The Eastern Connecticut Forest Landowners Association and Wolf Den Land Trust is pleased to announce an in-person and zoom program with CT Service Forester Frank Cervo.

Program Title: Forest Health: Thinking Like A Forester
Presented by: CT Service Forester, Frank Cervo
Date: Wednesday, February 16th
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Windham Country Extension Center, Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn, CT

Program Description:

Forest health is a complex topic. Foresters, scientists, and other ecological specialists are constantly working to identify issues and figure out how to best manage them, while landowners and stewards are wondering if their woods are healthy. In this presentation, CT DEEP Service Forester Frank Cervo will attempt to bridge the gap between those who study forests and those who steward them by explaining a few key concepts and addressing common misconceptions. Come ready to listen, ask questions, adjust perspectives, and think like a forester!

RSVP Requested to Bill Reid at wbr655@yahoo.com or calling 774-262-3284

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Woodland Resilience for Wildlife: A 2020 Walktober Virtual Event
Tour The Fen (Woodstock CT) with Forester Eric Hansen and/or

Watch a 30 minute Compilation of Wildlife
Videos at
https://thelastgreenvalley.org/walktober/virtual/

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Forest management from a landowner’s perspective (webinar)

featuring The Fen in Woodstock CT

WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON YOUTUBE at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8NvDoQK2pw

Foresters often talk with landowners about the value of working with a professional in managing their land, but professionals frequently do not get candid feedback from their clients. What is the experience of taking care of a property and working with a forester, from the owner’s perspective?

Landowners Bet and Patrick Smith of rural northeastern Connecticut shared how they came to own and steward their woodland and will discuss their experiences and lessons learned from working with different private and public foresters. They were joined by Connecticut NRCS District Conservationist Bill Purcell, who has worked with the Smiths and many other landowners and is familiar with common issues that can arise.

This “flipped” webinar is a good opportunity for foresters and allied professionals to learn from landowners and participate in a facilitated discussion about how we can best work in partnership.

The event was part of a larger USDA Forest Service tri-state grant project focused on Increasing Resiliency in Southern New England Oak Forests.

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ECFLA/WDLT organizes several events throughout the year, mostly in the spring, summer and fall months. Check back here for upcoming programs.

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