Forest Landowner Extravaganza!

You are one of over 500,000 family forest owners in Virginia. Whether you own 5 acres or 5,000 acres, the decisions you make to keep your forest healthy and productive have a big impact on the wellbeing of the commonwealth. 

Your healthy forest provides clean water and air, stores carbon, protects soils, houses wildlife, showcases scenic vistas, and provides a source of sustainable wood products. 

Many of you have attended forest landowner education events.

Many of you have hosted educational programs.

All of you love your land.

To thank you, the Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program, the Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, and the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment invite you to join us in the first ever Forest Landowner Extravaganza!

A catered lunch will be provided by Virginia Tech's Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation.

Lunchtime speakers will include:

Corey Connors, Executive Director of the Virginia Forestry Association
Paul Winistorfer, Dean of the College of Natural Resources and Environment
Jennifer Gagnon, Coordinator of the Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program
You'll also have the chance to win some fabulous door prizes, including:

An autographed copy of Remarkable Trees of Virginia
A one-year membership to the Virginia Forestry Association
A white oak seedling from Virginia Tech's Stadium Woods

Lunch will be followed by 5 educational opportunities. 
Choose from: 

Preparing for Generation NEXT Legacy Planning Workshop
Tree Identification and Forest Ecology at Pandapas Pond
Agroforestry Options at the Catawba Sustainability Center
A Tour of Virginia Tech’s Urban Forest
On-going Research and Innovations in Forest Products

Transportation to off-campus sites will be provided. 

A discounted registration fee is available to all those attending the full Virginia Forestry Summit May 3-5.

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