Ecological Forestry 101: Intro to Silviculture & Wildlife

This workshop will introduce you to the principles of ecological forestry, tools to implement it successfully on smaller parcels, and the structural and biotic features of forests that help wildlife thrive. Come learn about forest growth, harvest strategies, and steps you can take to enhance wildlife habitat on your land. Topics this class will cover include: Forest dynamics, Forest health, Young stand management, Uneven-aged management, Hardwood management, Habitat needs of keystone PNW species, Maintaining & enhancing wildlife habitat, Incorporating wildlife habitat enhancements into forest management practices, And much more! Details and registration: WHEN: Saturday, June 11, 2016, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm WHERE: Wild Thyme Farm, 72 Mattson Road, Oakville, WA 98568 COST: $15.00 - Registration fee covers event costs and lunch REGISTER AT: http://ecological-forestry-wa.eventbrite.com In the morning, speakers will include: Rolf Gersonde, silviculturist and researcher for the City of Seattle's Cedar River Watershed; Ken Bevis, landowner assistance fish and wildlife biologist for the Department of Natural Resources; and Dave Houk, service forester for Grays Harbor Conservation District. In the afternoon, John Henrikson will lead a tour of the forest at Wild Thyme Farm and show his recent harvest projects. Wild Thyme Farm entails an ever evolving demonstration of permaculture, wild food harvest and ecological forestry. Participants will learn how they can manage their own projects that can provide periodic income, improve forest structure, and enhance wildlife habitat.