Walpole, NH (August 4th, 2025) – The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) in partnership with Distant Hill Gardens, UNH Cooperative Extension, Antioch University New England, Long View Forest, and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is excited to announce a Forest Stewardship Summer Workshop to be hosted August 20th!

This workshop is tailored for individuals with small woodlots who want to learn how to safely fell trees and remove logs from their woods using small equipment. A large percentage of woodlot owners want to be more active in collecting logs or firewood from their properties, but are unsure how to do it. This workshop will address small-scale, low-impact woodland management. 

We will cover the following topics:

• A demonstration of chainsaw techniques to safely fell, limb, and buck logs to length. 
• Hands-on use of a logging arch to move logs out of the woods for processing using a small tractor, ATV, or pickup truck. 
• Other options for low-impact logging, such as the use of a small forwarder.
• Discussion of financial aid and equipment rental programs available to landowners.

Registration is free. Donations to the sponsoring organizations are welcomed and encouraged.

Managing your Backyard Woodlot: Safely using a Chainsaw and Logging Arch for Small-Scale Low Impact Logging 



When: Wednesday, August 20th, 3-5PM

Where: 24 Valley Road, Alstead, NH  

Register Here!

For additional information, questions, or for assistance in registration, contact 

Nina Halsted: nina@cheshireconservation.org or (802) 400-3660

About Cheshire County Conservation District

The Cheshire County Conservation District promotes the conservation and responsible use of our natural and agricultural resources for the people of Cheshire County by providing technical, financial, and educational assistance. Our goal is to encourage the stewardship of healthy soils, productive ecologically sound farms, diverse wildlife, productive sustainable forests, healthy watersheds, and clean water to ensure those resources are available for future generations. Established in 1945, the Conservation District operates out of Walpole, NH where we work alongside the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners For more information contact info@cheshireconservation.org or 603-904-3011.

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