KENANSVILLE, N.C. — This all-day event is designed for woodland and forest landowners who desire a deeper understanding of forestry and wildlife management. The event is meant to enable participants to make informed decisions concerning the management, enhancement, and enjoyment of their forest.
Presentation topics will cover a variety of forestry and wildlife issues, as well as specific management practices that can be implemented to improve or enhance the forest. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from foresters, wildlife biologists, university professors, and Extension specialists, as well as visit with non-profit and for-profit organizations exhibiting their products and services.
When? Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where? N.C. Cooperative Extension – Duplin County Center | 165 Agriculture Dr, Kenansville, NC 28349
Registration:
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Registration Fee:
$30 – On or before January 11, 2025
$40 – On or after January 12, 2025
Advance registration only, No onsite registration
To learn more about the event and to register: go.ncsu.edu/forestrysummit
Questions? Email Jameson Boone, [email protected]
Agenda:
8:30 – 9:00 – Registration and check-in
9:00 – 9:20 – Welcome talk – Dr. Robert Bardon-AssociateDean for Extension, College of Natural Resources, NC State University
9:20 – 9:50 – Keynote Speaker
9:50 – 10:00 – Break
10:00-10:30 – Forest acquisition; now what? – Dr. Kurt Smith, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Resources, NC State University
10:30-11:00 – Management plans: Getting Started in Forestry – Colby Lambert, Area Specialized Agent, Cooperative Extension
11:00-11:30 – Guide to NRCS Cost-Share – Kellyam Valle Cancel, NRCS Supervisory Soil Conservationist
11:30 – 12:00 – Talk with Vendors
12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch (included)
1:00 – 1:45 – Current Forest Health Issues – Dr. Kelly Oten, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Resources, NC State University
1:45 – 2:00 – Break
2:00 – 3:00 – Wildlife Topics
Chronic Wasting Disease Updates – Chris Kent, District Biologist, District 4, NCWRC
Developing Early Successional Habitat and Food Plots – Deanna Noble, Conservation Biologist, NCWRC
3:00 – 3:30 – Wrap-up
Exhibitors: If you are registering as an exhibitor, please fill out the short survey with your organization’s name and how many people are attending.
–Savannah Moore, N.C. State Extension
