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Sustainable Forest Management Field Tour
Sustainable Forest Management Field Tour

Wed, Sep 18

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Spring Mills

Sustainable Forest Management Field Tour

Join us for a walk through Joel’s Woods with foresters and wildlife biologists to learn more about how to manage forests to achieve a variety of objectives. *This is workshop specifically for forestry professionals.

Time & Location

Sep 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Spring Mills, 868 Sinking Creek Rd, Spring Mills, PA 16875, USA

About the Event

Sustainable forestry is crucial for the preservation of forests, the environment, and the future of the timber industry. ClearWater Conservancy is pleased to invite you to an insightful Field Tour focused on advancing forest and timber management practices. This event is designed to foster collaboration and share valuable knowledge on improving yields and profitability, enhancing forest health, and supporting wildlife habitats.

Event Details:

Date: September 18th, 2024  

Time: 9am to noon  

Location: Joel’s Woods, 868 Sinking Creek Rd., Spring Mills, PA 16875

Agenda:

  • Forest  and Timber Management Practices: Explore strategies for optimizing yields and profitability while maintaining forest health and sustainability
  • Wildlife Habitat Enhancement: Discuss methods for creating and preserving habitats to meet wildlife goals and objectives
  • Challenges and Solutions: Address current issues around forest health, such as invasives, diseases and pests, and deer impacts, and explore potential solutions.
  • Interactive Discussions: Engage in open dialogue with forest experts and peers to share experiences and insights.

Itinerary:

8:45 – 9:15 am  Arrival and check-in

9:15 – 9:30 am Introductions

9:30 – 11:30 am Walking Tour

11:30 am – Noon Reconvene at cabin for discussion and food/beverage

Noon Adjourn

Partner organizations attending are: ClearWater, Audubon Mid-Atlantic, PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry, PA Game Commission, Penn State University, and industry professionals (Brumbaugh Lumber and Moonlight Forestry)

This field tour is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and collaborate on innovative approaches to forest management. Your participation will be invaluable as we work together to overcome challenges and achieve our common goals.

Please RSVP by Monday September 16.

Email to Suzy Yetter at suzy@clearwaterconservancy.org or 570-428-5645 for additional information or questions.

We look forward to your presence and to a productive and enriching discussion.

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