Stayton (TBD)
OR
United States
Oct 10 - Oct 31, 2024
Thursdays, October 10 - 31, 10 - 12 & Saturday, October 26, 9 - 3
$40 per person or $50 per family
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made
by Sep 27, 2024 to Sarah Cameron: [email protected]
or 503-655-8631
This five-session course is ideal for anyone just starting out taking care of a woodland property, or those who would benefit from a refresher on the basics.
Registration will be coming soon, classroom and field day locations will likely be in the Stayton area. All sessions will be in person.
Topics covered include:
- Getting started - Exploring your woodland property and its potential with respect to your goals.
- What’s going on in your woods - Assessing current woodland resource conditions, forest health, and stages of development.
- Taking care of your woods - Tree planting, weed control, care for an established forest, and improving forest conditions for your desired outcomes.
- Getting it done - Safety, tools and techniques, timber sale logistics, and laws and regulations.
Schedule and format:
- Thursday, October 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (classroom session)
- Thursday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (classroom session)
- Thursday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (classroom session)
- Saturday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (field day)
- Thursday, October 31, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (classroom session)
Instructors:
- Glenn Ahrens, OSU Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agent for Clackamas, Marion, and Hood River counties
- Lorelle Sherman, OSU Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agent for Linn, Benton, and Polk counties
Registration is $40 per person or $50 per family. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah at [email protected] or 503-655-8631.
