Past Events

Note time is 8-11 AM Central, 9-noon Eastern Topics Include: - Invasive Removal - Tree Planting - Deer Protection - Completing the Opening after a Harvest - How to Sell Timber - Timber Sale Best Management Practices The Stark Property is located a few miles north of Knox, Indiana. Mike Stark is the 2018 Deam Award Winner which recognizes Indiana woodland owners who have demonstrated exceptional management of their woodlands.This property has been actively managed for hardwood timber production for…

The Boone County Conservation Partnership (Boone SWCD, USDA NRCS, Boone Co. Extension Service and ISDA) has come together to host a workshop on woodland and forestry management. Topics to be discussed include "The Homeowner Perspective on Invasive Species Invasive species," and "Identification & Control Demonstration of Control Techniques." This event is free and is located at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds Annex Building. If interested, please contact Brian Daggy at bdaggy@co.boone.in.us Ph: 765-894-535.

In class and field instruction on proper pruning. Participants will be a bit more cautious and a lot more confident when removing branches from their trees. Instructors will cover the different types of pruning, reasons to prune, pruning dosage and tree response to pruning. In class session will be followed by field demonstrations and hands on opportunities to use proper pruning tools to structurally prune young trees under the supervision of trained arborists. This lecture will help participants visually identify…

The Hoosier National Forest will host two public open houses to discuss a forest management project proposal for forest system lands in Jackson County. This project area, known as the Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project, involves treating vegetation and conducting related management activities  to improve forest health and increase sustainability of oak-hickory ecosystems, while also improving wildlife habitat. See the invitation.

Discussing timber economics, tax advantages of timber assets, current trends in crops and timberland, and more! This event is free. RSVP to Toni by July 30th at tonib@halderman.com or 260.274.1611

The Hoosier National Forest will host two public open houses to discuss a forest management project proposal for forest system lands in Jackson County. This project area, known as the Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project, involves treating vegetation and conducting related management activities  to improve forest health and increase sustainability of oak-hickory ecosystems, while also improving wildlife habitat. See the invitation.

State Forester John Seifert will lead a hike through the backcountry area of Yellowwood State Forest where a timber harvest was conducted in the winter of 2017-18. Mr. Seifert will discuss history of the three tracts where the harvest occurred and post-harvest effects. Meet at the Morgan-Monroe State Forest office. Wear comfortable shoes for hiking. Donna Rogler 317-234-5143 drogler@dnr.in.gov