ODNR Service Foresters John Kehn and Aaron Kash, covering Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Portage, Summit and Trumbull Counties will be conducting an “Introduction to Forestry” class on April 18, 2015 at the Punderson State Park Chalet from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Space is limited to the first 60 participants who register. Dress for the weather as we will be going outside rain or shine. Coffee will be provided. Please bring a sack lunch. There is no cost to participate.
Service Foresters work with private landowners on all aspects of forest management from tree planting through harvesting. This class does count for Ohio Forest Tax Law credit but does NOT cover the required “Core” class, which will be held in early summer. The two classes will not cover the same material.
Major topics covered in this class include how trees grow, property tax reduction programs, the economics of forestry, timber stand improvement, and most importantly, the if, why, when, and how to sell timber.
To register for the class call 440-564-5883 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Depending on participation levels, in addition to the “Introduction to Forestry” class, subsequent classes covering specific topics such as “Timber Stand Improvement”, and “Timber Marketing” in more detail will be offered throughout the year in various locations in the northeast counties. Watch for further announcements.
