Western Forest Landowner Summit
Friday | Mar 13 |
8:30 AM — 3:30 PM
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Madison County Center, 258 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC 28753, USA
2026 Western Forest Landowner Summit
When: Friday, March 13, 2026 | 8:30am - 3:30pm ET
Where: Madison County Cooperative Extension
258 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC 28753
Join us for a comprehensive look at managing mountain property, including:
- Forest Heritage & Management: A look at local forest history and a deep dive into modern timber harvest options.
- Forest Health & Safety: Essential guides on identifying white pine diseases, managing invasive plants, and practical methods for landslide prevention.
- Fire & Mitigation: Updates on prescribed fire techniques and the latest debris reduction strategies.
- Wildlife & Habitat: How to design forest access roads that support healthy wildlife habitats, with a specific focus on the Golden-Winged Warbler.
- Financial Resources: Information on NCFS and NRCS cost-share programs to help fund your land management projects.
Registration:
Cost: $20, lunch included
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-forestry-summit-tickets-1981859536223?aff=oddtdtcreator
Agenda:
Registration will be 8:30am - 9am
Presentations start at 9:00am
Lunch: Noon - 1pm *included with registration
Presentations will end at 3:30pm
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