The Michigan State University and University of Eastern Finland forestry programs have joined together for a joint webinar series. The aim is to present ongoing research and teaching activities and explore opportunities for collaboration in research and teaching to enhance this partnership.
2025 Webinars
November 10
8:30-10 am ET | 3:30-5 pm Finnish time
Panel Discussion on Sustainable Bioproducts and Bioeconomy
Moderated by: Dr. Henrik Herajarvi (UEF), Sandra Lupien (MSU)
Panelists:
MSU (potential): Emily Silver (Human Dimensions), Mojgan Nejad (Green Bioproducts), Asia Dowtin (Urban Forestry), George Berghorn (Sustainable Wood Construction), Raju Pokharel (Forest Economics), Sam Gailey (Environmental Health Equity), Shivan Gc (Policy), TBD
UEF: TBD
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April 9
8:30-10 am ET | 3:30-5 pm Finnish time
Panel Discussion on Forest Ecology, Disturbances, and Remote Sensing
Moderated by: Dr. Jari Vauhkonen (UEF), Dr. Emily Silver (MSU)
Panelists:
MSU: Dr. Andy Finley (Ecological Modeling), Dr. David Carter (Silviculture), Dr. Jeremy Johnson (Genomics), Dr. Akihiro Koyama (Ecology)
UEF: Dr. Samuli Junttila (Forest Health and Earth Observation), Dr. Heli Peltola (Silviculture), Dr. Tuomas Aakala (Disturbance Ecology of Forests)
2024 Webinars
February 29
8-10 am ET | 3-5 pm Finnish time
Forest Ecology and Processes
Moderated by: David MacFarlane (MSU) & Eeva-Stiina Tuittila (UEF)
MSU: Andy Finley (Ecological Modeling), Jeremy Johnson (Genomics), Akihiro Koyama (Ecology)
UEF: Dr Samuli Junttila (Forest Health and Earth Observation), Dr Heli Peltola (Silviculture), Dr Tuomas Aakala (Disturbance Ecology of Forests), Dr Olli-Pekka Tikkanen (Forest Ecology)
March 21
9-11 am ET | 3-5 pm Finnish time
Social Sciences and Economics
Moderated by: Jukka Tikkanen (UEF), Emily Huff (MSU)
UEF: Teppo Hujala (Forest Bioeconomy Foresight), Jari Vauhkonen (Forest Planning), Jouni Pykäläinen (Forest Policy and Economics)
MSU: Sam Gailey (Health Equity), Emily Huff (Human Dimensions), Raju Pokharel (Economics), Asia Dowtin (Urban Forestry)
April 10
8-10 am ET | 3-5 pm Finnish time
Wood Products
Moderated by: Sandra Lupien (MSU)
MSU: George Berghorn (Sustainable Wood Construction), Mojgan Nejad (Bioproducts), Chris Saffron (Biofuels)
UEF: Blas Mola (Biomass Production), Antti Haapala (Sustainable Technologies), Laura Tomppo (Materials Characterization)
2022 Webinars
Forestry in Finland and northern US: Forestry in Michigan: Current issues and opportunities, Webinar series: Forestry in Finland and northern US.
January 27
9-10 am ET | 4-5 pm Finnish time
Webinar 1: Institutions, policy and actors
Speakers:
- Leena Leskinen, Business Manager, Finnish Forest Centre, https://www.metsakeskus.fi/en
- Mike Smalligan, Forest Stewardship Coordinator, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/
- Patrick Strauch, Executive Director, Maine Forests Products Council, https://maineforest.org/
February 24
9-10 am ET | 4-5 pm Finnish time
Webinar 2: Ecology and management
Speakers:
- Kari T. Korhonen, Principal Scientist, Natural Resources Institute Finland, https://www.luke.fi/en/
- Mike Walters, Associate Professor of Forest Ecology, Michigan State University, https://www.canr.msu.edu/index
- Ian Prior, Inventory Analyst, Seven Island Land Company, https://www.sevenislands.com/
March 24
9-10 am ET | 4-5 pm Finnish time
Webinar 3: Economics, forest operations and technology
Speakers:
- Kalle Kärhä, Professor of Forest Technology, University of Eastern Finland, https://www.uef.fi/en/unit/school-of-forest-sciences
- Charlie Becker, Chair, Michigan Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council and General Manager, Lyme Great Lakes Timberlands
- Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of Maine, https://maineloggers.com/
April 28
9-10 am ET | 4-5 pm Finnish time
Webinar 4: Current issues and opportunities: a look towards the future
Speakers:
- Jyrki Kangas, Professor of Forest Bioeconomy and Leader of UNITE-Flagship programme, University of Eastern Finland, https://www.uef.fi/en/unit/school-of-forest-sciences, https://uniteflagship.fi/
- Raju Pokharel, Assistant Professor of Forest Resource Economics, Michigan State University, https://www.canr.msu.edu/index
- Bri Bowman, Program Director, FOR/Maine (Forest Opportunity Roadmap) Coalitio, https://formaine.org/
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