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Own forest land? Learn useful tips at
Forest Landowner Field Day |
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June 10, 2016 |
A forest landowner field day will be held at the
Reggear Tree Farm near Orofino, Idaho, on
Saturday, June 25, from 8:00 a.m.until 4:30 p.m.
This educational and fun event for the entire
family is a chance for forest landowners to
learn about several useful subjects at this
event located on an award-winning tree farm.
Family forest landowners and anyone interested
in forest stewardship will gain valuable
information through demonstrations, classes, and
exhibits throughout the day. Project Learning
Tree will provide youth activities.
Participants can choose from a variety of
classes and activities taught by specialists,
including plant/shrub identification, soil
health, wildlife, tree planting, forest insects
and disease, thinning and pruning, forest
practices rules, log scaling and marketing,
financial assistance programs, forest planning,
chainsaw and logging safety, and fuel break
development.
Early registration by Friday, June 17 is $20 per
person or $30 for a family of two or more. An
optional catered lunch is available with early
registration.
Registration June 18 through on-site
registration is $30 per person or $40 per family
of two or more.
The Reggear Tree Farm is located at 1176 Loseth
Road, Orofino, Idaho 83544.
A brochure with details, driving directions and
the registration form can be found at
http://www.idahoforestowners.org/. For
additional information or questions, contact
Kirk David, Idaho Forest Owners Association, at
(208) 262-1371, or by e-mail at
info@idahoforestowners.org.
The Forest Owners Field Day partners include the
Idaho Forest Owners Association, Idaho
Department of Lands, Idaho Tree Farm Program,
and University of Idaho Extension. |
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