Join us on the evening (4:00 – 7:00 pm) of Tuesday October 7th at the Cherry Orchards’ Woodland in Morgan County for a workshop on “Things to Consider Before a Timber Harvest“. Participants of this workshop will:
- Meet Neil and Fayebell Cherry to learn about their efforts to manage the woodlands on their property near Crooksville in Morgan County.
- Observe their efforts to salvage yellow-poplar trees damaged by recent drought and insect outbreaks.
- Learn the basic Dos and Don’ts of harvesting timber including: 1) working with a professional forester, 2) deciding which trees to harvest, 3) marking trees to harvest, 4) components of a good contract, 5) Best Management Practices to minimize soil erosion and many other considerations.
- Understand the importance of managing invasive plants especially before a timber harvest
Locational Address: 10340 State Route 669, Crooksville, OH 43731. Once you are close to the meeting address, follow the yellow “forestry event” signs to the exact meeting location.
Date: Tuesday, October 7th
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm
This workshop is free to attend. A light meal will be provided!
Please RSVP by October 1st using the link below or by calling Angie Seum, OSU extension Hocking County at 740-385-3222
I hope to see you there!