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Consulting forester Elizabeth Barnhardt visits a ForestHer NC workshop attendee’s land to discuss reforestation after a timber harvest. Image courtesy of Alton Perry

By Susan Longest

Article from the USDA Forest Service Forest Stewardship Program 

Join ForestHER NC landowners, natural resource professionals, and others for the second of four interactive webinars about managing for wildlife! In this webinar we will discuss common invasive plants of North Carolina, how they adversely impact wildlife, and some of the challenges with invasive plant control. We will also introduce you to landscaping with native plants and highlight some favorite trees, shrubs, perennials, vines and grasses that benefit pollinators, birds, mammals, and other wildlife.

A workshop to empower women to get a hand on their land with education on forest management topics and connections to consulting foresters

It’s important to remember that wildfire season will not be cancelled, even in the time of a global pandemic. Here are some steps you can take to mitigate the risk before the fire happens.

The Third in a Series of Workshops for Women Woodland Owners and Natural Resource Professionals

Meet other women woodland owners and natural resource professionals in your area.

Learn about:

• Invasive Plants and Their Impact on Wildlife

• Identifying Birds by Sight and Sound

• Native Landscaping for Wildlife

• Managing Your Woods and Fields for Wildlife

• Human-Wildlife Interactions

Pre-registration is required.

Lunch and continuing education credits provided. (CFE, EE and TWS)

Managing for Wildlife - The Third in a Series of Workshops for Women Woodland Owners and Natural Resource Professionals

Managing for Wildlife - The Third in a Series of Workshops for Women Woodland Owners and Natural Resource Professionals

This event has been postponed. Please check back with us for more details, or contact Barb or Amy below.

Come join us to learn about tending your woodlands!

WOMEN OWNING WOODLANDS (WOW) WEEKEND WORKSHOP

At the beautiful Wataga State Park & Calvin Price State Forest in Pocahontas County

April 17 - 19, 2020

At this workshop you will:

• Walk in the woods with other women woodland owners to identify common trees

Ladies Engaged in Agricultural Development (LEAD) and Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) engage and educate women in stewardship of land by connecting them to resources, trusted professionals, and a community of other women.

This event will highlight invasive species control. The afternoon hands-on section will include chemical and mechanical methods of control, as well as a demonstration on using grazing livestock for invasive plant control.

REGISTER TODAY!

March 27, 2020

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Come join other women to learn from experts about longleaf pine and how to plan for your land management goals! Lunch included, and be prepared to get your hands dirty to learn hands-on about properly planting your seeds!

January 25, 2020

9:00-1:00 pm

Location: Tooholly Farm

Sawmill Road, Oliver, Georgia

 

RSVP by January 23rd.

[email protected]

Cost: $20/person (limited to the first 25 people)

Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) engages and educates women in stewardship of the land by connecting them to resources, trusted professionals, and a community of other women.

Are you a woman who owns, cares for, or is interested in learning more about woodlands? You are invited to attend this event, which will highlight sustainable forestry, wildlife
habitat enhancement, and conservation practices.

 

Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Blue Heron Nature Center

One of the most important components of the reforestation plan is selecting the appropriate site preparation technique.