Oak Management Forestry Field Day
Join David and Mary Ray on a tour of their award winning forest in southwest Jackson County! The Rays are hands-on managers of their beautiful southern Indiana oak forest, and are excited to share the results of their management strategies with you.
Topics Include:
- Prescribed Burns & Forest Stand Improvement
- Oak Regeneration Strategies
- Invasive Species Management
- Landowner Goals and Objectives & Lessons Learned
- Wildlife Food Plots
- USDA Conservation Stewardship Program
Speakers Include:
- David Ray, Property Owner
- Dan McGuckin, ACF, CF, CWB
- Dan Shaver, NRCS State Forester
- Judi Brown, LSSI IN
This event is free to attend, including lunch for participants from Indiana Forestry and Woodland Owners Association (IFWOA). This is a walking tour in a hilly forest. Be prepared for rough terrain; please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Event signs will be posted around the location to help you find the check-in spot.
Contact jbrown@abcbirds.org or 812-631-4904 to register. This event is sponsored by IFWOA and Let the Sun Shine In Indiana.
Please view the event flyer or Purdue Extension - Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR) announcement, Rays Sharing their Award Winning forest - Oak Management Forestry Field Day, for more information.