Forest Owners Winter School Being Held At SCC- Colville

WSU Extension and the Department of Natural Resources have teamed up to provide an exciting opportunity for forest landowners in Eastern Washington. The Forest Owners Winter School is a day- long seminar scheduled for February 25 at Spokane Community College’s Colville campus.

The seminar aims to educate forest landowners on important topics such as forest health, wildfire prevention, and habitat management for wildlife. Attendees can attend up to six 50- minute presentations presented by experts in their fields. In addition, exhibitors, vendors, and a range of public, private, and non- profit organizations geared toward forest landowners will also attend the event.

The Forest Owners Winter School is an annual event and this year, it is being held in person. Attendees will be able to network with other forest landowners, exhibitors, and experts in the field, creating a community of individuals dedicated to promoting forest health.

The event is being held in partnership with Washington State University Extension and the Department of Natural Resources. Doors open at 8 a.m., and the event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can purchase a box lunch for an additional $ 10, but it must be pre- purchased by February 20.

Advance registration is $ 20 per person and $ 30 per family if received by February 20. Late registration and registration at the door is $ 30 per person and $ 40 per family. For more information, or to register, visit forestry. wsu.edu or call WSU Extension at 509- 667- 6540.

Forest health and wildfire prevention are crucial topics for forest landowners, and the Forest Owners Winter School offers an excellent op