Woods Without Gile Tree Farm
Springfield, NH 03284
United States
This workshop will visit the beautiful Woods Without Gile Tree Farm owned by Ann and Marc Davis, the 2022 NH Tree Farmers of the Year and 2024 Northeast Regional Tree Farmers of the Year. The workshop will highlight numerous examples for how landowners can create and maintain different types of forest openings to attract and benefit a variety of wildlife. During this workshop we will discuss the following key topics:
- How commercial timber harvesting is used to create young forest wildlife habitat
- How forest openings of different sizes function as habitat for different wildlife
- How wildlife use of forest openings changes over time
- How to best plan and locate forest openings to benefit wildlife across the larger landscape
- Considerations for creating & maintaining permanent shrubby or grass-dominated openings
- Considerations for enhancing log landings & woods roads for wildlife
- Considerations for attracting/discouraging beavers when timber harvesting near wetlands
- Financial assistance programs to help fund habitat improvement on your land
Prior to attending the workshop, please watch this video that provides a thorough introduction to the topics we will explore in the field: Using Silviculture to Maintain & Enhance Wildlife Habitat (1hr 6min).
Workshop leaders: Ann & Marc Davis (landowners), Tim Wallace (Consulting Forester, River Edge Forestry), Matt Tarr (Extension Wildlife Habitat Specialist), Dode Gladders (Extension Forestry Field Specialist), Jon Meadows (NRCS Conservationist).
Registration is required due to limited space. The workshop fee reserves your space in the workshop and is non-refundable unless the workshop is cancelled due to severe weather.
Cost: $15 – basic registration (no Continuing Education Credits); $30 – professional registration (for Continuing Education Credits).
Continuing Education Credits - There is the opportunity to receive a total of 5 CAT 1 Society of American Foresters CFEs from this workshop:
- 4 CFEs for completing the field workshop
- 1 CFEs for watching the video and answering a short series of questions
Agenda
7:45 AM - Meet at Gardner Memorial Wayside Park NH Rte 4a Wilmot, NH (43°28'59.8"N 71°58'30.0"W).
8:00 AM - Carpool to Woods Without Gile Tree Farm
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Field Instruction & Discussion
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM - Return to Gardner Memorial Wayside Park & Adjourn
Co-Sponsors: NH Timberland Owner’s Association (NHTOA), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust, NH Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society, NH Fish & Game, NH Division of Forests & Lands
