Presentations available at our Resources page
- April 24th is Arbor Day! Plant a Tree!
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 30, No. 1, Winter 2020
- RIFCO's Woodland Owner Workshops
Agenda
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- Young Forest Initiative - Article by Pat MacMeekin
- RI Tree Farm of the Year Award presented to John Macera
- RIFCO Awards Presented at Annual Dinner
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 29, No. 4, Autumn 2019
- Tree Farm Fall Tour being held on 10/12/19 at Bryson Tree Farm in Richmond
Press Release
- RIFCO Provides Comments on Proposed Wetlands Regulations
Read Comments
- RI Woodland Partnership to Participate in LSR Project to address Oak Decline issues
- Estimating Value of Oak Loss, by Rob MacMillan of Providence Water
- Hull Forest Products Sawmill Tour
- Liberty Tract Pine Demonstration Area available for self-guided walking tour
- RIFCO Annual Dinner to be held Saturday, November 9, 2019
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The Forest Conservationist
Volume 29, No. 3, Summer 2019
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 29, No. 2, Spring 2019
- RIFCO Spring Program
May 11, 2019
9:00am-noon
Pole 108, Tunk Hill Road (Rt. 12) Scituate, RI
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- RI Woodland Stewardship & Preservation Act of 2019 - summary of bill and RIFCO's testimony
- RIFCO's Woodlot is for the birds!
- Recap of our Winter Workshop - Looking Forward: Recovering from Oak Loss on RI's Private Woodlands
- The State of America's Forests: An Interactive Guide
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 29, No. 1, Winter 2019
- March 16, 2019 — RIFCO’S Winter Workshop
“Looking Forward– Recovering from Oak Loss on RI’s Private Woodlands.
Coventry Community Center, 9:00am–12:00 noon
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- New Deer Browse Impact Study by USFS
- Tree Mortality Map and Estimates
- RIFCO Award Recipients
“Friend of the Forest” Award was presented to Robert Thurber of Foster, RI
RIFCO’s “Conservator of the Year” Award was presented to Scott Millar of Exeter, RI
- Tree Farm News
The RI Tree Farm Program recently presented Stephen Yeaw and his son Keith Yea, of Scituate, RI, with the program’s annual Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Award”
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 28, No. 4, Autumn 2018
- Tree Farm Fall Tour, October 6, 2018 at Went Tree Farm in Foster
More Info
- President's Message: Do We Need to Help Conserve More?
- Two-lined Chestnut Borer Causing Continued Oak Mortality
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- Fall Events include:
Coverts Training on October 13, 2018
See Calendar
Celebrating Conservation Dinner
See Calendar
Game of Logging Level I Chain Saw Training, November 3 & 10, 2018
More Info
The Forest Conservationist
Volume 28, No. 3, Summer 2018
- Summer Twilight Walk, August 2, 2018 at the Hillsdale Preserve, Richmond.
See Calendar
- Oak Mortality from insect defoliations & drought, by Fern Graves, RI DEM
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- DEM Fish & Wildlife installs Deer Browse Study sites on RI woodlots, by Dylan Ferreira, RI DEM
Read Now
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Oak Mortality from insect defoliations & drought
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DEM Fish & Wildlife installs Deer Browse Study sites
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RIFCO Spring 2018 Volume 28, No. 2
- RIFCO Spring Program May 12, 2018 at Carolina Mgmt Area
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- Op-Ed on Forest Fragmentation Published in Providence Journal
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- Deer Browse Impact assessments by DEM Fish & Wildlife - AVID Assessment Method
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- Bugnet Woodlot Donated to WGLT - RIFCO and WGLT Management Committee formed
- Gypsy Moth and Forest Tent Caterpillar Update by Paul Ricard, Forest Health Specialist, RI Div. of Forestry
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Ernest & Marie Bugnet of West Greenwich, recipients of RIFCO's 2017 Friend of the Forest Award, for their support of traditional forest uses and the protection of a significant tract of forested land to be managed by RIFCO, and owned by the West Greenwich Land Trust.
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RIFCO Winter 2018 Volume 28, No. 1
- Woodland Owner Workshop Series, 2/10, 2/17 in West Greenwich, and 2/24, 3/3 in Scituate
More Info
- President's Message from our newly elected President, Richard Went of Foster, RI
- Wood Industry Focus Group session seeks to boost local wood economy
- RIFCO Presents Awards at Annual Dinner:
Friend of the Forest - Ernest & Marie Bugnet
Youth Forestry Award - Cleveland Howard, Jr.
- RI Tree Farm Program presents Outstanding Tree Farm of the Year Award to Wee-Hoose Farm, Stephanie & Lincoln Chafee
More Info.
RIFCO Autumn 2017 Volume 27, No. 3
- Farm and Forest Business Zoning Can Benefit Woodland Owners
by Scott Millar of GrowSmart RI
- Orange-Striped Oakworm - another defoliator hitting oaks in central RI
- Economic Impact Survey Needs You!
- Oak Success Following Regeneration Harvesting in CT (and effects of deer hunting)
Abstract of article by Jeff Ward and Joe Barsky of the CT Ag. Experiment Station.
- RI DFE Hires New Stewardship Forester - Fern Graves
RIFCO Spring 2017 Volume 27, No. 2
- Spring Program - May 6, 2017
See calendar for more info and directions.
- Economic Impact of Forestry in RI - Wood and Forest Product business owners, including woodlot owners harvesting firewood, are encouraged to complete this important survey.
Take Survey
- RI Woodland Partnership developing a Position Statement on the Loss of Forest Land in RI
- GYPSY MOTHS: What can we expect this year, and what can we do about them?? by Fern Graves, Forester, Entomologist.
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- Tree Farm News: LEED to Recognize Wood from ATFS Certified Forests
- Arbor Day 2017 - RI's Official Ceremony on April 28,2017 at 11:00am at Mount Pleasant High School in Providence.
RIFCO Winter 2017 Vol. 27, No. 1
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The Merrimans receive the President's Award for their donation of 30 acres to RIFCO.
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Highlights:
- RIFCO Awards presented at Annual Meeting include President's Award to the Merrimans, Friend of the Forest Award to Ken Payne, and Youth Forestry Award to Eryk Thoman-Thurber.
- President's message: RIFCO Advocates for return of Extension Forestry at URI.
- Winter Workshop: Working Forest Conservation Easements, Saturday, March 4, 2017 at West Greenwich Community Center.
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- Economic Impacts of RI's Forest Based Economy - Online Survey Coming Soon!
RIFCO Summer 2016 Vol 26, No. 3
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Catherine Sparks, RI DEM, presents Certificate of Recognition to RI Tree Farm Chair Ronald Fasano, as other RI Tree Farm committee members and volunteer inspectors look on.
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Highlights:
- RIFCO Provides Testimony on Hunting Regulations - Focus on Forest Health Urged
- Gypsy Moth Impacts on White Pine, by Rob MacMillan
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- Gypsy Moth & Forest Tent Caterpillars - Defoliators and Their Impact on our Woodlands
- Tree Farm 75th Anniversary Celebration at RIFCO Demo Woodlot (see photo at right)
- Draft Horse 101
Saturday, August 20, 2016
3:00 - 5:00pm
Please call 401-268-4555 to register.
RIFCO Spring 2016 Vol 26, No. 2
Highlights:
- Economic Study of RI's Green Industries to Include New Section on RI's Forest Product Industry
- Woodland Owner Workshop Presentations on the Web
- RI Coverts Training on May 6, 7 and 11, 2016. Go to www.rircd.org for more info.
- Tree Farm Program's 75th Anniversary
- TICStudyRI: Volunteers Wanted for a Research Study
More information at www.tickencounter.org/research/ticstudyri
- RIFCO Spring Program to be held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Merriman Demonstration Woodlot in Foster, RI
RIFCO Winter 2016 Vol 26, No. 1
Highlights:
- Woodland Owner Workshop Series — February 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2016.
Press Release
Schedule
- Update on Northern Long-Eared Bat listing by US F&W Service
- Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2015 Tax Year
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- Winter Moth Info
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- Tree Farm News: Milt Schumacher passes the gavel on to Ron Fasano, new Chair of the RI Tree Farm Committee .In photo above, Richard St. Aubin of Tiverton is presented with the 2015 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Award.
RIFCO Fall 2015 Vol. 25, No. 4
Highlights:
- Tree Farm Fall Tour to be held October 24, 2015
- Wetland Regulations to be Amended; Advisory Work Group to be created by DEM
- 25 years of RIFCO Newsletters!
- Summer Twilight Walk held August 13, 2015
See photo at right
- RI Tree Farm Program Chooses Recognition Pathway
More to come on www.ritreefarm.org
- Climate Change Adaptation Workshop to be held November 20 & 21, 2015
RIFCO Summer 2015 Vol. 25, No. 3
Highlights:
- Summer Twilight Session to Feature Horse Logging at Wild Harmony Farm, Exeter, RI
- Federal Rulings That May Impact Your Woodlands:
-- Clean Water Rule
-- Listing of No. Long-Eared Bat
- Economic Importance of RI's Forest Based Economy
- RI Woodland Summit Held on May 9, 2015
- Henry Arnold Memorial Demo Woodlot Kiosk & Trail Dedication Event (photo at right)
- Friend of the Forest Award Presented to Jim Thompson of Thompson Native Lumber, Hopkinton, RI
RIFCO Spring 2015 Vol. 25, No. 2
Highlights:
- RI Woodland Summit Program and Registration available (May 9, 2015 at Camp Canonicus, Exeter, RI)
- RI Woodland Party to celebrate RIFCO's 25th anniversary (May 9, 2015, 6:00-9:00pm, Exeter Country Club)
- Dick Went, RIFCO Board member, now NACD 2nd Vice President
- Deer Management Assistance Program by Tom Abbott, RI DFE
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- RIFCO to update its Forest Management Plan at the Merriman Demonstration Woodlot
Plan will incorporate threats to forest health, including climate change adaptation and mitigation techniques.
RIFCO Winter 2015 Vol. 25, No. 1
Highlights:
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Conservator of the Year Award
presented to Richard Nagle (R)
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National SAF Award
presented to Hans T. Bergey
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Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Award
presented to Tom & Antonia Bryson
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- RIFCO 25th anniversary to be celebrated on May 9th, Woodland Summit and Woodland Party
- President's Message: Food for Thought on Forest Conservation
- RIFCO Award Presented at Annual Meeting in November — Richard Nagle, Conservator of the Year
- National SAF Award Presented to Hans T. Bergey at RIFCO Annual Meeting
- Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2014 Tax Year
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- RI Woodland Partnership Develops a Position Paper: The Importance of RI's Forests in Mitigating
and Adapting to Climate Change
- Tree Farm News: AFF Announces Improved Tree Farm Certification Standards
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- RI Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year: Tom and Antonia Bryson of Richmond
RIFCO Fall 2014 Vol. 24, No. 4
Highlights:
- President's Message: How should we view newcomers (Invasive plants and Insects)
- Deer Management Topic of Discussion at RIFCO Summer Twilight Tour in Great Swamp
- Disease Issues on White Pine by Rob MacMillan
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- Wood Heat Bill Passes Mass. Legislature
- Emerald Ash Borer Detected Close to Home
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- Rhode Island Tree Farm’s Fall Tour
Saturday, October 18, 2014
SEE CALENDAR
RIFCO Summer 2014 Vol. 24, No. 3
Highlights:
- Summer Twilight Walk
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 6:00pm
Great Swamp
Kingston, RI
MORE INFO
- President's message: Consider where your drinking water comes from
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 What can landowners do to manage White-tailed Deer?
By Brian Tefft
CLICK HERE
- RIFCO receives GZA Shareholder Grant of $2,500
- Forest Pest Update 2014
By Cynthia Kwolek
CLICK HERE
- Tree Pathology: Bacterial Wetwood or Slime Flux
By Gary Moorman, Penn State
See photo at right
- "Healthy Bird Habitat" from MyLandPlan.org
- RI's Forest Action Plan: Comments sought by RI DEM
RIFCO Spring 2014 Vol. 24, No. 2
Highlights:
- RIFCO Spring Program
Saturday, May 3, 2014 — 9:00am-12:00noon
Fry Pond Road
West Greenwich, RI
Features deer impacts on RI's woodlands, use of GPS
More Info
- President's Message
What can we do about Whitetail Deer?
Read Message
- Managing for Pollinators In and Around your Woodlot
by Gary Casabona, NRCS Biologist
Read Article
- Rhode Island Woods Website Launched
Visit Website
- Native Pollinator Habitat Tour
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 — 5:00pm-7:00pm
Hi-on-a-Hill Herb Farm
No. Smithfield, RI
RIFCO Winter 2014 Vol. 24, No. 1
Highlights:
- Woodland Owner Workshop Series
- RIFCO presents awards at 2013 Annual Meeting (photo at right)
Read Press Release
- 2013 Federal Timber Tax Tips
- DFE promotes and hires foresters
RIFCO Fall 2013 Vol. 23, No. 4
Highlights:
- Tree Farm Fall Tour
- RIFCO Annual Meeting set for November 16, 2013 at West Valley Inn, West Warwick, RI
- Habitat Choices & Bird Health Conditions
Read Abstract
- Life After Dead Wood
Read Article
RIFCO Summer 2013 Vol. 23, No. 3
Highlights:
- Summer Twilight Woods Walk
"Assessment of Storm Damage & Snag Habitat Conditions"
August 8, 2013
More Info
- Workshops: Invasive Pests - ALB and EAB
July 23, 2013 and July 26, 2013
Contact Cynthia Kwolek at 949-1770 for more information.
- Thinning and Pruning Oak Sprout Clumps
Technical article.
- RIFCO Exhibits will be at The Green Market Festival in So. Kingstown on August 11, 2013 and at the Celebrate West Greenwich event on September 29, 2013. Local Wood topics will be featured.
RIFCO Spring 2013 Vol. 23, No. 2
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(L-R) Ron Fasano, Chris Clarkin, and Jim Palmer in front of the new kiosk at the Liberty Tract Woodlot in West Greenwich.
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Highlights:
- Spring Program — May 18, 2013
South County Rod & Gun Club
- President's Message — Local Wood Products
- Woodland Ambassadors Recruited for Outreach Efforts
- Kiosk Built at Liberty Tract Woodlot
(see photo at right)
RIFCO Winter 2013 Vol. 23, No. 1
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Bill Fortune & Viviane Valentine
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Highlights:
- RIFCO Short Course on Woodlot Business Topics
More Info
- President's message
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- RIFCO's 2012 Friend of the Forest
In photo at right, RIFCO President Bill Fortune presents the "Friend of the Forest" Award to Glocester Tax Assessor Viviane Valentine.
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