We had a very successful landowner program earlier this week. Thanks to Myrtlewood Plantation for letting us use the clubhouse. I had lots of help from office staff making our sponsor board, location signs and running registration. Thanks to three UGA Extension Scientists for coming down to talk about management plans, forestry production, and pest control. They covered many topics which was followed by a field visit. Here are some pictures:
Dr. David Moorhead gives presentation on weed control.
Dr. David Dickens discusses forest productivity.
Dr. Ben Jackson talks about woods road construction and importance of grade and dip spacing.
Dr. Dickens shows how to use the glass wedge prism to determine if trees are ‘in’ or ‘out’ of variable radius for calculating thinning.
Dr. Moorhead discusses weed control options and Dr. Dickens talks about thinning considerations with attendees.
If you were unable to attend, we have a few handouts available on the front table in the office relating to tax tips for landowners, developing forest management plans, and a template for management plans.
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