This live webinar on May 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM/ Eastern Time is sponsored by: Southern Regional Extension Forestry. Join this webinar to increase your understanding of the process of recruiting businesses for forestry and more. This is the second webinar in a four-part series on Wood-based economic development. See PDF below or learn more here...
KWOA is proud to be a partner of the Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC), the largest educational program designed specifically for Kentucky woodland owners. Administered and coordinated by the UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Extension team, the WOSC includes more than ten partner organizations who work with and support Kentucky woodland owners in caring for their woodland resources—make sure to check out our Partners page to learn more. The WOSC not only educates Kentucky woodland owners on why and how they can manage their woodlands but it also connects them with those who can provide technical and financial assistance to do so. Online course and 2 Field Day Options. Learn more and registration at https://wosc.ca.uky.edu/2024WOSC
Walnut Council National Meeting for landowners across the Midwest to July 28-30,2024 in Springfield, Ohio. If you are interested in hardwood forestry, this program is for you! There will be opportunities for sharing and networking among other landowners, a field day, and expert presentations. More information is available at https://walnutcouncil.org/events/annual-meeting/. The Walnut Council is a science based organization that encourages research, discussion, and application of knowledge about growing hardwood trees.
The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society and Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture are hosting a workshop for forest landowners to learn more about managing their woodlands. Topics will include tree identification, best management practices, wildlife benefits of sustainable forestry, and programs available to assist landowners. Participants will hear from other landowners who have participated in these programs and from experts on forestry and wildlife resources in Kentucky.
RSVP by emailing Liz Brewer at ebrewer@abcbirds.org or calling 765-490-2234. Did you know that NRCS has re-organized into twelve work units across the state? Grayson County is part of the Elizabethtown Work Unit. The Elizabethtown Work Unit is having its annual Local Working Group meeting this year which is being hosted by the Monroe Co. Soil and Water Conservation District. It will be held in person at 288 Commerce Drive, Tompkinsville, KY 42167, and will have a virtual option to attend as well (link to be provided through email- you must contract your local NRCS Office to receive an email). The meeting will take place at 9:30 to 11:30 Central / 10:30 to 12:30 Eastern. The Elizabethtown Work Unit consists of; Breckinridge Co., Meade Co., Grayson Co., Hardin Co., LaRue Co., Hart Co., Barren Co., Metcalfe Co., and Monroe Co.
So, what is a Local Working Group? This is a chance for you to participate in locally led conservation. If you want to have a say in how federal dollars are spent on conservation in your area, you will want to attend this meeting. The Local Working Group is a chance for farmers and private landowners to give feedback on how NRCS programs are run in their area. This is to include the application process, ranking criteria, and open application periods. There will be open discussion on conservation practices and payment incentives associated with these programs. This is a chance to express your local issues and help direct priorities in the area and state in addressing these issues. Other agencies, entities, and conservation partners will be in attendance and if your concerns can not be directly address with NRCS programs, others in attendance may be able to assist you and your community’s needs. To attend, please contact your local NRCS field office and let them know you are interested and if you will be attending in person or would like to attend virtually and receive the link via email. Limited seating is available for those coming in person and will be reserved on a first contact basis. An emailed link will be sent to those wanting to attend virtually and you must let your local NRCS office know to add you to the virtual attendees list so we can send you that link. We look forward to seeing you there. |
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