Managing for Old Forest Characteristics: A Field Workshop for Landowners
September 15, 2023, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Helping our forests stay healthy
Join us to learn how to manage for some of the desired characteristics of old forests. We will explore what those characteristics are, how to recognize an old forest, and how to decide whether we should leave our woods alone or do some light active management to achieve those characteristics. We will discuss everything from broad regional conservation goals to on-the-ground details like how to increase down and standing dead wood in a forest.
Trip Leaders
- Dr. Paul Catanzaro, Professor and State Extension Forester, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Sam Schneski, Windham County Forester, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
- Pieter van Loon, Lead Forester, Vermont Land Trust
This event is perfect for landowners who wish to enhance their understanding of their forestland, old forests, and how they can best protect and enhance the characteristics of old forests. If you are a professional forester interested in this topic, please contact us for information on other training opportunities.
The Vermont Land Trust welcomes and affirms all regardless of their age, culture, abilities, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
