Vermont Woodlands to hold Annual Meeting in March
RANDOLPH, VT- You are invited to join the Vermont Woodlands Association for their Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 8:30AM – 3:00PM at Vermont Technical College’s Judd Hall in Randolph Center, VT. The meeting’s agenda includes presentations by Steve Sinclair, State Forester - update on VT FP&R activities; Michael Snyder, Commissioner, VT FP&R - Forestry Legislation this session; John Buck, Biologist, VT Fish & Wildlife – wildlife education, Wildlife Habitat Management for Lands in Vermont; Kendra Gurney, Chestnut Regional Science Coordinator; Mary Sisock, UVM Extension Forester – Succession planning workshops; & Kathleen Wanner, VWA Executive Director’s report. A brief VWA membership meeting and other business will be held after lunch.
Tree Farm Awards for 25 & 50 year Tree Farmers will be presented as well as the 2015 Tree Farm Inspector of the Year and 2015 VT Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. Charlie Cogbill, Plant Ecologist will provide a keynote on “The Original Forest of Vermont”.
Please complete & return the registration form with your check for $35 per person (members) or $45 per person (non-members) to VWA, Annual Meeting, PO Box 6004, Rutland, VT 05702-6004. Registration deadline: March 18, 2015. Registration forms are available at http://www.vermontwoodlands.org/ or you can call the VWA office at 802-747-7900, or email [email protected] to register. Exhibitor space is available for purchase for an additional $25 (table and cover provided).
Vermont Woodlands Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to advocate for the management, sustainability, perpetuation, and enjoyment of forests through the practice of excellent forestry that employs highly integrated management practices that protect and enhance both the tangible and intangible values of forests - including clean air and water, forest products, wildlife habitat, biodiversity, recreation, scenic beauty, and other resources - for this and future generations. Visit www.vermontwoodlands.org to learn more about the organization and other events occurring in your area.
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