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February 2020
Oak Wilt & Bacterial Leaf Scorch Workshop
This workshop will provide information on symptoms, occurrence, and management options for Oak Wilt and Bacterial Leaf Scorch (BLS) of oaks. No registration fee, but please register by contacting Dave Osborne’s office at 812-689-6511. Phil Marshall, Forest Health Specialist 812-595-2740 (c) 812-358-9304 (o) pmarshall@dnr.in.gov Or Don Carlson, SEPAC, 812-798-2764 carlsode@purdue.edu Workshop Agenda
Find out more »IN Division of Forestry Open Houses
The Division of Forestry has scheduled Open Houses to discuss the new five-year Strategic Plan. Come out to give the Division your input in what Forestry should be considering and implementing in the next 5 years. This plan applies to management of State Forests, private lands management, nurseries, urban forestry, marketing, public lands and educational efforts.. This link will take you to the current five year plan. Also, you will have the opportunity to review projects that are planned on the…
Find out more »March 2020
Long-term impacts and management of emerald ash borer
Register here for this webinar series. Hosted by Kathleen Knight, of the US Forest Service. The results of 14 years of monitoring ash mortality and forest ecosystems in Ohio and Pennsylvania show how EAB has impacted these landscapes. Rare “lingering” ash trees have been identified and studied to understand long-term survival prospects for ash. Integrated pest management strategies, including breeding of ash trees with tolerance to EAB, show promise in the management of EAB.
Find out more »Washington County Forestry Field Day near Livonia
Learn more at 812-883-3804 ext 3
Find out more »IN Chapter Ruffed Grouse Society Conservation & Sportsmen’s Banquet
Contact Perry Seitzinger, 317-294-9087 , psforesty@yahoo.com
Find out more »Southern Indiana Conservation Happenings
RSVP today for the 2020 Southern Indiana Conservation Happenings. Looking for a chance for conservation-minded people to gather, learn, hear updates on research and education efforts, and network. Lunch will be provided. Bring along a water bottle to save on waste. Cost: Free, but RSVP is required (so we know how much lunch to order!) How to RSVP: Simply fill in your info below, and you are registered! Registration Based on your feedback, we’re updating the event this year: Questions?…
Find out more »Breakfast with a Forester March
8 EST, 7 CST. An informal breakfast with friends to discuss issues you may be having in your woodland areas. Foresters will be available for conversation and questions for 1-1/2 hours. Walk in anytime. Breakfast is on your own.
Find out more »Woodcock Walk
View the American woodcock perform their mating dance and learn about the woodcock’s habitat and conservation needs. Contact Perry Seitzinger, 317-294-9087, psforestry@yahoo.com.
Find out more »The Value of Small Woodlots
The intention of this event is to present to landowners some of the benefits (in particular economic and environmental) of small woodlots. Agenda 5:00 PM: Registration, welcome, and meal 5:30 PM: Value of Small Woodlots—Ron Rathfon (Purdue Extension Forester) 6:30 PM: Removal of invasive species from small woodlots—Will Drews (SWCD) 7:00 PM: Field visit to onsite and nearby woodlots to see and discuss management practices. 8:00 PM Recap and Review. Have a safe trip home Register at 812-882-8210 x 3401…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Ohio River Valley Woodlands & Wildlife Workshop
Contact the organizers for a refund. The Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop is a multistate workshop that will provide you with forestry and wildlife experts from Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio who will address the questions and concerns that you have with the management of your properties. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Three sessions will occur during each time slot, please come prepared for the session you would like to attend. See here for agenda, registration, lodging information: http://tristatewoods.org
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