Forest Stewardship Summer Series
Join us for the Forest Stewardship Summer Series! This series of educational events will focus on private forest conservation and management. We aim to facilitate communication among forest owners, forestry professionals, and educators to strengthen an ethic of forest stewardship in the region.
Registration is free, but space is limited. Donations to the sponsoring organizations are welcomed and encouraged.
This series is presented by the Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD), Distant Hill Gardens, UNH Cooperative Extension, and the Monadnock Conservancy.
Regenerating Oak in Stands Where Beech is Present
When: Wednesday September 18th, 4:00-6:00PM
Where: Danahy Property, Colony Mine Rd., Alstead, NH
Northern red oak is an important tree species in our region, for both timber and wildlife. However, regenerating red oak can be challenging especially when American beech is present.
Join licensed forester Peter Renzelman and UNH Extension County Forester Matt Kelly for a tour of a private woodlot that was thinned eight years ago and where beech control methods were used. Peter and Matt will lead a discussion about red oak and beech ecology, management approaches to promote red oak regeneration, and techniques to help prevent beech from dominating future stands. We will also discuss beech leaf disease, its impacts, and how it may change our thinking on managing beech going forward.
Directions to Workshop Site:
From Rt 123 in Alstead take Cobb Hill Rd, go .7 mile turn left on to Grant Rd, aka Colony Mine Rd. (there is no sign). Across from here is the Danahy house, proceed .2 mile to the parking area.
For additional information, questions, or for assistance in registration, contact Benée Hershon: benee@cheshireconservation.org or (802) 518-0993.