Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop
Alternative Forest Issues
Native Plants – What’s Growing on the Forest Floor?
Sally Weeks, Dendrology Instructor and Arboretum Curator,
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources,
Purdue University
Ever wonder what is growing in your woods? Sally has co-authored several publications on the identification and uses of native plants. She will provide a rare insight into the identification of woodland shrubs and wildflowers, where you will find them, and their potential uses and propagation.
Forest Health - Watching for Woodland Insects and Diseases
Amy Stone, Extension Educator & EAB Team
Coordinator,
Ohio State University
Ever wondered what insect is eating your tree leaves, or what that funny looking shelf fungus is that’s hanging on that tree trunk. In this session you will learn about some common and not-so common insects and diseases in your woods. While some can be devastating and must be managed for, others can be enjoyed.
Estate Planning for Woodland Owners
Tammy Cushing, Assistant Professor,
University of Kentucky, Department of Forestry
Sustainability Certification and Carbon Markets:
New Opportunities for Landowners
Lenny Farlee, Extension Forester,
Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center,
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources,
Purdue University
This program will provide an overview of current sustainable forest management certification systems and carbon sequestration markets available to private landowners. Benefits and costs of landowner participation in these programs will be discussed, as well as how to connect with additional resources for information and enrollment.
When ‘Green’ Isn’t Good
Tim McClure, Forest Health Environmental
Scientist,
Kentucky Division of Forestry
Non-native invasive plants pose a silent threat to forests and woodlands. These invasives can change the species composition and/or negatively the growth of desirable woodland trees. However, the general public perceives anything ‘green’ growing in our woodlands as a positive indicator of a healthy woodland, when in fact, these green invasives negatively affect the woodland.
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