Managing Trees on your Property Workshop 2019
Event Information
Description
Come learn all about trees and their management at our one-day workshop. This workshop is geared to landowners with properties of 2.5 acres or greater. There will be two outdoor components - tours through a pine plantation and a hardwood forest - and also speakers presenting on topics such as hazard trees, diseases, tree planting, forest management, tree ecology,and supporting wildlfe. Lunch is provided - please note any dietary restrictions when you register.
Speaker Lineup
- Pine Plantation Tour - GRCA Forestry Staff
- Tree Health: Managing Pathogens and Invasive Species - Pam Martin, Forestry Specialist
- Hazard Trees - Identifying Risks - Stephen McQuigge, Superintendent of Arboriculture
- Supporting Wildlife - Kevin Tupman, Natural Heritage Specialist
- Tree Planting - Buffers, windbreaks and more- Meghan Clay, Forestry Specialist
- Hardwood Forest Tour - GRCA Forestry Staff