2012 tristate forest stewardship conference brochure
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PLEASE FILL OUT THE ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION
INFORMATION ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM
REGISTRATION FEES AND PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Early Bird Discount! All registrations postmarked on or beforeFebruary 18, 2012 will pay just $40 per person to attend this
conference. After February 18, 2012 the registration fee is $50per person. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast,
buffet luncheon, refreshments and a conference resource packetwith handout materials. Cancellations after March 1, 2012 will
not receive a refund of registration fees.
Please fill in the appropriate spaces below:
POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 18, 2012
______ # of people attending @ $40 each
______# of youth attending @ $15 each
(Please note youth will be attending regular sessions)
POSTMARKED AFTER FEBRUARY 18, 2012
______ # of people attending @ $50 each
______# of youth attending @ $20 each
(Please note youth will be attending regular sessions)
TOTAL $__________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:ISU FORESTRY EXTENSION
DEADLINE TO MAIL REGISTRATION IS
March 1st, 2012
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jesse Randall or Jay Hayek
(515) 294-1168 (217) 244-0534
[email protected] [email protected]
Or online at www.forestry.iastate.edu
THE TRI-STATE FOREST STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE IS
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
Cooperative Extension Service at:Iowa State University
University of Illinois
Illinois, Iowa and WisconsinDepartment of Natural Resources
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management,Iowa State University
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
CONFERENCE LOCATION:
The Sinsinawa Mound Center is located just a few miles east ofDubuque, IA, within convenient driving distance for participants
from the Tri-State area. Sinsinawa Mound has formedpartnerships with several hotels in the area which providediscounted rates for Sinsinawa guests. In Dubuque there is the
Best Western (563) 557-8000, the Hampton Inn (563) 690-2005,and the Hilton Garden Inn (563) 585-5200, and in Galena there
is Stoney Creek Inn (815) 777-2223. Dubuque, Iowa is less than10 miles from the Conference Center and Galena, Illinois is
about 15 miles from the Center.
TRI-STATE FOREST STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE
SATURDAY MARCH 10, 2012 SINSINAWA, WI.
Return payment and registration form to:
Jesse RandallAttn: Forestry Conference
339 Science Bldg II
Ames, IA 50011
IowaStateUniversityForestryExtension
JesseRandall
339ScienceBldg.II
Ames,IA50011
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We are again running training sessions in the A series in the Morningand Afternoon and the G series in the Morning. These 2 hr workshopshave limited enrollment and as such are on a first come first servedbasis. The remaining 5 programs per session are offered as 60-minute
sessions. If you are successful in signing up for a training session youwill receive a ticket in your check-in packet. This will be your entrypass. Please choose a talk for each session and mark your preferenceson your registration form. Remember that both the Estate Planningand Chainsaw Safety Training have limited seating so register earlyand place your alternate program selection below the appropriatesession box in case the program has already filled.
8:00 am Check-in; Continental Breakfast
9:10 - 9:25 am Welcome; Door Prizes
9:30 - 10:30 am SESSION 1
A. No session in this time slot
B. Bottomland hardwood forest management.Joe Herring, IDNR District Forester
C. Wisconsins voluntary public access program. Melissa Keenan, WI DNR Forester.
D. Maple syrup production for the beginner.
Joe Polak, Maple Hollow, Merrill WI.
E. Herbicides commonly used in forestry.Debra Morton, DOW chemical
F. Tree identification tips for landowners.
Chris Evans, River to River Coop. Weed Management Area
10:45 11:45 am SESSION 2
A. Farm transition and estate strategies in a changingagricultural environment.(limited to 50 runs for two sessi on periods)Steven Bohr, Farm Financial Strategies, Inc. Lisbon, IA.
B. Shelterwood harvest: tips and tricks for regeneration
Brad Hutnik, WI DNR Forester
C. Managing temporary, woodland ponds and their
associated wildlife.Dr. Rebecca Christoffel, ISU Wildlife Extension
D. Shitake mushroom production.Greg Bernie, Wisconsin mushroom grower.
Session 2 talks Continue in next column
SESSION 2 cont.E. Dendrochronology and fire scars: Reconstructing the past
to understand the future.Dr. Michael Stambaugh, University of Missouri
F. Conducting timber sales and current timber markets.
Bob Petrzelka and Gretchen Cline, Geode Forestry
G. Forest Management and Stream Water Quality: a new
twist on an old story. * Please note this workshop runs for
two sessions*
Dr. Jan Thompson & Michaeleen Gerken, ISU
11:45 12:15 pm Break and Visit with Exhibitors
12:15 1:15 pm SESSION 3
A. Farm transition and estate strategies in a changing
agricultural environment. (Continuation of Session 2A.)Steven Bohr, Farm Financial Strategies, Inc. Lisbon, IA.
B. How crowded is your forest? How foresters determinewhen and how to thin a stand.
Joe Herring, IDNR District Forester.
C. Wolf management updates in Wisconsin in 2012. Adrian Wydeven WI DNR.
D. Woods cultivated ginseng production in the Midwest.
Jarett Cook, ISU Graduate Student.
E. Diagnosis of hardwood tree diseases.Erika Saalau, ISU Plant Disease Clinic.
F. Working with fire: the nuts and bolts of prescribed fire.
Ryan Harr, ISU Wildlife Biologist/Assistant Scientist II
1:15 2:30 pm Buffet Luncheon & Visit with
Exhibitors
2:30-3:30 pm SESSION 4
A. Chainsaw safety and maintenance.
(limited to 50 runs for two session periods) Ian Hunt, Mississippi Valley STIHL, Application SpecialiPeoria, Il.
B. Getting involved with managing your woodland for tim
products
Dr. Carl Mize, ISU Retire Professor.
C.Safe handling and processing of wild game.Jim Kerns, Edgewood Locker.
D. Beekeeping for the beginner to intermediate.Andy Joseph, IDALS State Apiarist
E. Invasive plant identification and control.
Chris Evans, River to River Coop. Weed Management Are
F. Steps to a successful tree planting.
Roger Bohringer, WI DNR State Forest Nursery
3:45-4:45 pm SESSION 5
A. Chainsaw safety and maintenance.(Continuation of Session 4A)
Ian Hunt, Mississippi Valley STIHL, Application Speciali
Peoria, Il.
B. Current insect problems; some old, some new. Dr. Laura Jesse, ISU Plant Disease Clinic.
C. Managing your farm pond fish, plants, and algae.
Allen Pattillo, ISU Extension Fisheries.
D. Woody biomass harvesting on private lands: Capturin
opportunity & minimizing impact.Dr. Tricia Knoot, ISU Forestry Post Doctoral Researcher
E. Conducting timber sales and current timber markets.
Bob Petrzelka and Gretchen Cline, Geode Forestry
F. RPM to produce high quality tree seedlings.
Wayne Loveless. Forest Keeling Nursery
Dont Wait to Register!Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration by registeringon or before February 18, 2012 at $40 per person; after
February 18, registration is $50 per person. There are NoExceptions! More information on each Talk and Speaker canbe found online at www.forestry.iastate.edu
Advanced registration is required, and is on a first-come, first-
served basis. No Walk-in registrations on the day of theconference. Participation is limited to 550 people.
Registration must be postmarked on or before March 1, 2012.