Forest and Range Owners Field Day

Forest Range Event Flyer

Source Contact:

Andy Perleberg, WSU Extension Forester
509-667-6540 andyp@wsu.edu

Forest and Range Owners Field Day Scheduled for Southeast Washington

Dayton, Wash. – A unique opportunity is coming for family forest and rangleland owners and managers in southeast Washington and surroundings. Instructed by the states recognized experts in forest and range management, wildlife habitat, and other land stewardship disciplines, this “out-in-the-woods” educational event will provide useful, timely, and unbiased information sure to meet the needs of landowners with five or 500 acres.  The field day has not been held in southeast Washington for eight years, so landowners should not miss this opportunity to get a bounty of information in one day.

The field day will be held on Saturday, June 24, from 9 am to 4:30 pm at the Dickinson Family Land (at Cougar Canyon) just southeast of Dayton, Wash. The location is within easy driving distance from Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Walla Walla and Whitman Counties.

The field day is designed to prepare landowners to plan and execute management activities that meet their personal objectives, reduce risks and protect their financial investment. Absentee landowners with property in eastern Washington are especially encouraged to attend.

Participants can choose from a wide variety of classes and activities taught by specialists in forest and rangeland health and management, livestock forages, wildlife habitat, weed control, wildfire protection, post-fire restoration, timber and non-timber forest products, using global positioning systems, chainsaw safety and maintenance, forest and rangeland security and safety, assistance programs, and more. The presenters will be available to answer questions specific to your property situation.  Youth activities will be available all day.

The fee for those who register by Monday, June 19, is $20 per person or $30 for a family of two or more. After that date the fee is $30 per person or $40 per family. An optional BBQ lunch will be available for $10 per person to benefit the Future Farmers of America. Lunch reservations must be received by June 19.

A brochure with more detailed information, driving directions and the registration form can be found at http://forestry.wsu.edu, or contact your local WSU Extension office.

For more information contact WSU Extension Forester Andy Perleberg at 509-667-6540 or by email at andyp@wsu.edu

WSU Extension, the DNR Forest Stewardship Program, and the Family Forest Foundation are the primary sponsors of the field day.

WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination.  Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.