This is a 1.5-day workshop. The first day will be a field tour of Aiken State Park and Hitchcock Woods, meeting at 9 am on Wednesday, September 6th at Hitchcock Woods. The second day will be held at the USC-Aiken Etherredge Center, 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC on Thursday, September 7th with registration starting at 8:30 am and the meeting beginning at 9:00 am.

A sponsored lunch will be provided both days. There will be a networking opportunity following the field day in the common area known as The Alley in downtown Aiken. This area is located at the intersection of Bee Ln and The Alley SW.

Speakers for the field trip and meeting will include:

• Bennett Tucker – Hitchcock Woods

• Gary Burger – SC Department of Natural Resources

• Darryl Jones – South Carolina Forestry Commission

• Laurel Kays – Fire Learning Network

• Helen Mohr – US Forest Service

• Jacob McClain – Quail Forever

• Frank Morelli – Black Magic Land Management

• Reed Caradine – Upstream Forestry, LLC

• Eddie Reese – NRCS

• Barry Clark – Clark Enterprises – Private Landowner

• Kes Homes – Turkey Ridge Plantation

• Tucker Stonecypher – UGA SREL Research Professional

• Mike Proud – National Weather Service

• Shan Cammack – Georgia DNR

CFEs have been requested.

Cost:

Day 1: September 6th (Field Tour) $50 – Aiken State Park and Hitchcock Woods

Day 2: September 7th (Classroom) $100 – USC-Aiken Etherredge Center

Both Days: September 6-7th $150

To Register: https://SCPFC2023.eventbrite.com

Registration closes on or before August 31st, 2023. If you have any questions, contact Derrick Phinney at dphinne@clemson.edu or 843-563-0135. Should you require special accommodations or dietary needs, contact us 10 days prior to event. Refund requests need to be made 7 days in advance.

*Agenda subject to change. Additional details will follow closer to date of meeting.