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SUMMARY:Be Woods-Wise: A Forest Stewardship Workshop for Watershed Forest Landowners 
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for Be Woods-Wise: A Forest Stewardship Workshop for Watershed Forest Landowners, a comprehensive full day program tailored for property owners who want to better understand, protect, and manage their woodlands. Enjoy a presentation style lecture in the morning, followed by an afternoon in the field.Whether you are looking for professional forest management advice, interested in stream health, or planning for your property’s future, this workshop offers actionable guidance from regional expertsincluding the Watershed Agricultural Council, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Cornell Cooperative Extension, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, and more! Bring your children to participate in the free outdoor youth session,Forest and Water Awareness Day, while you attend the morning indoor session! Children willlearn from regional environmental educators while visiting various stations.Adult registration includes morning refreshments and lunch. Register for Be Woods-WiseMorning Presentation Schedule9:00 AM: Registration and Welcome with Dan DeChellis (Frost Valle YMCA), Coffee, & Muffins 9:30 AM: What the Watershed Forestry Program Can Offer You – Tom Pavlesich, Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC)9:45 AM: The Model Forests: Demonstrating Forest Stewardship – René Germain, SUNY ESF10:00 AM: Can Consulting Foresters Help You Meet Your Landowner Objectives? – Ian Ernst & Laura Eisenhardt, Long Timber Management10:15 AM: Is a Conservation Easement Right for You? – Serena/Rebecca, WAC10:30 AM: Break 10:45 AM: Legacy Planning: What Will Happen to Your Woodlot After You? – Kris Brown, WAC11:00 AM: Water, Water Everywhere: Investigating Pathways – Nathan Young, SUNY ESF11:30 AM: Any Hope for Your White Ash Trees? Update on the Emerald Ash Borer – Maddy Becker, SUNY ESF12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Afternoon Field Tours: (1pm-4:30pm)Get outside and experience interactive sessions covering:Wild Edibles Water Quality at the Source Forest Management & Best Management Practices (BMPs) Forest Stewardship and Prescribed Burning Macroinvertebrates and Stream Health Reserve your spot today to connect with fellow landowners and regional natural resource professionals! 
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