AGENDA
7:45 a.m. Conference Check-in
8:30 - 9:10 Opening Session
“Climate Change in the Northwoods”
Terry Daulton, Northwoods Biologist, Artist, & Educator
9:20 - 10:20 Breakout Sessions:
A. The Cats of Wisconsin: Bobcats, Lynx, and Mountain Lions - Eric Anderson, UW-Stevens Point
B.
Trail Design and Construction for Access and Recreation - Buzz Meyer, Ice Age Trail, Tim Miller, DNR
C.
All About Forest Plans - Scott Mueller, DNR, Chris Thies, A&K Forestry Consultants
D.
Wastewater Treatment – Options for Rural Properties - Leroy Jansky, Wis. Dept. of Commerce
E.
Legal Issues for Owners of Forested Land - Robert Rusch, Rusch & Rusch Law Office SC
10:30 - 11:30 Breakout Session:
A. Landscaping and Shelters for Attracting Wildlife - Tom & Mary Lou Nicholls, The Nature Education Center
B. Food Plots in the Bigger Picture - Mark Kopecky, UWEX, Ben Wojahn, Taylor County LCD
C.
Success With Tree Planting - Tips From The Field - Dave Harbec, DNR Nursery
D. Rain Gardens and Home Water Runoff Management - Gail Huycke & Diane Daulton, UWEX
E.
Who Can Help? – Where to Get Advice for Managing Your Rural Property - Agency Staff
11:40 - 12:40 Breakout Session or Lunch
A. Frogs and Salamanders – Identification and Natural History - Rebecca Christoffel, Wildlife Biologist
B.
Invasive Species – Identification and Control of the Most Common Woodland Invasives - Evan Lund, Price County LCD
C.
Geology and Soils – How They Influence Your Woods - Chris Borden, Pri-Ru-Ta RC&D, Greg Knight, US Forest Service, John Link, STS Consultants, Ltd
D.
Protecting Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands During Forestry Operations - Carmen Wagner, DNR
E.
Taxes on Timber Sales – What to Do Before and After the Sale - Walt Arnold, American Forest Management
12:40 - 1:40 Breakout Session or Lunch
A. Managing Your Forest for Wildlife - Christian Cold, DNR Wildlife Educator
B.
Benefits of Wildflowers on Your Land - Rob Bursik, Dragonfly Gardens
C.
What’s Killing My Tree? Insects and Diseases - Brian Schwingle, DNR
D.
Chain Saw Safety & Maintenance - Jim Olive, FISTA-USA
E.
Understanding Property Taxes on Rural Land - Arlen Albrecht & Gail Huycke, UWEX
1:50 - 2:50 Breakout Session
A. Pollination & Forest Reproduction – Bees, Butterflies, and Birds - Gary Reuter, Univ. of Minnesota
B.
Agroforestry – Alternative Forest Crops - Jason Fischbach, UWEX
C.
Small Tract and Other Specialty Timber Harvesting - Joe Komenac & Gary Edinger, Independent Loggers
D.
Shoreline Buffers – Why and How - Rob Bursik, Dragonfly Gardens, Diane Daulton, UWEX Basin Educator
E.
Knowing Your Boundaries – Land Surveying - Al Schneider, Price County Surveyor
3:00 - 3:20 Closing & Door Prizes
DON’T WAIT TO REGISTER!
Early Bird Registration ends March 14.
You may register either by mail or online, including secure payment via credit card.
For online registration go to www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/price and follow the link for the Land Stewardship Conference.
Regular registration ends March 26.
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