Beech Bark Disease Workshop for Forestry Specialists This workshop is designed for forest managers, tree markers, and other specialists interested in learning how to identify and reduce the impacts of Beech Bark Disease (BBD).
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 9:00 ‐ 3:00 pm Place: South Nation Conservation ‐ Habitat Room (BBD site visit to follow) 38 Victoria Street, Finch, ON
Workshop Objectives:
to transfer current understanding about BBD including local knowledge, its range and impact in Ontario; to enlist participation in a beech survey to locate, mark and protect putatively disease‐resistant beech trees; to consult on management strategies and Best Management Practices to lessen the impacts of BBD and promote beech survival; to gather information needed for drafting tree marking guidelines for stands affected by BBD; to visit a site where BBD is present, and more...
The day will consist of both an in‐class and a BBD site visit led by Dr. Richard Wilson, Forest Program Pathologist for OMNR, and Dr. John McLaughlin, Forest Research Pathologist for OMNR.
No charge ‐ lunch covered by OMNR!
Space will be limited to only 25 participants so register early!
To register online click HERE or contact Mary @ (613) 258‐8241 mhumphries@eomf.on.ca
Brought to you by the Eastern Ontario Model Forest in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR), South Nation Conservation, Resource Stewardship Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry