Enhancing skills for foresters and woodland professionals of the Inland Northwest, Washington State University and University of Idaho Extension Forestry scientists cohost the 33rd Family Foresters Workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council Banquet Room in Spokane, Washington.
Family-owned forests are vital to the economy and quality of life in the Inland Northwest, supporting wildlife habitat, timber supply, water quality, and many other environmental benefits. The Family Foresters Workshop strengthens knowledge needed by foresters and other natural resource professionals who help family forest owners manage their property.
The event is also a forum for updates on emerging technology and the latest applicable research. Presentations include:
- Managing for Multiple Objectives Through Spatially Variable Treatments: Lessons Learned Over Time and Across Forest Types, Derek Churchill, Washington State Department of Natural Resources
- Wood Innovations Update, Chad Kruger, Washington State University
- Ecology and Hydrology of Headwater Streams, Francine Mejia, U.S. Geological Survey
- Ponderosa Pine Log Prices, Rick Hanson, Boise Cascade
- Forest Practice Law Flexibility in Managing Riparian Zones, Eric Keller, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, and Jeanne Bradley, Idaho Department of Lands
- Managing Grouse Habitat on Family Forests, Laura Wolf, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
- Advancing a Circular Economy for Low-Value Wood Products, Lance Davisson, Idaho Chapter of the Urban Wood Network
- Essential Oils as a Market for Conifer Boughs — a Forest Owner’s Perspective, Frank Morado, Idaho Master Forest Stewards
- Family Forest Economics/Policy Update, Greg Latta, University of Idaho
Continuing education credits are available from the Society of American Foresters, Idaho Master Forest Stewards, Idaho Pro-Logger Program, and Washington Contract Loggers Association Master Logger Program.
Registration is $125 and is available online at the University of Idaho Marketplace. For questions on the program, contact Chris Schnepf at 208-292-1288 or Andy Perleberg at 509-667-6540.
Media Contacts
- Andy Perleberg, WSU Extension Forester, 509-667-6540, andyp@wsu.edu
- Joshua Cardin, WSU Extension Forestry Coordinator, 509-308-8224, joshua.cardin@wsu.edu
