FREE Webinars

The Webinar Series for Forest Resource Economics Education (FREE Webinars) is jointly organized by MSU Forest Economics and Resource Management Lab (MSU FERM) and the Michigan Society of American Foresters (Michigan SAF) and is designed to inform on current forest economics concepts, trends, and emerging issues.

Upcoming in 2026

Date and Time: First Thursday of alternate month starting in January at 3:00-4:00 PM ET

January 8, 2026 (3:00-4:00 PM ET) The operational cost of harvesting timber - it is complicated - and other factors in the supply chain health Featured Speaker: Bill O’Brion, General Manager, Lyme Great Lakes Forest Management, Escanaba, Michigan Location: Online via Zoom (Registration required) Register link coming soon. The organizers are applying for one Category 1 CFE from the Society of American Foresters.
March 5, 2026 (3:00-4:00 PM ET) Forest Products Industry and Timber Market Featured Speaker: Dr. Jagdish Poudel, Forest Economist, Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Assistant Adjunct Professor, MSU Department of Forestry Location: Online via Zoom (Registration required) Register link coming soon. The organizers are applying for one Category 1 CFE from the Society of American Foresters.
May 7, 2026 (3:00-4:00 PM ET) Secondary Wood Product Manufacturing in Michigan Featured Speaker: Matt WatKeys, Forest Marketing and Outreach Specialist, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Location: Online via Zoom (Registration required) Register link coming soon. The organizers are applying for one Category 1 CFE from the Society of American Foresters.
July 2, 2026 (3:00-4:00 PM ET) Topic: TBD Featured Speaker: Dr. Raju Pokharel, Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry, Michigan State University Location: Online via Zoom (Registration required) Register link coming soon. The organizers are applying for one Category 1 CFE from the Society of American Foresters.
September 3, 2026 (3:00-4:00 PM ET) Forest Taxation Featured Speaker: Dr. Shivan GC, Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry, Michigan State University Location: Online via Zoom (Registration required) Register link coming soon. The organizers are applying for one Category 1 CFE from the Society of American Foresters.
November 5, 2026 (3:00-4:00 PM ET) Topic: TBD Featured Speaker: TBD Location: Online via Zoom (Registration required) Register link coming soon. The organizers are applying for one Category 1 CFE from the Society of American Foresters.