June 10, 2024                                                  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Source Contact:

Andy Perleberg, WSU Extension Forester

509-667-6540  andyp@wsu.edu 

Forest Owners Field Day Scheduled for Northeast Washington 

Deer Park, Wash. – A unique opportunity is coming for family forest owners and managers in eastern Washington and surroundings. Instructed by the states recognized experts in forest management, wildlife habitat, and other land stewardship disciplines, this “out-in-the-woods” educational event will provide useful, timely, and unbiased information sure to meet the needs of landowners with five or 500 acres. The field day rotates around eastern WA, so landowners should not miss this opportunity to get a bounty of information in one day.   

The field day will be held on Saturday, June 22, from 9 am to 4:30 pm at the WSU Vetter Demonstration Farm and Forest located near Deer Park, Wash. The location is within easy driving distance from Stevens, Pend Orielle, Spokane, Lincoln, and Whitman Counties.   

The field day is designed to prepare landowners plan and execute management activities that meet their personal objectives, reduce risks and protect their financial investment. Absentee landowners with property in eastern Washington are especially encouraged to attend.

Participants can choose from a wide variety of classes and activities taught by specialists in forest health and management; wildlife habitat, surveillance, and protection; weed control; wildfire risk reduction; timber management, planning, regulations, and taxes; security and safety; Native American uses of the land and prescribed fire; chainsaw safety and maintenance; financial and technical assistance programs, and more. The presenters will be available to answer questions specific to your property situation; come and sign up for a free walk-in-the-woods with a forester, wildlife biologist, or both!  Youth activities will be available all day.

The fee for those who register by Monday, June 18, is $30 per person or $40 for a family of two or more. After that date the fee is $40 per person or $50 per family. Registration includes one lunch.  An optional lunch will be available for $10 per person. Lunch reservations must be received by June 18.

A brochure with more detailed information, driving directions, the registration form, and schedule can be found at http://forestry.wsu.edu, or contact your local WSU Extension office.

For more registration information, contact Mary Ellen Gormley at 509-667-6540.  For questions about the program, contact WSU Extension Forester Andy Perleberg at 509-630-4217 or by email at andyp@wsu.edu.

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination.  Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

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