The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry will host a Field To Forest Workshop on September 24 with the Crawford County Conservation District and on October 1 with the Warren County Conservation District.

Land stewardship can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Learn how to make effective improvements and maintain the overall health of your property with this informative workshop, presented by professionals in the field.

Crawford County

The September 24 workshop will be held at 19148 Irish Road in Edinboro from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The agenda for the workshop will include presentations on--

-- Session 1: General Forest Management or No-Till Weed Control;

-- Session 2: Invasive Species or Soil Health

-- Session 3: Timber Sales Start to Finish or No-till Demo/Rainfall Simulator

-- Session 4: Riparian Plantings or Grazing In Action - Manure Management

The cost of the workshop is $15 (lunch included) with a check payable to the Crawford County Conservation District.  The deadline for registration is September 16. 

Click Here to download a registration form.

Warren County

The October 1 workshop will be held at 3349 Murray Hill Road in Youngsville from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The agenda for the workshop will include presentations on--

-- Session 1: Soil Health, Cover Crops & No-Till or Strategies To Improve Degraded Forests

-- Session 2: Natural Resource Agency Introductions or Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Tour

-- Session 3: Timber Sales Start To Finish or Access Road Improvements & Maintenance

-- Session 4: Backyard Maple Syrup Production for Beginners or Native Meadows & Pollinator Habitat Establishment

The cost of the workshop is $20 (lunch included) with a check payable to the Warren County Conservation District.  The deadline for registration is September 21. 

Click Here to download a registration form.

Questions about either workshop should be directed to DCNR's Bureau of Forestry office at 814-726-0262.

[Posted: September 1, 2022]

9/5/2022