Sustainable Forestry Education Webinar Series
Growing Knowledge • Strengthening Land • Sustaining Forests
Event Date:
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Event Time:
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET Daily
Event Location:
Zoom
Join us for a 3-day Educational Webinar Series focused on Sustainable Forestry. Heirs’ Property, Land Management, Forest Stewardship, and Landowner Opportunities.
Each session will provide practical information, expert knowledge, and helpful resources to help landowners make informed decisions and plan for the future.
Speakers Lineup
Day 2 – Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Tancey Belken
Clemson Extension
Forestry and Wildlife Agent
Topic Presentation on Invasive Forest Species.
Tancey Cullum Belken was born and raised in Charleston, SC. She received her B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from Clemson University and began working in Youth Environmental Education. She started her career with Clemson Extension in 2020 as a Water Resource Agent and transitioned to the Forestry and Natural Resource Team in March of 2023. She is passionate about teaching others about the land they live on and how to be stewards of the land to ensure the perpetuation of that land for future generations. Her coverage area includes Florence, Marion, Horry, Georgetown, Williamsburg, Berkeley, and Charleston counties.
Day 3 – Thursday, December 10, 2026
Gail Westcot
Outreach – USDA NRCS Outreach
Topic Presentation on Navigating and Understanding the Requirements for Federal Financial and Technical Assistance Options.
Gail Westcott is an Outreach and Communications professional for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in South Carolina. In her role, she serves as a primary link between federal conservation initiatives and the state’s agricultural community. Working with the NRCS South Carolina State Office, Westcott focuses on promoting sustainable land management and resource protection for private landowners and farmers. She spearheads educational campaigns to increase awareness of USDA programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Westcott frequently represents the agency at regional forums and workshops. She has been a notable figure at events like the Longleaf Conference, where she has served as a moderator and liaison for conservation.
