2016 Tree Farmer Conference

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Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Little Rock, AR Permit # 2686

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

2nd Annual Arkansas Tree Farm Conference

Woodland owners from around the state are invited to attend the 2nd annual Arkansas Tree Farmer Conference on June 9 at Clark County Training Center in Arkadelphia. The conference is part of the Arkansas Tree Farm Program, which provides help to landowners on woodland management for wildlife and timber production. The conference also helps connect participating landowners to others with similar interests.

designed specifically for

Arkansas Tree Farmers

Thursday, June 9 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Clark County Training Center 13 McClellan Blvd. Arkadelphia, AR 71923

This year’s conference will offer a diverse set of subjects and will give attendees an open forum to discuss issues related to the benefits and challenges of Tree Farming.

HOSTED BY:

1213 W. 4th St. Little Rock AR 72201

SPONSORS

Register Online:

www.arkforests.org/event/2016tfconference


HISTORY Tree Farmers are forest landowners who have been recognized as good stewards of their property. They have had to meet certain requirements of good forest management. They have had to demonstrate a dedication to the wise use of natural resources on their land. Certified Tree Farmers qualify to display the familiar green and white, diamond-shaped Tree Farm sign signifying that they are a part of the nationwide Tree Farm system. The sign is presented by the Arkansas Tree Farm Committee to forest owners who have been certified by one of their volunteer inspecting foresters. There are over 70,000 Tree Farms with throughout the nation, including more than 3,000 in Arkansas.

Registration is $25 per person—includes lunch and educational materials.

08:30am Welcome and

Introductions

Update

08:45am Tree Farm Program Highlights of the 2015-2020 Tree Farm Standards, management plan requirements and 2016 Tree Farm Program assessment.

09:15am Tree Farmer of the Year

2015 Tree Farmer of the Year Lindsey Coley will discuss what this honor means to him and his family.

09:30am Harvesting Considerations:

A Logger’s Perspective Allen Morgan, Hunter Wasson Timber Services

10:10am Break 10:45am Using Herbicides in Pine

and Hardwood Management

Dr. Kyle Cunningham, AR Forest Resources Center

11:25am 12:05pm

Need more information? Call or email Jennifer Lambert Johnson 501-374-2441 jjohnson@arkforests.org

REGISTRATION

08:00am Registration

Wildlife Leasing Consideration Dr. Becky McPeake, AR Forest Resources Center

Lunch

Sponsored and provided by Farm Credit of Western Arkansas

Name: Address: City, State Zip: Phone: Email: Tree Farm#(if known): LIST ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES BELOW:

# of Attendees @ $25 ea.

TOTAL $

PAYMENT OPTIONS 1. CREDIT CARD

qVISA

qMasterCard

Name on card: Card #

01:05pm Load Buses for Tour

Exp. date: CVV code:

01:30pm Tour and Demonstration:

Ross Foundation Demo Forest

Billing zip code:

• Herbicide Application Methods • Prescribe Fire • Selecting Trees for Harvest and Wildlife

Amount charged:

03:30pm Load Buses to Return 04:00pm Adjourn

2. CHECK – Amount $ (payable to Arkansas Forestry Association)

Mail to: Arkansas Tree Farm Program 1213 W. 4th St. Little Rock AR 72201


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