Workshop Overview
The FOCCE program invites you to explore practical ways to include forest carbon management into private land stewardship. This FREE workshop includes a welcome reception, classroom sessions, field tours, and bonus educational sessions. Space is limited for in person attendees. An online version of the workshop is available for those who are unable to travel. Continuing education credits are available!
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Who is invited:
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Students
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Extension Professionals
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Natural Resource Professionals
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Landowners
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K-12 Teachers
What you will learn:
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Carbon management and markets
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Co-benefits of managing for carbon
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Forestland resilience strategies
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Landowner engagement strategies
Planning Committee and Speakers
This event is led by extension educators from Penn State University and Tuskegee University,
Guest speakers are from Alabama A&M, Auburn University, Mississippi State, NRCS offices and the USDA Southeastern Climate Hub.
Stay tuned for the announcement of the full list of guest speakers, coming in March 2026.
Dr. Melissa Kreye
Associate Professor of Forest Resources Management at Penn State University and Director of the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education program.
Dr. Gamal El Afandi
Professor of Climate and Environment at Tuskegee University
Ms. Sarah Widderich
Program Coordinator, Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education Program.
Hotel & Travel Information
Shuttle pick up will be provided to the University from the hotel for each day of the workshop. Take advantage of the group room rate by calling 833- 598- 2063 or booking via the hotel’s online group block.
Workshop Location
Tuskegee Ballroom (1-23 Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088), Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama.
Hotel
Accommodations and group room discounts are available at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center
The hotel is located just 30 minutes from Tuskegee University and is in the heart of downtown Auburn, making it easy for out of town guests to walk to dinner.
Transportation
Transportation from the airport to the hotel will be arranged through Groome Transportation.
The Carbon Pathways workshop will offer free daily shuttles to Tuskegee's campus from the Auburn Hotel- conveniently located on Auburn's campus. We highly encourage all participants to utilize the shuttle, even if they are local to the area as parking at Tuskegee Campus is limited.
Contact Us
Have a question or want to learn more about the Carbon Pathways workshop? Feel free to get in touch with us using the form below.