Learn about your land. This field day allows participants to take an in-person look at forest management techniques. Learn how to identify the trees within your woodland, determine the first steps to take in managing your forest, and learn new ways to invite wildlife and cultivate non-timber products that could bring in revenue. Vendors will be there to discuss resources that can assist you. Speakers are experts from Iowa DNR, Missouri Department of Conservation, IL DNR, Iowa National Wild Turkey Federation, MO Extension, IL Extension and private industry.
Workshop topics include:
- Forest management
- Non-timber forest products
- Wildlife habitat and tree identification
- Timber sales and stewardship plans
- Forest health issues
Schedule:
9:00-9:30 am │ Sign-in
9:30-9:45 │ Welcome
9:45-11:45 │ Concurrent session 1
11:45-1:15 │ Lunch & networking
1:15-3:15 │ Concurrent session 2
3:15-3:30 │ Closing remarks
Brought to you by University of Illinois Extension, Missouri Women Owning Woodlands Network, and Iowa Women’s Woodland Stewardship Network.
Directions to White Oak Campground from Farmington, IA:
•Take Pearl St. (J56) NE for 3.1 miles
•Take a right on 118thAve., then take first left
•Travel E/SE for 0.5 miles
•Turn right at White Oak Campground sign