Past Events

Events include a forest management tour, wildlife presentation, and Woods on Wheels interactive display. For more information, and to register (pre-registration is required) call (812) 827-2857, or e-mail ferdinandst@dnr.in.gov See the flyer

Do you own forestland and are thinking of selling timber? How do you know whether you should harvest, and what are some of the things to consider when planning a harvest? How do you manage your woods so it can provide income, but still remain healthy and productive for the future? What should you expect during the sale and actual harvesting of timber? Join the conversation with Janet Eger, District Forester, Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Advance registration required at…

Topics designed for landowners of all kinds wanting to learn more about their current timber stands and how to make improvements. Price includes lunch and gate fee. See the flyer 8:30 am - Noon: Presentations Noon - 1pm: Lunch 1pm - 3pm: Outside applications Please dress according to weather, we will be outside for the afternoon portion of this program. Tree Identification Physiology of Woods Basic Timber Management Timber Harvest Timber Stand Improvement Invasive Species Wildlife Management

Alex Macintosh, Director of Landowner Success at SilviaTerra, and his colleagues Lillian Hogan and Jeff Wright, will share information on their data-driven forest carbon marketplace and how owners of woodlands of all sizes can participate now. Society of American Forester CFE credits will be available. Register now

8:45 AM – Registration & Refreshments 9:00 AM – Welcome 9:45 – 10:00 – Invasive Species – Identification & Control 10:00 – 11:00 – Woods Visit – Invasive ID & Control Techniques Demonstrations 11:00 – 11:30 – Coordinated Invasive Species Control Efforts – Statewide, Regional & Local 11:30  -  Wrap up & Adjourn To ensure we have enough coffee & refreshments, please register by calling the Boone Co. SWCD office at 765-482-6355 ext.3 or send an email to svaughn@co.boone.in.us by…