WHEN: February 9, 2017 Registration at 9:30 AM - Meeting starts at 10:00
WHERE: Ballard Nature Center, 5253 E Hwy 40, Altamont
WHO: All Forest Landowners in Effingham, Jasper, Shelby, Clay, Richland, Cumberland and Fayette Counties
SPEAKERS:
Bart Pals (NRCS) — New Cost-Share Program (RCPP)
Amy Warner (FSA) — Updates to CRP
Wade Bloemer — Practices Eligible for Cost-Share
Kurt Bobsin — Forest Management Plans
Jay Hayek — Values of Timberland
FREE soup and sandwich lunch will be provided.
Outdoor session beginning at 1 p.m. will cover identification and control of common woodland invasives and timber stand improvement (TSI). Please dress appropriately.
Call to RSVP: 217/347-7107, Ext 3 (space is limited). Sponsored by Effingham County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), Lincoln Heritage RC&D, Effingham County Farm Bureau, Tree Farm System, University of Illinois Extension, and the Illinois Forestry Association.
Click HERE to download the program flier.
