Own forest land?  Learn useful tips at Forest Landowner Field Day

June 10, 2016

A forest landowner field day will be held at the Reggear Tree Farm near Orofino, Idaho, on Saturday, June 25, from 8:00 a.m.until 4:30 p.m. This educational and fun event for the entire family is a chance for forest landowners to learn about several useful subjects at this event located on an award-winning tree farm. Family forest landowners and anyone interested in forest stewardship will gain valuable information through demonstrations, classes, and exhibits throughout the day. Project Learning Tree will provide youth activities. Participants can choose from a variety of classes and activities taught by specialists, including plant/shrub identification, soil health, wildlife, tree planting, forest insects and disease, thinning and pruning, forest practices rules, log scaling and marketing, financial assistance programs, forest planning, chainsaw and logging safety, and fuel break development. Early registration by Friday, June 17 is $20 per person or $30 for a family of two or more. An optional catered lunch is available with early registration. Registration June 18 through on-site registration is $30 per person or $40 per family of two or more. The Reggear Tree Farm is located at 1176 Loseth Road, Orofino, Idaho 83544. A brochure with details, driving directions and the registration form can be found at http://www.idahoforestowners.org/. For additional information or questions, contact Kirk David, Idaho Forest Owners Association, at (208) 262-1371, or by e-mail at info@idahoforestowners.org. The Forest Owners Field Day partners include the Idaho Forest Owners Association, Idaho Department of Lands, Idaho Tree Farm Program, and University of Idaho Extension.