Learn about managing forests, woodlands with MDC Oct. 2 in Albany

ALBANY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites area landowners and land managers to a free program on managing forests and woodlands on Oct. 2 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hundley-Whaley Research Center, 1109 S. Birch St in Albany.

The program will cover basic tree identification, the purpose and methods of forest management, how to perform a timber stand improvement (TSI), and the basics of invasive species identification and control. 

There is a field component to this program so participants should dress appropriately for a walk in the woods.

Space is limited and registration is required at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/220528.

For more information, contact MDC Private Lands Forester Lyndsey Ernat at 660-726-3746 ext. 1463 or lyndsey.ernat@mdc.mo.gov.

Learn more about how MDC can help landowners and managers managing private property for conservation at mdc.mo.gov/your-property.

MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.