2009 SAF National Convention Exhibitors

ADAGE www.adagebiopower.com Booth(s) :426 ADAGE is focused on converting woody biomass from forest operations to generate green electricity for sale to utilities and municipalities, while working in harmony with nature.

Aerial Services, Inc. www.aerialservicesinc.com Booth(s) :208 Aerial Services is an experienced team of Aerial Photography, Remote-Sensing, Mapping, & Geospatial experts that deliver projects on-time, within budget, and with the support you need.

AGROTAIN International www.agrotain.com Booth(s) :308 AGROTAIN International helps make nitrogen fertilizer more efficient with the only commercially available urease inhibitor called AGROTAIN. Control volatility and increase your nitrogen efficiency today.

American Carbon Registry, Winrock International www.americancarbonregistry.org Booth(s) :124 American Carbon Registry: Winrock International’s American Carbon Registry develops forest carbon project standards and registers high quality project-based carbon offsets for trading on the U.S. voluntary and pre-compliance markets.

American Forest Management, Inc. www.americanforestmanagement.com Booth(s) :203 With offices in 15 states, American Forest Management offers a full range of forestry consulting services to a NIPFs, TIMOs, and REITs.

American Tree Farm System www.treefarmsystem.org Booth(s) :301 The American Tree Farm System, internationally endorsed by PEFC, is the forest certification program of the American Forest Foundation that promotes the sustainable management of forests through education and outreach to private forest landowners.

ArborGen www.arborgen.com Booth(s) :407, 506 ArborGen is dedicated to helping the global forest industry meet the growing demand for wood, pulp & paper, and energy in a more productive and sustainable way. Our mission is to deliver superior performing trees - every tree, every time. For more information, contact us at www.ArborGen.com.

Arborjet, Inc. www.arborjet.com Booth(s) :520 Revolutionary Plant Health Solutions: Arborjet is focused on developing the safest and most effective formulations and equipment available to address the needs of our urban and natural forests.

Auburn University www.sfws.auburn.edu Booth(s) :113 Auburn University's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences excels in instruction, research and outreach, meeting society’s needs for sustainable development of our renewable natural resources.

Avue Technologies Corporation www.avuetech.com Booth(s) :431, 433, 530, 532 Avue Technologies Corporation is the leading provider of integrated technology and service solutions for the public sector. It offers a hosted SaaS platform which includes modules for all areas of human capital management.

Bartlett Tree Experts www.bartlett.com Booth(s) :224 Bartlett Tree Experts is the world's leading scientific tree and shrub care company. It has offices in 27 states, Canada, Ireland, and Great Britain. Services include pruning, integrated pest and disease management, soil analysis, cabling and bracing, tree lighting protection systems, and tree inventories, guided by the scientists at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.

Ben Meadows Company www.benmeadows.com Booth(s) :207, 306 Ben Meadows has a 50+ year-old tradition of offering the finest gear available for the Outdoor Pro. Check out www.benmeadows.com and discover more about our Natural Resource Scholarships administered by the Society of American Foresters.

Blue Source www.bluesource.com Booth(s) :130 Blue Source is an established carbon project investor, developer and marketer, working with forest owners and their advisors to capture new carbon revenue streams.

Cal Poly www.nrm.calpoly.edu Booth(s) :508 Offering accredited degrees with a "Learn By Doing" approach, successfully demonstrated through educational excellence, stewardship, and leadership in forestry, environmental management, natural resources and recreation.

CID Bio-Science, Inc. www.cid-inc.com Booth(s) :414 CID, Inc. designs and manufactures the most accurate and portable plant analysis instruments in the world. We will demonstrate our Hand-held Field Instruments for Photosynthesis, Plant Canopy Imaging, Root Analysis, and Leaf Area.

Climate Action Reserve www.climateactionreserve.org Booth(s) :109 The Climate Action Reserve is a non-profit organization that develops standards for forest carbon projects, and then issues and tracks the credits that they generate.

Department of Defense Forest Management http://aec.army.mil/usaec/ Booth(s) :313, 412 The Department of Defense manages more than 25 million acres of land and water resources within the boundaries of military installations nationwide. The military's land base also includes an additional 15 million acres of Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service land on which DoD trains.

DoD Sustainable Ranges Initiative www.denix.osd.mil/sustainableranges Booth(s) :118 Department of Defense Sustainable Ranges Initiative: Building Partnerships to Sustain Our Future.

Dow AgroSciences www.vegetationmgmt.com Booth(s) :400 Dow AgroSciences is the leading provider of herbicide solutions and services in vegetation management for the utility, roadside, railroad and invasive management industries.

Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment www.nicholas.duke.edu Booth(s) :231 The Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University offers two excellent 2 -year graduate professional degree programs that result in either a Masters of Environmental Management (MEM) or a Master's of Forestry (MF) degree.

Environmental Services, Inc. www.environmentalservicesinc.com Booth(s) :202 Environmental Services, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm specializing in forestry, ecology, archaeology, riverine, and site assessments. ESI promotes sustainability in our business and community through the development of environmentally responsible consulting services.

Finite Carbon www.finitecarbon.com Booth(s) :333 Finite Carbon is the forest carbon development company that provides a single-source, end-to-end solution, including the necessary capital, for landowners to create and monetize carbon offsets.

Florida FGT www.FloridaFGT.com Booth(s) :206 Florida FGT provides consulting services to landowners on the use of fast-growing Eucalyptus and Cottonwood trees for energywood, phytoremediation, windbreaks, and traditional wood products in the Southeast.

FORECON, Inc. www.foreconinc.com Booth(s) :133 FORECON EcoMarket Solutions, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Forecon, Inc., provides a range of carbon, water and conservation-related asset management services and market-based approaches for addressing climate change and accessing financial ecosystem service markets.

Forest Capital Partners www.forestcap.com Booth(s) :406 Forest Capital Partners acquires and manages large-scale, working forests throughout North America for long-term sustainability and proudly manage our forests in accordance with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®.

Forest History Society www.foresthistory.org Booth(s) :213 See the newest resources in forest and conservation history. Bring a historical context to your speeches, research, and outreach efforts. Learn about saving important forest history records and conducting oral histories. Come join us in understanding the past for its impact on the future.

Forestry Suppliers, Inc. www.forestry-suppliers.com Booth(s) :401, 500 See the latest forestry cruising, silviculture and fire protection equipment; GPS, engineering and mapping instruments; first aid and safety equipment. Request your 700+ pages, full color catalog at our booth.

fountains america www.fountainsamerica.com Booth(s) :131 Specializing in forest management, land brokerage, GIS services. TwoDog forest inventory software for sale.

GEICO www.geico.com Booth(s) :518 Visit geico.com or call 800-368-2734 to see how being a SAF member could save you even more money on your car insurance with GEICO.

Haglof, Inc. www.haglofinc.com Booth(s) :315 For close to 70 years Haglöf has developed, produced, marketed and sold professional measuring instruments to some of the most demanding customers in the world.

International Society of Arboriculture www.isa-arboriculture.com Booth(s) :430 Through research, technology, certification, and education, ISA promotes the professional practice of arboriculture and fosters a greater public awareness of the benefits of trees.

International Society of Tropical Foresters www.istf-bethesda.org Booth(s) :327 The International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) is a nonprofit organization committed to the protection, wise management and rational use of the world's tropical forests. Established in 1950, ISTF has about 1500 members in more than 100 countries.

Intertribal Timber Council www.itcnet.org Booth(s) :524 The Intertribal Timber Council (ITC) is a nonprofit nation-wide consortium of Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and individuals dedicated to improving the management of natural resources of importance to Native American communities.

Juniper Systems, Inc. www.junipersys.com Booth(s) :103 The powerful Archer and Allegro MX field computers deliver efficient forestry data collection. Juniper Systems field computers provide intuitive field computing solutions for rugged applications.

LandMark Systems www.landmarksystems.com Booth(s) :324 LandMark Systems is a leading provider of technical products/services to the forestry and natural resource markets. Products and services include rugged handhelds, GPS systems, GIS and forest inventory software, timber cruising tools, technical support, training, GPS/GIS mapping, and GIS consulting services.

Laser Technology, Inc. www.lasertech.com Booth(s) :209 Measure More. Move Less. From adjustable, illuminated bar scales for diameter and BAF measurements to an integrated distance, height, compass laser - LTI has it all.

Marden Industries, Inc. www.mardenind.com Booth(s) :214 Marden Industries began in 1933 and takes great pride in being a world leader in the design, engineering, and development of reforestation and vegetation control equipment. Marden continues to improve and expand their product lines with their new Tree Pruner and heavy duty fire plows. Marden offers hydraulic wheel lift on brush cutters and pasture renovators for ease in transporting.

Michigan Technological University School of Forest Resources & Environ. Science www.forest.mtu.edu Booth(s) :220 Michigan Tech's School of Forest Resources & Environmental Science creates the future with programs in forestry, applied ecology, and wildlife ecology and management.

Mississippi State University www.cfr.msstate.edu Booth(s) :312 Mississippi State University SAF Student Chapter/Forestry Club promotes professionalism and fellowship among members, provides service to the local community, and helps advance forestry at the university.

National Forest Service Library www.fs.fed.us/library/ Booth(s) :427 NFSL connects the US Forest Service with high quality scientific, technical, and professional information. The Library’s database, FS INFO, provides world-wide access to FS and natural resources literature.

National Museum of Forest Service History/National Association of FS Retirees www.nmfs-history.net Booth(s) :326 NAFSR: A professional and science based association providing council on forestry and forest based resources to the Forest Service and other groups and individuals. National Museum of Forest Service History: Conservation: Past - Present - Future. Preserving history to honor conservation achievements and cooperators. Providing objective professional perspectives to the public on conservation issues.

NCP Coatings, Inc. www.ncpcoatings.com Booth(s) :107 Proud manufacturer of BarkMark Tree and Boundary Marking Paints and the BarkMark Back Pack Sprayer for forestry professionals on the local, state, and federal levels.

Northern Arizona University School of Forestry www.for.nau.edu Booth(s) :307 A leader in integrated, multidisciplinary forestry education, the NAU School of Forestry offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for students committed to sustainable natural resources management.

Orbis, Inc. www.orbisinc.com Booth(s) :425 Orbis Inc. is a leading provider of geospatial services offering total, innovative, turnkey solutions. We offer analysis, planning, design, development and implementation services involving GIS, remote sensing, and application development.

Peace Corps www.peacecorps.gov Booth(s) :332 Peace Corps serves in 74 countries worldwide. Forestry Volunteers help communities conserve natural resources by working on projects such as soil conservation, watershed management and flood control.

PHOS-CHeK www.phoschek.com Booth(s) :225 The Phos-Chek name has been synonymous with world-class fire fighting chemicals for over forty years. Originally part of Monsanto, the folks at Phos-Chek have been working in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and other international fire management agencies since the late 1950s to further the safety and effectiveness of aerial applied fire retardant technology.

PremoFire www.premofire.com Booth(s) :230 Manufacturers of the most reliable aerial ignition device; our Premo MKIII and Fireballs have been in use by forest professional for the past 25 years.

Remsoft www.remsoft.com Booth(s) :201 Remsoft (www.Remsoft.com) develops industry-leading software for managing scarce resources. The software helps our clients make decisions that meet critical objectives while ensuring that all business, regulatory and other constraints are met. Visit us at booth #201.

SAF 2010 National Convention, Albuquerque, NM Booth(s) :132 Come to The Southwestern SAF booth to hear about exciting opportunities at the 2010 SAF National Convention in Albuquerque --Forests and People: A Watershed Event.

SEI Industries Ltd. www.sei-ind.com Booth(s) :415 SEI Industries supports fire-fighting agencies around the world with our award-winning Bambi Bucket, and now prescription burning with the innovative Green Dragon.

Stephen F. Austin State University www.sfasu.edu/forestry Booth(s) :212 Located in the 'heart of the East Texas Pineywoods', SFA’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including the PhD, in a broad range of disciplines.

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry www.esf.edu/fnrm Booth(s) :232 SUNY-ESF, Department of Forest and Natural Resources Management - leading the way in forest management education for 98 years. Find out more at www.esf.edu/fnrm.

Surdex Corporation www.surdex.com Booth(s) :215 Surdex is a leading provider of geospatial data including orthophotography; planimetric and topographic maps; LiDAR and geographic information solutions. We provide forestry clients timely delivery of quality products.

Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc. www.sfiprogram.org Booth(s) :300 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization with a science-based, internationally-recognized forest management certification standard. Visit our booth #300 or website at www.sfiprogram.org.

Team Terresense www.terresense.com Booth(s) :101, 200 ZAI/Terresense together with our strategic partners, Red Rock Enterprises and Sunshine Air, provide a turn-key forestry carbon sequestration project solution using our patented CCX certified airborne radar/lidar sensor system.

The Longleaf Alliance, Inc. www.longleafalliance.org Booth(s) :331 The Longleaf Alliance: the restoration of the longleaf pine forest ecosystem across its range, emphasizing its economic and ecological values through research, education, and outreach.

The Westervelt Company www.westervelt.com Booth(s) :125 A 125 year-old private organization of land stewards engaged in sustainable forestry and wood products, outdoor recreation, real estate, mitigation banking, and geographic information services.

Trimble Forestry Automation www.trimbleforestryautomation.com Booth(s) :325 Tripod Data Systems produces rugged handheld computers for extreme outdoor environments for forestry, public safety, land surveying and GIS/GPS field data collection applications.

University of Alaska Fairbanks www.uaf.edu/snras/forest_sciences Booth(s) :514 The UAF Department of Forest Sciences focuses on research and training in multi-resource management of boreal forests for the sustained production of goods and services.

University of Florida School of Forest Resources and Conservation www.sfrc.ufl.edu Booth(s) :302 University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation advances discovery and fosters learning in the management and conservation of natural resources and modern geospatial sciences.

University of Maine, School of Forest Resources www.forest.umaine.edu Booth(s) :226 We provide cutting-edge research, teaching, and public service in sustainable forestry for the northeastern United States.

US Army Office of Environmental and Government Affairs Booth(s) :120 The Army's Office of Regional Environmental and Government Affairs monitors and reports on State environmental legislation and regulation that could impact Department of Defense operations.

US Department of Energy Biomass Program www.biofuels.energy.gov Booth(s) :126 The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Biomass Program works with industry, academia and national laboratory partners on a balanced portfolio of research in biomass feedstocks and conversion technologies.

US Forest Service Cooperative Forestry www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/ Booth(s) :309, 408 The US Forest Service, Cooperative Forestry staff works with States, private landowners, and other partners to support open space conservation, ecosystem services and livable communities.

US Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management www.fs.fed.us Booth(s) :419 The Forest Service's Fire and Aviation Management Program is the premier leader in wildland fire management, operations and research and is on the cutting edge of aviation technology, computer simulated fire management programs and sophisticated resource tracking systems.

US Forest Service Forest Health Monitoring www.fhm.fs.fed.us Booth(s) :127 Forest Health Monitoring, a Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture - State partnership, collects and analyzes information from many sources to assess status and trends of forest health indicators.

US Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis www.fia.fs.fed.us Booth(s) :119, 218 The Forest Inventory and Analysis program of the USDA Forest Service collects, analyzes, and reports information on the status and trends of America's forests.

US Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory www.fpl.fs.fed.us Booth(s) :413 For almost 100 years, FPL's mission has been to use our Nation's wood resources wisely and efficiently, while at the same time keeping our forests healthy.

US Forest Service Job Recruitment www.fs.fed.us/forestmanagement/infocenter/job_announcements/index.shtml Booth(s) :403 US Forest Service managers will be conducting interviews during the SAF convention.  FS jobs will be posted at: www.fs.fed.us/forestmanagement/infocenter/job_announcements/index.shtml  as they become available.

US Forest Service Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry www.na.fs.fed.us/stewardship Booth(s) :421 Will privately owned woodlands be there for tomorrow's foresters and woodland owners? Help for starting succession and estate planning conversations with landowners is available from the US Forest Service.

US Forest Service Research and Development www.fs.fed.us Booth(s) :402 The Forest Service Research and Development deputy area delivers "science you can use" with the ultimate goal of improving the health and use of our Nation's forests and grasslands.

US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station www.fs.fed.us/rmrs Booth(s) :330 The Rocky Mountain Research Station produces and delivers knowledge and technology that help resource specialists make wise decisions about our Nation's forests, rangelands and grasslands.

US Forest Service Southern Research Station www.srs.fs.usda.gov/ Booth(s) :502 The USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station serves the 13 southern states by conducting the science needed to sustain and enhance Southern forests and the benefits they provide.

US Forest Service State and Private Forestry www.fs.fed.us Booth(s) :303 State and Private Forestry benefits people by helping manage and protect trees and forested landscapes through expert advice, innovative technology and financial assistance.

US Forest Service TEAMS Enterprise Unit www.fs.fed.us/teams Booth(s) :227 Our Forest Service employees serve government agencies. We specialize in land management planning, NEPA analyses, and project implementation. Visit our web site at www.fs.fed.us/teams.

US Forest Service Woody Biomass Utilization Group www.forestsandrangelands.gov Booth(s) :233 The Interagency Woody Biomass Utilization Group (WBUG) is a coordinated and collaborative effort to foster partnerships; create markets; provide reliable and predictable feedstock; and use the best science and technology in woody biomass utilization.

USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, & Extension Service www.csrees.usda.gov Booth(s) :314 USDA-CSREES provides funding and program support to the nation’s forestry schools and colleges to discover and apply new knowledge to benefit the forest resource.

USDA National Agroforestry Center www.unl.edu.nac Booth(s) :409 The USDA National Agroforestry Center provides the science and tools for resource professionals to plan and design agroforestry practices across multiple scales and land uses.

USDA NRCS Brooksville Plant Materials Program http://plant.materials.nrcs.usda.gov/flpmc/ Booth(s) :526 The NRCS Plant Materials Program selects conservation plants and develops innovative planting technology to solve the nation's resource concerns. For over 70 years, PMCs and Specialists have provide essential and effective plant solutions for critical habitats, environmental concerns, management practices, and key farm and ranch programs.

USDI Bureau of Land Management www.blm.gov Booth(s) :512 BLM, under its multiple-use mandate, manages 256 million acres - 40 percent of all land managed by the Federal government. 69 million acres are forests or woodlands.

Virginia Tech Department of Forestry www.forestry.vt.edu Booth(s) :115 The Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation is one of the top programs in natural resource management in the United States. Our diverse programs approach natural resource issues from many disciplinary perspectives.

West Virginia University www.forestry.caf.wvu.edu Booth(s) :432 The Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, situated in the Appalachian highlands, has programs in Forest Resources Management, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources, Wood Science, and Wildlife and Fisheries Management.

Western Data Systems www.westerndatasystems.com Booth(s) :424 Western Data Systems sells and rents the most advanced hand held laser for the Forest Industry, the MDL Hypsometer.

Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies http://environment.yale.edu Booth(s) :121 The Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (FES) is recognized for its excellence in preparing graduate students for important forestry and environmental leadership positions worldwide.