Conference on woodlands set for March

A conference about “Women Owning Woodlands” will be March 8-9 at Lake DeGray State Park in Bismarck, Ark.

The WOW conference is sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture; and the Arkansas Forestry Association.

“If you’ve had questions about the health of your woodland property and how it might benefit you, your heirs and the environment, this is the conference for you,” said Tamara Walkingstick, associate director of the Arkansas Forest Resources Center, part of the university agriculture division.

“Most people think of their woods as being self-managing, but you can play a significant role in keeping it healthy and possibly make it a financial benefit to you and your family,” she said.

The conference agenda includes:

Certification: what it is and why it matters

What is a healthy forest? Walk in the woods with state park interpreter

Forest threats Government cost share programs available/ farm bill update

Tour of Ross Foundation site to learn about oak restoration and resiliency

A $35 fee covers conference materials.

Register by Feb. 29 and lodging is free.

Register online at: https://www. uaex.edu/environment-nature/forestry/women-owning-woodlands/ For information, email Walkingstick at twalkingstick@uaex.edu.

For more information about forestry, contact your county extension office or visit www. uaex.edu.