Register (no charge for Guild members, $15 otherwise)

May 2, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Near Beckley, WV (exact location provided upon registration)

This event is intended for natural resources practitioners and has been approved for SAF Continuing Education Credits.

Accessibility: We will be walking on uneven ground in the woods.

Join the Forest Stewards Guild, Aurora Sustainable Lands, Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture, West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlands Network, and West Virginia NRCS to learn about forestry for birds in West Virginia.

We will learn about:

• The concepts of bird-friendly forestry
• How to apply management practices
• Operational realities and stories of implementation in practice
• How to communicate with landowners about the importance of healthy forests for birds

And we will be reviewing the newly published Bird Friendly Forest Management Silviculture Guide while enjoying the woods!

Agenda:  
8:30 am – Check In
9:00 am – Welcome
9:30 am – Walking Tour
12:30 pm – Wrap Up

Contact Dakota AT forestguild.org with questions.