On September 12th, The Lauderdale County Forestry Association (LCFA) sponsored a Mixed-Stand Management Workshop at the East Mississippi Electric Power Association Auditorium. There were several Extension/Research Specialists from Mississippi State, Louisiana State University and Auburn University presenting. We had about 40 foresters and landowners in attendance and we enjoyed learning, fellowship and some good food!
Mixed-Stand Management Workshop – MSU Extension Service
The Lauderdale County Forestry Association (LCFA) will be sponsoring a Mixed-Stand Management Workshop on Thursday, September 12th, at the East Mississippi Electric Power Association Auditorium from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be several Extension/Research Specialists from Mississippi State, Lousiana State University and Auburn University presenting the following topics.
- Mixed-Stand Biology, Mixed-Stand Silviculture, Economic Opportunities provided by Mixed-Stands, Mixed-Stand Risk Avoidance.
- Mixed-Stands = Stands managed equally for pines and hardwoods.
The cost for the workshop is $15. Please call the Extension Office at 601-482-9764 by Friday, September 6th to reserve your spot. Professionals will receive 3 Hours of Category A BORF CFEs for the workshop.
A box lunch will be served.
Forest Insect & Disease Update Workshop – Held November 7th, 2017
These pictures are from our “Forest Insect & Disease Update” workshop which was held at the EMEPA auditorium Tuesday (7th) 5:30-8:30. It was sponsored by LCFA and MSU Extension. The class provided CFE credits for registered foresters and pertinent information for forest landowners.
The fee for the class was waived for all LCFA members. We had 4 speakers: Glenn Hughes, Extension Forester, MSU Extension; Clarissa Balbalian, Plant Pathologist, MSU Extension; Butch Bailey, Extension Forester, MSU Extension; and Christian Stephenson, Hancock County Extension Agent. We had approximately 80 people present.
Insect and Disease Control Workshop – MSU Extension Service
The LCFA would like to invite you to a workshop on Forest Insect and Diseases. The program will be held on Tuesday, November 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the EMEPA auditorium. Dinner will be served. There will be no charge to LCFA members and only $10.00 for nonmembers. The workshop will give 2 hours of CFE credit. There will be a 1 hour ethics for Registered Foresters from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Logger and Landowner Continuing Education Workshop
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Registration starts @ 7:15 a.m.
Class – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WestRock Demopolis Paper Mill – Conference Center
28270 US Hwy 80 W, Demopolis, AL 36732
7 Alabama PLM Hours / 7 MS PLM Hours
7 Category I Registered Forestry Hours (one hour of Ethics)
Lunch and Continental Breakfast will be provided.
No charge for class but pre-registration is required.
For more information contact J.C. Etheridge @ 334-327-9759 or Sharon Dial @ 334-289-6643
Send completed registration form to:
FAX: 678-728-1931
E-mail: sharon.dial@westrock.com
Mail: WestRock, Saltwell Chip Mill, 301 Industrial Pk Rd-Airport, Demopolis, AL 36732
MSUE – 2016 Deer Management Workshops
Register to attend one of the Mississippi State University Extension Service 2016 Deer Management Workshops!
Discover more about deer:
- Diseases
- Habitats
- Reproduction
- Food Plots
- Predators
- Movements
- Nutrition
Learn about the best selective harvest strategies for bucks and does!
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