Introduction to Woodlot Management
Saturday, September 24, 2011
9am-3pm
Glen Orchard Public School
If you are planning to harvest trees from your woodlot, have an interest in what information is available on woodlot management, are wondering how you might manage your woodlot for wildlife values, or would like to learn more about the design and maintenance of trails through your woodlot, then this is the workshop for you!
Participants will learn about basic principles of forest management, how to assess trees for defects, what wildlife values exist in woodlots, as well as some basic principles of trail design and maintenance.
The morning session will consist of several short lectures followed by an afternoon field trip with real examples and hands on learning.
This workshop is limited to 35 participants. Pre-registration is required. For information and registration please contact Meghan Powell at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Bracebridge Office. Tel: 705-646-5500 or email, meghan.powell@ontario.caTop photo by John McQuarrie.
2nd and 3rd photos by Greg Francis
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