Woods Forum Scheduled

Discussion to focus on needs of landowners

(4/5/09) Many of us don’t think about our woods on a day-to-day basis, except to enjoy the privacy, scenery, and the tranquil environment to live in and raise a family. However, at some point in every landowner's life, questions about what to do with our woods arise, such as: Should I harvest the woods on my land? How much are my woods worth? How do I address ice storm damage on my property? What will happen to my land in the future?

These and other questions will be the topic of a discussion forum Tuesday, May 12th, 6:30 PM at the Fellowship Hall, 17 Little Mohawk Rd, Shelburne. The Woods Forum brings together local woodland owners that have faced these questions to share their experiences with you and your neighbors. The Woods Forum will feature:

• A discussion in which landowners can ask questions and get answers from one another about woods management and conservation.
• A presentation by University of Massachusetts Forest Resources Specialist Paul Catanzaro.
  
• Local forestry and conservation professionals will be on had to answer questions.

Co-sponsored by the Town of Shelburne Open Space Committee and the Highlands Communities Initiative. Free and open to all. For more information, call 413-268-8219 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .