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The field of forestry is often described as a mix of science and art. Blending the needs and objectives of landowners and society with the characteristics and potential of land is a complex endeavor. Forestry history in the South is rich and exciting and has led to one of the most ecologically diverse and economically important regions in the country. These courses will provide an introduction to forest management in the South.

Anyone with an interest in forestry and forest management is invited to participate. The courses will be especially useful for landowners and those who work with foresters and the forest industry. Others who will benefit include media professionals, attorneys, accountants, administrative support personnel, teachers, natural resource professionals, and real estate appraisers.

The courses are being held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel, in Athens, Georgia. Part of the course features visits to a local forest and a sawmill (transportation included). Protective headgear will be provided; however, outdoor clothing for these trips is recommended (sturdy shoes a must).

William G. Hubbard, a faculty member of UGA's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences since 1993, serves 13 state universities and the USDA Forest Service as a coordinator of regional programs and projects. Bill has 18 years of experience working with landowners and natural resource professionals on forestry-related educational programs. He also has taught several forest economics and forest management courses at the University of Florida. He recently served as regional coordinator of the "Master Tree Farmer/Master Wildlifer" satellite short course programs for landowners and professionals.

Kris M. Irwin, a member of the faculty of UGA's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources since 1996, has a diversity of experience in the area of education outreach, having served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer, an assistant state community forester in Nebraska, and a technology transfer specialist with the USDA National Agroforestry Center. Kris has developed and taught summer courses for K-12 classroom teachers and has written new forestry curricula. He received national recognition for his service with Project Learning Tree, an international environmental education program. He developed, and currently teaches, a required course for UGA students enrolled in the Agricultural Education Program ("Forest Science for Teachers").

Ben Jackson is a professor of forestry at UGA's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Ben has more than 25 years of experience as an industrial forester, a forestry consultant, and a university educator, with forest roads being one of his specialties. He served on the Georgia Forestry Commission's BMPs Revision Committee and the Commission's Subcommittee on Road Construction. He also designed the Georgia Master Timber Harvester Program. Ben has expertise and experience in evaluating forestland for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

The fees for Forestry for Non-Foresters: Part I are $225, or $195 if post-marked before April 21, 2008. The fees for Forestry for Non-Foresters: Part II are $445, or $365 if postmarked before April 21, 2008. These fees include lunch each day, refreshment breaks, and instructional materials. Preregistration must be accompanied by check, purchase order, or credit card number to guarantee a place in the course. Limited seating is available.

• CPE hours for accountants in Georgia, applied for
• 7 Continuing Logger Education (CLE) hours — Environment, Part I
• 14.5 Continuing Logger Education (CLE) hours — Environment, Part II
• 9 Continuing Education (CE) hours of Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board credit are approved for Forestry for Non-Foresters: Part I; these hours will be accepted by the Georgia Real Estate Commission
18 Continuing Education (CE) hours of Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board credit are approved for Forestry for Non-Foresters: Part II; these hours will be accepted by the Georgia Real Estate Commission

Full Attendance Is Mandatory to Receive Credit.

If you are not satisfied with this course, we will refund your registration fee. Third Course Free! Attend two forestry courses in 2008 as a paid participant and get the third course (with equal or lower course fee) for free. Contact Nette Penn at 706-542-6658 or e-mail her at Nette.Penn@georgiacenter.uga.edu, before you register for the third course. Fourth Person Free! Register three people from your organization and the fourth person is free. All registrants must be with the same program (same address and same budget), and the registration fees must be paid in advance by check or credit card.

This optional one-hour course focuses on case studies to illustrate the place of ethics in the practice of forestry. It meets the ethics requirement for registered foresters in Georgia.

Now Available Online! Forestry Ethics Online Course

Now you can complete the one-hour Forestry Ethics Online Course from the comfort of your home or office. Register today for this self-paced, self-study program and earn CFE credit! Go here for more details: www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/is/forestry

The Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel, located on the beautiful, historic campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, provides outstanding educational programs and services for lifelong learners. A total living and learning environment, the Georgia Center includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and a computer lab — all under one roof. As a unit of UGA's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, the Center brings the University's teaching, research, and service expertise to the people of Georgia and beyond! For more information, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.

Special Needs:
If you require special services, facilities, or dietary considerations, contact your event coordinator, Nette Penn at 706-542-6658 or Nette.Penn@georgiacenter.uga.edu prior to May 5, 2008.

Lodging (Georgia Center Hotel):
A block of rooms is being held for your conference until 5:00 p.m. ET, April 21, 2008. Policies: (1) Tax Exemption — The State of Georgia only allows tax-exempt charges for a payment by a state-issued credit card or check or by a direct bill to a state agency (with a Georgia State Tax Exemption Certificate). (2) Lodging Cancellation — Cancel your reservation by 4:00 p.m. ET the day prior to your scheduled arrival to avoid being charged one night's room and tax. (3) At check-in, you must present your credit card or a completed credit card authorization form (for a copy, call 800-884-1381, Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET). Note: The Georgia Center is a smoke-free building; all lodging rooms are nonsmoking.

Travel Information:
Athens, Georgia, is located about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. For directions, see www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/conferences/about/directions.phtml. A parking deck is located adjacent to the Center (hourly rates, maximum $8 each 24-hour period; vehicle height limit, 7 feet). Athens is served by two airports. Athens-Ben Epps Airport offers connecting flights to and from Charlotte, NC. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located about 90 minutes southwest of Athens, with scheduled ground shuttle service and rental car service available between the airport and the Georgia Center.

Program Cancellation Policies:
(1) Full refunds are available for cancellations made by 5:00 p.m. ET, May 1, 2008. No refunds will be issued thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) If a course is cancelled for any reason, the Georgia Center will not be responsible for any charges related to travel. (3) If for unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances an instructor is unable to attend, the Georgia Center reserves the right to substitute a comparable instructor.