The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies will hold a 90 minute An Ecological Approach to Forest Stewardship: Goals, Inventory, and Planning webinar on May 18th from 6 to 7:30 pm EDT
Our forests provide important services such as clean air and water, flood control, natural cooling, supplemental income, scenic views, and sites for outdoor recreation. But did you know that three-quarters of New York’s forested lands are privately owned? This means that anyone who owns or manages forested lands can influence the health and future of this important resource for everyone.
Your management decisions can impact surrounding ecosystems, with effects for people, wildlife, and natural resources.
The Cary Institue for Ecosystem Studies is holding a May workshop series – An Ecological Approach to Forest Stewardship – will give you the tools you need to understand how your decisions influence forest health and function, and how you can help steward this critical resource.
This workshop series, led by Dutchess Land Conservancy Ecologist Julie Hart and Cary Institute Wildlife Biologist Mike Fargione, will explore the basics of forest ecology and stewardship. Participants will learn about the ecology and history of local forests, how to identify threats to forest health, and how to create a simple forest inventory – with a focus on using an ecological approach to set management goals.
This 3rd webinar in the series, led by Dutchess Land Conservancy ecologist Julie Hart and Cary wildlife biologist Mike Fargione, will discuss setting future goals, measuring the current health of your woodland, inventorying and measuring your trees, and using an ecological approach to forest stewardship.
To take part in this webinar, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-stewardship-workshop-goals-inventory-and-planning-tickets-150200456609?aff=mailchimp&mc_cid=8ad9b7b7da&mc_eid=818f7a5a83