Woods Wise Wire - September 30, 2014 - SUPPLEMENT

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Harvesting to Meet Woodland Owner Goals - Auburn

Location: Council Chambers, Auburn Hall, 60 Court St., Auburn ME

Cost:  Free, with lunch provided

Date:  October 3, 2014

Time:  8:30 am to 3 pm

Registration: Lynne Richard- lrichard@awsd.org,  tel: 207-333-6665 ext. 1556

Continuing Education Credits available for:  QLP, CLP, and LF

Agenda: There is still room for more to attend this workshop, which will focus on ways that sustainable timber harvesting can meet a variety of landowner goals and objectives, including recreation, long-term timber value and aesthetics. There will be a strong emphasis on the visual aspects of logging. The afternoon session will include a site visit to recently logged areas on LAWPC parcels. Please register by Wednesday October 1, to insure headcount for lunch!

Presenters:

  • Pat Sirois – Director, Maine Sustainable Forestry Initiative
  • Andy Shultz – Landowner Outreach Forester, Maine Forest Service
  • Shane Duigan – District Forester, MFS

Partners and Sponsors:

  • Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission (LAWPC)
  • Lewiston Auburn Community Forest Board
  • Maine Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
  • Maine Forest Service