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Walpole, NH (September 5, 2024) – The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) in partnership with Distant Hill Gardens, UNH Cooperative Extension, the Monadnock Conservancy, and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is excited to announce a Forest Stewardship Summer Series to be hosted monthly through October!
This series of educational events will focus on private forest stewardship and conservation. We aim to facilitate communication among forest owners, practitioners, and educators, to strengthen an ethic of forest stewardship in the region.
Registration is free, but slots are limited. Donations to the sponsoring organizations are welcomed and encouraged.
Regenerating Oak in Stands Where Beech is Present
When: Wednesday September 18th, 4:00-6:00PM
Where: Danahy Property, Colony Mine Rd., Alstead, NH
Northern red oak is an important tree species in our region, for both timber and wildlife. However, regenerating red oak can be challenging especially when American beech is present.
Join licensed forester Peter Renzelman and UNH Extension County Forester Matt Kelly for a tour of a private woodlot that was thinned eight years ago and where beech control methods were used. Peter and Matt will lead a discussion about red oak and beech ecology, management approaches to promote red oak regeneration, and techniques to help prevent beech from dominating future stands. We will also discuss beech leaf disease, its impacts, and how it may change our thinking on managing beech going forward.
Directions to Workshop Site:
From Rt 123 in Alstead take Cobb Hill Rd, go .7 mile turn left on to Grant Rd, aka Colony Mine Rd. (there is no sign). Across from here is the Danahy house, proceed .2 mile to the parking area.
Register Here!
Forest Stewards Social!
When: Wednesday October 23rd, 4:00-6:00PM
Where: Walpole Town Hall, Walpole, NH
Forest landowners are invited to a gathering at the Walpole Town Hall.
Light refreshments will be available, and folks are encouraged to bring a snack to share. Various organizations will be tabling at the event.
This will be a great opportunity to interact with fellow forest owners and with natural resources professionals.
Register Here!
For additional information, questions, or for assistance in registration, contact
Benée Hershon: benee@cheshireconservation.org or (802) 518-0993
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 the Conservation District at 603-756-2988 ext.4.
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