Learn About Your Land:
Classes for Woodland Owners

LA CROSSE, DURAND, SPARTA, BLACK RIVER FALLS
WIsconsin Land Owners
January through March 2010

Dear Woodland Owner:

We invite you to a series of educational classes designed to help you better understand and manage your woodlands. The first three classes in the series will focus on:

• Identify plant species growing on your land;
• successful woodland management takes planning; and
• learn what professional and financial assistance may be available to you for your woodland management
activities.

Whether you are a long-time woodland owner or someone completely new to the experience, the classes will have much to offer. Please take a moment to look through this brochure for the “how, when, and why” of the Learn about your Land
woodland classes.

LOCATIONS:

La Crosse
Myrick Hixon EcoPark
Multi-purpose Room
789 Myrick Park Drive
La Crosse, WI 54601

Durand
Durand High School – Cafeteria
604 7th Ave East
Durand, WI 54736
(Enter from Door #13)

Sparta
American Legion Post 100 – Banquet Hall
1116 Angelo Rd State Hwy 21,
Sparta, WI 54656
(Enter from the south entrance door)

Black River Falls
Black River Falls Middle School
Large Group Instruction (LGI) Room
1202 Pierce Street
Black River Falls, WI 54615

Registration information

Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. Receive a free tree identification book if you pre-register for the entire series by December 30, 2009. Walk-in registration is also available before each session.

Registration is $35 per ownership for the entire series, or $10 per session.

Checks should be made out to: Myrick Hixon EcoPark

Send check with information on names of people attending, the preferred session(s) and location to:

Michelle Nelson, Myrick Hixon EcoPark, 789 Myrick Park Dr, La Crosse, WI 54601

(608) 784-0303 ext 221 mnelson@mhecopark.org
(608) 784-0303 ext 225 randy.mell@ces.uwex.edu

-- SEE SESSIONS BELOW --

What’s Damaging My Woods?
A healthy woodland provides many benefits. Is yours healthy? Do you have injured or dying trees? Your woods may look
fine, but is it healthy? This session will address insects, diseases, animals, non-native invasive species, environmental factors, and improper woodland management that can affect the health of your woodland.

• La Crosse Thursday, January 7 6-8 pm
• Durand Thursday, January 14 6-8 pm

Getting to Know Your Local Trees & Non-native Plants
Join a forester as you get to know what trees are on your land. We will review the major trees and invasive species you will likely find on your property, and teach you how to identify them when you return to your own property.

• La Crosse Tuesday, January 12 6-8 pm
• Sparta Tuesday, January 19 6-9 pm
• Black River Falls Thursday, January 21 6-9 pm

Success Takes Planning; Get the Most from Your Woodland
A well-managed woodland begins with a well thought out plan. This workshop will take you through the beginning steps of forest management. Start by considering what is important to you, learn about the factors that influence your property’s
potential, and what resources will be needed to make your vision a reality.

• La Crosse Tuesday, January 26, 6-8 pm
• Durand Thursday, January 28, 6-8 pm
• Sparta Tuesday, February 2, 6-8 pm
• Black River Falls Thursday, February 4, 6-8 pm

People and Programs: Assistance with Your Woodlands
The creation of a healthy, productive woodland requires knowledge of specific management techniques and the investment of time and money. This session will introduce you to the people, programs and organizations that offer technical and financial assistance in all aspects of your woodland.

• La Crosse Tuesday, February 9, 6-8pm
• Durand Thursday, February 11, 6-8pm
• Sparta Tuesday, February 16, 6-8pm
• Black River Falls Thursday, February 18, 6-8pm

Success With Tree Planting
This workshop will take you through the steps needed to successfully establish a new forest. Learn which trees will grow best on your land, how to prepare your land, techniques for planting, and how to care for newly planted trees.

• La Crosse Tuesday, February 23, 6-8 pm
• Durand Monday, February 22, 6-8 pm
• Sparta Tuesday, March 2, 6-8 pm
• Black River Falls Thursday, February 25, 6-8 pm

Introduction to Timber Management, Harvesting, & Sales
Learn how to decide which, if any, trees should be selected for cutting and why. Gain an understanding of what is meant by thinning, selection harvest, group selection harvest, clear cut and shelterwood harvest. Learn the benefits of
removing some trees as well as the reasons for not cutting others. You will be introduced to the steps and timeline involved in conducting a successful timber sale from deciding on what to harvest to final closeout of your sale. This workshop will provide guidance when selecting a logger, why a timber sale contract is important and the supervisory steps involved in conducting a harvest.

• La Crosse Tuesday, March 2, 6-8 pm
• Durand Monday, March 1, 6-8 pm
• Sparta Tuesday, March 16, 6-8 pm
• Black River Falls Thursday, March 4, 6-8 pm

Wildlife Extravaganza: Managing Your Woodlands for Wildlife
Learn about a broad array of woodland wildlife and how you can enhance habitat. We will cover methods to boost the food and shelter values of your woodland for game species. The speaker will also talk about habitat for birds, small mammals, amphibians and reptiles.

• La Crosse Tuesday, March 30, 6-8 pm
• Durand Monday, March 22, 6-8 pm
• Sparta Tuesday, March 23, 6-8 pm
• Black River Falls Tuesday, March 9, 6-8 pm

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