Here is a quick summary of the first day of the FBRI hosted event and some of the things we learned. Parking at Oregon State University costs a fortune. in 1 month the new FPS libraries will be released with no software update. July was specifically mentioned several times. Perhaps we will see that promised library from several years ago. Participants will receive a USB stick with all materials from the class.

Hello everyone. Just over a week ago FBRI announced the upcoming “FPS Localization by SiteGrid and CASH Card” to be held on June 7 - 8, 2016. FSD will be sending one of the office penguins to attend this workshop as many of you have had great questions about the 10 meter site and associated projects. In preparation for the upcoming workshop FSD has developed a quick calculator for Android.

The much anticipated FBRI Annual meeting happened today. Did we learn anything? James Arney Report Measuring Density Stand Indices Tree Indices Growing Space Stand vs tree charts Diameter/(Height-4.5) ratios 10-m site “I have lots of data” FPS CASH Card Correct Age, Site, Height Non-Parametric Education tie-in looking for a school to teach the FPS way Conclusion Trees are the experimental unit Measure all heights Stem map Localize the 10-m site Non-parametric Nelder Plots

The much anticipated FBRI Annual meeting happened today. Did we learn anything? Board report from Dan Opalach Starting with a “Formal Board Meeting” Rob Taylor is leaving the FBRI Board The FBRI Mission The FBRI Board introductions Ken Borchert, BIA Jim McWhorter, Terra Verde Dan Opalach, Ph.D., Green Diamond Brian Sharer, GreenWood Resources (Starting Jan 1, 2016) Marc Vomocil, Starker Forests Officers