Riparian Forest Buffer Plantings Workshop and Tour
Event Details
Time: September 19, 2013 from 9:30am to 3:30pm
Location: USDA NRCS Big Flats Plant Materials Center
Street: 3266 State Route 352
City/Town: Big Flats, New York 14814
Website or Map: http://events.constantcontact…
Phone: 607-562-8404
Event Type: workshop, and, tour
Organized By: Paul Salon; paul.salon@ny.usda.gov
Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2013
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Event Description
This workshop will feature Dr. Bernard Sweeney and David Wise, from the Stroud Water Reseach Center. Bernard will discuss the ecology of riparian buffers and their water quality benefits and David will cover the practical application of buffer design, tree and shrub plantings, use and management of tree tubes for herbivore protection. Art Gover from PSU will cover weed control options, before and after planitng. Don Leopold from SUNY ESF, will discuss native tree/shrub selection. A couple of case studies from NY and PA will be presented. A field tour of the Big Flats Plant Materials Center will highlight studies on establishment and maintenance of tree/shrubs. Other excellant speakers will also present on nursery stock, seed collection and handling, methods for establishment and care, weed control, and Forested Buffer Programs and grants. Please register using the link below as well as for more info. Thanks and hope to see you then
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Comment by Shawnna Clark on August 28, 2013 at 3:02pm
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Hi all,
Just got approval from the Society of American Foresters, that his workshop will give you 4.5 credits (Cat-1 CF).
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