Welcome to InterfaceSouth
InterfaceSouth and its sister center, Urban Forestry South, are the science delivery centers of the Southern Research Station research work unit called SRS-4952: Integrating Human and Natural Systems in Urban and Urbanizing Environments and are jointly referred to as the Centers for Urban and Interface Forestry. InterfaceSouth focuses on heightening awareness of and providing information about wildland-urban interface issues in the South and nationwide.
WHAT'S NEW (Blog)
Remember the feeling of wind brushing against your cheek or the momentary gasp as your boot slid on a big, slippery rock? Or, what about trees bursting with brilliant fall colors or the chirp, hoot and rustle in the woods that made you ask, ‘Who’s there?’ For many adults these memories are the stuff of their American childhood – rites of passage recalled with great affection and humor. For many, these experiences form the basis of a lifetime of enjoyment and caring for America’s great outdoors. That’s why the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) wants to help make playing in nature outdoors fun for kids again. To view archived InterfaceSouth Posts click here.
Since 1905, USFS has prided itself on educating the public about the Nation’s natural resources, including the 193 million acres of forests and grasslands it manages. Today that legacy continues as the Forest Service’s Conservation Education Office supports a wide variety of programs directed at pre-K to 12th grade students, their parents and educators. Programs draw from work performed by Agency experts who provide guidance in science, land management and recreation, which serves as the foundation for environmental literacy efforts. USFS also promotes partnerships with organizations that support its mission.
Read the full article and learn more about the Forest Service’s educational programs by clicking here.
This 4-part webinar series will focus on the theme "Considering Natural Resources in Land-Use Decision Making Processes." Natural resource professionals often refer to "being at the table" in reference to their participation in multi-stakeholder processes such as land-use planning. Therefore we use the same language is used in the session titles of this series. Each session will address the theme from a different perspective. Session Details: October 12th, 12:00-1:00 pm EST Why should we be at the table?Natural resource managers' perspective October 17th, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm EST Why we need you at the table? and How do you get to the table? Land-use planners' perspectives (Craig Diamond, Environmental Economist, Consultant) November 10th, 12:00-1:00 pm EST What happens when we are at the table together? A case study from Sumner County, Tennessee (Dwight Barnett, Area Forester, Tennessee Division of Forestry and Michael Briggs, Transportation Planner, Metropolitan Nashville Planning Department) November 18th, 12:00-1:00 pm EST What do you do when people start throwing food at the table? A conflict management perspective (Steve Smutko, Spicer Chair of Collaborative Practice, University of Wyoming, Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics) Who should participate? Can I receive continuing education credit?
(Susan Stein, Private Forest Studies Coordinator, US Forest Service)
Natural resource professionals who want to learn more about wildland-urban interface issues, opportunities, and strategies.
The CR webinar series provides a convenient, free professional development option for busy professionals who want to earn continuing education credits without paying travel expenses or taking time off work. Participants who log in to the liver session may be eligible for Society of American Foresters and International Society of Aboriculture continuing education credits. The archived sessions can be viewed for continuing education credits for up to one year.
Click here for session details and for more information on how to access the webinar. You can also earn more about the Changing Roles Professional Development program by clicking here.
FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS
View videos demonstrating the flammability of common landscaping shrubs and mulches used in the South.
Leaves of Change is a quarterly publication that focuses on our science delivery activities, research projects, and partner activities. This bulletin is sent out electronically through the SWUINET listserve.
This program provides state and federal natural resource agencies with a set of flexible resources to conduct their own training programs, aimed toward building skills and tools to successfully tackle WUI issues.
