Non-Timber Forest Products Conference

The Schuylkill County Conservancy will hold a Non-Timber Forest Products Conference at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus in Schuylkill Haven, PA on March 28^th from 9 am to 1 pm.

Join Eric Burkhart —botanist, ethnobotanist, agro‑forester, and teaching professor at Penn State— for an in‑depth program exploring woodland and forest‑grown products.

Topics to be covered:

• Ginseng, goldenseal, ramps/wild leek, and forest farming updates
• Best practices for site selection
• Crop protection strategies
• Pest and disease management
• Emerging opportunities in leaf harvesting

Whether you are a woodland owner looking for new ways to use and profit from your forest, or someone who enjoys exploring state and private forest lands, this program offers fascinating insights into woodland ecosystems and the unique plants that thrive there.

This program is Free and open to the public!

Morning snack and lunch are provided.

Please register by texting Frank: 570‑449‑4239 or emailing schuylkillcountyconservancy@gmail.com