The 2012 Woodland Owners Conference is now accepting registrations. The conference will be held Saturday, March 3 in the Bush Student Center on the campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA. The conference begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 3:30 p.m. This year’s conference offers a number of topics that woodland owners can use on their properties.
Agenda
9:00 Welcome
9:15 “Small Woodlot Forestry”, Dr. Jim Finley, Director, Center for Private Forests, Penn State School of Forest Resources
10:15 “Mitigating Stream Damage – Steps to Stay Out of Trouble”, Randy Reibson, Sullivan County Conservation District
11:15 “Working With Neighboring Woodlot Owners to Accomplish Objectives”, Allyson Muth, Penn State School of Forest Resources
Noon Lunch
1:00 Awards, Woodland Owner Associations Updates
1:45 “Wildlife Habitat Improvement – Creating Cover”, Dr. Ben Jones, Pennsylvania Game Commission
2:30 “2012 Forest Health Update”, Tim Marasco, Forest Pest Management Section, Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
3:15 “Evaluations – Dismiss”
The cost of the conference is $30 per person or $50 per couple from the same property. For more information on the conference and to register you can go online at http://www.cvent.com/d/tcq9fg or call toll free 877-489-1398. Additional information may be obtained by calling Dr. Bob Hansen at 570-265-2896.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
Friday, January 14, 2011
Values of Pennsylvania Forests
Monday, January 10, 2011
Woodland Owner Conference Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2011 Woodland Owners Conference at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport is now open. We are trying something new this year. Hopefully it will be advantageous for you. The new system will allow you to register online using a credit card, by phone using a credit card or filling out a form and sending in a check. To register on line go to: http://guest.cvent.com/d/mdqt94 and follow the step by step instructions. You can also register by calling toll-free 1-877-489-1398 or by mail at: Woodland Owners Conference
Attn: Registration
Penn State Cooperative Extension
323 Ag. Administration Bldg.
University Park, PA 16802
Make checks payable to Penn State Cooperative Extension. Price for the conference is $30 per person or $50 per couple from the same property if registered by February 25.
Conference brochures will go out by email and regular mail soon. If you have never received a brochure and would like one you can contact me at rsh7@psu.edu and we will send you an electronic version. You may also call the Bradford County Extension office at (570) 265-2896 and we can send you a copy by regular mail. Hope to see you there!
Monday, November 22, 2010
PDA Secretary Urges Hunters to Share the Harvest
Harrisburg – Hunters can help food banks, soup kitchens and pantries feed Pennsylvanians in need by donating deer meat to a statewide distribution network, said Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding today.
Redding visited Diller’s Custom Deer Processing in Enola, Cumberland County, to promote Hunters Sharing the Harvest, a program that encourages hunters to donate deer for processing into ground venison for the state’s hungry residents.
“With more than 1.3 million Pennsylvanians at-risk for hunger, it’s important for everyone to lend a hand,” said Redding. “I encourage hunters to do their part by donating to the Hunters Sharing the Harvest program.”
Hunters can take their deer to one of 125 participating meat processors throughout the state and identify how much of the venison – from several pounds to the whole animal – they wish to donate. Anyone donating an entire deer is asked to make a minimum $15 tax-deductible contribution to help cover processing costs. The program covers all remaining fees.
The Department of Agriculture, through the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program, contributes $0.85 per pound of venison donated towards reimbursing meat processors.
Established in 1991, Hunters Sharing the Harvest today covers 53 participating counties and provides more than 750,000 meals annually to food banks, churches and social service feeding programs. Last year, hunters donated nearly 100,000 pounds of venison to more than 4,000 emergency food assistance agencies through the state’s 21 regional food banks.
“Across Pennsylvania, the number of citizens at risk for hunger increases every year,” said Kendall Hanna, executive director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. “Hunters Sharing the Harvest provides food that is high in protein and lean. We are extremely grateful for hunters’ participation in the program and for their support of Pennsylvanians in need.”
To learn more about the program or to obtain a list of participating meat processors, visit www.sharedeer.org or call, toll-free, 866-474-2141.
Redding visited Diller’s Custom Deer Processing in Enola, Cumberland County, to promote Hunters Sharing the Harvest, a program that encourages hunters to donate deer for processing into ground venison for the state’s hungry residents.
“With more than 1.3 million Pennsylvanians at-risk for hunger, it’s important for everyone to lend a hand,” said Redding. “I encourage hunters to do their part by donating to the Hunters Sharing the Harvest program.”
Hunters can take their deer to one of 125 participating meat processors throughout the state and identify how much of the venison – from several pounds to the whole animal – they wish to donate. Anyone donating an entire deer is asked to make a minimum $15 tax-deductible contribution to help cover processing costs. The program covers all remaining fees.
The Department of Agriculture, through the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program, contributes $0.85 per pound of venison donated towards reimbursing meat processors.
Established in 1991, Hunters Sharing the Harvest today covers 53 participating counties and provides more than 750,000 meals annually to food banks, churches and social service feeding programs. Last year, hunters donated nearly 100,000 pounds of venison to more than 4,000 emergency food assistance agencies through the state’s 21 regional food banks.
“Across Pennsylvania, the number of citizens at risk for hunger increases every year,” said Kendall Hanna, executive director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. “Hunters Sharing the Harvest provides food that is high in protein and lean. We are extremely grateful for hunters’ participation in the program and for their support of Pennsylvanians in need.”
To learn more about the program or to obtain a list of participating meat processors, visit www.sharedeer.org or call, toll-free, 866-474-2141.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Introduction to Woodland Management Opportunity
Penn State Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Penn State School of Forest Resources, PPL and the local woodland owner associations are proud to provide you with an opportunity to learn about sustainable forestry through our Introduction to Forest Management course.
The course will be at the PPL Montour Preserve, near Washingtonville, PA on Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 a.m until 3:30 p.m. This course is designed for private forest landowners, professional timber harvesters, and sportsmen and women who are interested in learning more about sustainable forest management. This is an opportunity to talk to natural resource management professionals who have experience in managing forest resources.
Pennsylvania has nearly 17 million acres of forests covering 60% of the state’s land area. The largest share of Pennsylvania’s forest is privately owned, accounting for more than 70% of the forested acres (12.5 million acres). Estimates put the number of private forest owners at more than 750,000. Families own forests for diverse reasons including values such as aesthetics, wildlife, privacy, and family legacy. The course will cover such topics as forest history, ecology, management techniques, and best management practices. It includes both indoor lecture and outdoor discussions. This course will strengthen your knowledge of sustainable forest management. Without sustainable management forests will not provide future generations with the same quality resources we have today. A follow-up course entitled SF-II, Advanced Forest Management will be offered in the near future.
To register or for more information the Penn State Cooperative Extension office in Tioga County at 570-724-9120 or the Penn State Cooperative Extension office in Bradford County at 570-265-2896 e-mail rsh7@psu.edu. The registration fee is $10.00 per person and includes refreshments and educational materials. The deadline for registration is Thursday, October 28. Participants must be pre-registered.
The course will be at the PPL Montour Preserve, near Washingtonville, PA on Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 a.m until 3:30 p.m. This course is designed for private forest landowners, professional timber harvesters, and sportsmen and women who are interested in learning more about sustainable forest management. This is an opportunity to talk to natural resource management professionals who have experience in managing forest resources.
Pennsylvania has nearly 17 million acres of forests covering 60% of the state’s land area. The largest share of Pennsylvania’s forest is privately owned, accounting for more than 70% of the forested acres (12.5 million acres). Estimates put the number of private forest owners at more than 750,000. Families own forests for diverse reasons including values such as aesthetics, wildlife, privacy, and family legacy. To register or for more information the Penn State Cooperative Extension office in Tioga County at 570-724-9120 or the Penn State Cooperative Extension office in Bradford County at 570-265-2896 e-mail rsh7@psu.edu. The registration fee is $10.00 per person and includes refreshments and educational materials. The deadline for registration is Thursday, October 28. Participants must be pre-registered.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Educational Opportunity to Help Manage Woodlands
Penn State Cooperative Extension is offering "Sustainable Forestry I: An Introduction to Forest Management" in June. This is a lecture and field-based course where woodland owners will learn basic tenets and techniques to successfully and sustainably managing their woodlands. This is a two-part course being offered in two locations. In order to complete the course, attendance is required at two evening sessions. The first two-day session will be offered Wednesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 9 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Laurel Haven Education Center in Julian (Centre County). The second two-day session will be offered Wednesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 23 at the Mt. Pisgah State Park Nature Center, near West Burlington (Bradford County). The cost for the Sustainable Forestry I course is $20 per person. Registration is due May 28. For more information contact David Jackson (Penn State Cooperative Extension Centre County) drj11@psu.edu, (814) 355-4897 or Bob Hansen (Penn State Cooperative Extension Bradford County) rsh7@psu.edu, (570) 265-2896. For a registration brochure go to the Bradford County Cooperative Extension Website. Sustainable Forestry II will be offered in the future.
Monday, January 18, 2010
2010 Woodland Owners Conference Registration
Registration information for the 2010 Woodland Owners' Conference is now available on the Bradford County Extension website. Navigate to the upcoming programs section and click on 2010 Woodland Owners Conference. The conference is scheduled for Saturday, March 6 at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. visit the site for the brochure. If you are on the Susquehanna Woodlands eNewsletter list, you will be receiving an electronic brochure soon. I may be prejudiced but it looks like good information to me!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
2010 Woodland Owners' Conference
The agenda for the 2010 Woodland Owners' Conference has been set. See below for tentative agenda. This year's theme is "Income From Your Woodland". The date is set for Saturday, March 6. The conference will again be held in the Penn's Inn of the Alvin C. Bush Campus Center on the campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA. The cost for the conference is $30 per person or $50 for couple from the same property. Put this event on your calendar for 2010. The Conference is sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension. You should be receiving either a hard copy of the brochure by regular mail or a copy with the next emailing of the Susquehanna Woodlands E-newsletter.
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome - - Henry Williams, VP, Central Susquehanna Woodland Owners Association
9:15 – 10:00 “Managing Habitat for Upland Game Birds” – Mark Banker, Ruffed Grouse Society
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:00 “$ From Your Woodland: Environmental Services” – Dr. Mike Jacobson, PSU School of Forest Resources
11:00 – 11:15 Break
11:15 – 12:00 “$ From Your Woodland: Marcellus Shale Gas Update” – Tom Murphy, PSU Cooperative Extension
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:20 Association Update, Jack Murray Award Presentation – Henry Williams
1:20 – 1:30 “Women and their Woods” – Nancy Baker, President, Bradford – Sullivan Forest Landowners Assoc.
1:30 – 2:15 “Above the Marcellus Shale” – Dr. Bob Hansen, PSU Cooperative Extension
2:15 – 2:30 Break
2:30 – 3:15 “$ From Your Woodland: Carbon Markets and Trading” – Brock Carlson, Forecon, Inc.
3:15 – 3:30 Wrap-up and Evaluation
The Knothole Bookstore will also be there. You can get good books for your woodlot management library at a reasonable price! Hope to see you at the conference.
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome - - Henry Williams, VP, Central Susquehanna Woodland Owners Association
9:15 – 10:00 “Managing Habitat for Upland Game Birds” – Mark Banker, Ruffed Grouse Society
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:00 “$ From Your Woodland: Environmental Services” – Dr. Mike Jacobson, PSU School of Forest Resources
11:00 – 11:15 Break
11:15 – 12:00 “$ From Your Woodland: Marcellus Shale Gas Update” – Tom Murphy, PSU Cooperative Extension
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:20 Association Update, Jack Murray Award Presentation – Henry Williams
1:20 – 1:30 “Women and their Woods” – Nancy Baker, President, Bradford – Sullivan Forest Landowners Assoc.
1:30 – 2:15 “Above the Marcellus Shale” – Dr. Bob Hansen, PSU Cooperative Extension
2:15 – 2:30 Break
2:30 – 3:15 “$ From Your Woodland: Carbon Markets and Trading” – Brock Carlson, Forecon, Inc.
3:15 – 3:30 Wrap-up and Evaluation
The Knothole Bookstore will also be there. You can get good books for your woodlot management library at a reasonable price! Hope to see you at the conference.
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