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April 2006 AGROFORESTRY NEWSLINE >>> April 2006 News of the science and practice of temperate agroforestry in North America, brought to you by the Association for Temperate Agroforestry (AFTA). IN THIS EDITION:
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Revisions USDOE Press Release The U.S. Department of Energy announced recently that it has changed the guidelines for the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. This revision will enable farmers and land owners to estimate, report, and register greenhouse gas reductions and carbon sequestration. Businesses and institutions may submit comprehensive reports on their greenhouse gas emissions, sequestration and reductions as part of a national registry in an effort to establish an accurate record of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without impairing economic growth. Farmers and landowners may report actions such as using no-till agriculture, installing a waste digester, improved nutrient management, or forest management techniques. Midwest Renewable Energy Fair The 17th annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair will be held June 23-25, 2006 at the Renew the Earth Institute in Custer, Wisconsin. Thousands of people from around the world attend the fair each year, and it is the largest of its kind. The fair will feature over 100 different workshops presented by experts from across the U.S., as well as energy efficient products, family entertainment, and working demonstrations of the latest renewable and energy efficient technologies. Also, the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program will be hosting the Educator Tent, which is specifically designed for teachers who wish to be introduced to new strategies for teaching others about renewable energy and energy efficiency. Committee Passes Forest Recovery Bill On April 5th, 2006 the House Committee on Agriculture passed “The Forest Recovery and Research Act.” The Act was intended to complement the Healthy Forests Restoration Act by allowing the U.S. Forest Service to move more quickly to restore forests damaged by catastrophic events such as fires, insect outbreaks, ice storms, or hurricanes. It basically extends on the Health Forests Act by allowing professional land managers to salvage damaged timber, as well as protect soils, watersheds and wildlife habitat without waiving a single environmental law or opening new areas to timber harvest. President Bill Wilson of the NACD also signed a letter of support for this bill, which is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/govtaff/testimony/FERRA.htm. 7th Canadian Urban Forest Conference The 7th Canadian Urban Forest Conference will be held October 11-13, 2006 in Quebec City, Canada. This year's conference addresses the theme “Trees…At the Core of Urban Development.” It is being held by The Canadian Tree Foundation and is intended for those with an interest in municipal green spaces, landscape architects, developers, biologists, forestry engineers, arboriculturists, students in these fields as well as forestry specialists interested in the health of trees in urban environments. The program for this event consists of two days of lectures and discussions, a half day of workshops, and a half day of field excursions. Lectures will be in both French and English. Extra Cash for Maples Syrup Producers Maple Syrup Many farmers and landowners have found a way to supplement their farm income, pay property taxes, and bring in more spending money through the production of maple syrup. Maple products make up a 27 million dollar industry in New York alone, and the state produced more than 255,000 gallons of maple syrup in 2004. The average price per-gallon ranges from about 35$ to 45$, but many producers find that they can make more by selling it in smaller containers or making specialty produces such as maple sugar candy and maple cream. Maple-syrup making is generally only a part-time job, but many people do it just for fun and sell it at local farmers markets or from their homes. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks to the following correspondents and sources for the information they contributed this month: U.S. DOE, NACD, ATTRA, Renew the Earth Institute, The Business Review (Albany), The Canadian Tree Foundation. YOU CAN HELP Please tell us about agroforestry-related news from your area or institution. We welcome your contributions of photos and/or news about useful information sources (in print and online), education and training opportunities, research or demonstration projects, success stories, etc. For submission guidelines, please visit www.aftaweb.org/resources1.php?page=47. Contact the Newsline editor by e-mailing infonews@aftaweb.org. SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE To Subscribe or Unsubscribe to the Agroforestry Newsline: www.aftaweb.org/resources1.php?page=7 |
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